The two were interviewed and further investigation will be done to determine if the copper was stolen.
Police have not received any complaints about missing copper so far but remain a bit suspicious because such thefts have been on the rise.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Pair Stopped After Emerging From Ferry With Copper
The two were interviewed and further investigation will be done to determine if the copper was stolen.
Police have not received any complaints about missing copper so far but remain a bit suspicious because such thefts have been on the rise.
Should Food Trucks Be Allowed In The Uptown?
Common Council is asking City Staff to gather more information about the food trucks after a request they change the by-law for the coming summer. Councillor Shirley McAlary tells CHSJ News she remembers issues ranging from garbage to noise and disputes over vendor locations when the trucks were permitted.
Local entrepreneur John Campbell wants to install a diner in a double decker bus and operate it near King Square, and he's arguing it would be a magnet for tourists and increase the vibrancy of the uptown.
City Engineer Bill Edwards cautioned it's very unlikely the trucks would be allowed to operate this summer.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Famous Illusionist Passes Away
Reveen the Impossibilist spent his career thrilling audiences all over the world, presenting more than 6,000 live performances over his 50 year stint in show business.
The legendary illusionist and hypnotist passed away at home today from complications due to diabetes and dementia. He was born in Adelaide, South Australia but toured extensively on the East Coast for decades.
Reveen has often been referenced in popular culture, including the Maritime hit show Trailer Park Boys in which his physical resemblance to the character Ricky is frequently remarked upon.
He was 77.
Suspcious Fire In Charlotte County
Fire crews getting that call shortly after 2am that the home on Loop Road in Upper Mills was on fire. No one was home at the time.
The cause of the fire is suspicious according to fire officials.
Anyone with information about this fire is being asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers. You can reach St. Stephen RCMP at 506-466-7030 or Crime Stoppers at www.crimenb.ca or 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
Urgent Recall On Birth Control Brand Sold In NB
It was discovered the birth control pill Alysena 28 may have only two weeks of drug-containing pills instead of 3: meaning, women taking it could get pregnant.The 28-day packs normally have 21 active pills plus seven placebos.
The lot number of the affected pills is LF01899A.
Alysena 28 is sold in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I. and elsewhere in Canada and some of the affected pills were sold in Saint John.
If you've been taking the pills, consult your local pharmacy to get your prescription replaced.
Higgs Calls Budget Most Difficult To Date
Higgs tells CHSJ News that the income-tax rollback of 2008 was supposed to be offset by a bump in HST, but that didn't happen.
He says this has been the most difficult budget to date, and he tells us he acknowledges this tax increase hits every pocketbook, but that we need to get out of the hole that's been dug. The income-tax increase is a measure that's expected to generate $136 million in revenue for 2013-14.
East Side Traffic Disrupted
The Reversing Falls bridge is back open to traffic both ways.
The Water Department has Waterloo Street closed between Cliff and Richmond until further notice.
The Transportation Department tells CHSJ News there will be just one ferry operating at Gondola Point from about 11 this morning until further notice to allow the larger 24 vehicle ferry to be brought back into service.
Police Use App to Track Down Stolen Cell Phone
The Saint John Police Force tell CHSJ News that they used Find My iPhone, a free app that allows remote-location tracking of lost Apple devices, to find a swiped cell stolen from a coat in O'Leary's Pub uptown.
Police tracked it to east side, and the thief was arrested and charged for possession of stolen property. The phone was returned to the owner.
Pipeline Could Lead To Spinoff Projects for Irving Oil
Jeff Matthews, the company's business development manager tells CHSJ News that before that happens there is a long road ahead, but says it'll pay off if we can get there. He tells us their main focus right now is getting the pipeline to Saint John, and says that will open up opportunities for the company, the city, the province, and other third party companies.
The company has said the 14,000 kilometre pipeline would not only give them a wider base supply of crudes than they have right now, but it would also open up a new region of crude supply to Atlantic Canada.
Completion Of Fundy Trail Gaining Momentum
The province is advertising the Bay Of Fundy on the giant screen in Times Square from now until June and Tourism Minister Trevor Holder tells CHSJ News finishing up the Fundy Trail is key to boosting the number of people from away who will visit New Brunswick.
