Empty Stocking Fund ornaments proving to be popular

Empty Stocking Fund ornaments proving to be popular

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There's still an opportunity Monday to purchase a limited number of Empty Stocking Fund pewter ornaments.

Cold and frustrated but hot under the collar

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As children wailed in strollers and their care-givers shivered in the cold and damp waiting to be vaccinated against H1N1, you could have shot a canon down the centre of the Barrack Green Armoury's massive gymnasium and not hit a soul.

It's audition time

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Auditions, by appointment only for the Empty Stocking Fund telecast, are taking place today at Saint John High School from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

City will get same grant as last year

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The city will get $19.5 million from the province in 2010 as part of the unconditional grant program, the same amount as this year.

Saint John journal

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Federal officials will hold a press conference in Saint John Monday to discuss an upcoming meeting between Canada and Mexico.
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Bucks stop here

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The Liberal government has earmarked more than $180 million for repairing and building bridges across the province since 2007, but it has not - and will not - spend a penny on the Harbour Bridge, says Transportation Minister Denis Landry.

In the courts

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Provincial court Judge William McCarroll acknowledged it was unusual for someone to get a conditional discharge for something as serious as spousal abuse.

News of the port

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News of the port

Companies offer team effort

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Two sports fields in the city's south-central peninsula got spruced up Friday with the help of employees from two local companies.

Saint John journal

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Government officials will make a joint funding announcement today at the Four Seasons Complex in St. Martins at 11 a.m.

The Baby and Bathwater

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Earlier this week, provincial Energy Minister Jack Keir suggested the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between New Brunswick and Québec Hydro would yield 60 per cent of the benefits to commercial and residential customers, with the remaining 40 per cent going to large industry.

City planner will help community prepare for bad weather

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A city planner is developing a strategy that will help a rural Atlantic Canadian community prepare for extreme weather linked to climate change. And her work will likely influence Saint John's new municipal plan.

Reason to be excited

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Heather Hetherington reacts to winning a Hyundai Accent GL at Saint John Hyundai on Rothesay Avenue on Wednesday.

Knights planning seniors development

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Since putting out feelers for interest in more seniors housing in east Saint John, the Knights of Columbus have increased the size of a proposed apartment building from 28 to 42 units.

The Valley journal

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The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place in Quispamsis Nov. 18.

The City in Pictures

Car strikes moose, couple injured 'Unsung heroes' graduate from snowfighter training Basketball coach picked to carry torch 'You just don't please everybody' Vehicle insurance rates could increase in 2010 Advanced marine first aid course held for Esgenoopetitj residents Renous teen to carry torch in Oromocto Book subjects tell how literacy changed their lives Transit manager leaving position Adventurous duo bikes across Canada

Local Rotarian receives highest honour

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In late October, Dave Stephen had his named entered alongside those of Pope John Paul II, Nelson Mandela and Mother Theresa.

Career week

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Rothesay Elementary School hosted Career Week this past week when several people from different professions and vocations dropped by.

Stolen ATV results in discharge

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Mark Anthony Buchanan, 21, of Sussex was found guilty of the possession of stolen property during his brief trial in Sussex provincial court on Friday.

Kings Co. journal

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Police in Hampton are warning motorists they will be fined if they disregard the red flashing lights on school buses.

Man gets conditional sentence, probation for assaulting youngster

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A Roachville man who admits he lost his cool last winter while picking up a youngster at Poley Mountain was handed a three-month conditional sentence and placed on probation for a year.

Two more months for three more assaults

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Jason Thomas McPhee received 60 more days in jail - 20 days for each of three common assaults - in addition to the time he has already served since being locked up Sept. 20.

Smashed ex-girlfriend's computer

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After he was dumped by his girlfriend, a Blacks Harbour man broke the frame of her door and smashed her computer screen, a Crown prosecutor said.

Spear had time for everyone

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John Alexander Spear always had a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his face and greeted everyone with humour and kindness, his family said.

Freezing wages was 'right thing to do'

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St. Stephen town council voted unanimously to freeze their own wages and the wages for all union and non-union staff.

Helping reduce the private cost of public health care

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Dr. Brian Sykes, for decades the head of surgery at Perth-Andover's Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph hospital, hasn't stopped caring for those with medical problems just because he's been retired for a few years.

Lt.-Gov. pays surprise visit to P-A Middle School

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The students of Middle School got a surprise last Friday afternoon when New Brunswick's newly appointed Lieutenant-Governor Graydon Nicholas arrived for a visit and an inspirational talk with the students who gathered in the gym.

NB Power sale could harm port

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The proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro-Quebec could have far-reaching consequences for the Port of Belledune if it ultimately means the closure of the coal-burning power plant in Belledune.

Minister seeks new solutions

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Donald Arseneault, Dalhousie-Restigouche East MLA and Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, admits that the sale of NB Power and closure of the thermal generating station here could cost him his seat in the next provincial election, but he says that it is the best thing for the province and that he's working to find ways to solve Dalhousie's problems.

The War to end all wars

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The First World War began 95 years ago on Aug. 5, 1914, when Canada and the rest of the British Empire declared war on Germany.

New ambulance building opens

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A new ambulance base in Rogersville will give paramedics better working conditions, say the men and women who use it.

Knitting for the 'boys'

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While men were fighting and dying in Europe during the two world wars, those left behind in Canada did what they could. For women, that often meant knitting for the "boys" at the front.

All's quiet on Halloween

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The Restigouche-Chaleur RCMP has reported that even though Halloween fell on a Saturday night this year, there were very few incidents to which officers were called.

Bus drivers picket District 5

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Bus drivers and janitors from across northern New Brunswick held a peaceful demonstration earlier this week over working conditions and alleged contract violations by School District 5.

Vets' fundraising drive continues in Listuguj

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They're trying to establish a memorial in their home community to honour those who served in the military on behalf of their community and country.

Car strikes moose, couple injured

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A Grand Falls couple is recovering from injuries they received when their car struck a moose on Highway 17 early Wednedsay morning, Oct. 28.

Wildlife fencing to be erected

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Construction has started on 32.4 km of wildlife fencing along the Trans-Canada Highway in Madawaska County, Transportation Minister Denis Landry announced.

Sawmill operator welcomes lower power bills

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Large industrial facilities such as Fraser Papers in Plaster Rock welcomed the news of lower power rates from the proposed sale of NB Power's generation assets and power grid to Hydro-Québec.

Chamber finalizing its website launch

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The Grand Falls, Drummond and St. André Chamber of Commerce is busy putting the finishing touches on its soon-to-be-launched website.

'Unsung heroes' graduate from snowfighter training

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Clearing snow on New Brunswick highways can be an arduous task.

Basketball coach picked to carry torch

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When the Olympic Torch Relay makes its way to Bathurst later this month, Brad McLellan will have the honour of running on stage and lighting the cauldron.

'You just don't please everybody'

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Burning the midnight oil. Sharpening those pencils. Crunching the numbers.

Vehicle insurance rates could increase in 2010

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The drop in automobile insurance premiums some New Brunswickers have enjoyed in recent years could change in 2010.

Police crack down on student jaywalkers

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The Bathurst City Police are handing out fines for students caught jaywalking on Ste. Anne Street near Ecole Secondaire Népisiguit.

Group plan saving Bathurst money

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As the City of Miramichi moves to retender its current insurance contract of more than $400,000, Bathurst city manager André Doucet is perfectly satisfied with the $195,000 premium his city pays.

Youth Centre plans to offer Internet café

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The Bathurst Youth Centre will soon be offering an Internet café service to youth of the Chaleur region.
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