A snowfall warning has been issued for several areas of the Province including the Kennebecasis Valley, Sussex and St.Stephen. Anywhere between 10-25 cm's is expected in those and these areas:
_new_ acadian peninsula
_new_ bathurst and chaleur region
_new_ campbellton and eastern half of restigouche county
_new_ fredericton and southern york county
_new_ fundy national park
_new_ grand lake and queens county
_new_ kent county
_new_ kouchibouguac national park
_new_ miramichi and area
_new_ moncton and southeast new brunswick
_new_ mount carleton - renous highway
_new_ oromocto and sunbury county
_new_ st. stephen and northern charlotte county
_new_ stanley - doaktown - blackville area
_new_ sussex/kennebecasis valley and kings county.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
A Request From Enterprise Saint John
Enterprise Saint John wants the opportunity to address city council on the progress it's made during last year. Representatives will present with what the group has accomplished over 2009 and what the goals are for 2010. The request is to ensure council, and enterprise Saint John are on the same page and to further the city as a magnet for innovation, creativity, and business investment.
The request to present will be discussed at tomorrow nights council meeting starting at 6:30.
The request to present will be discussed at tomorrow nights council meeting starting at 6:30.
Marco Polo Replica Close to Completion
With most of the construction of the hull complete, a 23-year old dream is on the verge of becoming reality. The replica of the Marco Polo will be ready to be carried across the harbour later this year to it's yet to be determined final resting place. Chair of the project Barry Ogden tells CHSJ News, it was constructed so anyone wanting to climb on board can do so.
Ogden says a perfect spot for the vessel in his mind is anywhere between Long Wharf and Water Street. The replica is ninty feet long and sixty five feet high, one third the size of the original vessel.
Ogden says a perfect spot for the vessel in his mind is anywhere between Long Wharf and Water Street. The replica is ninty feet long and sixty five feet high, one third the size of the original vessel.
Deputy Mayor of Quispamsis Happy with Progress
No complaints from the Deputy Mayor of Quispamsis on where the town is and the goals it continues to move towards. Emil Olsen tells CHSJ News, the Q-Plex alone is a shining example of the go forward attitude among Town officials.
Deputy Mayor Olsen adds Quispamsis has alot to offer and that bodes well for both commercial and residential development.
Deputy Mayor Olsen adds Quispamsis has alot to offer and that bodes well for both commercial and residential development.
Saint John Portland MLA Predicting a Busy Year
(Saint John Portland MLA Trevor Holder)
(File Photo)
The MLA for the riding of Saint John Portland is gearing up for what he knows will be a busy year. Trevor Holder tells CHSJ News, with a Provincial Election in the fall and the future of NB Power still un-decided, there will be no rest for the weary.
Holder says he will also keep a close watch on what the Graham Government has planned for the future look of the Cresent Valley project.
Robbery on Rothesay Avenue
Even with the weather as miserable as it was last night, a thief found time to hit a business on Rothesay Avenue. City Police tell us someone broke into Kustom Auto Sound just after one this morning.
The good news is the thief stole nothing and took off from the store as quick as he broke in.
The good news is the thief stole nothing and took off from the store as quick as he broke in.
No Major Accidents to Report From Storm
As for accidents.......Police Forces in the metro area are reporting a good night. City Police tell us they were called to a few fender benders late yesterday afternoon but for the most part, no serious accidents or injuries to report. Same story for the Rothesay Regional Police. A reminder that the snow is heavy, so take you rtime and save your heart and back some pain.
The Saint John Airport is reporting all runways open and flights are arriving and leaving on time. As for the highways, there is a new service you can call.......511 to check the area your might be travelling to around the Province.
The Saint John Airport is reporting all runways open and flights are arriving and leaving on time. As for the highways, there is a new service you can call.......511 to check the area your might be travelling to around the Province.
Snow Clean-Up Continues
The first snow storm of the new year was a beauty. It snowed all day in Greater Saint John and left roads, driveways and sidewalks full of wet, heavy snow. The clean-up has been on-going since yesterday and the Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations for Saint John Kevin Rice tells CHSJ News, this storm kept crews busy because as soon as they would clean a street, it would need another pass in less than an hour.
