The 60th Annual Saint John Santa Claus Parade is coming up tomorrow and organizers have a few reminders for you.
You are asked to bring a grocery bag with non-perishable food for the Community Food Bank. City workers will collect the donations along the route right before the parade starts.
NBCC students and staff will be picking up gently used coats along the parade route to be donated to the Coats for Kids campaign.
All children should bring their letters for Santa and make sure to include your home address.
Motorists should be aware all four lanes of the causeway will be blocked off starting at 3:30pm on Saturday for parade line-up.
Yous are asked to not park on King Street beginning at 5 pm. Any vehicles parked anywhere along the parade route after 5:30 p.m. will be towed.
The Parade will leave the Causeway, go onto Union St., left on Sydney St., right on King’s Square North, left on Charlotte St., down King St. and on to St. Patrick, on to Main St., right on Lansdowne Ave., and right at Wellesley Blvd. These streets will be closed off during the parade.
The Major Crime Unit of the City police force is on the lookout for the man responsible for holding up a South end convenience store.
About 7:45pm last night, a man with a weapon came into Shawn's Variety on Broad Street demanding money and did leave with some cash.
Earlier in the day, emergency crews responded to a 3 vehicle collision at the intersection of Rothesay Road and Rothesay Aveneue. It happened just before 3:30pm. No one was hurt but there was a small fuel spill resulting from it.
The times, they are a changin'....folks music is back in a big way, and the Canadian Folk Music Awards are kicking off in Saint John.
The Awards are being held at the Imperial Theater from November 15 to 17th and organizer Dave Ryan tells CHSJ News it was a grassroots effort with local musician Brett Mason that ended up bringing Folk On The Water to the Port City.
Performances will include Matt Andersen, The Spinney Brothers, The Atlantic Ballet and many others and will take place at venues around town.
A local historian is glad to see the old green fishing house by Reversing Falls gone, but says now we have to do something with it.
Harold Wright tells CHSJ news it represented a significant part of our harbour fishing history which lasted until the beginning of the seventies. He says it was used as a shelter and a place for fishermen to store their supplies. But now that it's in the water it's a navigational and environmental hazard, as well as a loss of our heritage says Wright.
20 years ago Wright approached Common Council and asked the city to designate it as a heritage site but it didn't go through. He says we now have maybe one or two fishing houses left. Wright adds that now it's floating in our waters, chemicals from the wood could now be in the water and someone needs to pick it up.
The old dilapidated green fishing house off Reversing Falls has finally met it's end. Parts of the 150-year-old building could be see floating down river just before lunch this morning.
Candice Paulin works at the Reversing Falls restaurant, and tells CHSJ news it took about 15 minutes to gradually get out of site. She says it grabbed the attention of the workers and customers. Paulin says everyone has been waiting a long time for it to finally crumble.
The old fishing house was unused and has been falling apart for quite some time.
20% of people under 24 in New Brunswick don't have jobs, and it's no secret that staggering statistic has left many with no option but to move elsewhere.
But Janet Scott of Enterprise Saint John says the picture is actually brighter in the IT sector and other specialized skills. She tells CHSJ News people should follow the trends if they want to be assured of gainful employment after they get out of school. Scott also says it's a great time for people without a mortgage or kids to take a risk and start a small business. For more information on the opportunities available to the twentysomething set, including hiring subsidies for workers, click here
Charlotte-The Isles and Liberal MLA Rick Doucet says he's mystified as to why the Department of Fisheries and Oceans would sell lobster licenses along the coast of Grand Manan. Fishermen protested outside the DFO this week against the sales. Today the Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea will be speaking with the fishermen over a conference call, but Doucet says the fishermen want a face-to-face meeting. Doucet tells CHSJ news when you remove this way of life from a coastal community there's a rare chance it will come back. He says there's a lot of grief and anxiety with both young and old fishermen right now, and says the more licenses they see leave the harder it is on the community.
A slowdown in sales means the Potash mine in Sussex will layoff workers for up to 8 weeks and they don't know why. Inventory here in Saint John and in Dairytown is full and they can't move product until things change. PotashCorp General Manager Stewart Brown says they can't give a reason for the shutdown adding potash sales are cyclical. He tells CHSJ News company operations here and in Saskatchewan are being impacted. He says they have to look at the work they have available and at some point they will have workers laid off during the 8 week period.
