2009-04-19
14:21:19
Man's body found behind McAllister Place yesterday afternoon around 2:30. At this point city police don't believe it is anything suspicious, however, they are looking into all leads before closing the case. An autopsy is being performed.
2009-04-19
13:39:54
Fire will be blazing in the base Gagetown area beginning today as the annual Spring Grass Burn Program gets underway. It's carried out every year to reduce the build-up of patches of dead grass in the training area's.
Burning will be carried out during normal working hours and only when weather conditions are favourable. It is scheduled to be finished by May 15th.
2009-04-19
13:39:10
Dancers in Greater Saint John will be warming up their moves over the next two days. So You Think You Can Dance Canada hits the city for the first time ever, Tuesday at the Imperial Theater.
The lineup begins at 6 am and official registration starts at 8 o'clock. Those looking to audition will have a chance to speak with host Leah Miller, and choreographer Blake McGrath.
2009-04-19
13:38:25
A slow but steady start in Rothesay this year as far as construction is concerned. Last month, the Town brought in over $235,000 dollars and for the same time last year, it was $1.2 million. So far this year, over two million dollars in construction work has been complete which is well ahead of last years total at this time which was $1.6. million.
No new major projects are on the books but Town Officials will unveil their new Muncipal Plan next month which could re-zone vacant lots in the town.
2009-04-19
13:37:31
A big crowd is expected today at the Bellisle Ferry landing. This as organizers of the Save the Ferry Run host a barbeque on the vessel this afternoon between two and five. Organizer Linda Watson tells CHSJ News, there will be plenty going on as they continue to get people up to speed on the how the fight to save the service is going:
Wioth two weeks to go before the Province pulls the cable on the Bellisle, Hampstead and Gagetown Ferry runs, Watson says the group continues to work hard and when asked, she says the ferry service will be saved no matter what.
2009-04-19
13:36:56
RCMP are still trying to piece together evidence after a 16-year old boy from Sussex was killed. Officers were called to Maple Avenue early yesterday morning to find a 16-year old boy had been hit by a train. Officers do know he was hit by the locomotive while crossing the tracks at the mid-way point between Main Street and Rosemont Avenue.
He was rushed to the Regional here in Saint John but died a short time later from his injuries.
2009-04-19
13:36:09
There are thirteen people who are left out of their homes until repairs can be made to their fire ravaged homes along McLaren Boulevard. Fortunately no one hurt as the blaze spread through four townhouses early this morning, and the fire was quickly beaten back by the Saint John Fire Department. Everyone should be able to return to their homes between 45-51 McLaren once the site has been cleaned up and repaired. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
2009/04/18
10:30:25
Can't wait for Wednesday to start celebrating Earth Day? Well Dave Thompson with the Conservation Council is inviting everyone to come out to Mispec Park for an Earth Day Hike.
Thompson says the hike is to get people prepared for earth day, and a earth friendly way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon.
The hike gets started at 1 o'clock, and is approximately 1 and a half kilometres.
2009/04/18/
06:19:57
One man is in custody after a shooting incident on Main Street North early this morning.
Around 5 am police responded to several shots fired on the the street, and confirm arresting one male and the seizure of a firearm.
There were also shots fired just outside the IceBerg Pub on Union Street last night around midnight.
Police say the shooter took off shortly afterwords, and are investigating.
Also in the early hours of this morning a woman was mugged while walking on Rothesay Avenue. While walking several young people jumped her from behind, and made off with some personal items. She was not injured.
2009/04/18
06:12:27
A police spot check is the reason a 33 year old man stepped on the gas to escape the long arm of the arm of the law last night, only to wind up in custody.
Police pulled a vehicle over on Chesley Drive around 8 o'clock and the driver fled as the officer left his vehicle.
Police could not pursue due to traffic, and the vehicle slammed into a van on the Reversing Falls Bridge.
There were two adults and two children in the van, and the 27 year old mother was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
The driver was arrested for reckless driving, and police say he sped off because of an existing warrant.
2009/04/18
05:27:32
It will be a tense weekend for all those living in the Greater Sussex Area. The Region B Health Authority has shut down the Emergency Department at the Sussex Health Center because there is no doctor to cover off the shift today and into tomorrow. That means the ER is closed to all emergencies between 10:30pm tonight and eight o’clock tomorrow morning.
If you require emergency service, dial 911 or make your way to the Regional here in Saint John or one of the two hospitals in Moncton.
