Slight Rise In Gas Prices

You'll have to pay a bit more for gas after the weekly setting  but not alot more. 

Prices have risen by a cent a litre. 

In the city, self serve regular is at $1.25.6. Diesel is a bit more expensive at $1.27.2 a litre.

Power Outage In Valley

NB Power reporting an outage this morning in Rothesay around the Dolan Road Circle K affecting over a thousand customers. 

One of our road warriors telling CHSJ News the area affected is between the Marr Road and the Fox Farm Road. 

The power disruption was reported shortly after 3 this morning and NB Power estimates the electricity should be restored between 5:30 and 6:30.

Controversy Over Removal Of Principal At Saint John High

A group of Saint John High students is planning a protest tomorrow morning in front of the School District office in Millidgeville over the status of their principal Marijke Blok. 

Her contract as principal will not be renewed but she will return to the school as a teacher. 

Anglophone South Superintendent Zoe Watson is well aware of how the students feel but she can't elaborate because it's a personnel issue. The District Education Council also declined to discuss the change in a public forum. The School District is advertsing for her replacement. 

Meantime, the District Education Council has been told it wound up the year with a small surplus of 350 thousand dollars on a budget of 216 million and Watson's contract as Superinentendent has been extended for a five year term.

Hospitality SJ President Says Tourists Could Pay For City's H20

Tourists could pay for Saint John's water needs. That statement from the president of Hospitality Saint John, Mike Belliveau.

Belliveau says tourism brings 1.5 million visitors to Saint John, generates $250 million and employs one out of ten people in the area. He tells CHSJ News for every dollar spent at a tourist attraction, it will attract four dollars in return. 

He says the great thing about tourism is, when you attract tourists to your area, it's free money. It's people from away investing their income into your city.

Hospitality Saint John announcing their Tourism Awards, designed to recognized outstanding hospitality in the city. They'll be given out in November of this year.

Domestic Violence Rates High In KV Since 2009

At least once every single day, police in the Kennebecasis Valley respond to a call of domestic violence. 

Constable Kelly McIntyre, Rothesay Regional Police's women's abuse coordinator, tells CHSJ News many people don't leave an abusive situation because of a cycle of violence. 

The cycle begins in what she calls the honeymoon stage, it then grows tense and finally there's a bang, usually an instance of domestic violence. It then reverts back into the honeymoon stage. McIntyre says many people stay in that relationship because they focus on that one stage. 

She says they encourage people who think their friend or relative may be in a violent relationship to call police, because it could save their life. If you're a woman living in a violent domestic situation and are looking for assistance, you can also call the KV Outreach program at (506) 847-6277.

City Unsure How Much Water Was Contaminated

The city doesn't know how much oil entered the sewer system on the west side at one of the waste water lift stations.

More than 8000 gallons of water that was contaminated to some degree has been collected and disposed off.

The provincial Environment department was immediately notified when the black liquid was discovered. City workers were continuing with the cleanup at the Lancaster Wastewater Lagoon.

The city says your drinking water is not at risk because it's a separate system.

Rothesay Mayor Says Playground Project Could Be Faster

Not a penny more than 100 thousand dollars........That, from Rothesay Mayor Bill Bishop on how much the town is prepared to pay for a new playground at Rothesay Elementary School.

The mayor isn't happy with the town managing the project and the school district handling the money because of the delay in getting things done because final decisionmaking lies with the provincial Education Department.

Bishop admits there is a financial advantage because the school district doesn't hav e to pay H-S-T whereas the town does.

Roll Up Your Sleeve During Blood Donor Week

During National Blood Donor Week, Canadian Blood Services wants you to consider rolling up that sleeve and donating.

Michelle Thibodeau-Coates of CBS tells CHSJ News there is someone on the other end of that blood donation with a story.

She says there is someone who needs that blood donation to help them feel better a little longer or to potentially save their life.

