A victory for RCMP as they continue it's crackdown on illegal activity in the Province. Officers raided a home in Balmoral yesterday and came away with a significant quantity of pills, cocaine, smokes, money, guns and a stolen truck.
Marc Lepage has been arrested and made a court appearance answering to 17 charges related to the seizure.
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Bell Aliant Hires a New Body
Management has a new face at Bell Aliant. The company has announced Dan McKeen is the new Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions. McKeen joins Bell Aliant after holding a number of leadership positions at Bragg Communications, a competitor of Bell Aliant under the Eastlink brand.
He takes over the role from Heather Tulk who has been appointed Senior Vice President of Residential Products. Mckeen takes over his new job on the 28th.
He takes over the role from Heather Tulk who has been appointed Senior Vice President of Residential Products. Mckeen takes over his new job on the 28th.
Man Arrested in Connection with Bridge Fire
A 19-year old man has been arrested and is facing a charge of arson after one of the Province's covered bridges was destroyed last fall. It was October.14th when the Adair Bridge on Furlong Road was torched beyond repair.
RCMP made the arrest yesterday and the man is due in court to enter a plea on the ninth of March. Officers continue to investigate the arson.
RCMP made the arrest yesterday and the man is due in court to enter a plea on the ninth of March. Officers continue to investigate the arson.
Prime Minister Coming to St. Stephen
The new border crosing in St. Stephen is going to be busier than usual tomorrow. CHSJ News has learned Prime Minister Stephen Harper is due in the border town to officialy cut the ribbon on the new bridge. Premier Graham and several of his cabinet ministers will join the PM along with officials from the State of Maine.
The Province has invested $60.5 million dollars in the project which includes 23 km's of new highway which stretches from Waweig to the new border crossing. The ceremony is expected to get started at 1:30pm. The new crossing and highway opened back on November.16th.
The Province has invested $60.5 million dollars in the project which includes 23 km's of new highway which stretches from Waweig to the new border crossing. The ceremony is expected to get started at 1:30pm. The new crossing and highway opened back on November.16th.
New Businesses in Rothesay Poised to Open
(Cookie Crumb Bakery in Rothesay Under Construction)
(Photo by Jim Hennessy)
A bakery, a hair salon and daycare is close. Just three of the businesses poised to open in the expansion of the Fairville Mall. Construction got started just over a year ago and Tony Bamford with B-A Realty tells CHSJ News, he continues to take calls from people looking for space.
Bamford adds the daycare is just working through the paper-work and permits but when it does open, it will be four thousand square feet and have room for 80 children. The Cookie Crumb Bakery is hoping to open in two weeks.
Last Chance to Mulch Your Tree
(Christmas Trees Waiting to be Mulched in Rothesay)
(Photo by Jim Hennessy)
A sure sign the holiday is over is this reminder.....tomorrow is the last day to throw your Christmas tree on the pile to be mulched. In Quispamsis, you can take your tree to the parking lot of the Recreation Center off Meehan's Cove Road and the Walter Jewett Ballfield parking lot. Trees must be dropped of by tomorrow. In Rothesay, there are four drop-off area's. The Bill McGuire Center, Wells Recreation Field, East Riverside Kingshurst Park and the front lot of the Rothesay Arena.
In Saint John.......you can take your tree to the Gorman Arena in Millidgeville, The Peter Murray and Hilton Belyea is taking tree's for the West Side and in East Saint John it is the Forest Hills Ballfield.
Gas Prices Increase
You're paying for more for gas this morning in the Saint John area after the weekly setting. The maximum price for self serve regular is $102.9 a litre and $110.1 for diesel. Self Serve is being sold around town for $100.3 which is just under two cents more than it was going for last night. Diesel is selling for $107.5. The maximum price for furnace oil is 92.6 cents a litre and $114.7 for propane.
Campbell Seeks Tory Nod In Saint John Harbour
Campbell tells CHSJ News one of the key issues facing the riding and the city is poverty and he's concerned about the state of the education system.
