More money is on the way for the City Market and Common Council has been told the improvement will be quite significant. The City's Commissioner of Buildings, Bill Edwards says this will be over and above what's already been spent.
City Building Inspector Amy Poffenroth is talking about upgrades to the City Market Tower.
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
More Positive Spinoffs for Citys Green Project
The Energy Manager for the city says the green thermal utility project will help reduce energy costs.
Samire Yammine tells CHSJ News, since the project uses energy that was previously wasted, this will help make the city more efficient in terms of producing energy.
Yammine says this will also prove to be cost effective for building owners who no longer require hot water heaters and coolers.
He also says when city hall begins getting their heating and cooling needs through the project, and entire floor of city hall will become vacant.
Samire Yammine tells CHSJ News, since the project uses energy that was previously wasted, this will help make the city more efficient in terms of producing energy.
Yammine says this will also prove to be cost effective for building owners who no longer require hot water heaters and coolers.
He also says when city hall begins getting their heating and cooling needs through the project, and entire floor of city hall will become vacant.
Incident at Atlantic Institution
RCMP and Correctional Services Canada are investigating after an assault at the Atlantic Institution in Renous.
It happened just after 9pm and the inmate was immediately taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The unit where it occurred was shut down while the rest of the jail was starting regular evening lockdown procedures.
There is no suspect in the assault and the injured inmate remained overnight in hospital and is now back at the institution.
It happened just after 9pm and the inmate was immediately taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The unit where it occurred was shut down while the rest of the jail was starting regular evening lockdown procedures.
There is no suspect in the assault and the injured inmate remained overnight in hospital and is now back at the institution.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Kingston Man arrested after incident on the Kennebecasis River
A 39-year-old Kingston man is in custody after an incident on the Kennebecasis River near the Gondola Point Ferry landing this afternoon.
Hampton RCMP tell CHSJ News the man was near open water between the two ferries and he was intoxicated and one person said they saw him with a rifle.
Police say he will have a remand hearing in the morning and face an impaired driving charge along with other criminal code offenses.
RCMP also say the man is well known to police.
Hampton RCMP tell CHSJ News the man was near open water between the two ferries and he was intoxicated and one person said they saw him with a rifle.
Police say he will have a remand hearing in the morning and face an impaired driving charge along with other criminal code offenses.
RCMP also say the man is well known to police.
Praise for the City's Winter Management Plan
(file photo)
Residents are providing city staff with some positive feedback about it's winter management plan.
Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations Kevin Rice says after the first snow storm, there were calls with questions and concerns- -- but after the last snow fall the calls were praising the work the city is doing.
Rice says other municipalities are taking notice of the citys winter management plan, and has even fielded questions from Halifax media on how it works.
Rice says there are very few municipalities in North America that allow on street winter parking.
Just last week the city altered it's overnight parking ban, allowing 6 streets to be exempted from the rules.
Traffic Lights are out at Rothesay Avenue and Thorne Avenue
Here's a heads up for motorists heading to or driving in East Saint John.
The traffic lights at Rothesay Avenue and Thorne Avenue will not be working until tonight or tomorrow morning. The strong wind gusts damaged the lights.
Detours have been set up and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
The City also advises motorists that other traffic lights in other parts of the city may be
affected by the high winds as well.
The traffic lights at Rothesay Avenue and Thorne Avenue will not be working until tonight or tomorrow morning. The strong wind gusts damaged the lights.
Detours have been set up and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
The City also advises motorists that other traffic lights in other parts of the city may be
affected by the high winds as well.
McKenna speaks at Saint John fundraiser next month
(file photo)
One of the province's most recognizable former politicians will be in Saint John next month.
Former Premier Frank McKenna is the guest speaker at a fundraiser for earthquake ravaged Haiti.
McKenna will speak about the ongoing disaster relief in the country and tell the
crowd how Saint John can help make a difference in the long-term efforts to rebuild.
The Saint John for Haiti fundraiser is coming up on St. Patrick's Day at the Delta hotel.
Canadian Tire issues recall of Mastercraft battery chargers.
(courtesy of Canadian Press)
Canadian Tire is recalling Mastercraft battery chargers because of problems with overheating. The well-known retailer did not indicate how many units are involved in the recall, but says they were sold at Canadian Tires stores from 2000 until 2009.
