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CTV News
21 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Seasonal staffing challenges cause mammogram cancellations at N.B. hospital
Some patients at the Charlotte County Hospital have recently had their mammography appointments changed. In a statement sent to CTV Atlantic Horizon Health Network Vice-President of Quality, Patient Experience and Professional Services Jeff Carter says some patients have had their appointments for breast screening rescheduled due to seasonal staffing challenges. 'We know that timely access to breast screening is important, and we acknowledge the frustration that comes with delayed or cancelled appointments,' Carter says in a statement. 'Horizon remains fully committed to supporting early detection and treatment by ensuring patients have access to high-quality screening services, as close to home as possible.' The hospitals medical imaging department is currently booking mammography appointments in October according to Carter. When fully staffed, the Charlotte County Hospital are typically available for breast screening appointments two to three days a week. Carter admits there is one vacancy at the hospital for a medical radiation technologist that the health agency is looking to fill but are otherwise fully staffed. Pre-approved summer vacations for staff are part of the reason for the appointment issues. 'We are grateful to the community for their patience and understanding as we work to improve access to these critical services and enhance the overall experience for all patients accessing breast screening and other services at the Charlotte County Hospital,' says Carter. When asked about the situation Thursday by reporters, New Brunswick's Health Minister John Dornan says his department is working with the health agency to fill the vacancy and return regular service to the hospital. He says they cannot control when staff leave their roles for 'greener fields' or any other reason why people decide to find a new job. 'That's an aspect of our health care system that we don't have people sitting around doing nothing waiting to fill a job,' says Dornan, 'When somebody leaves we work hard to replace them as soon as possible.' Neither Dornan or Horizon was able to say when regular breast screening procedures will return to the hospital. Charlotte County Hospital The Charlotte County Hospital is pictured on June 27, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Avery MacRae) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Driver going 185 km/h with infant in backseat was recording Snapchat video, troopers say
An undated image of a vehicle's internal speedometer accelerating beyond 110km/h. (File photo/plusphoto/GettyImages) PUNTA GORDA, Florida (WBBH) -- A high-speed traffic stop on I-75 in Charlotte County has led to serious charges for a Port Charlotte man, after Florida Highway Patrol clocked him speeding at 115 miles per hour (185 km/h) —with a 10-month-old baby in the back seat. The incident unfolded Sunday near the Harborview Road exit when troopers pulled over 29-year-old Charles Wheeler II. State troopers said he was speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating other drivers, and using Snapchat on his phone while behind the wheel. Wheeler's backseat passenger was his girlfriend's 10-month-old child. At one point, troopers said Wheeler nearly crashed while dodging a mattress on the highway. After pulling Wheeler over, troopers arrested him on charges of reckless driving and child neglect. On the way to the Charlotte County Jail, deputies say Wheeler's phone began blaring vulgar music in the patrol car. When the trooper attempted to silence the device, he discovered a Snapchat video showing Wheeler's speedometer at 110 mph (177 km/h) with the caption, 'Good Vibes Only.' By Madison Monroe Adams
CTV News
16-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Inactive World War II-era bomb washes ashore on Florida beach
Beachgoers at Englewood Beach were shocked to learn that a mysterious object found in the sand was a World War II-era bomb. (WBBH via CNN Newsource) ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WBBH) - Beachgoers at Englewood Beach were shocked to learn that a mysterious object found in the sand was a World War II-era bomb. The device, heavily encrusted with barnacles, was first discovered by children near the Gulf View condos earlier this week on Wednesday. Mistaking it for a scuba tank, they took photos and touched it. They were shocked to find out Saturday deputies confirmed it was a suspected air drop bomb from World War II. 'I was shivering when I heard it was a bomb,' said Maci Martinez, one of the children who found it. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded and evacuated the area Saturday afternoon. People living along the beach said at least 100 feet was blocked off by caution tape as units responded. The Sarasota Bomb Squad and MacDill Air Force Base's Explosive Ordnance team removed the device, which was determined to be inactive. 'You just never know what will wash up,' said local resident Linda Powers. 'It's always a day at the beach.' Authorities confirmed the bomb was safely removed and taken to the Macdill Air Force Base. Article by Blaine Montgomery.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Curious Florida gator checks out deputy vehicle
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WFLA) — Charlotte County deputies got one of their vehicles checked out by an alligator on Friday, as he made sure the tread on their tires was road-ready. The gator was found at the intersection of Theresa Boulevard and Hillsborough Boulevard in Port Charlotte. After verifying the vehicle was safe to drive, the curious alligator continued on his way. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Extra Extra: St. Croix Courier newspaper returns to Charlotte County, N.B.
