A man in his 20's was hurt in the area of Watson & Winslow streets.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Police Respond To West Side Stabbing
A man in his 20's was hurt in the area of Watson & Winslow streets.
Annual Refinery Maintenance Work In Progress
An online report last night said that a fluid catalytic cracker was shut down resulting in an emissions release at the sulfur plant.
Irving Oil spokesperson Lesley Dickson responding to a CHSJ News email says the refinery is in the midst of its annual turnaround.
The planned maintenance work in select areas of the refinery should be finished over the next few weeks.
She adds there are no production delays or issues with supply.
Strong Winds Causing Trouble Today
The high winds today blowing out a window on the 16th floor of the Bell Aliant tower. Police and fire crews remain at the scene.
District fire chief Peter Saab says they're not exactly sure what happened, but believe the window that fell wasn't secured by a company who was doing work on it. Saab says no one was hurt and they're now cleaning up the glass.
A contractor has been called back to brace some windows and plywood will be used to cover the hole left by the window that shattered. Germain Street is blocked to traffic in the area.
Fire crews also busy in Milford where the winds blew off the tin roof of a trailer in the mobile home park.
The fire department is securing the roof with ropes and is hanging off the home dangerously.
Scattered power outages are also being report impacted NB power customers in Rothesay and Sussex.
A Thousand Names On One Seal
The non-profit aquarium in Saint Andrews received five dollar donations throughout the year from kids so their names could be put on the giant seal picture. Aquarium Manager Jim Cornell tells CHSJ news the donations go towards upkeep for tanks, hyrdo and food among other things.
Cornell says they had so much success with their first seal donor wall, that they decided to start another one. He laughs and says he's pretty sure adults, pets and even Harry Potter references have sneaked their way onto the wall.
The second seal donor wall joins last years picture on the deck outside of the science centre.
(Photo courtesy of Huntsman Marine Science Centre)
Dragon's Den Co-star To Help Raise Money For Heart Centre
The Head of the New Brunswick Heart Centre, Dr. Marc Pelletier concedes the health care system is struggling as the cost of drugs and technology keeps getting more expensive with hospitals depending more and more on outside sources of revenue to keep up to date.
There's a fundraiser Friday night for the Heart Centre featuring speakers Mark Black, a heart and double transplant recipient turned marathon runner and Arlene Dickinson of the TV series "Dragon's Den".
Police Officer's Fiancee Whose Home Was Shot At Speaks Out
Sarah Taylor tells CHSJ News it's frustrating because Major Crime told them in June of last year they had enough evidence to lay charges but since then there has been nothing and no explanation as to why.
She says 8 shots were fired at the house and then a car with a loud muffler raced away.
That car was seen by police at the Reversing Falls Bridge and then chased down Douglas Avenue before it crashed at the corner of Adelaide and Victoria Street.
Taylor says those inside the car fled on foot but cellphones were left inside the car which could be used as evidence.
She adds a gun was thrown out of the car during that pursuit.
MMA Trying To Get Event At QPlex
MMA spokesman Ed Hoyt tells CHSJ news they're hoping the QPlex will host the event on November 16th and 17th, after failing to bring the event to the LBR. Hoyt stresses that amateur MMA is very different from the pro level. He says it's highly protected with strict rules and doctors, ambulances, and professional referees on site.
Hoyt says if the event goes through he expects a quarter of a million dollars would be put back into Quispamsis.
New Twist In The Investigation Of A Man Threatening Police
It all began when police got a call from Snacks Convenience that a man armed with a shotgun was walking along King Street West threatening to shoot police.
Two men were later arrested, one of them at a home on Rodney Street.
When Police investigated further, a 59 year old man was charged with public mischief and leading police on a false investigation after it was determined that call to police from Snacks was a hoax and another 60 year old man was also charged with unsafely storing a firearm.
The two will be appearing in court at a later date.
No Support For Saint John Having Two M-P's
Under proposed changes, part of Quispamsis, which is now in the Saint John riding, would become part of Fundy Royal along with the rest of the Valley.