You can donate until 3pm today at 405 University Avenue in Millidgeville, tomorrow from 4 to 8pm, 11am to 3pm on Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday.

To book an appointment, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book online by clicking 
here

Nearly 1500 In The Dark

On a dark day, it's even darker in nearly 1500 homes around the province because of unplanned power outages.

NB Power's website reporting the lights are out in parts of Burton, Oromocto and Penobsquis.

It's also hard to make lunch in some areas of Quispamsis, Saint John and Garnett Settlement.

Records Shattered At Middle School Track Meet

The Canada Games Stadium hosted the New Brunswick Middle School Track and Field Championships. Over 400 athletes representing 20 different middle schools competed, setting 20 championship records.

Johanna McGuigan of Bliss Carman Middle School broke the grade 6 girls 80m record with a time of 11.00 seconds.

Hannah Trites of Bliss Carman Middle School broke the grade 6 girls 1200m record with a time of 4:16.80 minutes.

Johanna McGuigan of Bliss Carman Middle School broke the grade 6 girls 200 meter hurdles record with a time of 34.50 seconds.

Julia LeBlanc of Divine Mercy School broke the grade 6 girls long jump record by just 1 centimeter with a jump of 4.21 meters.

Isaac Turner of Bliss Carman Middle School broke the grade 6 boys 200 meter hurdles record with a time of 34.20 seconds.

Natasha Vatcher of Harold Peterson Middle School broke the grade 7 girls 1200m record in a time of 4:02.60 minutes.

Marie-Pier Cloutier of Samuel de Champlain School broke the girls grade 7 long jump with by just 1 centimeter with a jump of 4.41 meters.

Julia Dickinson of Bliss Carman Middle School broke the grade 7 girls 200 meter record hurdles record with a time of 32.60 seconds.

Cole Healey of Bayside Middle School broke the grade 7 boys 200 meter hurdles record with a time of 30.80 seconds.

Samantha Taylor of Canterbury School broke the grade 8 girls 100m record with a time of 12.70 seconds.

Laura Dickinson of Harkins Middle School broke the grade 8 girls 1200m record in a time of 3:54.90 minutes.

Bailey Lochard of Bliss Carman Middle School broke the grade 8 girls 80 meter hurdles record with a time of 14.10 seconds.

Graeme Clark of Bliss Carman Middle School broke the grade 8 boys 200 meter hurdles record with a time of 28.50 seconds.

Brianna Forbes of Eleanor W Graham Middle School broke the girls grade 8 long jump record with a jump of 4.67 meters.

Peyton Hoyt of Devon Middle School broke the grade 8 boys 100m record with a time of 11.70 seconds.

Ty Poore of Devon Middle School broke the grade 8 boys high jump record with a jump of 1.65 meters.

The Devon Middle School grade 7 girls 4x100m team broke the record for the event with a time of 56.40 seconds.

The Devon Middle School grade 7 girls medley relay team broke the record for the event with a time of 2:38.70 seconds.

The Nashwaaksis Middle School grade 7 boys 4x100m team broke the record for the event with a time of 54.50 seconds.

The Devon Middle School grade 8 boys 4x100m team broke the record in the event with a time of 50.60 seconds.

Devon Middle School won the team title with 579.50 points, followed by Bliss Carman Middle School and George Street Middle School with 562.50 and 245 points respectively.

Fire In Musquash Could Have Been Alot Worse

Quick thinking and fast action prevented a home from going up in flames yesterday in Musquash. The wife of the Musquash Fire Chief is getting the credit for saving her neighbour's home on the West Branch Road. 

The fire started on a kitchen stove but by the time the firefighters got there, everyone had gotten out of the home safely and the fire was extinguished. 

It did scorch the kitchen cabinets and caused minor smoke damage throughout the home. A neighbour sustained minor smoke inhalation but didn't have to be sent to the hospital. 

The Musquash Fire Department is reminding everyone, if you do have small kitchen fire extinguisher, after discharge, it lasts only 8 to 10 seconds.

