City Police holding a man in custody but no charges yet after a daylight shooting on the weekend. A 31-year-old man was shot before 8 o'clock Saturday night on Pitt Street. Sgt. Jay Henderson tells CHSJ news a handgun was used and several rounds of ammunition were fired off.
He tells us it does not appear to be a random act of violence as it appears the shooter and the victim knew one another.
The deceased man, who's name is not being released, was found on the road near the corner of Leinster and Pitt Street.
Just after 11 on Saturday night, a car with four people inside travelling on Route 620 left the road crashing into a ditch. A 22 year old Fredericton woman died at the scene and a 23 year old man also from Fredericton later died in hospital.
The two other people in the car were also taken to hospital.
Earlier budget deliberations are on the mind of two Common Councillors.
Councillor Donnie Snook plans to propose to council scheduled 2012 budget meetings to ensure it's done on time.
He says in his 4 years on council it's always been late.
Councillor at Large Shirley MacAlary suggesting budget deliberations to start earlier, saying that since council is new having an earlier start would save stress and panic.
City Council is set to gather around the horseshoe at 7 tonight.
The Trade and Convention Center needs to be revamped if Saint John wants to move into the future...that from Hospitality Saint John president Mike Belliveau.
Belliveau tells CHSJ News the 1980s design of the center means SJ is missing out on city-wide conference business with just one this year.
Belliveau says the reno would cost 12 million dollars and they hope to get 4 million apiece from the three levels of government.
Rothesay Regional Police need your help in locating a missing woman.
Betty Urqhart has been missing since 4:00pm from Kingsway Care Center in Quispamsis. She's in her late 60's, early 70's, is 5"3, 200 lbs and suffers from dementia. She was last seen wearing a lime green top with dark grey capri pants.
She has gone missing before. Anyone with information is asked to contact Rothesay Police at 847-6300.
After months of delays construction will start on Harbour Bridge tomorrow.
Work will be done on single lanes at a time. Traffic signals will change at Somerset and Paradise Row, and between Somerset Street and Highway 1. Ramps will be implemented to help with the flow of traffic on and off Highway 1.
Roadwork will also start tomorrow and last until Tuesday on the section of Union Street from Chipman Hill to Saint Patrick Street. The crosswalk on the Viaduct (North) side of this intersection will also be removed.
Delays are expected, police are asking drivers use caution and remind that fewer cars mean less congestion. Police suggest using Saint John Transit, sign up for Community Carpool, walk or bike and avoid traveling during peak hours.
The Major Crime Unit confirming the death of a 31-year-old man after a shooting last night near 58 Pitt Street just before 8:00pm.
City police say the man was found on the road near the corner of Leinster
and Pitt Street. Police tell CHSJ news a handgun was used and several rounds of ammunition were fired off.
Through their investigation police say it was not a random act and the victim and suspect knew to each other.
Sgt. Jay Henderson tells CHSJ news one person has been arrested and is being interview by police.
An autopsy is being conducted and the deceased man's name is not being released.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Saint
John Police Force 648-3333 or Crime stoppers
1-800-222-8477.
Roadwork starting tomorrow and lasting until Tuesday on the section of Union Street from Chipman Hill to Saint Patrick Street. Delays are expected, police are asking drivers use caution and obey signs in that area. The crosswalk on the Viaduct (North) side of this intersection will also be removed.
On a hot day like today, not only is the temperature up but so is the UV index, and risks of getting heat-related illnesses.
Provincial deputy chief medical officer of health Dr. Denis Allard warning New Brunswicker's to take care by drinking plenty of water, avoiding sun exposure and limiting outdoor activities when the UV index is high. Symptoms of heat-related illness are fatigue, headaches, nausea and muscle cramps, and if those symptoms worsen, you should seek medical help.
Allard adds what may start as a mild form of heat might turn into heat stroke, which could be life-threatening.
Major Crime Unit called onto Pitt Street in Uptown Saint John last night after a shooting around 8 o'clock.
Police blocked off the areas around King Street East, Leinster, Crown and Pitt Street. There were about five police cars on scene. Bill Lapp lives in the area and spoke with CHSJ news last night.
He says someone was on the street shot multiple times and he made it around the corner which is where he is lying right now.
Shelly McCready who lives in the neighbourhood says she heard gun shots and sirens. She tells us the police are often in the area so it's not unusual to see their lights.
Police have yet to release any details but Pitt Street between King Street East and Leinster Street are still blocked off with yellow caution tape and two police cruisers on either end.
Crowds are still gathering at either end of the police barricades on Pitt, Leinster and Crown Street. Residents of the area tell CHSJ News that area of Pitt is known as a a hotbed for motorcycle gang activity.
Just before 8pm Saturday, City Police responding to reports of 6-7 shots fired on Pitt Street near the intersection on King Street East.
City Police aren't yet releasing any details; however, according to unconfirmed reports, the window of a home was shot out by someone in a car and there are bullet shells and what appears to be a body on the ground outside. Residents say the block is known as a hotbed of motorcycle gang activity.
Pitt Street has been barricaded to traffic from King Street East to Leinster Street, and from Leinster to Crown.
If you ever wanted to check out a navy ship, today's your chance.
Two navy ships, the HMCS Goose Bay and the HMCS Kingston are at Long Wharf for the weekend. Lieutenant Marc Brown tells CHSJ News that you can check out the ships today from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
HMCS Goose Bay is commanded by Lieutenant-Commander Robichaud who is a native of Saint John.
Don't be surprised when Lily Lake looks a little "plasticy" tomorrow.
It's the third annual Recycle Boat Challenge, where tons of recyclable or compost constructed boats will take to the seas for a race at Lily Lake in Rockwood.
Along with race time boats are also judge on creativity and recyclability. Janine Van Winssen from Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission tells CHSJ news the teams last year used old popcorn and bottles. Some themes were a pirate raft and Gilligan's Island. The teams take off tomorrow at 11:00 am on North Beach across from the Interpretive Centre.
Fire crews responding to a car accident early this morning.
Around 2:30am a car left the road near Highway 7 and landed on it's roof. The man driving had to be taken to Saint John Regional Hospital after he was released from his car with the jaws of life. Crews were on scene for about an hour.