Holder says completion of the Fundy Trail will be a game changer because it will tie the Bay of Fundy experience from the Roosevelt summer home on Campobello Island to the rocks of Hopewell Cape with Saint John smack dab in the middle.
Consumers Being Urge To Buy Local
The Canadian Union of Public Employees has also started a campaign to persuade people to spend at least 10 per cent of their disposal income with local businesses in your own backyard.
The Provincial President of CUPE Daniel Legere tells CHSJ News if enough people do this, it would make an enormous difference to local economies for the better.
Legere makes a distinction, however, between the big box stores and local businesses. He says if you spend $100 in a big box store, $15 of that stays in the community whereas if you spend the $100 at a local business, $45 will remain in your community. He believes there's a hunger among many consumers to buy local.
Traffic Slowdowns Soon On Harbour Bridge
Beginning on April 15th, Harbour Bridge will be down to one lane each way until September or October and the off ramp to Chesley Drive will be closed.
The councillors are also being told there will be intermittent closures on Hilyard Street during construction and sections of Harbour Passage under the bridge are closed again to ensure the safety of walkers, roller bladers and bike riders.
City Staff would also like to see the two way bike lane along Main Street North and the Viaduct reinstalled.
Crash In Dipper Harbour
The Musquash Fire Department found the pickup in a ditch and it sustained significant damage on the driver's side.
The driver was outside and was seen to by paramedics before being taken to the hospital for further examination and treatment.
(Photo courtesy of Andrew Sanojca)
Man Rescued From Fire In South End
Platoon Chief Eric Garland says there was heavy smoke billowing from an upstairs apartment in the large two storey building.
One man was still inside the apartment after being overcome by smoke. He was unconscious when taken out of the apartment and rushed to the Regional Hospital where he's expected to recover at last word.
The fire was contained to the kitchen but 4 people who lived in the building have to find another place to live for the next while. It's not known when they'll be able to return and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The executive director of the Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre Lorraine Whalley tells CHSJ News that less than 10% of sexual assaults are reported to police.
This April is the third annual sexual assault awareness month in the province. The theme of this year's campaign is engaging youth in conversations of sexual violence. Whalley tells us they chose to zero-in on young people to try and clear up any misconceptions about what consent is amongst youth. She says the approach they're taking is that yes means yes, as opposed to no means no.
New Brunswick Has Lowest Levels of Adult Literacy in Canada
Allen says adults who can't read well often avoid situations where they'll need to read, and often develop some creative strategies to cope with their sub-par literacy skills. But she says they'd like to see the number of people enrolled in their programs double or triple. She tells CHSJ News 60% of adults in New Brunswick are functionally illiterate, compared to 40% for Canada as a whole.
Knife In Brunswick Square
The Saint John police force tell CHSJ News they showed up and charged the person with posession of an edged weapon. They were released and given paperwork to appear in court.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Crews Fight A Grass Fire In Rockwood Park
City fire crews called to a grass fire in Rockwood Park tonight.
The call came in for a location near Hawthorne Avenue Extension.
(photo courtesy of Nelson Hum)
Longtime SJRHF President & CEO Cameron Being Remembered As A Humble Leader
Cameron, the longtime president & CEO of the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, died this morning after an 18 month battle with cancer.
Acting Foundation CEO Victoria Clarke tells CHSJ News he was an incredibly humble leader deferring any accolades to their team and most often to the donors.
Visitation will be held at Brenan's Funeral Home on Paradise Row Sunday and Monday night between 7 and 9pm.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday at noon at Our Lady of Assumption Church on the West side.
Fundy Region Will Try To Break Guinness World Record
Marigold Project founder Barry Ogden tells CHSJ News that the Fundy region has applied to the Guinness Book of World Records to try and beat the record for number of children planting flowers at the same time.
They'll try and beat the record, which is currently held in China, on June 6th at 9:30 in the morning. Ogden tells us that approximately 40 schools will be taking part.