(Photo Courtesy Of The Musquash Fire Department)

Premier Optimistic Pipeline Will Diversify Economy

The premier says the province is not putting all their eggs in one basket. That basket being the west-east pipeline. 

David Alward tells CHSJ News he feels better than he has in many years, because that's not the case. He says it's actually diversifying the province's opportunities.
 
He says the pipeline would spur additions in refining and the potential for petrochemicals. He adds, if we're able to tap into natural gas reserves there's even more possibility for development.

Alward and Mayor Mel Norton delivering a keynote speech to Port Days delegates. Alward telling the room, there's a sense of optimism in the province that hasn't existed in a long time.

The Baby Triangle Cemetery Receives A Dedication

A cemetery dedication on the west side for nearly 300 babies that died between 1940 and 1958.
 
Adults and students attending a dedication at the Baby Triangle in Cedar Hill cemetery.

Former cemetery executive director Star Dashwood tells CHSJ News she got involved in improving the area back in 2007.

She says the babies in these graves would be premature and stillborn and at the time money was scarce so the children often didn't get a headstone.

Grade 7 students at Barnhill school did research on the Baby Triangle's history which they presented at the graveside ceremony today.


Student Olivia Lambert thinks the babies should have graves but some families couldn't afford it back in the 40's and 50's. 

Another student Jasmine Brown says she liked the ceremony adding she didn't expect so many people to come out.

Firefighters Get The Call To Their Own Museum

You know they will get the gears for this.    

City fire crews spending a few minutes at the firefighter's museum on Sydney Street earlier today.
 
Crews were called down because an old fire truck in the basement was fired up and black smoke starting spewing from the engine.

The smoke was cleared out and everything returned to normal.

When Will The Lights Be Working?

There's frustration in Rothesay because the lights are still not on and we're not talking about a power failure here.

People are questioning why it's taking so long to get the traffic lights on Campbell Drive at the fire station working. 

Mayor Bill Bishop calls it a song and dance and Councillor Miriam Wells says there was a serious collision at that location just last week. 

Town Manager John Jarvie says the lights might be working sometime this week.

A Non-Appearance For Snook In A Newfoundland Court

Nothing transpired in court today in Corner Brook, Newfoundland & Labrador, even though former Common Councillor Donnie Snook's name was in the docket. 

There were four summonses beside his name, two for sexual assault and two for sexual interference against a boy under the age of 14. 

Snook reportedly was not served with a summons to appear and there's no date for him to do so. 

The charges date back to the 1990's when Snook was in his early 20's and commissioned as a senior pastor at the now closed Salvation Army Citadel in Mount Moriah.

Criminal Case Against City Doctor Expected To Be Delayed

Don't expect to see the College of Physicians and Surgeons holding a hearing anytime soon into whether a doctor in the north end should have his license to practice medicine pulled. This, despite a favourable court ruling that paves the way for further investigation. 

Dr. Alan Cockeram faces several charges of sexual misconduct while treating female patients.
 
The Registrar at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Ed Schollenberg says no hearing can be held until the criminal proceedings are finished because its feared, if that took place, Dr. Cockeram's right to a fair trial could be jeopardised. 

The 60 year old gastroenterologist is facing 9 charges but more are expected to be laid when he appears for a preliminary hearing on June 17th. The preliminary hearing is not expected to go ahead until the fall.

In the meantime, Dr. Cockeram is prevented from treating female patients.

Douglas Avenue Getting New Parking System

Douglas Avenue's parking system will be revamped.

City giving the nod to a recommendation by staff, who say this system would create more on-street parking spaces and be more consistent, but at the cost of reduced snow-clearing service.

Deputy Mayor Shelley Rinehart says she wants to be sure the right balance is being struck so they don't have to return to the issue. Traffic Engineer Timothy O'Reilly saying they wouldn't make the recommendation if they didn't believe that and they're trying to put this issue to bed.