The battery concerned is the three-hour Mastercraft charger model No.54-2973, which was sold with Mastercraft 18-volt cordless drill kits and combo kits.
Customers should contact Techtronic Industries, toll-free at 1-800-597-9624, for information on having a replacement charger shipped to them at no cost.
Canadian Tire is recalling Mastercraft battery chargers because of problems with overheating. The well-known retailer did not indicate how many units are involved in the recall, but says they were sold at Canadian Tires stores from 2000 until 2009.
The battery concerned is the three-hour Mastercraft charger model No.54-2973, which was sold with Mastercraft 18-volt cordless drill kits and combo kits.
Customers should contact Techtronic Industries, toll-free at 1-800-597-9624, for information on having a replacement charger shipped to them at no cost.
Mayor Says Green Thermal Utility Project Will Result in Many Savings
[Mayor Ivan Court---Photo by Dave Briggs]
Mayor Ivan Court says the green thermal utility project is another example of Saint John leading the pact.
Court says the project will allow the city to heat and cool uptown buildings, without relying on the fluctuating fossil fuels.
Court says since underground piping is being installed heading to Peel Plaza, it will be easier to install the necessary equipment for this project, because construction is already underway. He says it will also allow other buildings to install the equipment.
The Green Thermal Utility is a multi-phase project, and could take up to 10 years to fully develop. The goal of the project is to reduce C02 emissions by over 60 thousand tonnes.
Federal Government Invests $9.8 million towards Energy Project
[Saint John M-P Rodney Weston----Photo by Dave Briggs]
A major energy project for the city is getting a $9.8 million dollar shot in the arm from the federal government.
Saint John M-P Rodney Weston announced the funding towards the city's Green Thermal project, which is the first of it's kind in North America.
The project looks to use renewable thermal energy from the Bay of Fundy to cool and heat buildings in the central peninsula.
Weston says this will help bring future developments to the area.
The total estimated price tag of the project is $29.8 million dollars.
NB Power Sale Delayed For Two Months
Government house leader Greg Byrne says the debate will help explain the deal but won't change the terms of the contract being signed with Hydro-Quebec. He says the government now hopes to approve the legislation by May 21st.
Only Two Parents Attend Town Hall Meeting On Education
The latest School District 8 Education Council town hall meeting was not well attended with only two parents coming out to voice their concerns.Vice Chair Bob McDevitt says he was disappointed by the turnout but one issue did emerge.
A parent brought in a report card from Samuel De Champlain which broke down each of the students grades into sub-categories for each subject. She said it made the report card much more comprehensive because she knew where her daughter was struggling within a particular subject.
McDevitt says DEC will be looking for a presentation on how District 1 does its report cards. How the school district constructs it's report card is provincially regulated so he was unaware of the different style but it will be examined more closely.
A parent brought in a report card from Samuel De Champlain which broke down each of the students grades into sub-categories for each subject. She said it made the report card much more comprehensive because she knew where her daughter was struggling within a particular subject.
McDevitt says DEC will be looking for a presentation on how District 1 does its report cards. How the school district constructs it's report card is provincially regulated so he was unaware of the different style but it will be examined more closely.
High Winds Causing Problems in Travel
The high winds are causing problems this morning in and around Saint John. NB Power reports an outage in Rothesay affecting 60 customers. The traffic lights at Thorne and Rothesay Avenues near Haymarket Square were earlier blown over and couldn't be moved until the power was shut off by Saint John Energy. A tree has come down on Hillcrest Road. The morning departure of the Princess of Acadia from Saint John to Digby was cancelled because of the winds. Another caller has given us a heads up about debris blowing off the roof of the Courtenay Bay Hotel which could cause problems for both drivers and pedestrians. A snowfall warning has been issued for the Fredericton area and Environment Canada is calling for up to 50 millimeters of rain for the Saint John region over the next two days.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
2010 Dragon Boat Festival announces fundraising target
It's time to start talking about the Saint John Dragon Boat Festival coming up in August.
This year's event will support the purchase of equipment for minimally invasive spine surgery.
Festival chair Bob Boyce says this equipment along with the expansion of the Extended Day Surgery program will allow St. Joseph's hospital to double the number of spine surgeries performed in a year.
