Roméo laid to rest in Memramcook

Roméo laid to rest in Memramcook

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It was a spotlight he never sought, but one Roméo LeBlanc shared proudly with his home at various stages of a life that was remembered for a final time in his presence yesterday.

Cdn. soldier killed in Afghanistan

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A Canadian soldier travelling through a hotbed of Taliban activity was killed yesterday when his armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb seconds after it was narrowly missed by the senior commander of coalition forces in Kandahar province.

Car show plans Burnout Blitz

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Metro Moncton get ready to start your engines.

More than 1,200 attend ceremony

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The sun shone on the Memramcook Valley just once yesterday morning, but it was an auspicious moment, burning through a grey sky just as the flag-draped casket carrying Roméo LeBlanc was borne to the St. Thomas Church.

Man killed in ATV crash

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A Northern New Brunswick man is dead after an ATV crash near California Lake.
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Lottery to win $700,000 home closes tomorrow

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If you plan to buy a ticket for the Hand in Hand Dream Lottery, do it quickly.

Fredericton aims for natural gas fix

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The City of Fredericton hopes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 131 tonnes per year by converting more of its oil-fired boilers to natural gas or radiant tube heaters.

Unsettled weather continues in Metro

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Apart from a temporary reprieve on Thursday and Friday, Metro Moncton will find itself still locked into wet, overcast weather conditions for the next week to 10 days.

Crash sends 6 to hospital

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Six people were sent to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 yesterday near Pocologan in southern New Brunswick.

N.B. asked to cut water waste

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A Fredericton alternative energy business says a slow regulatory body is keeping New Brunswickers from cutting down on the amount of water they waste.

The Tragically Hip cancel today's Halifax performance

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The Tragically Hip, citing "a serious family medical issue," have pulled out of a headlining spot at the first Virgin Festival in Halifax today.

Lotteries

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The winning numbers in last night's Lotto Super 7 draw were 8, 10, 14, 35, 42, 43 and 47. Bonus 21.

Farmers fear for crops in soggy weather

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Strawberry producers are already shaking a fist at the sky and other crops will likely be affected by more than two weeks of wet, cloudy weather in the Maritimes.

Wage legislation would violate rights: doctors

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Court documents filed by the province's doctors say a legislated wage freeze by government would be an infringement of their Charter rights.

Grits have over $1M in the bank

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The New Brunswick Liberal party is a member of the millionaire club.

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Cdn. soldier killed in Afghanistan More than 1,200 attend ceremony Roméo mourned, celebrated today Kayakers have whale of a time Sir Paul hands-on in Halifax Miramichi ready to rock into weekend Stolen insulin pump found in good condition Fire destroys Dieppe camp The MSPCA needs support Flea market opens

LeBlanc's rites N.B.'s first state funeral

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Including yesterday's funeral mass in Memramcook for the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc, there have been just 32 federal state funerals in Canada's history, according to information provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Romeo LeBlanc's pallbearers from all walks of life

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Here is the list of the 32 honorary pallbearers at the state funeral for the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc:

Judge orders dogs killed

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A Moncton judge ordered that two dogs be killed yesterday, after hearing the animals are dangerous and pose a threat to the community.

RCMP look into fires

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The RCMP in southwestern New Brunswick are trying to track down an arsonist who has apparently set four fires since July 1.

Nova Scotia New Democrat's wife dies

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Nova Scotia's NDP government is dealing with another tragedy involving a cabinet minister's family.

Scrap Innovation Fund, save jobs: teachers

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The New Brunswick Teachers' Federation hopes to convince government to reverse recent cutbacks and scrap a controversial fund the union says is mired in bureaucracy and required the province to hire additional employees to administer the program.

Docs sue N.B. over wage freeze

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New Brunswick's doctors have launched legal action against the provincial government over the two-year wage freeze announced by the Liberals earlier this year.

Roméo mourned, celebrated today

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Acadians, New Brunswickers and Canadians have come to Memramcook to remember a man who never forgot them no matter what heights he reached.

Kayakers have whale of a time

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Guests taking the kayak tour at the Hopewell Rocks last Saturday received an unexpected bonus.

Sir Paul hands-on in Halifax

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After 40-plus years in the music business and a bevy of timeless hit songs, it's safe to say Paul McCartney knows what he's doing.

Flea market opens

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Hundreds of people browsed the Shediac International Flea Market yesterday. It is taking place both outside and inside Festival Arena.

The MSPCA needs support

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The Moncton Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is in dire need of support from Metro citizens in the near future.

Chance to bear Olympic torch still available

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You can still enter to win a chance to carry the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch on its nation-wide tour this year if you haven't already.

Another wet weekend for Metro

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All the major forecasting services agree on what kind of weather Metro Moncton residents can expect this weekend: overcast skies and more precipitation -- meaning yet another weekend will be rained out.

N.S. gov't won't release gas price options

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Nova Scotia's NDP government says it won't release information on how the province arrives at its regulated price for gas -- at least in the short term.

N.S. gov't approves $1 billion in special spending

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Without a budget in place, Nova Scotia's fledgling NDP cabinet moved yesterday to authorize $1.13 billion in spending to keep the government functioning until Oct. 31.

Gagetown commander says goodbye

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Activity at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown will continue at a high level over the forseeable future, says its outgoing commander.

Release of documents delayed

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The Obama administration said yesterday that it needs two more months to review an internal CIA report on the agency's secret detention and interrogation program before making it public.

Police investigate gunshots in Halifax

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Police have seized a bullet-riddled, rented SUV that was shot up at a Tim Hortons in Halifax this week.

Fireworks start fire

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A stray Canada Day Roman candle is being blamed for starting a fire in a Halifax apartment building.

Correction

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The July Arts Calendar which appeared in Wednesday's newspaper contained incorrect information.

Lotteries

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The unofficial winning numbers in last night's Keno draw were: 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 17, 21, 29, 30, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 44, 49, 52, 59, 64 and 68.

Fire destroys Dieppe camp

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Fire destroyed a camp in woods off Dover Road, in Dieppe, yesterday.

Jail riot causes $30,000 in damage

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Eight men are facing charges stemming from a riot at a Halifax-area jail in the spring.

N.S. fisherman swept overboard

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Police say a fisherman who fell overboard after his vessel was hit by a powerful wave yesterday off the coast of Cape Breton has died in hospital.

Algae returns to the old Irishtown Reservoir

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The algae in the old Irishtown Reservoir is getting worse, and it's time to keep your pets, children and self out of the water of the Irishtown Nature Park.

Moncton has very little bilingual signage: survey

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It may or may not be surprising that the self-declared "Acadian City" of Dieppe is wrestling with the question of whether or not to force Dieppe businesses to include French and English on all their interior and exterior signage by way of a municipal bylaw.

Miramichi ready to rock into weekend

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Even with ominous-looking rain clouds hanging overhead, thousands of Miramichiers proved they were ready to rock 'n' roll -- rain or shine.

Stolen insulin pump found in good condition

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A day of hard work paid off for a Quispamsis family searching for a stolen piece of medical equipment.

Students receive scholarships

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Seven future educators have been named recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II scholarship for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 academic years.
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