Councillor Donna Reardon saying roads will always be in flux and parking will always be a conundrum, so this is the best answer for now.

Charlotte County Celebrates Seafood

For 4 years now, the folks in Charlotte county have been celebrating seafood during Bay of Fundy Seafood
Week. 

Co-chair Andrew Lively tells CHSJ News it's been changing every year with new events including a very unique one this year.

He says this weekend people can buy a peice of a 62-foot lobster roll in St. Andrew's. 

The proceeds will support a local playground.

Today as part of the Seafood Academy, speakers at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre including 
Dr. Patti Johnston of Minto on the health benefits of seafood.

For more info, click here

Police In The Valley Could Get New Name

Rothesay Regional Police could be renamed the Kennebecasis Valley Police if the town of Quispamsis has its way. 

The towns of Rothesay and Quispam reaching a new 15 year agreement on sharing the cost of policing. 

Quispamsis picks up two-thirds of the cost and would like the name changed. 

Before that happens, there will be a study to see how much it will cost and if the price tag is too high, there's a slight possibility the name won't be changed.

New Brunswick Doctors Release Poll On Healthcare

The President of the New Brunswick Medical Society releasing a poll from Corporate Research Associates on how 400 people around the province view the healthcare system. 

Dr. Robert Desjardins says it should be a wakeup call for the Alward Government as the poll finds 11% of respondents strongly agree the government is doing a good job managing the health system.
 
It also shows only 14% strongly agree the Alward Government has a plan to improve health care delivery. 

Only 13 per cent of people in the southern part of the province say they strongly agree the government is effectively promoting the province as a good place to practice for new doctors.

The province, meantime, is asking for the Medical Society's lawsuit over caps on Medicare billing caps be dismissed.

Rothesay Kills Fieldhouse Proposal

Rothesay will not be building a multipurpose fieldhouse at a cost of 25 to 30 million dollars. That decision made by Rothesay Town Council. Mayor Bill Bishop says the price tag is just too high.

The new option on the table is to build a brand new arena at a cost of 7 to 8 million dollars and refurbish the old one for indoor soccer. Bishop also telling us there would be a walking track in one of the buildings. 

A decision on that proposal from the town's Recreation Committee could come as early as next month.

Environment Canada Warning Of More Rain

A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada about more rain beginning later today. 

It cautions a low pressure system will approach the region today and then stall near Yarmouth tomorrow. Rain associated with this system will move into southwestern new brunswick by this afternoon and spread northeastward throughout the day. 

The rain will be heavy at times, persisting into tomorrow. Rainfall amounts may reach warning levels especially for the southernmost areas of the province. Just over 40 millimeters is being forecast for the Saint John area. 

Saint John got 57 millimeters of rain last weekend from post tropical storm "Andrea" but Grand Manan received the most at 90 millimeters.

Street Flea Market Request Sparks Council Debate

A request to sell used wares on the street this Canada Day stirring up debate among city councillors. 

Rhoda and Joe Boyce wrote council, asking for special event permission to have a flea market in uptown Saint John, a request council ultimately approved. But now the Boyces have to apply for a $100 permit under the current bylaw. 

Joe Boyce says they'll do what they have to do, and that the reason he didn't apply right away is because he didn't feel he had done anything wrong.

Councillor MacAlary says nobody ever told the Boyces they had to apply for a license, so they never did. Councillor Greg Norton saying he's heard concerns from Uptown Saint John about leftover garbage. City Manager Pat Woods also raising concerns about garbage, along with traffic safety and hygiene. 

Councillor Ray Strowbridge saying it's turning into a lot of red tape for a one day a year event.

Robbery On Lower West Side

A teenager robbed on the lower West side. 

City police tell us the robbery happened on Duke Street West last night around 8:30 and three other teenagers were arrested a short time later. They were reportedly picked up on the corner of Winslow and Watson Streets. 