2009-04-17
17:45:55
Saturday marks International Record Store Day and Saint John's only vinyl record store, Backstreet Records, is celebrating. From 1pm to 5pm today the Germain Street business will be hosting music performances from Duncan Thomas, The Straw Men and Grand Theft Bus. Owner Gordie Tufts tells CHSJ news this is the busiest time of the year for his business and it's a welcome experience in today's music industry with so many stores closing.
International Record Store Day began three years ago in the United States. Tufts says their first celebration last year attracted close to 250 people.
2009-04-17
17:44:26
The fine details continue to be worked out by the Town of Rothesay of what the future holds for their half of Millennium Drive. Walmart and the Shannex Assisted Living Complex were lost when residents opposed re-zoning the property. A new municipal plan will be unveiled next month and Mayor Bill Bishop tells CHSJ News, right now, there are no applications for the property.
Bishop adds it is valuable land and means loss tax dollars when it continues to sit empty.
2009-04-17
16:50:30
The provincial opposition says the Graham government's argument for canceling three rural ferries at the end of the month doesn't hold any water. Premier Shawn Graham has said replacing the aging ferries would cost 12 million dollars but Conservative MLA for Saint John Portland, Trevor Holder, says Transport Canada has not even been contacted to inspect the ferries and questions where the dollar figure came from.
The provincial government plans to dry dock the Belleisle, Gagetown and Hampstead ferries by the end of April. Holder says when asked, the Premier would not say he won't shut down more ferries in the future.
2009-04-17
16:09:26
City politicians are standing proud of Saint John's continued economic growth and vast number of development projects underway. Councilor Bill Farren says while the rest of the globe is hurting, Saint John is thriving.
General Manager of Enterprise Saint John, Steve Carson, says new businesses such as Costco, a cultural centre and even work on the One Mile Interchange will dramatically boost the city's lifestyle. Mayor Ivan Court says the country is envious of the economic growth spurt Saint John is experiencing.
2009-04-17:
11:25:48:
By the end of the day, the list of candidates for the head coaches job with the Saint John Seadogs will be narrowed down to five. Team officials are working on their short-list and President Wayne Long tells CHSJ News, despite what you may have heard, Ted Nolan is not a candidate.
Nolan is still under contract and can't speak with anyone about a new job. Long says they hope to make their decision by the end of next month to have their new man in place for the midget draft in Moncton in June.
2009-04-17:
11:24:51:
Irving Oil is putting a new look on a piece of it's property. Their Tank Farm on the far side of the causeway near Bayside Drive has been undergoing some clearing over the past several months. Company spokes-person Leslie McLeod tells CHSJ News, it is a beautification project they have taken on after the property has been sitting vacant for quite some time.
Beginning Monday, crews will begin laying sod and planting shrubs in the area with the hope of being finished by the end of spring.
2009-04-17:
11:23:59:
The Provincial Conservatives are calling a move by Health Minister Mike Murphy nothing more than public relations. Rothesay MLA Margaret Ann Blaney along with Leader David Alward have been calling for the resignation of Murphy in recent weeks. They say he knew about the possible closure of the Canadian Blood Services Distribution Center for close to a year, but Murphy has produced documents that show the Conservatives voted to close the facility in 2002. Blaney tells CHSJ News, in speaking with former Health Minister Elvy Robichaud, the move has been on CBS's agenda for quite some time.
Blaney says the bottom line is, when the Conservatives left power in 2006, Canadian Blood Services was here to stay.
2009-04-17:
11:22:49:
A 30-year old man from Saint John has a court date on Grand Manan July.16th. This after RCMP arrested someone yesterday for trafficking in ecstasy on the Island. They believe it happened a week ago but found a person who they believe bought some of the pills and were able to put together enough evidence to make an arrest.
The 30-year old has also been told to stay off Grand Manan until his court appearance.
2009-04-17:
03:52:22:
A grass fire at Shamrock Park in the North End last night has resulted in one young person being arrested and charged. City Fire and Police arrived on the scene and took one person into custody who has since been released until their date with the judge. Last night's blaze brings the total of grass fires this week to over 20 including 11 on Wednesday alone.
Divisional Chief Kevin Clifford spoke with CHSJ News just two weeks ago and reminds anyone thinking of lighting a grass fire that it is ARSON, it is dangerous to property and people and if caught, you will be charged.
