Cops Nab Runaway Driver

One man arrested in a high speed chase on the MacKay Highway.

Early reports indicate the vehicle failed to stop at a routine traffic stop.

The driver was eventually stopped at Appleby Road going westbound in Rothesay.

The chase took police out by Nauwigwauk and Hampton.

Serious Injury At Long Wharf

Photo courtesy of Mark McGraw

One man in hospital with serious injuries after a fall at long wharf around 11 o'clock last night

District Fire Chief Joe Armstrong says two men were climbing down a ladder at the lobster boat dock when one slipped and fell onto the other, sending them into the low tide. 

A third man called 911 and police, fire crews, and the Coast Guard were on the scene for about an hour and a half.

Armstrong could not confirm whether the men were lobster fishermen.

Rothesay Offers Chat About Amalgamation To Quispamsis

Rothesay town council is inviting Quispamsis to have a discussion on amalgamation.

Mayor Bill Bishop tells CHSJ News it does not mean amalgamation is happening but rather to see if Quispamsis is interested in talking about it.

He says if things do progress further down the road, a third party would most likely be brought in to report on the matter.

But if Quispamsis is not interested, then the idea will be dropped.

Holiday Spending Draws Near

A trip to the mall is in the future for many with the holiday season slowing creeping up.

John Eisner is President of Credit Councilling Services and tells CHSJ News, avoiding excessive debt and over-spending is the best holiday gift you can give to yourself.

Eisner adds always try to use cash if possible as plastic can allow you to spend more than you can afford.