Rice adds they had a few issues with vehicles parked on the street but for the most part, had good access to most area's. Rice also reminds private operators and home-owners that there is a bylaw about plowing snow on to sidewalks. You could face a fine of up to $500 dollars. As for the gear and the crew, Rice says both are holding up just fine.
Rice adds they had a few issues with vehicles parked on the street but for the most part, had good access to most area's. Rice also reminds private operators and home-owners that there is a bylaw about plowing snow on to sidewalks. You could face a fine of up to $500 dollars. As for the gear and the crew, Rice says both are holding up just fine.
Plenty of Snow to Clean-Up
(Snow Fall on King Street During Recent Storm)
(Photo by Dave Briggs)
So Just how much snow did we get? Environment Canada tells anywhere between 20-25cm's fell in Greater Saint John. Bathurst appears to be the early winner of the snow-fall contest with 27cm's of fresh powder. Meteorologist Andy Firth tells CHSJ News, it is a slow moving system, just south of Maine and give more snow this afternoon and into this evening.
NB Power continues to be plagued with problems. As of ten o'clock, the public utility is reporting 10,739 of it's customers around the Province are with-out power. 599 in the Sussex area, 1629 in Moncton, 2846 in Miramichi and just over 700 in the Fredericton area.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Update on Latest Blast of Winter
It's just past 10:00pm and the snow has changed over to rain. There is a lot of snow down since it started falling last night but no officially word on how much at this point but we can tell you it is heavy. An accurate number is going to be tough considering the amount of drifting snow due to the high winds. City Police report a few minor accidents and Rothesay Regional tell us most people are playing it safe and staying off the roads unless they absolutely have to be out.
NB Power crews are out battling the conditions trying to get thousands of it's customers back on line. As of 10:08pm Saturday night, 7947 customers are off the grid with the largest area in Moncton with 3823 homes and businesses off the grid. 291 in the Grand Bay Westfield area, 120 in Quispamsis, 321 in Sussex and 128 in Fredericton. Saint John Transit took the fleet of forty foot limos off the roads at 8:30pm and Municipal Crews along with Department of Transportation are trying to get the roads cleaned up.
Here is the latest forecast from Environment Canada:Tonight:
Snow at times heavy and blowing snow changing to rain at times mixed with snow near midnight. Snowfall amount 10 to 20 cm. Heavy winds as well. Temperature rises to 3 by the morning. Periods of snow tomorrow mixed with rain and windy. Temperature falling to zero by the afternoon. Flurries tomorrow night and a low of -1.
More snow in the forecast Monday and a high of 1. Flurries expected on Tuesday.
NB Power crews are out battling the conditions trying to get thousands of it's customers back on line. As of 10:08pm Saturday night, 7947 customers are off the grid with the largest area in Moncton with 3823 homes and businesses off the grid. 291 in the Grand Bay Westfield area, 120 in Quispamsis, 321 in Sussex and 128 in Fredericton. Saint John Transit took the fleet of forty foot limos off the roads at 8:30pm and Municipal Crews along with Department of Transportation are trying to get the roads cleaned up.
Here is the latest forecast from Environment Canada:Tonight:
Snow at times heavy and blowing snow changing to rain at times mixed with snow near midnight. Snowfall amount 10 to 20 cm. Heavy winds as well. Temperature rises to 3 by the morning. Periods of snow tomorrow mixed with rain and windy. Temperature falling to zero by the afternoon. Flurries tomorrow night and a low of -1.
More snow in the forecast Monday and a high of 1. Flurries expected on Tuesday.
Seadogs Vs Wildcats Game at Harbour Station Has Been Cancelled
If you had tickets for tonight's game at Harbour Station between the Wildcats and the Seadogs, you won't be able to use them tonight. Due to the winter storm barreling down on this region, the game has been cancelled. Seadog officials tell us the Wildcats started out for Saint John but quickly turned around as conditions grew worse.
Officials also tell us no make-up date for the game has been scheduled but all tickets purchased for tonight's game will be honored when the make-up date is announced. Again, tonight's game between the Wildcats and Seadogs at Harbour Station is cancelled.
Officials also tell us no make-up date for the game has been scheduled but all tickets purchased for tonight's game will be honored when the make-up date is announced. Again, tonight's game between the Wildcats and Seadogs at Harbour Station is cancelled.
Winter Storm on it's Way
Make sure the shovel is handy, and the snow blower is gassed up, The first storm of 2010 is on it's way .
