She says one point there was between one to two feet of water in the store and now they are looking at a refurbishment and clean-up that will require some time.
Thompson says they expect it will take six to eight weeks for the work to be completed.
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
About 80 Sobey's Employees Off The Job In St. Stephen
She says one point there was between one to two feet of water in the store and now they are looking at a refurbishment and clean-up that will require some time.
Thompson says they expect it will take six to eight weeks for the work to be completed.
Driver Dristraction May Be A Factor In Pennfield Man's Death
The investigation showing the 19-year-old Jeremy Kenneth Dougan was texting just prior to the crash which may have distracted him while driving.
He was not wearing a seatbelt and partially ejected from the vehicle suffering serious head injuries.
Two women from St. Andrews in the second vehicle were also hurt and taken to hospital.
Bathurst Mom Angry No Charges Will Be Laid Against Bus Company
The provincial government is coming under criticism on bus safety for students.
Isabelle Hains, whose son was one of the students who died in a bus crash almost 3 years ago outside Bathurst, is angry a Sackville bus company will not be charged for taking students to Nova Scotia on a charter with bald tires.
Hains also wants Provincial Education Minister Jody Carr to ensure the drivers who are taking students around to various events are professional drivers and not just volunteers.
Hains is complaining laws, policies, rules and regulations can be violated and no one is held accountable.
Isabelle Hains, whose son was one of the students who died in a bus crash almost 3 years ago outside Bathurst, is angry a Sackville bus company will not be charged for taking students to Nova Scotia on a charter with bald tires.
Hains also wants Provincial Education Minister Jody Carr to ensure the drivers who are taking students around to various events are professional drivers and not just volunteers.
Hains is complaining laws, policies, rules and regulations can be violated and no one is held accountable.
Teen Dies In Workplace Accident
An investigation is underway into the death of a teenager at a Wal-Mart in Grand Falls.
Police Chief Real Michaud says it appears the 17-year-old boy was killed by an electrical shock from an extension cord.
The teen was buffing the floor in the automotive department at the time of the incident.
Police say they are investigating the death along with health and safety officials.
An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow in Saint John.
Police Chief Real Michaud says it appears the 17-year-old boy was killed by an electrical shock from an extension cord.
The teen was buffing the floor in the automotive department at the time of the incident.
Police say they are investigating the death along with health and safety officials.
An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow in Saint John.
Fire Destroys Business Outside Sussex
The RCMP in Sussex say they don't suspect foul play. The fire began in the rear of Sussex Electric Motor Service.
The fire marshall will investigate to determine a cause.
The business was owned by Carl and Sharon Graham and its loss is being described as a big blow to the community.
Gas Prices Down A Bit
Gas prices have fallen a bit after the weekly setting. Self serve regular is going for $1.09.5 in the city, a decrease of a cent a litre.
Diesel is at $1.15.5. That's a drop of almost 2 cents a litre and heating oil is also cheaper at $1.01.5 a litre.
Good Response From People In Province On How To Tackle Deficit
Finance Minister Blaine Higgs tells CHSJ News response to his department's web survey has been strong with over a thousand responses.
Higgs says a number of people are in favor of cuts to spending while just under half of respondents indicate they believe it will be necessary for a combination of spending cuts and increased taxes to deal with the deficit.
A series of public consultations is also set to begin later this month. Higgs is scheduled to deliver his first budget in late March.
NDP Leadership Candidate Makes His Pitch In Saint John
Cyr tells CHSJ News former leader Roger Duguay did a great job putting the New Democrats back on track but there's still a lot of work to be done with better organisation and more riding associations.
He expects the party will win more than one seat in the 2014 provincial election.
Dominic Cardy, who was the N-D-P campaign director in the September election, is also running for leadership.
The party will select a new leader on April 16th.
Chief Says Five New Officers Won't Break Police Budget
The city force has been asked by Common Council to hold its budget increases to 1 per cent this year and next.
Chief Bill Reid says the spending for the new recruits is already built in.
Reid says they have be aware of the budget constraints bu, they will be doing more hiring as older officers retire.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Sea Dogs Raise Over $16,000 For Flood Victims
A fundraising held at the Dog's December 1st game saw fans give 7-thousand dollars. The Sea Dogs Foundation matched up to 5-thousand, and the team donated an additional 4-thousand dollars.
