Some changes are in the works for university students in the province over the coming years--and it's going to mean students will be shelling out more cash for their postsecondary degrees.
Tuition increases are a "fact of life according" to the provincial government. In a release on the GNB website, the Department of Postsecondary Education, Training and Labour says they they'll implement an annual tuition increase cap of no more than 3% for the next three years for all public universities.
You can also expect a redesigned financial aid program in the near future.
Another day another surprise from the Sea Dogs.
Less than a day after news that Mike Kelly was no longer with the team, the team announces it's new head coach is a familiar name..Ross Yates.
Yates is 54 years old and has been an assistant coach with the Sea Dogs for the last two seasons.
Before he came to the Port City, the Montreal native spent four seasons as head coach of the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.
In the 70's he played centre for 5 years at Mount Allison University and he also spent time with the Hartford Whalers in the early 80's.
The team's head scout Christian Vermette and Yates will share general managing duties.
White-nose syndrome is depleting bats populations here and across eastern North America.
The provincial Department of Natural Resources is working with the New Brunswick Museum to track the spread of the syndrome and understand its impact on our bat populations.
The disease was first detected near Albany, New York in 2006 and has quickly spread.
It was first found here in a cave in Albert County in March 2011.
If you spot day-flying bats or dead or dying bats between November and May, you are asked to call the department’s Fish and Wildlife Branch in Fredericton at 506-453-3825 or Donald McAlpine at the New Brunswick Museum here in Saint John at 643-2345.
To see bats flying during the hibernation period is considered abnormal and could indicate that an infected hibernation site is nearby.
Energy Minister Craig Leonard extolled the virtues of shale gas and other energy developments in the province at a Board of Trade Lunch this afternoon.
Leonard claims the cost of not moving forward on these projects is simply too great in this region, considering the number of businesses that could benefit from a cheap, domestic supply of shale gas. He further says most New Brunswickers see that the process can be done safely, and the detractors are just a small and vocal group.
Despite taking a serious tone on the protests in Rexton which he called a "dark day", Leonard also shared a nickname for the detractors of shale gas: whereas in the past, he says the government encountered "NIMBYs", or "not in my back yard" protestors, now they're encountering "BANANAs" which stands for "build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything."
It's almost time for the wee ghosts and goblins to go seeking treats.
Police agencies in the area are planning in advance for the extra people and children going door to door after dark.
Sgt Peter Breen of the Rothesay Regional Police tells CHSJ News kids should wear reflective costumes so they can be seen adding they do bring in extra patrols for Halloween night.
He says every year they triple the numbers of officers working and some might get sent home early but they can keep them all night if they want too.
As for mischief, they do experience some problems on Halloween night so having more officers out and about helps out with that as well.
High school students giving a standing ovation for a speaker sharing her story of rising above her struggles.
Tiffony Jacobs, co-authored the Freedom Writers Diary, which is the town's Big Rothesay Read book this fall. Jacobs tells CHSJ News she wants the students to know that your past does not define who you are today.
One student getting up during the Q&A session and comparing her to Anne Frank. Jacobs says it was very humbling.
Jacobs showing clips from the 2007 feature film starring Hilary Swank that was inspired by the book. She will be speaking again tonight at Rothesay High School at 7pm today.
A 30 year old man will be appearing in court January 14th after crumpling up a parking ticket and tossing it in the direction of a commissionaire who was writing him a parking ticket.
The man claims it was an accident--and he went back later and apologized to the commissionaire. He has been charged with common assault.
A vehicle was stopped by police along Highway 1 in Quispamsis and a 63 year old man was arrested for possessing cocaine and having the proceeds of crime. He'll be appearing in court January 7th.
A 24 year old man is going to be charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine into the detention facility.
The Saint John Sea Dogs announcing they have parted ways with Mike Kelly.
Kelly had been the head coach and general manager of the Sea Dogs since the summer of 2012 but began working with team back in 2009.
Sea Dogs' President Wayne Long calls Kelly a man of integrity but says its the team's duty to do what they feel is in the best interest of the team.
The Sea Dogs expect to name a new head coach in the coming days.
The New Brunswick Energy Institute bills itself as an independent organization that provides New Brunswickers with information about the province's energy future.
Annie Daigle appointed as the first executive director of the New Brunswick Energy Institute after Dr. Louis Lapierre stepped down the amid controversy over a falsified doctorate.
Daigle is an engineer and geoscientist.
A 20 year old woman making another court appearance after a fight on Ellerdale street back in July became a viral sensation.