The goal is to raise $232,000 dollars at this year's event on August 28th in Renforth.
For information on how to register for the 2010 Saint John Dragon Boat Festival, go to
http://www.dragonboat.ca/
This year's event will support the purchase of equipment for minimally invasive spine surgery.
Festival chair Bob Boyce says this equipment along with the expansion of the Extended Day Surgery program will allow St. Joseph's hospital to double the number of spine surgeries performed in a year.
The goal is to raise $232,000 dollars at this year's event on August 28th in Renforth.
For information on how to register for the 2010 Saint John Dragon Boat Festival, go to
http://www.dragonboat.ca/
Health snapshot of Saint John area paints negative picture
The state of your health is largely up to you. That fact emerges from a health snapshot of the Saint John region released by the New Brunswick Health Council.
Its C-E-O Stephane Robichaud tells CHSJ News the healthcare system itself might influence only ten per cent of how healthy you are.
The health snapshot for the Saint John region shows we are dying prematurely from heart attacks, strokes and respiratory diseases. We still smoke too much, are too obese and don't eat enough veggies and fruit.
Its C-E-O Stephane Robichaud tells CHSJ News the healthcare system itself might influence only ten per cent of how healthy you are.
The health snapshot for the Saint John region shows we are dying prematurely from heart attacks, strokes and respiratory diseases. We still smoke too much, are too obese and don't eat enough veggies and fruit.
Federal and Municipal funding announced for the Visit Canada Trail
The federal government announcing 135 thousand dollars for upgrades to the Visit Canada trail at Rockwood Park which will include some landscaping and permanent installation of monuments.
The city is contributing 310 thousand dollars. The trail features a site for each province. Meantime, what is being billed as a big announcement about funding for infrastructure in Saint John will be made tomorrow morning at city hall.
The city is contributing 310 thousand dollars. The trail features a site for each province. Meantime, what is being billed as a big announcement about funding for infrastructure in Saint John will be made tomorrow morning at city hall.
City prepares for expected rain
A rainfall warning has been issued for the Saint John region with anywhere from 25 to 40 millimeters expected, the bulk of it tomorrow. That raises the spectre of flooding, especially in east Saint John.
The Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations, Kevin Rice tells CHSJ News that amount of rain could cause problems.
He adds the city will be working today to make sure everything is clear for tomorrow.
The Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations, Kevin Rice tells CHSJ News that amount of rain could cause problems.
He adds the city will be working today to make sure everything is clear for tomorrow.
Award for Dr. Randall Miller of the New Brunswick Museum
The head of geology and palaeontology at the New Brunswick Museum has won the distinguished scientist award.
Dr. Randall Miller wins the award from the Atlantic Geoscience Society.
The award is given out every year to a person who has developed and promoted the geoscience in the Atlantic region.
Dr. Miller may be best known in international circles for the discovery near Campbellton of the world’s oldest articulated shark fossil.
Dr. Randall Miller wins the award from the Atlantic Geoscience Society.
The award is given out every year to a person who has developed and promoted the geoscience in the Atlantic region.
Dr. Miller may be best known in international circles for the discovery near Campbellton of the world’s oldest articulated shark fossil.
Gas Prices Rise After Weekly Setting
There has been a jump in gas prices after the weekly setting. The maximum price for self serve regular rose by almost 4 cents a litre to $103.5 but is being sold in the city for $1.00.9 a litre. The max for diesel has risen to $107.1 but it's being sold for $104.5 around town. Furnace oil has risen by more than 3 cents a litre to 90.4 cents but propane went down to $1.14.
New Daycare In Rothesay
As the demand for child-care grows, so does the number of businesses in the Kennebecasis Valley looking to provide the service. The latest is Polka Dots and Bowties setting up shop in Rothesay in the Fairvale Plaza. Co-owner Nicole Arrand tells CHSJ News, the new space consists of 4000 square feet inside with 2600 feet of a fenced in play area outside.
Arrand says it wasn't easy finding a space to suit their needs but are happy with the spot they have chosen. If all spaces are full, there will be 14 staff members on hand.
Arrand says it wasn't easy finding a space to suit their needs but are happy with the spot they have chosen. If all spaces are full, there will be 14 staff members on hand.
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