The shutdown is scheduled to start December 30th and is scheduled to last until February 24th. Brown says if conditions change the shutdown period could be shortened.The potash mine near Sussex currently has 500 employees. For more info, click here
The Saint John Seawolves handing out awards for their season in the Atlantic Football League. Jason Doucet wins Offensive MVP, Colin Gallagher is the Defensive MVP, Mat Porter takes Gerry Pond Award for Community Player and Rob Fox is the Overall team MVP.
All the players, including Alex McGarvey, Andrew Palmer and Charlie Harroun, were also named AFL all stars.
The Point Lepreau Generating Station is conducting a security exercise today.
It will involve the Point Lepreau nuclear response force team along with emergency personnel and police. The exercise will test security contingency procedures required under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
Residents may see emergency response vehicles and hear radio communications at the station.
A 30 year old woman gets three years in jail after trying to stick up an Oromocto McDonald's using syringes.
Just after 4am on September 18th, a woman entered the restaurant in Oromocto with a blanket over her head. She was carrying syringes and demanded money from the employee. The employee locked herself in a back office and called the RCMP.
30-year-old Cassandra Paul pleaded guilty to robbery with an offensive weapon and being disguised with intent to commit an offence.
It's time to celebrate the people who make sports programs in New Brunswick possible. Coaches Week runs from November 13-21 in New Brunswick and aims to both celebrate coaches and encourage sports fans to get involved.
Coach NB Executive Director Manon Oulette tells CHSJ News it doesn't matter how long it's been since you've played, you can still get involved because your coaching certification will never expire. 2 million people are involved in coaching throughout Canada.
Celebrating 40 years of providing mentoring services to youth and famillies in Saint John is the purpose behind the Big Night Out for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The first time event coming up tomorrow night at the Delta. Executive Director Laurie Collins tells CHSJ News it's a brand new fundraiser with a youth focus.
She says they want big brothers and sisters and there little brothers and sisters to attend the event and some businesses have purchased tickets and donated them back so that can happen.
Collins says Big Brothers Big Sisters has a waiting list and are looking to match local kids with adults in the community. She adds the more you promote finding bigs the more littles you recruit as well.
The entertainment includes The Exemptions featuring Kyle McVer and Kidsing. For more info on the Big Night Out tomorrow, click here
Christmas coming 6 weeks early to Saint John as streets, stores and malls are now in full festive mode. Brunswick Square Promotions Manager Brandi Cooper says the mall always waits until after Remembrance Day to put up decorations. Every year they hire a decorator and they'll soon start having choirs singing at the mall. The city is also preparing for the Santa Claus parade this Saturday by putting up festive lights and Christmas trees up and down King street. After the parade old Saint Nick will be making weekly appearances at Brunswick Square.
For those fans starved for NHL hockey because of the lockout, they can at least see some retired N-H-L'ers play tonight at the L-B-R.
The Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni and Friends will be taking on the Saint John Legends. Former Boston Bruin and Edmonton Oiler Marty McSorley tells CHSJ News he's having a blast and the name of the game is to have fun for both players and the fans who come out. You can also pick up some autographs with gametime at 7:00.
The other former NHL'ers who will be suiting up include Stephane Richer, a two time 50 goal scorer, Ron Duguay and Mike Krushelnyski.
You see alot of for sale signs on the front lawns of homes around town. Does that mean the Saint John housing market is in a slump.
Remax reports it is a buyer's market and likely will remain so well into the foreseeable future. Realtor Hodges Hamm says the average price of a home in Saint John is 175 thousand dollars, a drop of 4 or 5 thousand in the past year but it could have been alot worse and the local market actually defied expectations. Quispamsis and the east side are the two most popular spots for home buyers. Millidgeville has cooled off.
It is taking longer to sell homes and Hamm concedes realtors are showing alot more of them to each prospective buyer.
With all the buzz over Councillor Susan Fullerton's proposed crack-down on prostitution, we asked our listeners what they think...
Sarah Jane: "Allowing these men and women to move indoors and OFF the streets would be best for everyone - brothels are as old as recorded history - and so is prostitution."
Kristy writes "Good. Nobody wants to see that!"
Marc: "Check in the history books of Saint John. All these problems, drugs included, have been present for 150 Years. What does council do? All talk, no action." Kay: "They just need money, and with how hard it is to get a job in this stupid city unfortunately its kind of understandable."
Shawn: "If they had the money to pay tickets or fines then they probably wouldn't have to prostitute."
Lisa: "Get them away from the parks where the kids are playing...so disgusting. I don't see anything being done about that."
