N.B. casino will top Halifax
Finance Minister Victor Boudreau can't get into any of the specifics of the plans for a casino in Moncton until an agreement with proponent Sonco Gaming New Brunswick Ltd. is signed.
Tourism campaign leaves us speechless
"Be in this place, a place that can leave you speechless and somehow speak to you forever: New Brunswick."
Moncton gets casino
The provincial government confirmed yesterday what has long been suspected by residents -- Metro Moncton will become home to the province's first, and only, casino.
Gas 'tricks' nothing but hot air
There's an e-mail making the rounds that contains some handy tips for getting more gas for your money next time you're at the pumps.
Winter helps summer pests
Here's someone who is expected to benefit from the long, snowy winter but who is not exactly beloved by most New Brunswickers.
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Moncton Club holds grand opening tomorrow
Lourdes O'Reilly is proud of the refurbished Moncton Club at its new location and she's looking forward to showing it off.
Vintage LPs star at weekend Record Expo
Music lovers and collectors will want to mark off tomorrow and not make too many other plans.
Repairs in sight for downtown Metro landmark?
The federal government will soon be putting out a call for proposals to repair damage and protect the stately federal building on Main Street in Moncton.
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Canada stands by Israel: Harper
The Canadian government has consistently stood by Israel -- even when it wasn't popular to do so -- and will continue to support the Jewish community in the future, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said last night at an event to commemorate Israel's 60th anniversary.
Al-Qaida head caught
Iraqi police commandos captured the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq in a raid in the northern city of Mosul, Iraqi officials said yesterday, in what could mark a significant blow to the Sunni insurgency in its last urban stronghold.
First Nations night hunting conviction stands: court
Three First Nations men from New Brunswick convicted of hunting at night with a light have been denied a chance to appeal their conviction to the Supreme Court.
Summer jobs program back on track
The federal government's Canada Summer Jobs program appears to be back on track, says a Moncton Liberal MP.
Complaints were filed long before inquiry
Miramichi Regional Health Authority employee Jeff Carter expressed concern about the work of a hospital pathologist to a vice-president in 2003.
Danger still lurks after flood waters recede
With the water levels receded in most areas along the St. John River, officials say the most potent dangers of the widespread flooding are only now revealing themselves.
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P.E.I. donates spuds to Boston food bank
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is donating 18,000 kilogram of top-quality spuds to the Greater Boston Food Bank.
N.S. ministers lose use of gov't-leased vehicle
Stung by an accident involving a cabinet minister's son, Premier Rodney MacDonald moved yesterday to ensure his ministers would no longer have the option of driving a government-leased vehicle.
Ryan fought for 'the little guy'
Lovers of Parlee Beach are mourning the loss of Terry Ryan, a community activist who foresaw a tide of change that was about to sweep over the Pointe-du-Chene shoreline, but rallied local residents to fight to preserve the beach as it was.
D.U.M.B. driving simulator comes to N.B.
Are drivers so confident in their ability behind the wheel that they actually believe it is safe to drive while putting on makeup, eating a cheeseburger, talking on a cell phone and patting their dog? All at the same time?
N.S. man attacked with machete
A man is facing charges in Nova Scotia after a machete attack. Police say they were called to a Dartmouth address yesterday and found a 39-year-old man suffering from a cut to his arm.
N.B. residents wild over wilderness
Roberta Clowater is hoping New Brunswickers will go wild for The Big Wild.
N.L. territory gets president
Inuit voters in Nunatsiavut, a self-governing region in northern Labrador, have a new president.
N.S. school board gets reprimand
Nova Scotia's education minister says that she is not prepared to tolerate continuing chaotic behaviour at the Strait Regional School Board.
Illness no handicap for Metro entrepreneur
A 51-year-old Moncton man stricken with multiple sclerosis has put his abilities ahead of his disability by starting his own business of selling bottled water on the streets of Metro Moncton.
911 calls over Net a problem
Emergency officials in Nova Scotia are warning people using Internet-based telephone services that there is no guarantee that the 911 emergency service will work for them.
N.S. murder probe continues
Police investigating the death of a 12-year-old girl in Nova Scotia say they're starting to get the results of some laboratory tests.
Uranium exploration resumes next week
Inco will resume its exploration for uranium in southeastern New Brunswick next week by drilling at an undisclosed site 20 kilometres from Metro Moncton.
Premiers ponder power projects
The possibility of plugging all of Atlantic Canada into the massive hydro riches of the Lower Churchill Falls will be discussed as the region's premiers gather in Fredericton today.
N.S. lawsuit a bad idea: lawyer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality should think twice about pursuing a lawsuit that accuses the provincial government of short-changing it, says former federal cabinet minister David Dingwall.
Mayoral challenger weighs in on Paul St.
Dieppe mayoral candidate Jean LeBlanc says he can't say what he would have done with the Paul Street project if he were in Dieppe council's shoes because he does not have access to the necessary financial information.
P.E.I. funds arts
P.E.I.'s government will spend more on the arts. The cultural affairs minister announced yesterday $200,000 in additional spending.
Annual Storyfest turns the page on another year
Storyfest, an annual festival focused on the tradition of oral storytelling, turned the page on another year yesterday at the Atlantic Baptist University.
Dieppe at-large race tough to call
While the Dieppe race in Monday's municipal election offers clear choices in most ridings, the "at-large" race appears to be the toughest to call, according to many interested Dieppe voters.
N.S. doctor suspended
The College of Physicians and Surgeons in Nova Scotia has suspended the licence of a family doctor in Glace Bay until a formal disciplinary hearing is convened.
Graham, Maine governor see flood damage
New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham and Maine Governor John Baldacci are got a close look at flood damage on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border yesterday.
Ready to roll
Andy Babineau of Mrs. Dunster’s Titans focuses on the pins as he competes with his team at the 70th New Brunswick men’s candlepin bowling championships at the Moncton Fairlanes Bowling Centre.
Put some planning into annual spring cleaning
They've hoarded it away all fall and watched it collect dust since the new year, so Metro residents can be forgiven if they're ready and eager for a good spring cleaning.
Metro carries big tax burden
It's no wonder residents of southeastern New Brunswick have been complaining about their tax bills.
Roads suffer flood damage
It will cost millions of dollars to repair the damage caused to roads by the flooding of the St. John River, says Transportation Minister Denis Landry.
Gas cut 1.7¢
New Brunswickers received a welcome break from escalating gas prices yesterday when prices here dropped by almost two cents at midnight.
N.B. students to get more gym time
Increasing the amount of physical education for elementary school students is a good step, but more needs to be done to ensure children are leading healthy lives, says the director of a clinic for overweight children.
Evelyn McKie tribute to be held
The Greater Moncton Museum Society will hold a tribute for Evelyn McKie at the Moncton Lion's Community Centre, 473 St. George Street, on Wednesday, May 14, from 7 to 9 p.m.
N.S. forests at risk of vanishing
Measures intended to save the severely degraded forests in Nova Scotia are too little, too late, a new report says.
Home owner won't pay for demolition
Authorities in Petitcodiac, including the mayor, want a house dangling off a riverbank in the village to be torn down by its property owner immediately.
Family wants train gates installed
Jean Morin, whose son-in-law was killed earlier this year when his car was smashed by a southbound train on the Saint-Marcel Road crossing near Rogersville, believes he and 1,000 other residents of the area have been given the brush off by the New Brunswick government.
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