Advance Polls Open For Kent By-Election
Advance polls are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and on Monday, April 8th. Anyone who is eligible to vote can do so in the advance polls. Voters should have received a Voter Information Card in the mail, if you didn't, check your poll location on the Elections NB website or ring the returning office at (506) 955-6022 or (888) 326-9523.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Hooton To Run In Ward 3
Michelle Hooten tells CHSJ News she's well-prepared to tackle the complex issues that Ward 3 is facing, which range from the poor condition of the roads on the East Side to a lack of affordable housing over west.
The other candidates include Allen Leslie, Brian Boyd, Gerry Lowe, Graeme Stewart Robertson and Mark Leblanc. The by-election is being held in mid-May.
Victims Of Crimes Need Their Voices To Be Heard
It's the job of Victim Services to ensure people feel heard throughout the judicial process. Martin Ellen Martin of Victim Services tells CHSJ News they rely on highly trained volunteers to deal with the fallout from a wide range of crimes from assaults to murders, sudden deaths, and thefts.
Martin says the most common call they get is when someone has unexpectedly died, and they have to counsel family members and others.
For more information on Victim Services including how you can volunteer, click here
Weston Responds To Parole Controversy
Weston says the concerns expressed to him about John O'Brien are mainly about the nature of his crimes and his risk of reoffending which is described by Police Chief Bill Reid as moderate. He concedes it doesn't make him feel good as an M-P to hear the concerns and worry from his constituents.
The concerns voiced to Weston are being passed along to the federal minister of Public Safety.
Weston tells CHSJ News he even considered introducing a private member's bill to deal with the issue but points out statutory release is a fact of the Canadian judicial system unless you're deemed a dangerous offender.
Saint John Bucks Trend On Joblessness
The jobless rate in New Brunswick rose from 10.1 to 10.5 per cent.
Canada lost more than 54 thousand jobs last month which is the biggest decline in four years. The drop means Canada has about 26 thousand fewer jobs than at the beginning of the year.
Rothesay Regional Police Looking For Egg Throwers
Rothesay Regional Police also reporting young people in a small silver car were driving around the Vincent Road and K-Park area throwing eggs at people and a 14 year old girl was struck by one of them which police are calling an assault.
Fire Set Along Harbour Passage
City Police tell CHSJ News the fire was set to some vegetation but damage was minimal.
Legal Arguments Made At Sentencing Hearing For Saint John Lawyer
A sentencing hearing was held in Moncton where the legal arguments were made before Judge Irwin Lampert who found the 66 year old Gillis guilty back in January.
Prosecutor Peter Craig is recommending a prison term from 30 to 36 months for what he calls breach of trust by a member of the bar and officer of the court.
The defense is asking for a conditional sentence that would be served in the community.
Gillis was charged in connection with how he represented former Liberal M-L-A and House Speaker Frank Branch in his legal battle with the North Shore Forest Products Marketing Board which included both a criminal prosecution and civil lawsuit. Branch was charged with fraud and extortion. He eventually pleaded guilty to fraud over 5 thousand dollars and was sentenced to house arrest as well as ordered to pay restitution.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
CHSJ News Nominated For An AJA
CHSJ News is proud to announce our newsroom has been nominated for an Atlantic Journalism Award in the Best Newscast Category.
The Atlantic Journalism Awards honour excellence in the content and presentation of a radio newscast on any Atlantic Canada radio station.
The awards are handed out May 11.
The Big Apple Meets The Bay Of Fundy
Holder tells CHSJ News the City of New York approached the province to run the ad....and we got a surprisingly good price.
He says it will cost $20,000 and it will come out of the tourism budget for this year.
He adds his department needs to be more strategic in how they advertise and this an example of how they can do that with the money they have.
The ad runs until June. About 1.5 million people pass through Times Square every day.
One In Custody After Motorcyle Theft
City police got the call about two men trying to steal a motorcycle from a Rothesay avenue business.
Sergeant Jim Fleming tells CHSJ News the call came in just
after 1.
He says police were on scene within a minute arresting one man as he fled in the woods and the K9 unit and other officers are looking for a second suspect.