Mr. Justice Alex Deschenes says the proposed change to the Fredericton riding, on the other hand, has generated alot of controversy and the Commission got quite an earful.
Saint John would still have the most people of any riding in the province even with losing part of it to Fundy Royal but Deschenes says there's doesn't seem to be a groundswell of support for Saint John to be represented by two M-P's in Ottawa.
Public Concerns Halt Potential Apartment Buildings
Multiple residents voiced their concerns about losing privacy, increased traffic, and noise if the area changed from residential to multiple residential.
Ray McCaskill lives across from the proposed location. He tells CHSJ news they're not against growth, just not in that area on Hampton Road. He says a lot of people moved in that area because it was residential and adding the apartment buildings would turn it more commercial.
Quispamsis Council listened to both the developer, Murray Thompson Homes, and residents. Mayor Murray Driscoll says at the end of the day most of council felt it wasn't fit for the property, with three Councillors for and five against.
The developer wouldn't comment.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Former Chief Of Defence Talks On Leadership, Afghanistan
Hillier used some harsh terms to describe leadership that relies on words rather than actions to attempt to connect with the workforce, saying "action talks, bullsh*t walks."
Hillier also said when the going gets tough, you need to be able to draw strength from the people you've worked hard to inspire.
In a question period, Hillier said he takes exception to the notion that Canada is strictly a peacekeeping nation, saying it's the responsibility off all G8 nations to do whatever they have to do to make the world more stable, even if that means military action.
BREAKING: Man Arrested In West Side Incident
The areas around Snacks convenience store was cleared and Watson Street, Duke Street, and Market Street West were all blocked off -- preventing people from getting to their homes or work.
City Police Sergeant Mike King tells us they arrested the suspect in the Rodney Street area. King says a call made to police said the man had said he wanted to shoot a couple of police officers.
Prison Guards Denounce PM's "Tough On Crime"
The President of the Union of Correctional Workers in the Atlantic Region, Doug White tells CHSJ News the infrastructure just isn't there to handle a large influx of new inmates as the Harper Government tries to score points with voters fearful of crime.
White says overcrowding is already happening and in just the past year alone, violent assaults against guards have gone up 15 per cent.
White says money for rehabilitation is being cut which means prisoners, once they're released, will return to their old criminal behaviour.
BREAKING: Potential Standoff On West Side
Duke Street West has been locked from the top of Watson. Market Street and others are also are blocked off on the lower West.
People in the Tim Hortons have been asked to stay inside and away from the windows.
Police are currently attempting to see whether there is a threat. No employees are currently in the store.
BREAKING NEWS - Police Surround West Side Block
City police have surrounded a block on the lower West side after receiving reports of a man with a shotgun in the area -- they are focusing most of their activity on King Street West in the area of Tim Horton's and a convenience store.
A number of streets in that area are blocked to traffic.
Internal Systems Handle Small Fire Over West
You may have noticed some heavy black smoke in the area of the American Metal facility on port property over west - we are told there was a minor problem in their warehouse around two this afternoon.
Flames could be seen in the doorway of the building - a Port Authority spokesperson tells CHSJ News the situation was contained by their own systems and everything is under control.
No reports of injuries and it appears the fire department wasn't needed.
After Much Fanfare New Air Service Delayed
Earlier this year, Pascan announced air service from Quebec City direct to Saint John and would also connect Saint John to Wabush, Labrador.
It was originally scheduled to begin this month but now is on hold.
Pascan officials have delayed the first flights and, and according to Saint John Airport, will use the time to make connections with industry and travel agents to promote the new trade links.
Activists Protest Poverty With Free Food
The loosely-knit activist group comes from all walks of life, and is protesting war and poverty. The main message? Food is a right, not a privilege. An organizer, Stella, tells CHSJ News it's run entirely by volunteers on a shoestring budget, and they've been collecting donations from local farmers markets, restaurants, and other places that have food to spare.
