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Health

Critical care nurses to meet in capital

FREDERICTON - The Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses will hold its annual conference in Fredericton this year from Sept. 27-29. The association, formed in 1979, represents more than 1,000 critical care nurses. The conference theme for this year is Navigating the Future. Some 450 delegates will have the opportunity to learn from an array of speakers. Topics include patient-centred care and safety, innovation and technology, end of life care, nursing work environment, collaboration, development of expertise and retention.

Funding

Youth orchestra given $20,000

FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra has announced receipt of a $20,000 donation from the Telus Atlantic Canada Community Board to support the NBYO Music Mentor/Faculty Program in 2009-2010. The TELUS board was launched in March by TELUS CEO Darren Entwistle. The board, led by former general Rick Hillier, allocates funding to innovative programs involving youth and/or technology throughout Atlantic Canada. In 2009, the annual donation budget is $300,000.

Regulation

Price of diesel fuel jumps three cents

SAINT JOHN - While the price of gas is up less than a cent this week, New Brunswick drivers who use diesel are facing more of an increase. The Energy and Utilities Board has upped the maximum retail price of diesel by three cents, to 99 cents a litre. Self-serve regular gasoline sits at 99.9 cents.

Health

Algal blooms advisory issued

FREDERICTON - New Brunswickers are advised to be aware of the potential health risks posed by algal blooms in lakes and other recreational bodies of water. The Department of Health says that, as a rule, if water looks different than usual, avoid it. Water should be avoided if it appears to have a thick, blue-green or green, paint-like scum. During a bloom, swimming, water-skiing and other water activities should be avoided. Blooms may form rapidly, so increased awareness is required.

Health

Hospital renovations said on schedule

OROMOCTO - Health officials say renovations at the Oromocto Public Hospital are on schedule and emergency services are expected to be restored by early September. The hospital's emergency room and diagnostic imaging services have been closed since May after a broken water pipe caused extensive damage to that part of the facility. The cost of the renovations should be about $360,000.

Safety

Gagetwon experts destroy old grenade

STRATFORD, P.E.I. - A highway in Stratford was closed for an hour on Thursday because of an old grenade. A family discovered the explosive while cleaning out a recently deceased relative's home. RCMP say it did not pose an immediate danger because of its age. It was destroyed by military explosive experts from CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick.

Municipalities

Citizens oppose adult video shop

MINTO - More than 40 concerned citizens filled the Minto council chamber to overflowing at this week's regular meeting to voice their opposition to a new business that sells adult videos and novelty items to those over 18 years old. Rev. Phil Styles told council they have about 500 signatures on a petition against having the store - called Passionate Kisses - in their village. Mayor Eric Barnett said the store operator isn't breaking any village bylaws or provincial or federal laws. "Until bylaws are broken, there is nothing we can do,'' he said. When asked by Styles if there is anything positive citizens could do, Barnett said they could petition their MLA and MP to have the law changed.

Crime

Six people arrested in grow-op bust

MINTO - A lengthy police investigation into street level drug distribution in the Minto area has resulted in the arrests of six people. The arrests this week include two men, two women, a male under 18 and a female under 18. Searches of a wooded property in the Young's Cove area as well as a residence in Minto resulted in the seizure of 200 marijuana plants. An indoor marijuana grow operation was dismantled. Police also seized a large amount of money, marijuana resin and other items. Numerous drug related charges are pending. The investigation is ongoing. All of those arrested have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court in Burton in early October.