Fleming tells us their officers set up a perimeter in Fernhill Cemetery and he says they did recover some evidence in the woods.
The second man police are looking for has been identified and the pair face charges of Theft Over $5000.
Surveillance Cameras In The Uptown Could Soon Be Reality
Police Chief Bill Reid tells CHSJ News some areas including King Square could soon be outfitted with closed-circuit cameras to catch the culprits in the act.
Reid says it's not totally new--the police force has already installed cameras where there's an ongoing crime problem with the permission of the property owners.
Weston Hands Symphony Over $100K
MP Rodney Weston announcing the money at the Imperial Theatre on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore.
Symphony New Brunswick Foundation President Reid Parker tells CHSJ News they have benefited from the Sistema program of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra.
He says a substantial number of those teachers are now performing with the symphony and they are fantastic musicians.
For more information on Symphony New Brunswick, click here
Mayor's Suggestion Where The Marco Polo Should Be Is Welcomed
The Mayor would like to see it close to Market Square with the volleyball pit redesigned.
That's fine and dandy with Barry Ogden who's predicting the Marco Polo will become a big tourist draw and perhaps the most photographed attraction in the province when it's finally up.
The Marco Polo is still in storage on the west side but Ogden tells CHSJ news it's being protected and is in good shape.
Ontario To Investigate Watered Down Chemo Drugs
The issue of whether privatization of the preparation of the chemo drugs might have been a factor has been raised by Ontario's Health Minister after a pharmacy technician noticed a discrepency in the amount of fluid in some of the bags.
Chief of Staff Dr. John Dornan is promising the Regional Hospital is going to be alot more careful in the future. He's vowing there will be more specificity with suppliers.
Most hospitals mix the medications themselves and, even though the Regional has a new supplier, Dr. Dornan says it's a possible option.
Gas Prices Rise But Not By Much
Self serve regular has risen by just over a cent a litre to $1.30.4 and diesel is up just under a cent to $1.36.4.
Heating oil has increased by almost a cent with a maximum price of $1.16.4.
Prominent City Lawyer Faces Possible Prison Time
The actual sentence itself won't be delivered by Judge Irwin Lampert until a later date because of all the documentation that has to be gone through.
The charge was laid in connection with Gillis's legal representation of former Liberal M-L-A Frank Branch.
The former Speaker of the Provincial Legislature was charged with fraud and extortion. He was also also legally involved in a civil suit against the North Shore Forest Products Marketing Board. Branch pleaded guilty to fraud over 5 thousand dollars, ordered to pay restitution and was sentenced to house arrest and probation.
Meanwhile, according to the Law Society of New Brunswick website, Gillis has been suspended from practicing law but there's no explanation why.
Halfway House Can Handle Violet Rapist, Says Police Chief
The Chief tells CHSJ News Parole Services has an excellent track record of monitoring offenders. Further, an officer embedded in the halfway house will act as eyes and ears for the force and alert them immediately if something untoward happens.
Reid says while there's always the possibility someone could get up and walk out of the house unescorted, the team there has the right procedures in place and he feels comfortable they can handle the placement.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The Motorcycle Rapist Moving Into Local Halfway House
John O'Brien was convicted of raping eight women in Nova Scotia and was sentenced to 37 years in prison, and now qualifies for statutory release.
Saint John police deputy chief Bruce Connell tells us he's being housed at a federal halfway house, so while the Saint John police force do keep an eye on anybody on parole, it's not their responsibility to track O'Brien: that's the responsibility of those running the facility on Carleton street.
A petition against sharing the city with O'Brien has gone up online. To see it, go to: http://chn.ge/XqkhR8
Federal Government Supports Project To Help Women Become Financially Independent
The feds giving nearly $300, 000 to the Urban Core Support Network, and coordinator Brenda Murphy tells CHSJ News that hearing from local women is a key part of the initiative.
MP Rodney Weston made the announcement, and he tells us that if the information is shared throughout the country, it could benefit other communities who have the same problems we have here in Saint John.
