Homeowners living in Penobsquis are filing a claim against PotashCorp Inc. after mining activities affected their water quality and health. Residents say blasting created cracks in the ground that led to dirty water or no water altogether.
With 60 wells lost in the area, over 200 people have been affected. Spokesperson Beth Nixon says they respect that PotashCorp has the right to mine, but the community wants to make sure mining companies are held accountable for the damage they cause.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Youth Charged In West Side Vandalism
The Major Crime Unit making two arrests regarding the vandalism of a vehice on the lower West side.
Two youth will be in court at a later date after paint was splashed on a vehicle and symbols that resembled Swastika's.
Two youth will be in court at a later date after paint was splashed on a vehicle and symbols that resembled Swastika's.
Premier On The Same Page With Municipalities
(File Photo)
Mayor Ivan Court is happy with a meeting that took place between Premier Shawn Graham and mayors from municipalities around the province.
Court tells CHSJ News the Premier understands that cities are the economic engines of New Brunswick, and if the cities aren't sustainable, the province isn't sustainable.
Court says the Premier also recognizes some municipalities, like Saint John, serve large areas so it's difficult for them to pay for infrastructure.
Court says the provincial and federal governments should really invest between 7 and 9 million dollars into a municipality each year.
New Mentorship Program For Immigrants
(Photo by Sherry Aske)
Immigrants in Saint John can now get help when looking to start a business.
The province is giving $75,000 to Enterprise Saint John to run a business mentorship program for immigrant entrepreneurs.
Project Coordinator Anita Punamiya tells CHSJ News the program will help keep people in the province.
Punamiya says local businesses will partner with an immigrant for half a year and meet with them for at least four hours every month.
Andy He came to Canada to attend UNBSJ and tells us he signed up for the program because he thinks he can learn a lot from his mentor.
He says his mentor can provide him with local business information and help him meet new people.
The Business Immigrant Mentorship Program began as a pilot project in Fredericton last year and is now available in Moncton as well.
Doucet Refutes MLA's Claim On Church Suppers
(Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet)
Fisheries Minister and Charlotte the Isles MLA Rick Doucet is refuting a Conservative MLA's claim that new health rules could spell the end of church suppers in the province.
Wayne Steeves, the Conservative M-L-A for Albert says the Liberals are waiting until after the election to bring the new regulations into being.
Doucet tells CHSJ News there is absolutely no truth to this.
He says it's irresponsible and misleading and calls this move typical of the Conservatives.
Meanwhile, The Province's Chief Medical Officer of Health says there are no plans to prevent churches from holding suppers.
Dr. Eilish Cleary tells CHSJ News safety procedures need to be followed closely at these events. Cleary says these suppers are good for public health.
Players Involved In Fight At Memorial Field
Some fisticuffs at Memorial Field after Saint John was eliminated by Edmonton at the Canadian Senior Little League Championships.
Sargeant Pat Bonner tells CHSJ News that police were called after players from the Saint John and Quebec teams began fighting.
He says at the end of the game, a fight took place between Saint John players and players from Quebec in the stands.
A woman in her 70's was knocked down, she was taken by ambulance by hospital to be checked out.
Bonner tells us there will be no charges unless someone comes forward with the details of what happened.
Sargeant Pat Bonner tells CHSJ News that police were called after players from the Saint John and Quebec teams began fighting.
He says at the end of the game, a fight took place between Saint John players and players from Quebec in the stands.
A woman in her 70's was knocked down, she was taken by ambulance by hospital to be checked out.
Bonner tells us there will be no charges unless someone comes forward with the details of what happened.
Church Suppers Under Threat According to Provincial Conservatives
The days of traditional church suppers in the province may soon be over.
That warning from Conservative M-L-A Wayne Steeves of Albert. He tells CHSJ news the Liberals plan to bring in new health regulations after next month's provincial election, if they should win, and these will adversely affect many rural communities.
According to Steeves, the Liberals are keeping these new regulations under wraps for the time being to avoid a voter backlash prior to the provincial election next month.
He claims many non profit organisations and community associations depend on the money raised by these benefit suppers which he calls part of the heritage of this province.
Our newsroom has placed a call to the Department of Health and is waiting to hear back from them.
