Sometimes working at McDonalds isn’t all that glamorous. Especially when someone pukes in the store then falls asleep in it. A Miramichi man faced impaired driving charges after a late night visit to the iconic burger joint, and after a lengthy trial and adjournment had the decision delivered in court this week. Judge John C. […]
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McGuilty: impaired driver pukes at McDonalds
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Arthur: Storm damages Station Wharf Marina (10 photos)
Boaters knew it was coming, but no one knew how much damage it would cause. Kevin McCormack owns a boat that is docked at the Station Wharf marina, and he was there today dressed rain coat and waders keeping watch on it. “I considered taking it out, and I’m sorry I didn’t,” he said. McCormack […]
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Storm blows steeple off Neguac Church (photos)
Tropical storm Arthur caused damage all across the region, and it was strong enough to cause some significant damage to the church in Neguac. St. Bernard’s roman Catholic Church is the centerpiece of the community and was completed in 1948. It has a steeple above the bell tower, and around the base of the steeple […]
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City and Red Cross offer shelter during Arthur
On Saturday July 5, 2014 the Miramichi Police Force Communication Center handled 139 calls for service. The majority of the calls were related to post Tropical Storm Arthur. Calls ranged from trees blocking streets to trees on power lines, streets flooding to fire calls. Additional communication staff were called in to assist with the higher […]
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Drake Cloud jailed again, awaiting trial on sex charges
As the Crown Prosecutor put it, “Drake Cloud has been doing whatever he wanted to do whenever he wanted to do it.” Jean-Guy Savoie was referring to Cloud’s latest breaches of undertakings. The court has been cooperative to Cloud who has asked for several changes of his undertaking as he awaits trial on charges […]
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Payroll Centre Property: City and Feds sued for $1.764 million
A Miramichi developer is suing the Attorney General of Canada, the City of Miramichi and three of its employees for acting improperly during the selection for the site of the Federal payroll centre. The damages sought are $1.764 million. Probilt Industries Incorporated, owned by Miramichi developer Brian Bowes and represented by Fredericton lawyer E. J. […]
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That’s Rich: Gallant on Alward’s plan for economy
This morning the 49 Liberal candidates from across the province met in Miramichi for a session where they will either learn, or get a refresher, on the business of campaigning. Liberal Leader Brian Gallant was on hand at the Rodd to have breakfast with the candidates, and had a few words for them before he […]
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Out of the Gate: Harris campaign begins
Since her win at the nomination convention on March 15th, Lisa Harris has been very eager to start campaigning. Those of us that know Harris expected to hear more from here after the win, but she has restriction with what she can say or do or comment on while she is working for the federal government. […]
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Bear: accused EI Fraudster makes run for it
Ryan Micheal Bear had been on the run after he did not show up last Monday to plead to charges he defrauded the Federal government of almost $400,000 from issuing false records of employment. The special prosecutor in the case, Karen Lee Lamrock of Fredericton, was on hand for the pleas, but Bear was a no-show […]
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Police Briefs: unknown man wanders into Chatham home
On Monday evening MPF officers removed a 60 year old intoxicated male from Queen Elizabeth Park after he was found causing a disturbance. This male will be returning to court at a later date to face charges including the possession of illegal cigarettes. Later that evening were called to a residence in Chatham where an […]
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Court Briefs: $5000 pair of sunglasses allegedly stolen
Tammy Lynn Fraser was in court, and had already pleaded not guilty to two charges of July 3, 2013. She was accused of uttering death threats to Viona Curtis, and that she threatened to damage Viona Curtis’s car. Fraser changed her plea to guilty on both charges. There was no victim impact statement, although Curtis […]
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Can you identify these break and enter suspects
The Blackville RCMP is asking for the public’s help to identify suspects of a break and enter that occurred on Storeytown Road in the Doaktown area. The incident occurred between December 28 and December 29, 2013. The suspects entered a cabin and used it as an overnight party spot, causing damage to a door and […]
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Love and Legalities: Miramichi Kijiji ad seeks paid advice
Kijiji has long been a good place to sell that old bike, buy a used car, or even look for a job. Some Kijiji ads get rather famous like the guy who was selling the snowblower in Moncton a few years ago. His well-written classified was like an Ode to Winter Power Tools, and it […]
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Renous inmate still waiting to be sentenced for disgusting act
One of the better paying jobs in the area is being a Correctional Officer at the Atlantic Institution. But no amount of pay is worth what the job can throw at you. Christopher Isaac MacDonald is an inmate who likes to stay up all night and sleep all day, he told judge Geri Mahoney. One […]
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Police Briefs – July 8th to 10th
14-07-08 1321hrs MPF officers responded to a two vehicle accident that had occurred on the Harper Rd. Vehicle damages were incurred. 14-07-08 1338hrs MPF officers responded to a two vehicle accident which had occurred on KG Hwy by Bannon Rd. Vehicle damages were incurred. 14-07-08 1710hrs A MPF officer stopped a vehicle on KG hwy […]
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Marina: storm repairs complete, theft suspect pleads guilty
After the tropical storm blew through Miramichi last weekend, the volunteers at Station Wharf Marina had a lot of work ahead of them to get back up and running. Tony Arsemeault, the president of the organization said the high tides and strong winds damaged all the docks at the marina, and destroyed about half […]
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Charity Box theft suspect unfit to represent himself at trial
Earlier this year a woman stole two charity boxes from convenience stores on the King George Highway. She was arrested in mid-January, and released until her trial. Before she got to trial she attempted to steal a third one. Eventually Noella Henderson was convicted of the three crimes and the associated breaches, and was sentenced […]
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Weekends sentence revoked for sex assault convict
In late April a 27 year old Miramichi man was sentenced to 90 days for touching a girl under 16 for a sexual purpose. Jubal Brooks pleaded guilty to touching a girl, 14, on her breast and vigina through her clothes. Judge Geri Mahoney sentenced Brooks to 90 days. It was his first criminal offence. […]
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Irish Festival’s gamble about to pay off
The co-presidents of the Miramichi Irish Festival say the festival needed a change, but say they were a bit nervous to take the festival outdoors. “For years this festival was the place to be. Hotels were full, campgrounds were full, and people were sleeping on couches of people they met on the festival floor. It […]
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St. Patrick’s Drive Apartment Development: Both Sides speak out
A hearing resumed last night in council chambers so that people in favour and against the proposed rezoning of property in Nelson could have their say. Four letters of objection were received by the city in regards to the rezoning of property on St. Patrick’s Drive that would make way for an apartment complex. The […]
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