New fishing area designated

The Gallant Government says an amendment creating a new inshore fishery region in the Bay of Fundy will come into effect August 1st.

Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet says the change will give fishermen more opportunities to help develop a sustainable fish and seafood industry. The new Region 4 will consist of Lobster Fishing Area 36, from St. Martins to the U-S border as well as Campobello and Deer Islands.

Car plows into crowd in Fredericton

Fredericton police are investigating after a group of people was run down in the parking lot of a hotel early yesterday morning. Several sustained injuries not considered life-threatening.

The vehicle took off and at last report police were still looking.