Food Not Bombs originally started in Massachusetts and is currently operating in 1000 cities worldwide, but it's something new to the Saint John area. For more information about their next event, you can check out their Facebook group here.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Loose Horse Killed By Car
RCMP Corporal Pat Cole tells CHSJ news the accident happened around 5:30 Monday morning when a thirty-five year old man struck the loose horse on Taylor Lake Road. The driver wasn't hurt but his car had to be towed.
The killed horse wasn't the only equine roaming around. Cole says around 9:30am they received calls about more horses wandering free out east.
The horses were all rounded up and appeared to have escaped through a weak portion of their fence, which the owner says was closed.
Party President Says Conservatives Are Open To Dissent
The President of the Provincial Conservative Party Jason Stephen tells CHSJ News it shows the party doesn't want to stifle debate and is open to differing opinions.
Stephen calls Dr. Parrot a strong personality who has every right as an M-L-A to voice his opinion.
As to whether there will be any move to oust Dr. Parrot from the party, Stephen says not as far as he's concerned
RCMP Warn About Underage Boozing
Sergeant Noel Cyr tells CHSJ News you have to ask yourself how you'd react if something bad happened to a minor you supplied with booze.
Cyr tells CHSJ News the fines go from about $300 for a first time offence to up to $5000 for repeat offenders.
City Must Ask The Right Questions If It Wants More Residents
The city would like to grow its population but former Provincial Auditor General and City Finance Commissioner Darryl Wilson tells CHSJ News you have to ask yourself some basic questions starting off with why are people leaving the city because there has been all sorts of speculation why including the higher tax rate and even the weather.
Wilson says another question that should be asked is what would people like to see for downtown living.
Woody Guthrie Tribute Comes To Town
Tonight, the Imperial Theatre is showing the movie Alice's Restaurant, based on the 18-minute anti-war song for while Arlo is most recognized. Imperial Theatre Executive Director S.G. Lee tells CHSJ News it's a little-known fact that Woody Guthrie wrote the classic "This Land Is Your Land"
The screening of Alice's Restaurant costs $5 and runs from 7pm to 9pm.
Teenage Girl's Purse Stolen
Sergeant Jay Henderson tells CHSJ News the 17 year old's purse was stolen in the alley behind the Scotiabank.
The culprit is described as being short with a medium build wearing all dark-clothing.
The theft occurred around 10pm and police are looking into it.
Port Of Saint John Strengthening International Ties
Port Chair Stephen Campbell tells CHSJ news reps from the government and port went to Caucedo to ratify a letter of intent between the two organizations. He says it's a great alliance to have considering Caucedo is a key transhipment port that many carriers pass through before being shipped globally.
Earlier this spring the port started doing business with the global container shipping line MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company).
A formal sister port agreement is set to be signed in November.
Police Get On Board With Special Olympics
Constable Krystal Daley tells CHSJ News the torch run was an inspiring scene and the force is happy with the amount of money raised so far.
The Saint John Police Force has been raising funds throughout the year...and the Rothesay force says they're brainstorming more ways they can get involved as well.
Why Are Some Employers In Province Not Able To Find Workers?
So says Provincial Finance Minister Blaine Higgs who points out despite an unemployment rate of 10.4 per cent, some employers are having a tough time finding workers and Ganongs, for instance, had to bring people in from outside the country.
Higgs does concede the provincial government has to do a better job of connecting the dots.
Higgs also says for those people who want to start up their own small business, the province is there to help them out.
Next Up For Coast Guard Site: Redevelopment
General Manager Kent McIntyre tells CHSJ News a company was hired to search the globe in the quest to find a developer and Waterfront Development was presented with a list of 20 that has been gradually whittled down to one.
McIntyre expects to go before Common Council in the next few weeks.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Group Looks To Help Survivors of Childhood Abuse
She tells CHSJ News it's not something you can get over and it effects all areas of one's life. She says abuse is at the core of a lot of the mental health issues we see in our society, as well as the source of people getting cycled through the legal system.