Environment Canada is a winter storm warning in effect, and the snow is expected to begin this morning, about 10 centimetres, with winds reaching 40 to 60 kilometres an hour this afternoon.
Snow is expected to continue this evening, accumulating about 20 centimetres.
The radar is showing the warmer, wetter weather is heading towards Nova Scotia, but appears to have stalled over Maine.
Drivers are being warned to watch out for whiteout conditions on highways.
Environment Canada is a winter storm warning in effect, and the snow is expected to begin this morning, about 10 centimetres, with winds reaching 40 to 60 kilometres an hour this afternoon.
Snow is expected to continue this evening, accumulating about 20 centimetres.
The radar is showing the warmer, wetter weather is heading towards Nova Scotia, but appears to have stalled over Maine.
Drivers are being warned to watch out for whiteout conditions on highways.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Rothesay Looks Ahead to the Next Twelve Months
(Rothesay Mayor Bill Bishop)
Finishing the Renforth Wharf, cementing plans for the field house project and finishing up the infrastructure project which runs water lines from Grove Avenue to Fox Farm Road. All on the to do list for the Town of Rothesay in this new year. Mayor Bill Bishop tells CHSJ News, he has heard the continuing chatter concerning amalgamation and doesn't believe Quispamsis is interested.
Mayor Bishop says the feed-back he is hearing from home-owners is positive with how the Town is being run.
Quispamsis Ready For a New Year
(Quispamsis Mayor Murray Driscoll Chatting With
Residents at January.1st Levee at Town Hall)
Completion of the Q-Plex, an expansion for the library and finishing up sewerage lines along the Hampton Highway. Just a few of the projects the Town of Quispamsis looks to finish up over the next 12 months. Mayor Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ News, they are also keeping an eye on any new commercial development.
The first phase of the Shannex Development at the end of Millenium Drive is due to open in March and the ribbon on the Q-Plex is scheduled to be cut in the fall.
Working on the Budget at City Hall
(Mayor Ivan Court with Police Chief Reid and Fire Chief
Simonds at the January.1st Levee)
With preliminary numbers to be rolled out Monday night, City Hall is getting closer to finalizing the tax rate for this year. Mayor Ivan Court tells CHSJ News, they remain focused on trying to hold the rate at $1.72. Court adds even if they were to freeze all budgets, they would still need an additional four million dollars to run the city this year than last.
Once the preliminary numbers are revealed Monday, Court hopes to have a final budget vote two weeks later.
Moosehead Has Another Hit On It's Hands
Moosehead Breweries has closed out the year on another high note. After Moosehead Light Lime took the Maritimes by storm over the summer, the brewery has another hit in it's Camouflage Cans. The campaign made Alpines 12-pack the number one selling beer package around the Province for the month of September and also netted a Grand Bay Westfield man a huge prize.
19-year old Curtis Dykeman won a 2009 Yamaha Grizzly all terrain vehicle by filling out a ballot from one of the 163,000 beer that was sold during the campaign.
19-year old Curtis Dykeman won a 2009 Yamaha Grizzly all terrain vehicle by filling out a ballot from one of the 163,000 beer that was sold during the campaign.
Snow is Falling and More Is on the Way
You have been hearing about it and here is the latest we can tell you about some winter weather headed our way over the next 48 hours. Environment Canada has just posted the a snowfall and wind warnings for the following areas leading into Saturday night:
snowfall warning for:
_new_ acadian peninsula
_new_ bathurst and chaleur region
_new_ campbellton and eastern half of restigouche county
_new_ fredericton and southern york county
_new_ fundy national park
_new_ grand lake and queens county
_new_ kent county
_new_ kouchibouguac national park
_new_ miramichi and area
_new_ moncton and southeast new brunswick
_new_ mount carleton - renous highway
_new_ oromocto and sunbury county
_new_ st. stephen and northern charlotte county
_new_ stanley - doaktown - blackville area
_new_ sussex/kennebecasis valley and kings county
_new_ woodstock and carleton county
grand manan and coastal charlotte county
saint john and county.
total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected by
sunday morning.
wind warning for:
_new_ acadian peninsula
_new_ bathurst and chaleur region
_new_ campbellton and eastern half of restigouche county
_new_ western half of restigouche county
_new_ edmundston and madawaska county
_new_ fredericton and southern york county
_new_ fundy national park
_new_ grand falls and victoria county
_new_ grand lake and queens county
_new_ grand manan and coastal charlotte county
_new_ kent county
_new_ kouchibouguac national park
_new_ miramichi and area
_new_ moncton and southeast new brunswick
_new_ mount carleton - renous highway
_new_ oromocto and sunbury county
_new_ saint john and county
_new_ st. stephen and northern charlotte county
_new_ stanley - doaktown - blackville area
_new_ sussex/kennebecasis valley and kings county
_new_ woodstock and carleton county.
winds gusting to 90 to 120 km/h expected saturday night.