Daniel: "They should start publishing the names of ALL the johns they catch along with the pros who are charged." Join that conversation on Facebook or Twitter.
The RCMP have released the name of a man who was shot to death Saturday in Baxter's Corner.
Ryan Firlotte died after police arrived at a local home where they found Firlotte and two other men suffering from gunshot wounds.
The two other wounded men were taken to the Regional Hospital where they remain. Investigators later determined that the shooting happened at another location on Route 820 after a 35-year-old man was assaulted by two men in the Saint John area earlier in the day.
Police are describing the shooting as isolated incident but, say all four men involved knew each other. Meanwhile, police say 28-year-old Jeffrey Defazio appeared in court in Saint John in connection with the assault earlier in the day.
The city's firefighters went to arbitration when they couldn't reach a contract agreement with the city and now the arbitrator has finished up and Common Council knows what the numbers are.
They don't seem to look too great for the city's bottom line.
Without specifying what effect these will have on the 2013 budget, the City's Finance Commissioner Greg Yeomans is suggesting there will be financial implications and cuts are being mentioned if the arbitration award is too expensive.
"A draconian measure" is what AIDS Saint John is calling Common Councillor Susan Fullerton's new motion on cracking down on prostitution.
Executive Direction Julie Dingwell tells CHSJ news the idea of charging sex workers with jaywalking or improper use of a sidewalk is backwards and mean spirited. She says she's surprised Fullerton didn't seek out more information on the issue, and thinks the Sex Trade Action Committee (whom Dingwell is chair of) will now have to come in and inform the new council.
Dingwell says prostitution in Saint John hasn't gotten worse, and says we need to deal with the underlying issues of addiction and poverty instead of criminally charging them. She says when you charge a sex worker $150 for jaywalking, it only makes them rush to work to pay that fine, which can be dangerous. She adds they already work very closely with police, and have recently hired a sex trade out reach worker to help stabilize sex workers get back on their feet.
Dingwell says sometimes with the sex trade it comes down to a moral issue, and when people make decisions based on moral ideas instead of evidence, it's always dangerous.
A jam-packed Delta ballroom sharing laughs and tears listening to a retired Canadian general speak about his career all while fundraising for the Salvation Army in Saint John. Rick Hillier says he still supports the Salvation Army where he grew up in Campbellton, Newfoundland.
He says back in those days the Salvation Army was part of the social fabric of the community.
Fire Chief Kevin Clifford tells CHSJ News the Salvation Army has a rich history of helping the Saint John Fire Department. Clifford says the Community Response Vehicle gives them a physical presence at a fire scene to give out food and provide shelter. He says the vehicle is a symbol of hope and it's about getting past the crisis of today. All proceeds from the Hope In The City breakfast will go towards the Community Response Vehicle and for the breakfast program at the Center of Hope.
The Community Response Vehicle provided help earlier this year at the Charlotte Street fire scene in April and after the flooding in Perth Andover.
Grabbing your helmet and biking to UNB or the hospital to the uptown is daunting now, but that could change as soon as next year...the city's environmental committee, Green Feet originally suggesting the idea of a bike lane starting on University Avenue and joining up with the Harbour Passage.
Common Councillor Donnie Snook it's key for any growing city to connect its parks, commercial areas, and public spaces. Councillors Greg Norton and John MacKenzie were also vocal in their support.
Green Feet would like to see the $31,000 dollar project finished in 2013 if council does go ahead and approve the funding.
Councillor Susan Fullerton wants to penalize sex workers in the city with an idea borrowed from New York Mayor Rudy Guiliani which was to stamp out squeegee panhandlers by charging them under jaywalking bylaws.
Fullerton told common council she'd been made aware of an older by-law prohibiting people from selling items on the sidewalk, which could be used to fine sex workers. She also motioned police levying fines for jaywalking.
Councillor Shirley MacAlary tells CHSJ News that's unnecessary given Saint John's small population of sex workers and the police force's proven track record of dealing with the problem. Councillor Ray Strowbridge, on the other hand, gives Fullerton kudos for her creativity.
Fullerton says prostitution has increased recently in the Waterloo, Peters, and Garden Street area but did not give the source for that information. She wants the issue addressed within 30 days.
A 27 year old Saint John man will stand trial after an October assault on a jogger at Rockwood park.
Nathan Dean was in court today where he waived his right to a bail hearing.
Early last month, a masked man carrying a weapon jumped out of the woods near Fisher Lakes attacking a jogger on a trail near Fisher Lakes. The woman fought back and contacted police.