Unconfirmed reports say the victim was robbed of a cell phone and bike and a weapon may have been involved.

Sea Dogs Add New Faces At Q League Draft

The Saint John Sea Dogs adding some faces at the Q League draft this weekend.
 
The team is excited to snag Nathan Noel of St. John's who they expect to be a draw.
 
President Wayne Long says this draft was important to the team and they believe they added some key parts as the team continues rebuilding.

He says they drafted forward Joey Richard of the Moncton Flyers and defenseman Will Thompson of Fredericton native who attends Rothesay-Netherwood School.

Long says people think things are quiet in the office during the off season but he tells they are busy planning and preparing for training camp in August and the new season.

He says there will be some changes coming for the Dog's game night this year.

Deadly Collision Claims One

A two car crack up west of Moncton claiming the life of a 22 year old man from Anagance last night.

RCMP are looking into the head-on collision about 10pm last night on the Homestead road in Second North River.

The drivers of the vehicles were taken to hospital.  

   The Mounties do not believe alcohol is a contributing factor in the crash.

St. Andrew's To Host Triathlon In July

Adults, youth and kids will be running or biking or swimming and maybe all 3 at the first major triathlon in St. Andrew's.

Organizer Tressa Bevington hails from the town and tells CHSJ News it's a great location for an event like this.

She says the weekend also includes the Triathlon Canada junior elite series race which will include Reid Burrows of Grand Bay-Westfield.

Bevington says it's a really fast race about 58 minutes and within the town so spectators can check it out.

The Beat the Tide 5-miler will see runners race around Minister's Island and there is a kid's race through the trails of Kingsbrae Garden.

For more info, click here

One Person Injured After East Side Crash

Just after the stores closed yesterday afternoon, there was a two vehicle collision along Westmorland Road next to the Canadian Automobile Association which sent one person to hospital.

Holocaust Survivor Speaks At Jewish Historical Museum

A Holocaust survivor, who wound up as Dean of Science at U-N-B from 1986 to 1996, spoke in Saint John at the official opening of the Jewish Historical Museum on Leinster Street.

Despite being forced to hide in an attic behind a false wall at the top of a flour mill for two years along with 8 other people, Dr. Israel Unger considers himself lucky because he was so young at the time the Nazis swept into Poland and didn't fully appreciate the enormity of the brutality, degradation, humiliation and mass murder that was taking place.
 
He also was in town to launch his memoirs entitled "The Unwritten Diary of Israel Unger" and talked about seeing two Nazis come to take away his grandfather, kick him down a flight of stairs and shoot him to death.
 
Dr. Unger says the mass murder in Tarnow, Poland, where he was hiding, took place in 1942 and the street around the Town Square had to be washed down because of all the blood that was flowing from the torture and killings of Jews. 

There were 25 thousand Jews in Tarnow at the beginning of the war with only 700 surviving.

Health Networks Urge Doctors, Province To Resolve Dispute

Both Horizon Health Network and Vitalité Health Network urging physicians and the province to put their differences aside, and put their heads together instead. 

Doctors and the Department of Health are in disagreement over cuts to Medicare, a conflict on its way to court. But the two health authorities are asking them simply sit down and talk it out, in order to find savings and create a sustainable system. 

Vitalité board chair, Paul Couturier, says that we know the present-day system is not sustainable, and is beyond what New Brunswickers can afford. He says it's vital all the players, including doctors, work together to solve the fiscal problem. Both networks rely on services from over 1,600 doctors, and say they need their involvement to find savings and build a sustainable, patient-driven system.

The doctors’ court case will be heard on Wednesday in Fredericton.

MP Says Government Doesn't Invest In Northern NB

The building of a west-east pipeline bringing Alberta crude to the Port City has drawn comparisons to the national railway, with premier David Alward saying it would revolutionize Saint John and the rest of the province. But one MP says the government has a history of not investing in one particular area.
 