The snow began falling in Saint John just before three this afternoon (New Years Day). Anyone travelling over the next two days is reminded to slow down and give yourself plenty of time to get where your going.
snowfall warning for:
_new_ acadian peninsula
_new_ bathurst and chaleur region
_new_ campbellton and eastern half of restigouche county
_new_ fredericton and southern york county
_new_ fundy national park
_new_ grand lake and queens county
_new_ kent county
_new_ kouchibouguac national park
_new_ miramichi and area
_new_ moncton and southeast new brunswick
_new_ mount carleton - renous highway
_new_ oromocto and sunbury county
_new_ st. stephen and northern charlotte county
_new_ stanley - doaktown - blackville area
_new_ sussex/kennebecasis valley and kings county
_new_ woodstock and carleton county
grand manan and coastal charlotte county
saint john and county.
total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 centimetres are expected by
sunday morning.
wind warning for:
_new_ acadian peninsula
_new_ bathurst and chaleur region
_new_ campbellton and eastern half of restigouche county
_new_ western half of restigouche county
_new_ edmundston and madawaska county
_new_ fredericton and southern york county
_new_ fundy national park
_new_ grand falls and victoria county
_new_ grand lake and queens county
_new_ grand manan and coastal charlotte county
_new_ kent county
_new_ kouchibouguac national park
_new_ miramichi and area
_new_ moncton and southeast new brunswick
_new_ mount carleton - renous highway
_new_ oromocto and sunbury county
_new_ saint john and county
_new_ st. stephen and northern charlotte county
_new_ stanley - doaktown - blackville area
_new_ sussex/kennebecasis valley and kings county
_new_ woodstock and carleton county.
winds gusting to 90 to 120 km/h expected saturday night.
The snow began falling in Saint John just before three this afternoon (New Years Day). Anyone travelling over the next two days is reminded to slow down and give yourself plenty of time to get where your going.
Fire in Rothesay New Years Eve
The New Year got started the wrong way for a family in Rothesay. Their home suffered extensive damage after fire ripped through it on New Years Eve. The Kennebecasis Department was called to 46 Second Street off the Fox Farm Road just after six o'clock last night.
The good news is no one was hurt but Divisional Chief Bill Ireland tells us the fire is being ruled an accident and there is nothing suspicious about how it started. The owners of the home say they have plenty of family in the area they can stay with.
The good news is no one was hurt but Divisional Chief Bill Ireland tells us the fire is being ruled an accident and there is nothing suspicious about how it started. The owners of the home say they have plenty of family in the area they can stay with.
Impaired Driving Down
For New Years Eve, Police Forces in Greater Saint John are reporting a fairly routine night. Rothesay Regional tell us with several check-points in place, they didn’t use the breathalyzer once. In Saint John, although the record isn’t as spotless, they report only three driver’s being charged with impaired driving.
Officer's say the number of New Years impaired drivers have been on the decline for the past few years.
Officer's say the number of New Years impaired drivers have been on the decline for the past few years.
Man Killed on the West Side
The first day of 2010 has started off with tragedy for one Saint John family. A 19-year old man was killed early this morning in a single vehicle accident along the Sand Cove Road West. City Police tell us they were called to the scene near Driftwood Lane just after four to find the vehicle and three people inside had left the road.
The jaws of life had to be used to get all three out of the vehicle. The woman driving has submitted a blood test but no word yet on whether alcohol was a factor in this crash. Major Crime has taken over the case and have not yet released the name of the 19-year old man killed.
The jaws of life had to be used to get all three out of the vehicle. The woman driving has submitted a blood test but no word yet on whether alcohol was a factor in this crash. Major Crime has taken over the case and have not yet released the name of the 19-year old man killed.
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