Dean is due back in court next Tuesday to set a trial date.
Carrie Underwood fans will have to hold on to their credit cards a little longer.
Ticket sales for her Blown Away concert at Harbour Station in April will have a new on-sale date on Friday, November 30th instead of this coming Friday.That decision coming from promoters of Carrie's tour.
Tickets will be available on Harbour Station's website, over the phone and at the box office.
The new Health Minister thinks doctors are reasonable people and a dispute over fee's in Black's Harbour can be sorted out.
Doctors at the Fundy Health Centre are threating to shut down the clinic's emergency room because the Horizon Health Network wants to charge them $1.50 for every patient they see. Ted Flemming tells CHSJ News thinks the dispute is a glitch in the billing process. He says he doesn't take the idea of the doctors not working past November 30th as a threat adding he hopes to have the matter resolved long before then.
Flemming adds he has already been speaking with the doctors on this issue and plans to meet with them this week.
New Brunswick Community College creating it's first 5 year strategic plan to create new opportunities for students and to increase their presence in the community.
NBCC president Marilyn Lucsombe tells CHSJ news there are some brand new changes in the plan. Lucsombe describes developing a signature learning experience, where students will take their learning and apply it to helping the community, such as cleaning up a river bed.
The college will also be starting an elder in residence program. The focus is bringing in an aboriginal elder to provide wisdom, guidance, and influence to both students and staff. They would also provide more education on aboriginal culture, says Lucombe.
Internships will have a bigger role in curriculum. The school will also be bringing in mentors to help students become successful in business. NBCC will also be trying to bring in more international students, who they hope will stay and work in the province after they graduate.
A whole new piece of work that's starting is applied research, so the college can work with industries to test and commercialise new products. Luscombe says they're trying to bring in their first research chair to help link up with the ICT community and to be more productive in working with mobile devices.
Members of NBCC's board will be travelling to all of their campuses to promote their new strategic commitments.
The Chicken Noodle Club in the city is in dire financial straits and facing closure in just a few weeks if it doesn't get some funding help.
Common Councillor Donnie Snook, who run the programme, tells CHSJ News they serve more than 60 thousand hot lunches over the course of a year to 570 young people in the city who are in need. Snook says the yearly budget is in the neighbourhood of 60 thousand dollars and there's a desperate need for additional funding. A food drive is being organised for November 23rd, 24th and 25th in the Superstore parking lot on Rothesay Avenue.chickennoodleclub.com
The New Brunswick Pharmacists Association is calling the dispensing fee of over 10 dollars for methadone "fair". The Association's Executive Director Paul Blanchard is answering criticism from healthcare ethicist Dr. Tim Christie about that fee being too high since methadone itself costs between 35 and 40 cents. Blanchard accuses Dr. Christie of not assigning any value to the role pharmacists are playing in the programme. He points out there's considerable interaction between the pharmacists and those people taking the methadone for their addictions and if a mistake is made, it can cost someone their life.
Blanchard also argues without the participation of pharmacists, there would be no methadone programme in Saint John. He suspects Dr. Christie would like Aids Saint John to set up its own dispensary and, if that happened, he would find out about the cost of doing business.
It was open for business and accepting ships two months ago but the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Ship Terminal gets it's official grand opening a few ways this week. A business reception is coming up tomorrow night and on Saturday the Port will host a pre-parade event for the whole family. Carl Blanchard of FCC Construction tells CHSJ News says one of the design features is the pre-cast arches on the exterior.
He says inside it's a very wide open space with a lot of windows so it's bright including a rooftop patio the public can enjoy.
There is space indoors that can be rented for wedding and meetings and can include access to the rooftop patio.
The terminal's name was announced back in May during the visit by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla. A bust of Queen Elizabeth sits inside the terminal next to a Union jack. For more info on the Grand Opening week events, click here
As of 7:00 this morning, NB Power reports there are two power outages in the Rothesay district which includes Hampton, Grand Bay-Westfield, the Kingston Peninsula as well as the Valley.
84 customers are affected in Hampton.
NB Power says 80 of them should have their electricity back between 8 and 9 this morning with the remaining 4 sometime from 8:30 to 9:30.
Unemployment in the province won't get any better if the provincial government cuts spending in an effort to reduce the burgeoning deficit which has doubled from the previous estimate. In fact, it will continue to rise.
That warning from U-N-B Economics Professor Rod Hill who tells CHSJ News the Conservatives have backed themselves into a corner by their refusal to raise taxes and there must be a discussion about increasing government revenues.
