District Eight Implements New Policy

         (District Eight Superintendent Susan Tipper)
                    (Photo by Jim Hennessy)

I'll see you outside after school or I'm going to kill you. Just two of the types of threats that will be evaluated if heard or seen in a note or e-mail at any school in District Eight. It now has a Community Threat Assessment Protocol in place to deal with any issue that may arise in a school. Superintendent Susan Tipper tells CHSJ News, some people may think this is over-kill but they don't.

Tipper adds all school principals have been briefed on the new protocol and students are aware of what is exceptable behaviour and what falls into the questionable category.

SeaDogs Rank Number Two For a Third Straight Week

For a third straight week......the Saint John Seadogs are the number two ranked junior team in the country. This despite a 17 game winning streak and the latest rankings show the Windsor Spitfires at number one riding a 21 game streak with-out a loss. Dogs President Wayne Long tells CHSJ News, it may sound like a cliche, but just showing up in the rankings shows the progress the team has been making.


Long says the team tries not to get caught up in the numbers but he would be lying if he said the players don't take notice of how they rank against other junior teams.

Acadia Broadcasting Grows Again

From the business file -- the parent company of Country 94 and 97.3 the Wave is growing again -- Saint John based Acadia Broadcasting has just received approval from the Canadian Radio - Television - and - Telecommunications Commission to purchase two radio stations in Thunder Bay from Newcap Incorporated.
The proposed purchase was first announced back in July of this year -- and -- with the regulatory approval -- the deal will be completed by the end of the month.
Acadia also has radio stations in St Stephen - Bridgewater - and - three communities in northwestern Ontario.

Early Bird Winner is Announced

  (Francis Fowler and Family with their Winnings)
              (Photo by Jim Hennessy)

You would be hard pressed to find someone with a bigger grin on his today than Francis Fowler. He is the early bird winner in this years Hospital Home Lottery and drives away with a brand new Lexus and five thousand dollars. Fowler tells CHSJ News, he bought a ticket last year but had no plans to do the same this year but is glad his son talked him into it.


Fowler is from Upham and says he is sure to turn a few heads when he rolls through the community in his brand new vehicle. You last chance to buy a ticket is midnight tomorrow.

Legion on Bayside Drive

The Memorial Legion Branch 53 is one step closer to establishing a legion on Bayside Drive.
The Planning Advisory Committee passed the proposal to approach Common Council but not without considerable questioning and concern. A letter of opposition  outlined potential noise levels and late night activities.
Terry Murphy, 1st Vice President of the Branch, told P-A-C the legion has been through some tough times and is trying to get back on its feet.
All P-A-C members voted yes to the proposal with the exception of PAC Chairmen Stephen Horgan, who voted against it.

Fire alarms ring at City Hall

City Hall was a buzz with activity last night, but not the type of activity you would expect. 30 minutes into last nights Planning Advisory Committee meeting, fire alarms began to ring, forcing the committee and citizens to evacuate the building while emergency crews responded. District Chief Peter Saab tells CHSJ News that what turned out to be a false alarm was set off on the second floor by pranksters.
The meeting resumed approximately 15 minutes after the evacuation, but left a new experience for all of those involved.

Support for provincial Liberals plunges

A new public opinion poll shows support for the provincial Liberals is plunging because of the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec. The Corporate Research Associates poll was taken from November 9th to the 30th and shows the Conservatives leading by ten points, 46 to 36 per cent.

Robbery charge laid in Hampton

A 55 year old Saint John man has appeared in court for the robbery of the Barnwood Pub at gunpoint earlier this week and abduction of a female employee. AA 55 year old Saint John man has appeared in court for the robbery of the Barnwood Pub at gunpoint earlier this week and abduction of a female employee. Adrien John Lepage was charged with stealing money from a woman who worked there, using violence and making threats of violence. Lepage did not enter a plea and was remanded to jail until his next court appearance December 29th. drien John Lepage was charged with stealing money from a woman who worked there, using violence and making threats of violence. Lepage did not enter a plea and was remanded to jail until his next court appearance December 29th.