Author Archives: Tamara Steele
Shephard "Disappointed" In CUPE's Antics
Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard is not pleased with the actions of CUPE members at her department's office in Fredericton. In a statement, Shephard says she is "very disappointed" that CU...
May 03, 2019 Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard (submitted)
Barricades Are Slowly Being Lifted
A thorough examination is completed before any water-covered roads in Saint John are re-opened to vehicle traffic. Some barricades are being lifted in Saint John as floodwaters begin to recede. Jeff H...
May 01, 2019 Randolph Island Bridge in Saint John, NB re-opened to traffic on April 30th, 2019. (Tamara Steele/CHSJ News)
Saint John EMO Moves Into Clean Up Phase
The City of Saint John is opening three Community Support Centres today where people impacted by flooding can get cleaning supplies, drinking water and well-testing kits. They will remain open until M...
May 01, 2019 One of three Community Support Centres opens on May 1st, 2019 at Fire Station #8 on Millidge Avenue in Saint John for those impacted by flooding.
It will offer cleaning supplies, well-testing kits and bottled water. (Tamara Steele/CHSJ News)
Route 2 May Open Later This Week
More work is required before a section of the Trans Canada Highway can be re-opened to traffic. Route 2 between Exit 306 at Oromocto and Exit 423 at River Glade closed last week due to flooding. Provi...
Apr 30, 2019 NB EMO Director Greg MacCallum speaks to reporters in Saint John, NB on April, 29th, 2019. (Brad Perry/CHSJ News)
SJ EMO: Transitioning From Response To Recovery
The high water levels on the Saint John River are starting to recede. In the Saint John area, water levels will remain above flood stage until Saturday. Roads closed by flooding in the city are not re...
Apr 30, 2019 A family crosses the Randolph Bridge in Saint John, NB on Sunday, April 28th 2019. (CHSJ News)
Expect A Slight Rise And Fall Before Floodwaters Slowly Recede
It will take some time for Saturday's rain to make its way through the river system and when it does water levels may rise slightly. Provincial EMO Director Greg MacCallum is urging patience as water ...
Apr 28, 2019 Greenhead Road remains closed Randolph Bridge.
(Tamara Steele/CHSJ News)
The Governor General Visits Rothesay
The Governor General of Canada, Julie Payette, making a short stop in Rothesay on Friday to offer support for those impacted by flooding. Payette along with Premier Blaine Higgs and members of the mil...
Apr 26, 2019 Governor General Julie Payette greets soldiers with Premier Blaine Higgs in Rothesay, NB on April 26th, 2019.
(Tamara Steele/CHSJ News)
Stay Vigilant As Water Levels Fall Very Slowly
Flooding will not be historic again this year but New Brunswick EMO officials remind everyone we are not out of the woods yet. Water Science specialist Jasmin Boisvert of the Department of Environment...
Apr 26, 2019 Flooding along the Saint John River in Fredericton in April of 2019. (Photo: Government of New Brunswick/Submitted)
Floodwaters Impact Grand Bay-Westfield
Grand Bay-Westfield is another community experiencing significant flooding this year. Rising water levels are impacting homeowners and those who rely on the Westfield ferries to get around. The same s...
Apr 25, 2019 Sandbags surround a home on Nerepis Road during the spring freshet in 2019. (Photo: Tamara Steele)
Provincial EMO Director Touts Support, Urges Patience
"Take a breath, understand the circumstances and make realistic choices." The Director of the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, Greg MacCallum, says thousands of New Brunswickers are faci...
Apr 25, 2019 Provincial EMO Director Greg MacCallum on April 24th, 2019. (Photo credit: GNB)