Acadie-Bathurst MP Yvon Godin tells CHSJ News they constantly hear announcements about investments, but never see any money. He says they don't even have proper travel infrastructure, making it difficult to get around.

Godin says he doesn't see the government helping the people living in the northern region at all, and if nothing changes, residents will have to leave the area.

Premier's Idea Of An Elected Senate Getting Support

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation would like to see a national referendum on the future of the Senate. 

The Federation's Atlantic Director Kevin Lacey likes the idea put forward by Premier David Alward for an elected Senate. He believes an elected Senate would give the Atlantic region a stronger voice in opposing measures that are not good for this part of the country.

Lacey is hoping what emerges from the controversy over improper expense claims are changes that bring about more accountability.

Oil Refinery Wants Traffic Lights

If Common Council approves, a set of traffic lights will be installed at the entrance to the Irving Oil refinery on Loch Lomand Road. 

The refinery wants to see it happen and is willing to cover the cost of design, construction and installation. 

A traffic study was carried out to determine if having lights there is justified and on the basis of that, city staff are recommending councillors give the thumbs up.

Police Under Budget But Jobs Are Going Unfilled

City Police are not filling some jobs in order to stay within budget. 

As of the end of April, the police department is under budget by almost 475 thousand dollars. 

Because some vacancies are not being filled, salaries and wages are under budget by more than 200 thousand dollars but overtime costs are over budget by more than 90 thousand dollars.

Controversial Rezoning To Be Decided Tonight

Over the objections of some folks who live in Red Head, Common Council will have to decide tonight on whether or not to give final approval to rezoning 1875 and 1925 Bayside Drive from rural to pits and quarries. 

Tonight is the deadline for making a decision. 

Six months ago, Council wanted to first see how well an existing pit at 1781 Bayside Drive was rehabilitated before giving final approval to the rezoning. 

The city's building inspector is reporting rehabilition has been going on but because of the presence of large rocks, it's difficult for any vegetation to grow.

Post-Tropical Storm Soaks Province

Roads were closed, bridges were shut down for certain vehicles and thousands of homes went without power as post-tropical storm Andrea swept through the region, soaking everything in her path.

She dumped 57mm of rain on Saint John, brought 75 to Point Lepreau, while Grand Manan was slammed with 95mm. The Confederation bridge, linking the province to Prince Edward Island, was restricted to high-sided vehicles including tractor trailers and buses for part of the day because of the gusty winds.

Suspicious Van Fire On Westmorland Road

A suspicious van fire on the east side is being investigated. 

The Saint John Police Department saying they and fire crews were called to Westmorland Road, the scene of the blaze, at around 5 a.m. Nobody was hurt and nothing else went up in flames as a result of the van fire.

Bouncy Castles & BBQ At Port's Community Day

The smell of barbecue will be wafting in the air today, as Port Saint John celebrates its Port Days' kickoff event, Community Day. 

Paula Small of Port Saint John tells CHSJ News it began three years ago as a way to bring the port and the public closer together and has grown since then.
 
There's going to be activities and displays that the public can check out from the parking lot adjacent to the Coastguard site straight through to the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal.

Small says that there will be bouncy castles, a mobile arcade, face-painting and displays about both the port and the cruise tourism side of the industry, and more. It runs from 11am to 3 pm.

Port Days Focusing On Creating Stronger Ties With South America

Looks like it's networking season in Saint John....as all levels of government attempt to court Alberta crude oil, the Port is doing its bit to strengthen trade links with South America. 

Port CEO and President Jim Quinn tells CHSJ News Port Days is chance for stakeholders and port users to hobnob and discuss future business endeavours.
 
The theme for this year is "Strengthening North South Trade Links" and delegates from all over the world are attending.  Mayor Mel Norton and Premier David Alward will each be giving a keynote address on the future of the city's port. Port Days starts with Community Day today and runs until Tuesday.