That warning from Conservative M-L-A Wayne Steeves of Albert. He tells CHSJ news the Liberals plan to bring in new health regulations after next month's provincial election, if they should win, and these will adversely affect many rural communities.
According to Steeves, the Liberals are keeping these new regulations under wraps for the time being to avoid a voter backlash prior to the provincial election next month.
He claims many non profit organisations and community associations depend on the money raised by these benefit suppers which he calls part of the heritage of this province.
Our newsroom has placed a call to the Department of Health and is waiting to hear back from them.
Parking Spaces Will Be Needed As Part Of Peel Plaza Development
(Peel Plaza)
The official sod turning hasn't taken place yet but work has already begun on constructing the new Police headquarters building across Union Street from the Chipman Hill parking garage.
Part of the Peel Plaza development is a proposed parking garage which elicits little enthusiam among some members of Common Council who have to give their approval for it to be built.
City Manager Pat Woods warns the people who work at the new justice complex, where all the courts will be, have to park somewhere.
He estimates there will be 300 or so people working at the justice complex, another 200 at the new police headquarters and 220 others have been parking in the Peel Plaza area who will also need new spaces.
Fire Deliberately Set In Sussex
The RCMP in Sussex are on the lookout for an arsonist. Police say an accelerent was used to start a fire in the corner of a building on Murray Avenue.
The fire was quickly spotted and put out with minimal damage but no one has been arrested.
A Mixed Bag On Gas Prices
Roofer Saved From Falling To Ground
Fire crews were called to a home along Douglas Avenue yesterday afternoon after a roofer was left dangling four storeys above a paved driveway.
The only thing that kept him from falling to the gound was his safety harness. He sustained a bit of bruising caused by the harness itself.
It's believed there was some rotten wood at the edge of the roof which gave way.
The accident is being looked into by Workplace NB.
The only thing that kept him from falling to the gound was his safety harness. He sustained a bit of bruising caused by the harness itself.
It's believed there was some rotten wood at the edge of the roof which gave way.
The accident is being looked into by Workplace NB.
Traffic Along Union Street To Be Affected By Peel Street Development
(Peel Plaza Traffic Changes)
(Photo by Sherry Aske)
With Peel Plaza under construction, nearby streets will be undergoing some traffic changes.
Bill Edwards is the Project Manager of the Peel Plaza Redevelopment Project and says they're looking at ways to alleviate traffic congestion during construction. Parts of Peel Street and Hazen Street are already closed and water and sewer work is expected to affect traffic on Union and Wellington.
Peel Plaza is expected to be finished by the end of December 2011.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Voters Encouraged To Update Their Info For Fall Vote
You are being encouraged to contact Elections NB if you want to vote next month.
Residents that may have moved or gone through a name change need to update that before we vote on September 27th.
Paul Harpelle of Elections NB tells CHSJ News reminders are being sent out over the next few days.
Harpelle adds they get information update for the voters list in the province from Service New Brunswick.
To update your info: Call 1-888-858-VOTE (8683) or go www.electionsnb.ca
Residents that may have moved or gone through a name change need to update that before we vote on September 27th.
Paul Harpelle of Elections NB tells CHSJ News reminders are being sent out over the next few days.
Harpelle adds they get information update for the voters list in the province from Service New Brunswick.
To update your info: Call 1-888-858-VOTE (8683) or go www.electionsnb.ca
Ganong To Chair Provincial Business Council
David Ganong has been elected Chair of the New Brunswick Business Council. Ganong is replacing Derek Oland of Moosehead Breweries.
In a release, Ganong says he is focused on areas of concern including a 'greying' population putting more pressure on us to grow a skilled population to offset lower tax revenues and higher health costs.
He also says despite good efforts the province continues to depend on Ottawa's transfer payments for over 40% of its public spending leaving us vulnerable to economic downturns or changes in the revenue sharing formula in the Canadian Federation.
In a release, Ganong says he is focused on areas of concern including a 'greying' population putting more pressure on us to grow a skilled population to offset lower tax revenues and higher health costs.
He also says despite good efforts the province continues to depend on Ottawa's transfer payments for over 40% of its public spending leaving us vulnerable to economic downturns or changes in the revenue sharing formula in the Canadian Federation.
Insurance Board Says Cap Designed To Lower Premiums
A spokesperson for The Insurance Board of Canada says in this province there is a balance of good benefits for those making claims and affordable premiums for everyone that drives.