Hill argues there is no evidence to suggest the tax cuts implemented in 2008 by the previous Liberal Government stimulated economic activity and the provincial government lost more than 730 million dollars in much needed revenue but the Canadian Taxpayers Federation warns it would be a mistake to raise taxes at this point.
Whatever the Alward Government comes up with for greater regionalisation of local government services is bound to cause controversy.
Premier David Alward expects the suspense will be over sometime in the next few weeks.
The Premier concedes this has not been an easy process and points out the current system is not fair and that's what his government will try to remedy.
A hunter suffering serious injuries after being shot in the Penobsquis area.
The RCMP in Sussex and Department of Natural Resource are both investigating how it happened.
Police say he was shot by another hunter in his group and was first taken to the Sussex Medical Centre before being transferred to the Regional Hospital.
The Mounties say the hunter who was shot will recover from his injuries.
New Brunswick Community College and the University of New Brunswick are no strangers to working together, and one of their latest projects is trying to bridge together their nursing programs.
NBCC President Marilyn Luscombe tells CHSJ news a license practical nurse student from the college should be able to honor their credits in the university registered nurse program. She says that way the student or grad wouldn't have to start from scratch and it would be a seamless opportunity for the student.
Luscombe says she's met a lot of LPN's in the province who are in need this kind of programming.
31 year old Ryan Firlotte of Baxter's Corner, who was shot and killed last Saturday will be laid to rest later this week.
A funeral service is scheduled at St. Mary and St. Bartholomew's Church on Westmorland Road this Friday morning at 11:00.
Two other men were wounded in the shootings outside a home on Raymond Street in Baxter's Corner.
A 35 year old man, whose name has not been released and who lived at the home, was arrested but has been released and could be facing charges at a later date.
The RCMP say the shootings followed an altercation and assault.
The town of Quispamsis is going to beef up their website. Deputy Mayor Libby O'Hara tells CHSJ news she received a phone call from a resident who said they sometimes have trouble finding information on the site. She says they're going to fix some details so residences are more informed on what the town is undertaking. The change will have improved accessibility and have a better display of information as well.
Staff will now take a look to see what specifically needs to be changed.
People from across Saint John coming out in droves and filling Harbour Station with gratefulness, respect and remembrance for our veterans.
10-year-old girl guide Rebecca Crosby tells CHSJ news she earned a Remembrance Day badge for helping in the ceremonies. She says through girl guides she's met and talked to veterans, and her great-great grandparents fought for Canada
Lynn Stevens tells CHSJ news her father and uncles were vets, and her mother was a war bride who immigrated to Canada from England while the war was happening. She was on a boat with two young children while her husband was fighting. Stevens says if you think about everybody from that time, there's so many examples of courage.
Saint Johner Stephen Duggan has been going to cenotaphs all of his life, and tells CHSJ news he's always had an inner conflict that we might be glorifying war, but know it's to support our veterans. He says Remembrance Day is also a way to celebrate and keep world peace.
Sue Murray's parents were veterans who served over in England and her son served in Afghanistan. She says she does miss outdoor services but loved the ceremony at Harbour Station, saying it's better for people who are getting older and it brings more people out.
Sisters Madeline and Theresa Frauley have been attending Remembrance Day ceremonies for over 60 years. They say they first hated when the ceremony moved inside, but now say it's the best thing they could've ever done. They say it brings in more crowds and it's more comfortable for people both young and old.
Foreign students also experiencing their first Remembrance Day at Harbour Station. 16-year-olds Kwang Cho from Jamaica and Minhquan from Vietnam came with their school friend Adam Teskey. Teskey tells CHSJ news they're staying at his house over the long weekend and brought them out to the ceremony. Minhquan says in Vietnam their Independence Day remembers their vets. But no matter when or where the ceremony is, it's important for the younger generations to know their soldiers who fought for their freedom.
Ceremonies were also held in the KV at the Island View Lions Club and the Rothesay Common.
Comedian Gerry Dee recently put on a show at the Imperial Theatre and you might remember him from his TV show "Mr. Dee" where he plays a teacher.
It shouldn't be that much of a stretch since Dee worked as a teacher and lived to write about it in a book entitled "Teaching.......It's Harder Than It Looks" and parents need to learn your kids are not angels.
Dee tells CHSJ News he was bullied at school and he just laughed it off which left his tormentor with nowhere else to go but there are alot of mean kids out there.