The video is said to depict a pregnant woman being kicked in the stomach.
Britany Leavitt-Corning is facing 5 charges including assault and uttering threats.
The video surfaced months after the fight took place and was quickly taken down.
Leavitt-Corning is due back in court on November 21st to set a trial date.
She plead not guilty at an earlier court appearance.
With more explosive details coming out about the senate expense controversy, including talk of backroom deals, the Saint John MP believes the good work of many senators are being overshadowed by the actions of a few.
Rodney Weston tells CHSJ News this is the most attention the senate has received in the last century, and everyone in the senate is being painted with the same brush.
Weston says he has a hard time with comments that the PMO wields too much power and believes those who make those comments are "going a little too far in that sense" and says that people have to be accountable for their own actions.
He says there's no question that public trust has been tarnished, but hopes it can be regained.
He's already the deputy mayor of Bordertown but he's setting his sights on provincial politics.
30 year old John Ames of St. Stephen is the new Liberal candidate for Charlotte-Campobello after a weekend nomination meeting.
He says Bordertown is suffering from a decline in economic growth and stagnant population growth and the people are also concerned about employment insurance.
He says on the border they have a lot of people spending money on the other side which he says has it goods points and its bad points.
Ames doesn't think he'd be sacrificing one role for the other adding he just wants to spread his wings and represent everyone.
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The Mounties releasing the name of the victim in a weekend ATV crash.
20 year old Stephen Christopher Watson of Bath died from injuries sustained in the crash on Sunday afternoon in Lower Kintore.
The crash occurred when the ATV he was driving collided with steel wire at the edge of a private road.
Alcohol has not been ruled out as a contributing factor in the crash.
A big infusion of cash for a Saint John company from the federal government.
Saint John M-P Rodney Weston announcing Encore Interactive will receive more than 215 thousand dollars in federal funding for innovation.
The company is working on enriching the interface software for TV customers over the Internet and aiming to develop a synchronized second screen for TV content on tablets and smart phones.
Digital health records can make you healthier according to a Nova Scotia woman who's part of a pilot project.
Alexa Thompson tells CHSJ News having the ability to go online to keep track of such things as her test results and blood pressure has turned her situation around completely with her taking far better care of herself.
Thompson has suffered from osteoarthritis for years and admits she was in pretty rough shape at the end of last year but gaining more control over her health has empowered her with a big change for the better in her attitude.
Thompson also keeps track online of what she eats and how much she exercises. She adds it will likely save the healthcare system money in the long run because she won't be as sick.
A man brought to hospital with serious injuries after an industrial accident.
The accident happening on Drury Cove Road at around 4:30pm yesterday, while he was operating a hydraulic press.
Sergeant Jay Henderson of City Police says his injuries are not life-threatening and WorkSafe NB has been notified.
Better signs pointing to the uptown, incentives for developers, and more promotion for newly-refurbished King Square are just some of the ideas being floated by Uptown Saint John as priorities for 2014.
There's one big ticket item for uptown development according to Mayor Mel Norton and the sooner it happens the better. The Mayor wants to see one of the streets in the uptown set aside for pedestrians only with no traffic allowed by next spring so the city can cash in with tourism dollars.
Waiting until 2015 would mean an entire season of tourist revenue lost according to the Mayor.
Prince William Street has been mentioned as one possibility but Uptown Saint John wants to first consult with the business community and come back with feedback before a decision is made.
There's been a lot of speculation about when the new Target store will be opening in McAllister Place.
The company has announced that store and ones in Fredericton and Moncton will all be opening on November 13th.
Crews from several fire departments battled a blaze in Willow Grove for a total of 5 hours this afternoon.
The Simonds Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Willowood Drive, just off of Route 111, Willow Grove at 1:20 p.m yesterday. Crews found heavy, black smoke coming from the eaves of the home.
No one was home at the time but the family cat was inside The pet was revived using a CPR Vet pack. Other departments from Hampton, Kennebecasis Valley, St. Martins, Nauwigewauk, Upham, and the Peninsula helped in supplying water and personnel.
For many, home isn't so sweet.
Police addressing the issue of violence in families during November, which is family violence prevention month in the province.
They say violence happens inside the home every day in the form of hitting, threats, rape, put-downs, being controlling, taking money and destroying property and victims very often keep it to themselves. Crime Stoppers says it doesn't matter if it happened in the privacy of your own home, violent behavior is a crime.
If you or someone you know is a victim of family violence, you can also report it anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visiting www.crimenb.ca. The Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation and its community partners encourage you to check your telephone book for helpful resources.
