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Hamilton Spectator
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
NB Power planned outage postponed
NB Power said an outage planned for the Saint Andrews region has been postponed. 'Following further discussions with stakeholders and in consideration of local concerns raised by local businesses around timing, we've rescheduled the work,' said NB Power spokesperson Elizabeth Fraser. It said the work would be rescheduled but did not say when it would take place. ___________________________________________________________________ Original story below: The owner of The Kennedy House in Saint Andrews said he only received 48 hours notice the whole municipality would be without power for upgrades to the NB Power infrastructure in the area. Dominique Berlenger said he received a call from the utility's customer service line around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, informing him of a planned power outage from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursday, June 26. 'Long story short, I said from a business perspective, I think this is wrong, very late and (an) ill-timed intervention,' he said in an interview with The Courier. Berlenger runs a hotel and restaurant, and he has guests coming who made their reservation months in advance. He's also had to cancel a few dinners to accommodate the kitchen closing earlier. It is also five days before one of the biggest tourism days in Saint Andrews – Canada Day. Last year, businesses were left in the lurch following contact with wildlife and NB Power infrastructure in the area. He said he is not against the upgrade and understands the need for it, but takes issue with the timing and communication of the upgrades. 'If there is one thing we have learned, it is that communication and consultation is key to keep things moving and at least keep the goodwill going,' he said. 'We are in the start of our busiest season.' He said this is when businesses need to make their money. 'Right now, you plan on doing these upgrades, I find that, in all fairness, mind boggling,' he said. Berlenger said he has generators running to keep the food in his fridges and freezers safe, but those are not capable of powering the whole house. The days are warm, he said, and he is concerned about year-round residents and guests not having air conditioning either. 'If you give me a lead time of 48 hours, that is basically impossible to call customers, and say, 'hey, you know what this is what is going to happen,' ' he said. The Town of Saint Andrews shared a post to its Facebook page advising residents on June 25 about the planned outage. 'NB Power has noted that this is a priority one issue that needs to be addressed,' the post said. 'If the repairs are not completed shortly, there could be more damage and that could lead to an unplanned outage that could take days to repair versus the scheduled time noted.' The town said it did ask for a later time for the outage to start, but linescrews need some daylight to do their repair and upgrade work. 'The planned maintenance and upgrades are moving ahead and are scheduled for the least disruption overall,' he said. NB Power said in a statement the work is to 'install more wildlife guards to help prevent unplanned outages like the ones seen on Canada Day last year and this past May.' 'We are also using this planned outage as an opportunity to complete some priority maintenance and hot spot repairs at the same time, all of which will improve reliability for the area,' said NB Power spokesperson Elizabeth Fraser in an email. The utility has arranged for crews from Rothesay and Fredericton to be working with the St. Stephen crews to ensure the work is done as efficiently and quickly as possible. 'We appreciate their patience as crews conduct this important work,' Fraser said. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Evening Standard
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Massive Attack at LIDO Festival: 'a moment of unity and a call to action'
That's probably how it should be right now, yet after a thrillingly brutal Risingson - 3D and Daddy G still utter icons of cool - there's a solemnity to the occasion that stifles the thrills early on, Take It There and Future Proof merely holding the mood. Things shift upwards with The Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser joining them for Black Milk and then a spiraling version of Tim Buckley's Song to the Siren where her legendary voice startles even further, truly godlike as the world behind her crashes into rocks.