Bill Adams tells CHSJ News that's because of the $2500 cap for those injured in minor auto accidents.
He says was designed to decrease premiums with a limit on pain and suffering payouts and it has by 35 per cent in this province.
Adams adds he is sure no one will believe him but, the auto insurance industry in this province is considered one of the best with some of the lower premiums in the country.
Bill Adams tells CHSJ News that's because of the $2500 cap for those injured in minor auto accidents.
He says was designed to decrease premiums with a limit on pain and suffering payouts and it has by 35 per cent in this province.
Adams adds he is sure no one will believe him but, the auto insurance industry in this province is considered one of the best with some of the lower premiums in the country.
Group Wants Cap On Minor Accidents Reviewed
A citizens group wants the province's $2,500 cap on insurance awards for those who suffer minor injuries in automobile accidents reviewed.
Hampton resident Frances McConnachie of Consumers for Insurance Fairness says she received $2,500 following an accident in 2004.
She tells CHSJ News the cap punishes good drivers and their passengers while protecting bad drivers.
McConnachie says $2500 for a lifetime of pain and suffering is truly unfair.
She adds since the cap was adopted, insurance companies are enjoying skyrocketing profits.
For more info go to http://www.fairautonb.ca/ or look for the Facebook group
"NB Consumers For Insurance Fairness".
Hampton resident Frances McConnachie of Consumers for Insurance Fairness says she received $2,500 following an accident in 2004.
She tells CHSJ News the cap punishes good drivers and their passengers while protecting bad drivers.
McConnachie says $2500 for a lifetime of pain and suffering is truly unfair.
She adds since the cap was adopted, insurance companies are enjoying skyrocketing profits.
For more info go to http://www.fairautonb.ca/ or look for the Facebook group
"NB Consumers For Insurance Fairness".
Listeners Respond To Criticism Of Cruise Ship Expansion
Our listeners sounding off on Facebook about the Port Authority's plan to expand cruise ship berths. The waterfront union and Saint John Lancaster MLA Abel Leblanc are both against the 18.4 million dollar expansion to Pugsley C. Terminal and Long Wharf terminal.
One man says negativity against the idea proves they have no interest in the city growing while a woman is frustrated with the negativity here.
Another small business owner says he wishes some of the other shopping experiences were promoted by the cruise industry.
Another woman says the critics of the project are upset with the 18 million dollar price tag.
While another says the city has too many old ideas and not enough new minds on projects.
She says it's no wonder the young people leave with nothing to keep them here.
If you would like to add your comments just go to the Country 94 page on Facebook.
Looking For RFP's For Four New Ambulance Stations
New ambulance stations will be built in Lepreau, Hartland, Dalhousie and Hillsborough.
Provincial EMS are looking for requests for proposals as they plan the building of four new stations.
The Dalhousie station will be a two bay ambulance station while Hillsborough, Lepreau and Hartland will have one.
The details of the RFP's are being published starting tomorrow.
Provincial EMS are looking for requests for proposals as they plan the building of four new stations.
The Dalhousie station will be a two bay ambulance station while Hillsborough, Lepreau and Hartland will have one.
The details of the RFP's are being published starting tomorrow.
Delays, Noise And Lights From This Project Today
Motorists are advised to expect delays and residents living near the construction can expect noise and lighting overnight as part of work on the One Mile House interchange along Route 1.
Drivers should know there may be delays of about 15 minutes on both the eastbound and westbound lanes near the Crown Street exit around 2 p.m. today.
A large concrete pour was scheduled to begin this morning and continue until 3am tomorrow morning.
Drivers should know there may be delays of about 15 minutes on both the eastbound and westbound lanes near the Crown Street exit around 2 p.m. today.
A large concrete pour was scheduled to begin this morning and continue until 3am tomorrow morning.
Crime Ring Broken Up With More Charges Expected
Three adults and one youth are facing charges after City Police say they've broken up a crime ring responsible for breakins on the west side, north end and east side. The four will have to answer to charges of break and enter along with possession of stolen goods.
Searches were carried out by police on Kennedy Street and Douglas Avenue as part of the investigation which hasn't ended and, we are told, more charges are likely.
Police confiscated stolen TV's, computers, a gameboy and other electronic playthings.
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