Author Archives: Tamara Steele
Considering A Plastic Bag Ban In Quispamsis
The deputy mayor of Quispamsis would like to see the use of plastic bags by local retailers banned by April 2020. Libby O'Hara says it was prompted by the presentations at council by students about th...
May 24, 2019 (plastic bags banned in PEI)
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More Demolition On Former Coast Guard Site
The Saint John waterfront is about to change dramatically. Demolition of the last two buildings on the former Coast Guard site has started. Work to remove the helicopter hanger building is underway an...
May 24, 2019 Demolition work on Water Street in Saint John, NB. (photo credit: Patricia Gallagher)
New Brunswick Firefighters Help In Alberta
22 provincial firefighters are in Alberta to help out crews battling wildfires. The Department of Energy and Resource Development says the group met for a pre-deployment briefing on Wednesday afternoo...
May 23, 2019 Provincial firefighters are deployed in Alberta to help battle wildfires. (GNB)
Federal Funds Help Shining Horizons Provide Equine Therapy
Federal funds will provide a Saint John charity with an easier way to help children use their services. On Tuesday, Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announced $32,000 from the Enabling Accessibility ...
May 23, 2019 Shining Horizons Therapeutic Riding Association on the Red Head Road in Saint John, NB. (submitted)
Meet Rosa, K.V.'s Newest Police Recruit
The newest officer joining the K.V. police is an energetic addition who can barely stay still. Rosa, a four-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever, has been donated to the force as an assisted-therapy...
May 22, 2019 Rosa is the new assisted-therapy dog with the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. (Tamara Steele/CHSJ News)
Remembering Jean Vanier in Saint John
The legacy of L'Arche founder Jean Vanier being remembered in Saint John. Vanier passed away on May 7th at the age of 90 after creating L'Arche in 1964 as a way to embrace people with intellectual and...
May 21, 2019 L'Arche Founder Jean Vanier (submitted)
Saint John Field House Nearing Completion
The Saint John Field House is an exciting new venue for local athletes and coaches and it's now 75 percent complete. President Bill MacMackin says it's rolling along close to schedule. "It's challengi...
May 21, 2019 Saint John Field House president Bill MacMackin says the project is 75 percent complete. (Tamara Steele/CHSJ News)
Campers Not Happy About Ferry Delay
People who summer on Kennebecasis Island got some unwelcome news on Friday that ferry service which normally returns this weekend is delayed. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says t...
May 17, 2019 Kennebecasis Island (photo credit: Natasha Mazerolle)
Alpines Baseball Returns This Weekend
The Saint John Alpines are ready for another season of New Brunswick senior baseball. Teams from Fredericton, Moncton, Charlottetown, Saint John and Chatham make up the league. Terre Hunter from the A...
May 17, 2019 The Saint John Alpines season opener is set for Saturday at Memorial Field in Saint John, NB. (submitted)
Keep Your Vaccines Updated
The New Brunswick Medical Society encourages updating vaccinations after two confirmed cases of measles in the Saint John area. Dr. Serge Melanson says vaccines are the easiest way to protect against ...
May 16, 2019 Dr. Serge Melanson, President of the New Brunswick Medical Society.
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