Dee has another message for parents.......Don't expect your child's teacher to be a superhero. Keep your expectations low and you might be pleasantly surprised.
As a teacher, Dee says he always tried to make the students laugh while knowing the subject matter well and maintaining order in the classroom. That, to him, is about as good as it gets.
Even though the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant is on the verge of generating power again, Premier David Alward has not given up the quest to get compensation from Atomic Energy of Canada for the billion dollars in cost overruns.
He calls it a high priority and brings the subject up whenever he meets with the Prime Minister.
When asked about the likelihood of Ottawa going along with compensating the province, Alward says he doesn't answer hypothetical questions but the number one priority right now is to ensure Point Lepreau returns online without any more problems.
Unemployment in the province won't get any better if the provincial government cuts spending in an effort to reduce the burgeoning deficit which has doubled from the previous estimate.
That warning from U-N-B Economics Professor Rod Hill who tells CHSJ News the Conservatives have backed themselves into a corner by their refusal to raise taxes and there has to be a discussion about raising more revenues.
There has been talk about cuts coming to healthcare and Municipal leaders are worried about what the provincial government is going to do with their unconditional grants which constitute a large part of their budgets.
Hill argues there is no evidence to suggest the tax cuts implemented in 2008 by the previous Liberal Government stimulated economic activity and the provincial government has lost more than 730 million dollars in revenue but the Canadian Taxpayers Federation warns it would be a mistake to raise taxes at this point.
Remembrance Day Ceremonies are being held throughout the region with the biggest at Harbour Station which will be filled to capacity so if you plan on attending, you're being urged to arrive early.
The doors will open at 9:45 with the parade assembling at 10:15. At Harbour Station, the service will get underway at 10:40 and you're being encouraged to be in your seats by then.
The veterans are being honoured in the Kennebecasis Valley with the Remembrance Day service taking place at the Island View Lions Club on Market Street in Quispamsis. If you're going to that one, you should be seated by 10:30.
Rothesay Mayor Bill Bishop also tells us another group always holds another commemoration in the Rothesay Common and it usually draws as many as 200 people or so.
A 35 year old Baxter's Corner man has been arrested after a shooting late yesterday afternoon that has left one man dead and two others injured outside a home on Raymond Street in Baxter's Corner.
Three men had gone to the house and while there they got into some sort of an altercation with a man who was there.
The three men who had gone to the house were the ones who were shot. A 31 year-old man from Baxter's Corner was killed while the two others were taken to the Regional Hospital with serious injuries.
There were other people in the home at the time of the shootings but they were not injured.
The name of the man who was shot and died has not been released.
The RCMP confirming one person is dead and at least two people wounded after a shooting outside a home on Route 820 at Baxter's Corner.
There are unconfirmed reports there was some sort of dispute which sparked the gun fire.
One man is in custody after being arrested at his home and he may also be wounded. The Mounties were bringing in an Emergency Response Team but the man is said to have surrendered after a call from negotiators.
The Provincial Government is conducting a review of what went wrong after the early release of an inmate last month from the Regional Jail on the Old Black River Road.
The Department of Public Safety reports the inmate was released October 15th before being arrested by City Police on an unrelated matter November 4th.
Public Safety Minister Robert Trevors said the unidentified inmate was let out by mistake but he didn't offer any further details.
Another stabbing in the city is under investigation by City Police.
This one happened on the east side shortly before 2:30 this morning at 535 Ellerdale Street. A 21 year old man is in hospital in stable condition after being operated on and an 18 year old man is under arrest.
Rothesay Regional Police reporting they arrested two men after a high speed chase along the McKay Highway. It came to a conclusion on the Dolan Road and no one was injured. Police say the pair will be facing lots of charges.
Police in the K-V also arresting two men and one woman for possession of drugs at the end of Gondola Point Road.
If you love old-time country, a legend is making his way to Harbour Station....tickets for Merle Haggard go on sale on Tuesday. The Country Hall of Famer has more than 40 #1 hits to his name.
According to organizers he's going to bust out all the old hits like "Okie from Muskogee", "Mama Tried", "Silver Wings" and "Workin Man Blues". Tickets range from $71 to $82 dollars and go on sale Tuesday at 10am. Prices Include Tax and Service Charge. Online purchases are subject to a convenience fee.
The show is May 18th at 8pm with doors at 7pm. Tickets may be purchased online at www.harbourstation.ca, by calling 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800, or at the Harbour Station box office.
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