More rain for swollen rivers

EMO is warning residents along the St. John River to be on the alert for flooding with the heavy rains expected this weekend.

The river is at or above flood stage in many areas already. The rain will start tonight and there could be 100mm in some parts of southwestern New Brunswick by Sunday…then more rain Monday, although not as much.

EMO says residents living near the River and its tributaries should avoid any roads covered by water and be on alert.

SCOC considering beer

The Supreme Court of Canada will decide a New Brunswick case of beer…actually several cases.

The high court says it will hear the Crown’s appeal of the ruling in Campbellton which found Gerard Comeau not guilty of bringing too much alcohol across the border from Quebec.

The Crown wants the Supreme Court to decide the case because of the huge implications when it comes to provincial liquor monopolies and all inter-provincial trade. No date has been set yet…probably some time next year.