About 100 homes were lost to flood waters month after heavy rainfall in the Charlotte Country area.
Small Business Confidence Down In The Province
The index is down 3 points from 67.7 to 64.4 when compared to last month. The national average sits at 69.3.
Andreea Bourgeois with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business tells CHSJ News 60 percent of business owners are concerned with tax and regulatory costs.
She says small business owners are looking ahead and they see another increase in the minimum wage which increases all employment costs.
She says possible tax increases as well as the dire state of the province's finances weighs heavily on the small business owner.
Five New Officers Join The City Force
Mayor Ivan Court emphasized the importance of respect in policing.
Constable Dan Olde Damink tells CHSJ News spent 10 weeks doing on the job training last summer as part of his course.
He says he was with a coach officer doing everything a police officer does. He adds the training tests you because at the academy it's all actors and not real life.
Chief Bill Reid says it's a proud moment when as a chief he can invite new people to invigorate the force. The other four new constables are Benjamin MacLeod, Christopher McCutcheon, Pamela MacInnis and Scott Prentice.
Province Will Be Left With Lepreau Tab Warns Liberal Energy Critic
Energy critic Brian Kenney says if you listen closely to what National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield is saying, the province is going to be left with a huge tab to pick up.
Premier David Alward has been stressing since coming into office of the need to work with the Harper Government on this issue.
The Premier and Prime Minister met and talked about it when Harper was in Saint John in late November to announce removal of the tolls from the Harbour Bridge and we were told before the Christmas break he was seeking more information.
Splash Pad Ready For June
An update on the revitalization of Rainbow Park.
Bernie Morrison with the Department of Leisure Services says the splash pad will be ready in June.
The splash pad at Flemming Court will also be ready at the same time.
As for the winter season, the park will be flooded in the next few days to allow skating beginning next week.
Bernie Morrison with the Department of Leisure Services says the splash pad will be ready in June.
The splash pad at Flemming Court will also be ready at the same time.
As for the winter season, the park will be flooded in the next few days to allow skating beginning next week.
Liberals Warn Province Could Be Left Holding An Expensive Bag
Energy critic Brian Kenney says if you listen closely to what National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield is saying, the province is going to be left with a huge tab of at least a billion dollars and its time to play hardball.
Premier David Alward has been stressing since coming into office of the need to work with the Harper Government on this issue. The Premier and Prime Minister met talked about it when Harper was in Saint John in late November to announce removal of the tolls from the Harbour Bridge and we were told before the Christmas break was seeking more information.
Kenny says the federal crown agency, Atomic Energy of Canada has failed to live up to its side of the bargain.
Fatality Outside St. George
His name has not been released. The RCMP say road conditions were good at the time.
A woman and her daughter from St. Andrews were in the other car and they did not suffer serious injuries.
An autopsy will be carried out and both cars will be examined to see if there were any mechanical problems.
Another Vacant Building In City On Fire
Meantime, the cause of yesterday morning's fire at a back shed attached to an apartment house on Clarendon Street is also considered suspicious and police are investigating.
Saint John Transit Looking At A Budget Shortfall Of Almost A Million Dollars
Riders will be paying about 10% more. Adults now have to pay 2.75 for a ride while an adult monthly pass will be rising from 65 to 70 dollars.
Saint John Transit General Manager Frank McCarey tells CHSJ News certain routes like Martinon, Crescent Valley and South End will see a reduction in service as well.
The increase in cash fares is already in effect while the jump to the pass and punch cards will not happen until the first of February. The Transit commission is also hoping for an increase to ridership by 3 percent.
New City Police Officers To Be Sworn In
Five new police officers will be sworn in today at City Hall. The ceremony to introduce to five new constables gets underway in the council chambers at 11:30 this morning.
Chief Bill Reid will host the event with Mayor Ivan Court on hand as well.
Councillor Bruce Court wonders how new police officers can be brought on board when the department will be limited to a 1 per cent budget increase this year and next.
Former Common Councillor Will Sponsor Changes To City Pension Plan
The city is asking the province for permission to delay pension payments for a year and to schedule the payments over 25 years instead of over 15.
The Saint John Police Association is asking the M-L-A's to vote against. Deputy Mayor Stephen Chase, who chairs the city's finance committee, warns there will be a fiscal crisis if the changes are not given the go ahead with the prospect of a 13 cent increase in the tax rate if no services are cut.
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