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Economic expansion in New Brunswick is forecast to remain moderate, with a growth of two per cent in 2008 and 2.5 per cent in 2009, according to the latest forecast by RBC.

Craig Wright, chief economist for RBC, said strong market conditions for metals, fertilizers and energy are helping to drive New Brunswick's economy despite problems in the forestry sector. Construction continues to be a mainstay of activity in both residential and non-residential sectors.

The report said the province's domestic demand is fueled by healthy employment gains, although the pace of job creation will likely taper off somewhat from last year's huge gains.

N.B. Dental Society elects new president

Dr. Frédéric Duke was recently elected as president of the New Brunswick Dental Society.

Dr. Duke obtained his Diploma in Health Sciences from the Université de Moncton in 1994. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DMD) degree in 1998 from the Université de Laval. Dr. Duke completed a General Practice Residency at Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Duke served previously as the New Brunswick Dental Society Board member from the Moncton Region and Chair of the Moncton Mediation Committee.

Dr. Duke maintains a private practice of general dentistry at 330 Elmwood Dr. in Moncton.

Gifts Galore opens in Alma

Gifts Galore has opened its second location in Alma for its 10th season.

The popular spot features crafts from Atlantic Canadian artisans along with gifts, souvenirs, collectibles and Webkins. The shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Gifts Galore has its main location at 569 Main St. in Moncton.

Moncton artist opens exhibit today

Moncton artist Terry Chalk will open a new exhibit of work at the Sandstones Gallery in the Blue Cross building.

The vernissage will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will continue until the end of July. Chalk is a graduate of the BFA program at Mount Allison and uses mixed media to add texture and depth to her colourful paintings. One of her best known works is a commemorative painting called Remember the Kay, which is on permanent display at the new Kay Community Centre in Lewisville.

The Sandstones Gallery is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring works by local artists.

Radio Beauséjour names general manager

Radio Beauséjour, which operates French-language radio station CJSE in Shediac, has named Serge Parent as its new general manager.

Parent has worked for Rogers Television and radio stations in Moncton, Edmundston and Bathurst. He will be responsible for operating CJSE and developing CFBO, a new French-language community station for southeastern New Brunswick.

Killam acquires Ontario properties

Halifax-based Killam Properties has acquired three manufactured home communities in Ontario, increasing the company's total rental portfolio to 17,911 units.

The most recent acquisitions are Domaine Le Village in Rockland, Ont., the Woodhaven Leisure Resort in Forest, Ont., and Holiday Park in Southampton, Ont.

Killam owns several apartment buildings in Metro Moncton.

n The Cochrane Report appears each Wednesday and Saturday. Items for publication may be sent by e-mail to cochrana@timestranscript.com., or by fax to 859-4904.