The group is currently trying to get support for a new program called Stewards of Children--but since they don't actively engage in fundraising activities, they're looking for partnerships with existing community groups to help bring their programming to Saint John.
Healthier Living Is Within Your Grasp
Reiki practitioner and intuitive healer Keri Lynn Calp tells CHSJ News often people don't know where to start when it comes to being more healthy--and that's where the help of a professional can be handy, whether it's a nutritionist, a naturopath, or a counsellor.
Calp says if you're not yet comfortable talking to another person about your health, you can't go wrong with simply stepping outside and enjoying nature.
Sculpture Saint John Wraps Up
Organizer Dianna Alexander tells CHSJ the idea came about when St. Andrew's sculptur Ken Waywood suggested it to the City's Community Arts Board in 2008.
She says at the time they were busy with Saint John 225 so the real planning for this event didn't start until last July.
Artist Jo Kley of Germany created a sculpture for Rothesay inspired by the water.
He says the title is "The Ark" and it's a boat inspired by the the town and the Kennebecasis River.
Kley tells us he would love to come back & is already telling friends about working in Saint John.
Installation of the sculptures that will live forever in St. George, UNB Saint John and Grand Bay-Westfield begins today.
Saint John Economy To Get Boost
The Port's President and C-E-O Jim Quinn tells CHSJ News this will open up tremendous opportunity for local companies to expand and be more global.
As for the port's service providers, Quinn says there will be more work to be done which opens up the possibility of more people being hired.
Quinn also telling us growing the global container service is a key component of the port's plan to renew itself.
Saint Johnners Called On To Plant Evergreens
Barry Ogden tells CHSJ News the more trees there are, the better people seem to behave because greenery is a stress buster and attract songbirds as well as clean the air.
Ogden says there are too many streets in various parts of the city that are devoid of trees which soften the streetscape.
Ogden choose evergreens because of their hardiness and would enable Saint John to be green year round.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
S-U-V Catches Fire Along Highway One
The people who were inside managed to get out safely.
Conservative M-L-A Lambasts Own Government On Health Care
In a written commentary, Fundy River Valley M-L-A Dr. Jim Parrot charges the Alward Government is not listening to doctors and no effort is being made to engage them on any real issue.
Dr. Parrot goes on to write the ball was dropped on Canadian Blood Services which is transferring blood production from Saint John to Dartmouth and almost was on the M-R-I issue.
He also complains of not being asked in his two years as an M-L-A for his input on any health related issue in spite of his many years in the health care system and being recognised as one of the top heart surgeons around.
Water Fountains At Schools Being Removed
That word from Provincial Education Minister Jody Carr following tests last fall that found many school water fountains had levels of lead that exceeded Health Canada guidelines and the greatest problems were in the Saint John area.
More than $50,000 has been spent to provide bottled water in schools and another $320,000 has been set aside to replace water fountains but it will be December before everything is installed.
Grow-Op Discovered Because Of Traffic Violation
The grow op was found after an RCMP officer followed up on a possible traffic violation when an all terrain vehicle failed to stop for police along Route 776.
The officer tracked the ATV to a residence on Route 776. Police got a search warrant and confiscated a quantity of marijuana plants as well as six firearms.
The two accused are scheduled to appear in court November 15th to face drug charges.
Funeral Tomorrow For 14 Year Old Sussex High Student
Blake's family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Wallace Funeral Home in Sussex from 1 to 3 this afternoon and from 6 to 8 tonight.
A funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 at St. Paul's United Church in Sussex.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Airport Gets Award
Airport CEO Bernie Leblanc tells CHSJ News the airport has been doing a lot of work in the past few years to improve the traveller experience, inclulding free wi-fi, hook-ups, and greater accesibility.
The ranking of thirteenth best in the country marks an improvement from 20th in 2011. Halifax is the only other airport in Atlantic Canada that scored better.
Torch Run Hits Rothesay & Saint John
The first Law Enforcement Torch Run in Greater Saint John is in the books.
Police officers and students took part in a run from Rothesay to Saint John all in support of Special Olympic athletes.