Some Roads Are Reduced Or Closed Due To The Rain

Thanks to Mother Nature's deluge, the City letting drivers know about road and lane closures.

Retail Drive is closed from Oakland Street to Rothesay Avenue.
Fairville Boulevard from Kierstead Road to Manawagonish Road (one lane in each direction).

A number of streets in Glen Falls have been reduced to one lane.

You are asked to not drive through water-covered or closed roads as doing so may cause damage to your vehicle or to nearby properties. 

Simonds Fire Responding to Baxter's Corner Blaze

Just before 2 this afternoon Simonds Fire getting a call about a house fire on the Upper Quacco Road in Baxter's Corner.

On arrival crews could see flames and smoke coming from the roof.

Additional help has been requested from KV Fire and Upham.

Power Outages In Saint John & KV

Many are in the dark, as the region is slammed with power outages. NB Power is reporting over 1000 homes are currently without power in Saint John and the Kennebecasis Valley, and over 1500 without power in Fredericton.

Stewards of Children Offering Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop

If we want children to have the courage speak up about sexual abuse, we have to do the same. 

That's from Elsie McGraw of the Saint John Support Group for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse who tells CHSJ News it's an issue that's had an air of secrecy for far too long.

McGraw says open dialogue on the issue is badly needed in Saint John, especially in light of former common councillor Donnie Snook pleading guilty to charges of abusing children. Because, she says, not only will it happen again, it's happening right now.

Starting a dialogue is the idea behind the Stewards of Children childhood sexual abuse prevention workshops.

The workshops are on June 14th from 9:30 am to noon and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, and on June 15 from 9:30 am to 12 noon at Millidgeville North School, 490 Woodward Avenue. It costs $30. For more information call McGraw at 674-1627 or mcgrame@nb.sympatico.ca.

Maple Syrup Sweet & Clear This Season

It's been an especially sweet year for the province's maple syrup producers for more than one reason.

Not only did this year yield a record-breaking five million pounds of syrup, Yvon Poitras, the General Manager of the NB Maple Sugar Association, tells CHSJ News this year's syrup itself tastes sweet and is clear. 

Poitras says with the many environmental factors at play, it's hard to say what combination creates such a product, and although this syrup season was good, it's impossible to predict what will happen next year.

Post-Tropical Storm Brings Rainy, Windy Weather

The buckets of rain and whipping winds could only mean one thing...Andrea's on her way to the Port City. 

The post-tropical storm was located over southeastern Virginia on Friday night, and is migrating into the southern part of this province. Up to 50mm of rain and 70 kilometre an hour wind gusts are expected from the storm. 

The Canadian Hurricane Centre saying that the storm is tracking northeastward, and that the remnants of Andrea will bring heavy rain and moderate winds to Newfoundland and Labrador early on Sunday.

Browning Calls Energy East Pipeline Important To Their Business

Irving Oil President Paul Browning says the significant thing is having the support of government, industry and community leaders for a project of this scale.

He says in a few years when we look back on this having the support of Premiers Redford and Alward in the early going will be viewed as important to the project. 

Browning says Irving supports the pipeline adding it has great potential for the region adding its very important to their business. 

West Side Robber In Custody

A 47 year old man has been arrested in connection to the recent hold up at RJ's Quick Mart at 634 Dever Road.

It happened around 5:30 on Wednesday, when the man entered the store brandishing a weapon demanding cash and cigarettes.

The man is being held pending remand court in the morning.

Unemployment Rate Rises Locally

Saint John saw its unemployment rate rise from 9.2 to 10.2 per cent. The provincial jobless rate did go down a bit from 10.9 to 10 and a half per cent.

Nationally, 95 thousand new jobs being created which took everyone by surprise and is the biggest month of employment growth in more than a decade.

Even students and other young people had an easier time finding jobs in May with about 54 thousand of the new workers in the 15 to 24 age group joining the labour force.

That pushed the youth unemployment rate to 13.6 per cent, almost a full point lower than the previous month.