CHCO-TV News Director Vicki Hogarth is pictured holding a picture of the first edition of the revamped Courier. (Avery MacRae/CTV Atlantic) There a lot of things easier to try and find in 2025 then a newspaper. As news outlets shift their focus to digital platforms, the classic newspaper filled with current affairs, comics and puzzles is becoming a thing of the past. Last year, the St. Croix Courier stopped printing in May after serving residents of southwestern New Brunswick since 1865. CHCO-TV in Saint Andrews purchased the paper in late 2024 with the goal of reviving the iconic paper. At first, the TV station continued writing articles that would go in the paper to be posted on their website. Then, on June 1 the first edition of the new Courier paper was made available for residents of Charlotte County. 'We decided to approach the print edition in a modern way,' says CHCO-TV Director Vicki Hogarth. 'Which is to do a curated monthly edition of the Courier that has some really great think pieces, some columns, some investigative pieces that people will turn to hopefully month-to-month, and then just continue to visit the website for breaking news.' Saint Croix Courier Copies of the first edition of the new Saint Croix Courier are pictured. (Avery MacRae/CTV Atlantic) Hogarth says reviving the paper has been a humbling experience, especially in an age where newspapers are 'drying up' across the country. She says there was a great deal of community interest to see the paper brought back and it's available for residents free of charge for the first year thanks to a $20,000 grant provided by the federal government. 'I think because it wasn't in the community for a year, it's making people appreciate that presence again and having it in their hands,' Hogarth says. 'I heard a lot of great, happy feedback, I've also had a lot of happy tears when I've been able to hand it over to people in person, and a lot of phone calls after they've read the first edition and felt that it speaks to the community again.' Businesses have been reaching out to CHCO to get copies of the Courier for there storefronts. Café Drewhaven co-proprietors Tina Howlett and Shawn Richard look forward to having The Courier available for customers. 'Some people just want to come in and have a cup of coffee and sit by themselves,' Richard says. 'And I think this is going to be a great addition to that.' The two life-long Charlotte County residents have fond memories of the paper from their youth. Both have had their picture in the paper and in the small seaside community, they say there are few things bigger then being featured in the Courier. 'To have a physical copy in your hand to just like bring back all that memory,' says Howlett. 'Like, wow, this is taking me right back to my childhood.' Residents around Saint Andrews are thrilled over the return. 'It's been so long since it's been in print that I really can't remember,' says Mike Craig. 'But, I am looking forward to seeing what's inside.' Café Drewhaven co-proprietors Café Drewhaven co-proprietors Tina Howlett and Shawn Richard are pictured holding copies of the Saint Croix Courier. (Avery MacRae/CTV Atlantic) Saint Andrews resident Charles Creaser says it's a great local paper. 'I know it's appreciated by a lot of people, especially in the communities of Charlotte County.' Hogarth says the paper is community driven and they will listen to residents to serve them to the best of their ability. Hogarth says 3,000 copies of the first edition of the new Courier have been published, a number that will change depending on the demand. New editions of the paper will be available on the first of every month at a wide range of locations in St. Stephen, Saint Andrews, and St. George, N.B. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
