Anti-Bullying Events To Keep Man's Memory Alive

A mother is paying tribute to her son by organizing a string of anti-bullying events. Marina Dow, the mother of Jason Dow, who tragically lost his life two years ago, tells CHSJ news that she's putting on these events as a way to commemorate Jason's life.

She says that her son, who was 29-year-old at the time of his death, was always a target of bullying. Dow's upcoming anti-bullying events are detailed below.

Monday, March 4: Zumba with Candace and Robin at Saint John High School from 7-8 p.m., $10
Friday, March 8: Youth Dance at the Carleton Community Centre from 7-11 p.m., $3.50
Saturday, March 9: Auction/Dance at the Aquarius Tavern from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., $10

Electrical Fire On Wright Street

An electrical fire at 11 1/2 Wright Street last night. When fire crews arrived on the scene, the first floor of the building was filled with smoke. Platoon Chief Joe Armstrong says all of the residents were evacuated, but were let back in after the building was ventilated. 

The cause of the fire was an overloaded extension cord.