Daily Record
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Music fans name their 'favourite Scottish musicians' of all time
Scotland has birthed many musical icons and these are the best ones, according to locals Music fans have shared their "favourite Scottish musicians". Artists and bands from a large range of genres have been named among the best. Scotland has a long history of producing world-famous musicians. From the Bay City Rollers in the 1970s to contemporary acts such as Lewis Capaldi, there are more legendary Scots music acts than you might think. One music buff recently took to social media to ask others their top musicians from Scotland. Posting on Reddit on Wednesday, June 4, they questioned: "What's your favourite Scottish musician? "There are way more of them than I thought." The post has since received more than 85 comments from fellow music enthusiasts. Many were quick to share their top Scottish musicians. One of the top responses to the question named Elizabeth Fraser as the number one Scottish musician. Best known as the vocalist for the band Cocteau Twins, Fraser is famous for her distinct style and operatic vocals. Cocteau Twins achieved critical and commercial success throughout 1980s and 1990s. Their most well-known album is Heaven or Las Vegas from 1990, which has become a cult favourite and routinely appears on lists of the greatest albums of all time. Elsewhere, one music fan stated that Boards of Canada was their favourite Scottish band. Despite the name, Boards of Canada was formed in Edinburgh in the late 1980s. The electronic music duo became popular following the release of their first full album Music Has the Right to Children in 1998. Since then, they have released acclaimed albums such as The Campfire Headphase in 2005 and Tomorrow's Harvest in 2013. Meanwhile, another Reddit user wrote that Frightened Rabbit was their number one Scottish music act. Frightened Rabbit was a Scottish indie rock band that formed in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders in 2003. The band are known for acclaimed albums such as Sing the Greys and The Midnight Organ Fight, released in 2006 and 2008 respectively. Frightened Rabbit was headed by musician Scott Hutchison, who tragically died in 2018. Another contemporary Scottish act named by one music buff as their favourite is Lauren Mayberry. Originating from Stirling, Mayberry is the vocalist and percussionist of the band CHVRCHES. CHVRCHES formed in Glasgow in 2011, and are renowned for their synth-pop sound. The group have released critically and commercially successful albums such as The Bones of What You Believe, Every Open Eye, and Screen Violence—the latter two of which peaked at number one on the Scottish albums chart. Meanwhile, one Reddit user stated that their favourite Scottish music act is Paolo Nutini from Paisley in Renfrewshire. Nutini's first two albums, These Streets and Sunny Side Up, achieved major success around the world thanks to singles such as Last Request and Candy. Other Scottish acts named by music fans as being their favourite include The Blue Nile, Orange Juice, and Belle and Sebastian. Elsewhere, others chose Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai, and Primal Scream.
CBC
05-04-2025
- Business
- CBC
What to know about N.B. Power's right to install a smart meter on your home
N.B. Power is asking for New Brunwickers to treat the utility's employees better after a worker was allegedly assaulted in Cap-Pelé, and as telephone support workers face verbal abuse. "Following Thursday's social media post, feedback from smart meter installers indicates that customers are more polite and respectful today," N.B Power spokesperson Elizabeth Fraser said in an emailed statement. "We would like to remind the public to be kind — violence and aggressive behaviour is not the answer." Nicole Poirier, vice-president of operations for N.B. Power, said much of the public's animosity is targeted toward the new smart meters. N.B. Power installed the meters as part of an effort to modernize — they allow the utility to access a home's energy usage remotely — but some customers have recently blamed the meters for sudden increases in power bills this year. At a legislature committee earlier this year, N.B. Power executives said that increased power usage had likely been caused by colder weather, increased power rates and a longer billing period but they couldn't explain anecdotes of anomalies. With people expressing anger about the meters, what rights do homeowners have if N.B. Power workers come to install them? The province's electricity act gives the utility legal rights to access private property to install or maintain its equipment, which includes meters. "Residential property owners can opt-out from getting a smart meter, either prior to installation or directly at the door with the installer," Fraser said in her statement. WATCH | 'There are avenues to go through': In the weeks prior to installation, customers will receive written and phone notice from N.B. Power, Fraser said. Customers can also reach out any time to refuse a smart meter, she said. "There is no fee to opt-out, however once smart meters are installed across New Brunswick, a monthly fee will be charged to customers who have refused a smart meter in order to cover the cost to maintain older systems and manual processes," Fraser said. The fee will be reviewed and approved by the province's Energy and Utilities Board, she said. In addition to the meters, the utility's prices for customers are rising 30 per cent in three years. This year alone, residential customers face an average of $244 in higher charges compared to last year. That spike has increased scrutiny of N.B. Power and spurred the government to order an external audit of the billing system. N.B. Power employees who install smart meters all receive safety training and must pass a written test, Fraser said, which includes de-escalation training and identifying aggressive behaviour before it happens. The utility's website said smart meters have been installed across western and central New Brunswick over the past two years. Currently the utility is in the middle of installing them across the province's south and southeast regions. Installations in the northeast will take place this spring through fall.