Fire Causes Minimal Damage, Minimal Disruption At Port
Quite a smoke-show last night after some fluff ignited at the American Iron and Metal shredding operation at the port, but Jim Quinn tells CHSJ News that the damage the fire caused was minimal; the flame went up underneath the conveyer belt, melting it.
By the time Quinn got to the site, the fire department had put out the blaze. He tells us there may be a small hiccup in operations, but nothing major.
Another Public Meeting On E-I Changes And Protest
It's being organised by Dennis Belliveau who will chair the meeting. Belliveau is from Blacks Harbour and tells CHSJ News fishermen won't be the only people who could be affected because if you live in a small town and get laid off, there aren't that many jobs going around.
Belliveau doesn't know if Fundy Royal M-P Rob Moore, who has been invited, will be on hand. Meantime, a protest against the reforms will be held Friday afternoon at the King Street office of Saint John M-P Rodney Weston. Schoolbus drivers in the Saint John area, many of whom are women, are especially upset.
Sheriff Gives Advice To A City Business Audience
Karen Sheriff tells CHSJ News that when she mentors young people she tells them not to worry about the next change or promotion but focus on what they are doing and do it well.
She says one mistake that young people make is moving up or changing jobs quickly.
Sheriff says new stats show the younger generation working today will not only change jobs but careers 3-5 times in their lifetime.
Assault Victim Identified
He remains at the Regional Hospital in serious condition.
A 37 year old man was arrested by City Police and is tentatively scheduled to be formally charged in court May 8th at which time his name will be released.
Regional Hospital Responds To Dilution Of Chemo Medication
The Regional Hospital is in the midst of contacting those patients who are being advised to get in touch with their oncologists to guage the impact.
Chief of Staff Dr. John Dornan doesn't believe getting less of the medication has had an adverse effect on them battling their disease but concedes he just doesn't know for sure. He hasn't heard of any problems thus far and characterises the risk as low. The dilution ranges from 3 to 20 per cent.
The under dosage came to light just last Thursday and the hospital now has a new supplier.
City Police Looking For Convicted Robber
Brady Richard Polchies is serving a federal sentence of more than 4 years for robbery and more.
He was last seen wearing jeans and light brown boots and he often wears a ball cap with a white and blue pattern jacket with a hood.
He is 6 foot 1, 199 pounds with black hair and brown eyes with numerous tatoos on his arms, hands and face.
Police think he could be in the Kingsclear First Nation area as he has family there but he also has ties to Oromocto, Fredericton and Woodstock.
When he took off before he was caught here so he could be in the city.
If you have seen him, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or click here
Deer Survey To Be Released
Quispamsis mayor Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ News that when the results come in, they'll be shared with the Department of Natural Resources. The survey goes up on April 22nd and will be posted until May 31st. Driscoll tells us it will ultimately help in creating a deer management plan.
A Change At The Top At Irving Oil
Mike Ashar is retiring on April 19th after five years. His successor is Paul Browning who will be taking over April 22nd.
Browning comes to Saint John from General Electric in New York where he has been working since 2011 as President and C-E-O of its thermal products division. He has also worked at Caterpillar
Want To Flip Some Historic Homes? Here's Your Chance
Councillor Donna Reardon tells CHSJ News the former synagogue on the corner of Wellington Row also needs a developer, although that space may prove more challenging to renovate given the unique demands of its architecture. In November 2012, a Toronto-area developer announced his intentions to convert another historic church, The Gothic Arches, into condos.
Councillor Bill Farren tells CHSJ News the proximity to the police station might not be a selling point for some, but the area is also excellent for street-level retail.
The city bought the buildings, which date back to before the Great Fire of 1877, just in case they could be included in a larger project down the line; however, further expansion now looks unlikely given the much-publicized outcry over cost overruns at the Justice Complex.
Port Hit By Serious Fire
Platoon Chief Joe Armstrong says fire had to be put out in a storage building with a large conveyer system inside and a couple of rail cars but was prevented from spreading.
Heavy smoke and flames could be seen. The blaze broke out around 7 and firefighters didn't leave until 10:00.
No one was injured as six employees managed to get out of the building safely.
There's no word on how the fire started but it's not believed to be suspicious.
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