Campbell also says he realizes there have to be some changes made to the business structure of N-B Power -- but -- he's opposed to any sale of the provincial electrical grid to Hydro Quebec or anyone else.
No date has been set for the nomination meeting -- the riding is currently held by Supply and Services Minister Ed Doherty who says he will re-offer in the fall election.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
City of Saint John in Court
A court appearance today for City Officials, in Saint John, New Brunswick answering to a charge of Violating the Clean Environment Act. It's related to a delay in notification by Saint John Water to the Department of Health, that they were having a problem back on June.29th and 30th of 2008.
The City has accepted responsibility for the violation but are quick to point out that at no time was public health compromised. The Crown and the City will be back in court on the 17th of next month to make their final arguments before sentencing.
Old Case Is Re-Opened
An eight year old hit and run incident in Saint John is back under the spotlight. City police and Crimestoppers are looking for any information that can help them help close the case on what happened back on September.8th/2002. Roger Cameron was travelling home in his wheelchair along Rothesay Avenue when he was hit from behind by a vehicle. The driver took off and witnesses says they vehicle did stop for a minue but then took off.
The vehicle is described as a light blue lumina van and it had brake lights on both sides of the rear upper portion of the van. If you have any information call city police or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
The vehicle is described as a light blue lumina van and it had brake lights on both sides of the rear upper portion of the van. If you have any information call city police or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Moosehead Helps Out Nature
Moosehead Breweries has found a new way to say Happy Holidays and help out a good cause at the same time. Instead of sending holiday cards to its customers, Moosehead donated $4,000 to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to celebrate the season. The money is earmarked specifically to help protect ecologically significant land in the Maritimes, including Johnson’s Mills, Port Joli in Nova Scotia and the Percival River on the Island.
Moosehead sent 8,000 Moose Light consumers a custom-designed wrist band incorporating a forest scene, a moose and the Nature Conservancy name which they hope will help promote what they are doing to help the environment.
Moosehead sent 8,000 Moose Light consumers a custom-designed wrist band incorporating a forest scene, a moose and the Nature Conservancy name which they hope will help promote what they are doing to help the environment.
Saint John Airport Comments on New Scanners
(Saint John Airport President
Bernie Leblanc)
You won't have to worry about anybody staring at your body at the Saint John Airport. Officials won't be receiving one of the new controversial scanners which are able to see through your clothes? President Bernie Leblanc tells CHSJ News, even if they wanted to buy one on their own, he isn't sure how that would work. Ottawa regulates security at the airport which means they would have to supply the staff to operate it.
Leblanc says the immediate concern for his facility is if they don't have a scanner, will this hamper their effort in attracting a US carrier to Saint John.
Gary Keating Considering a Run at Provincial Politics
It's not the first time but the Principal of Simonds High School is giving serious thought to making the leap into Provincial politics. Gary Keating is waiting on word as to whether Saint John Fundy MLA and Tourism Minister Stuart Jamieson plans to re-offer in September, if he doesn't, he plans to run for the nomination. As for any worries about running under the Liberal banner with all the heat from the NB Power proposal, Keating tells CHSJ News, it is cause for some concern.
Keating says he has a lot of respect for Jaimeson and expects he will make a final decison on his political future by the end of March.
Keating says he has a lot of respect for Jaimeson and expects he will make a final decison on his political future by the end of March.
Several Assualts in Sussex Area
A rash of assaults has been keeping Sussex RCMP busy. Officers were called to a home in Bellisle Creek yesterday for a disturbance. An 18-year old man was being taken into custody when he assaulted one of the officers. He wasn't hurt but the 18-year now has a date with a judge. Later that day, a 20-year old man from Sussex faced off against an 18-year old woman and 20-year old man who were out for a walk. After a conversation, the man went to his car, grabbed an object and threatened the man with it.