Corporal Mary Henderson of the Rothesay Regional Police Force tells CHSJ News one of the reasons she took part is she loves to run.
She tells us she also has a daughter with special needs who is too young to run now but will be taking part in the future.
Torch runs are simultaneously taking place in Saint John, Fredericton, Rothesay, Bathurst and Moncton.
All proceeds raised will go to Special Olympics in New Brunswick.
Sea Dogs Get A Day Off
The Sea Dogs and Mooseheads pre-season game set for tonight in Halifax has been cancelled.
A number of players have the flu leaving too few to dress for the game. The game will not be rescheduled.
Sunday's game is still a go with the Mooseheads and the Sea Dogs at Harbour Station at 4. Tickets are $9.00 anywhere in the rink.
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25,000 Counterfeit DVDs Seized
A 53-year-old man was arrested and later released with a court appearance at a future date on charges under the Copyright Act for illegally making and selling counterfeit goods.
Police say the DVD's they confiscated include counterfeit copies of movies, video games and television shows.
Strikers Rally Over Unfair Pay For Women
Canadian Media Guild Reprensentative Glenn Gray tells CHSJ News the initial conciliation process wasn't sucessful, but they remain optimistic for the next negotiations within the near future.
Gray didn't say when the workers at the 3 Saint John stations will be going back to the table. The strikers also pointing out the 2 lowest-paid bargaining members also happen to be women.
Curbing Crime in Apartment Complexes
Constable Krystal Daley tells CHSJ News they're still trying to gauge the interest level but haven't heard from too many people yet.
Interested residents can contact Rothesay Regional Police at 847-6300.
Get Your Quick Chicken Fix In Rothesay
The new restaurant is located at 94 Hampton Road in Rothesay. It seats 126 customers if you include the terrace, and bills itself as offering classic rotisserie chicken with faster service than a traditional St Hubert restaurant.
A New Football Season For The Seawolves
Seawolves President and General Manager Barry Ogden tells CHSJ News football in the Saint John area is on the rise at all levels and he sees it as an opportunity to keep young people from moving away.
The Seawolves made it to the semi finals last season where they lost by one point to the U-N-B Red Bombers.
Before the football game tomorrow night, the U-N-B Saint John women's soccer team will host Kings College at 2 followed at 4 by the men's contest.
Saint John Energy Has A New Boss
Saint John Energy has a new boss and his name is Raymond Robinson.
He hails from Saskatchewan and has previously the President and CEO of the Yukon Energy Corporation, the C.O.O. of Bangor Hydro and was the Executive Chair of the Grand Bahamas Power Company.
Robinson begins his 5 year term on October 9th.
Emergency Over Rupture Of Natural Gas Main Ends
The gas line was broken while water repairs were being carried out shortly after 4 this morning.
Besides the evacuation, power had to be shut off by Saint John Energy in that area around Crown and Union Streets. Traffic was disrupted as were any trains that might be making their way along the adjacent rail line.
The situation began returning to normal shortly after 6:30 with people being allowed back into their homes and power being restored.
Crown Street at King Street East will be closed to traffic for most of the day.
BBQ And Torch Run From Rothesay To Uptown
Staff Sergeant Tanya Leblanc tells CHSJ News they're proud to be raising awareness of the Special Olympics next year.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run will begin at the Rothesay Regional Police Force at 11:30am, go through Rothesay, then be picked up by uptown high school students on Water Street around 12:40. A BBQ with proceeds going to the Special Olympics will be held from 11:30 to 2pm on the Boardwalk.
Natural Gas Leak Forces Evacuation
It was reported shortly after 4 when a 2 inch gas main has been ruptured during water repairs.
Nearby residents along Crown Street and part of King to Pitt Street are being evacuated. At least three City Transit buses are being brought in for the evacuation.
Traffic in one of the busiest areas of the city has been blocked off and trains that would make their way along the adjacent rail line are also being stopped.
Police, Fire, Saint John Energy and Enbridge Gas have all been called in.
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