He then forced the woman into his vehicle and took off with her. She was dropped off at a home a short time later. No one was hurt but the 20-year old man is now facing charges of forcible confinement and assault. To close out the day, officers were called to a business on Leonard Drive to find a 16-year old girl from Norton was hit and thrown to the ground by an 18-year old man from Bellisle Creek. Ironically, the man had just been released from police custody moments before the woman was assaulted. He will be in court tomorrow for a bail hearing.
He then forced the woman into his vehicle and took off with her. She was dropped off at a home a short time later. No one was hurt but the 20-year old man is now facing charges of forcible confinement and assault. To close out the day, officers were called to a business on Leonard Drive to find a 16-year old girl from Norton was hit and thrown to the ground by an 18-year old man from Bellisle Creek. Ironically, the man had just been released from police custody moments before the woman was assaulted. He will be in court tomorrow for a bail hearing.
Cellphone Use and Texting While Driving
You will soon not be able to use your cellphones or text when you're driving.That, according to Public Safety Minister John Foran who says the government plans to introduce so-called driver distraction legislation.
Before any law is passed, Foran will be looking for what police, the insurance industry and other stakeholders have to say.
Before any law is passed, Foran will be looking for what police, the insurance industry and other stakeholders have to say.
Boy Rescued in North End
City fire crews were called to the north end yesterday afternoon to perform a rescue mission. District Fire Chief Gerry Morris says a young boy became stranded on a rock face along Bridge Street 25 feet off the ground. The boy couldn't because of loose rock and snow. The fire department used its aerial to bring him down.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Chair of Police Commission Stepping Down
Some seat changes at the Saint John Police Commission going on as well.
Chair David Emerson is stepping down from his position, and says it's because of a heavy workload coming from his job with the University of New Brunswick doing Government relations.
Emerson says, although it sounds cliche, he also needs to spend more time with his family, since he has 5 children currently in school.
Vice Chair Chris Waldshutz is taking his place, with Emerson staying on board as vice chair.
Chair David Emerson is stepping down from his position, and says it's because of a heavy workload coming from his job with the University of New Brunswick doing Government relations.
Emerson says, although it sounds cliche, he also needs to spend more time with his family, since he has 5 children currently in school.
Vice Chair Chris Waldshutz is taking his place, with Emerson staying on board as vice chair.
Deputy Police Chief Retires
The Deputy Chief of the Saint John Police Department is hanging up his shield this week.
Darrell Scribner is retiring after 32 years on the force, and says he has no regrets over his tenure with the department.
Scribner began his career as a constable, moved on to the family services department, led major crimes, and eventually became Deputy Chief.
Scribner's official last day is Thursday, and says he's not sure how he's going to fill his days after that.
Darrell Scribner is retiring after 32 years on the force, and says he has no regrets over his tenure with the department.
Scribner began his career as a constable, moved on to the family services department, led major crimes, and eventually became Deputy Chief.
Scribner's official last day is Thursday, and says he's not sure how he's going to fill his days after that.
Simonds Lion Club Donates K-9 Officer to Police Force
The Saint John police department is getting one more officer, thanks to the Simonds Lions Club.
Simonds Lions Club raised $7 thousand dollars to purchase a service dog named Arnhem.
President Blair Wetmore says they got the dog from Holland, and there is no guarantee it will work out in the line of duty.
Wetmore says this is the second dog purchased by the Simonds Lions Club for the Police Force. The dogs main duties include search and rescue, and sniffing out drugs.
More charges for City Man
A 55-year-old Saint John man accused in a late November armed robbery and abduction has been determined fit after a psychiatric exam and faces further charges.
Adrien John Lepage appeared in a Hampton court today where he was charged with attempted murder related to the incident where a woman working at a pub in Quispamsis was robbed and abducted.
Lepage has not yet entered a plea on any of the changes and will be back in court late this month.
Adrien John Lepage appeared in a Hampton court today where he was charged with attempted murder related to the incident where a woman working at a pub in Quispamsis was robbed and abducted.
Lepage has not yet entered a plea on any of the changes and will be back in court late this month.
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