Devastating floods struck St. John River in '08
Published Tuesday December 30th, 2008
April 1 - Health Minister Mike Murphy releases his provincial health plan on this date with a focus on recruiting more nurses and reducing treatment wait times.
- The funeral of veteran City Councillor Norm Crossman is held at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church in Moncton.
April 2 - The Times & Transcript reports that Alice Cooper will perform at the Coliseum in October.
- It is reported that a leading education expert says Canadian kids need a break from an increasingly crushing homework load, especially in the early years and over holidays.
April 3 - The Times & Transcript reports that a group of doctors from the Beausejour Regional Health Authority are opposed to health reforms announced by the province, saying it creates an unequal system where French speaking patients have access to fewer services than English speaking patients.
- It is reported that NDP Member of Parliament Pat Martin introduced a private member's Bill to kill the penny.
April 4 - It is reported that Education Minister Kelly Lamrock says criticism of New Brunswick's lack of provincial exams by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies is justified, but says that upcoming announcements may remedy the situation.
- The Times & Transcript reports that the 19 golf courses within a 60-minute drive of Moncton have made the golfing market a competitive business.
April 5 - The Times & Transcript reports that a 22 year old man was knocked off a train trestle into Hall's Creek. A search was launched for the man's body.
- Education Minister Kelly Lamrock says he wants to increase the amount of time students spend in class and it is something the province wants to discuss as it negotiates a new collective bargaining agreement with teachers.
April 7 - It is reported that rough waters have hampered the search for the body of a man who was knocked from the train trestle into Hall's Creek.
- The Times & Transcript reports that while NB Power has increased power rates it is also increasing the salaries of its executives.
April 8 - A survey shows the lack of after-hours international customs staff at the Moncton International Airport is costing the airport flights and business opportunities.
- The Times & Transcript reports that many of the world's best young tennis players will compete at the $35,000 Moncton Men's Challenger,the third leg in a four week professional cross Canada circuit.
April 9 - The Times & Transcript reports that the New Brunswick government has transferred a long outstanding loan to Royal Oaks into company shares.
- It is reported that the federal government plans to overhaul product safety laws proposing stiffer fines and jail terms for firms who sell harmful products.
April 10 - It is reported that natural gas rates will go up by 28 per cent following a decision released by the Energy and Utilities Board.
- The city of Moncton announces its newest community centre and arena will be christened Crossman Community Centre - Kay Arena to commemorate the service of Norm Crossman and Harold Kay.
April 11 - Tickets go on sale for the Magnetic Hill Music Festival featuring the Eagles, John Fogerty, KT Tunstall and the Sam Roberts Band.
- It is reported that the provincial insurance watchdog says some drivers in cities could expect to pay more for coverage as a result of the government's recent changes to ensure residents of rural communities aren't paying higher rates.
April 12 - It is reported that 30,000 plus Eagles tickets were sold on the first day.
- It is reported that 28 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Moncton's 11 seats in the provincewide May 12 municipal elections.
April 13 - The Crossman Community Centre - Kay Arena is officially opened on this date.
April 14 - Premier Shawn Graham and Business New Brunswick Minister Greg Byrne announce the company Virtual Agent Services will create about 500 new jobs in the province by 2011.
- It is reported that 15,000 attended the Moncton Kiwanis Lifestyles Show at the Moncton Coliseum over the weekend.
April 15 - It is reported that the Moncton Wildcats and the city are entering a cost sharing partnership to instal a new sound system in the Moncton Coliseum.
- Anne Murray performs at the Moncton Coliseum on this date.
April 16 - According to the most recent ratings done by the Bureau of Broadcast Measurement country music station XL96 and K94.5 lay claim to the most listeners in Metro Moncton.
- George Jones performs at the Moncton Coliseum.
April 17 - Business New Brunswick Minister Greg Byrne announces the government will invest $2.4 million to breathe new life into a textile mill on Humphrey Brook at Mill Road.
- Gas prices go up by 3.8 cents on this date
April 18 - It is reported that Health Minister Mike Murphy says the health department budget restructuring will result in financial savings worth millions of dollars.
- Former Liberal Premier Frank McKenna says New Brunswick and other Atlantic provinces must move together in reforming their tax systems or be left in the wake of more competitive regions.
April 19 - The 34th annual Radical Speedsport Show is held at the Moncton Coliseum.
- It is reported that New Brunswick has attracted 58 per cent more applicants to its Provincial Nominee immigration Program in 2007-2008 over the previous year.
April 21 - The Radical Speedsport Auto Show at the Moncton Coliseum attracted thousands of fans over the weekend.
- It is reported that approximately 250 residents gathered in Irishtown to attend an information session on the potential dangers of uranium mining.
April 22 - Provincial and federal officials gather in Moncton to commit additional funding towards the new stadium for the city as it prepares to host the 2010 World Junior Track and Field Championships.
- It is reported that Lenny Kravitz will play at the Moncton Coliseum in October.
April 23 - It is reported that Metro Moncton's residential construction and real estate market remains strong despite the doom and gloom reports of a financial recession south of the border according to a report released by RE/MAX.
- It is reported that the sod has been turned for the new stadium being built at the Universite de Moncton campus.
April 24 - It is reported that a crowd of about 200 people filled the auditorium of the Lions Senior Citizens Centre to hear Moncton's two mayoral candidates discuss issues affecting the city.
- The Times & Transcript reports that the Guardian Angels are eyeing Moncton as a site to set up a new chapter of the controversial citizen patrol group.
April 25 - Emergency measures officials keep a close eye on the St. John River as the river reached flood levels earlier in the week and continues to rise.
- It is reported that the Liberal government buried the opposition Tories attempt in the Legislature to block uranium exploration in the province until the radioactive issue is studied further.
April 26 - The Times & Transcript reports that while Premier Shawn Graham acknowledges he's not following the typical path of a new premier after a series of significant and controversial policy changes, he will be sticking by his decisions.
- It is reported that despite bad weather, Moncton continued to have a strong housing market and above-average home prices in March.
April 28 -The Times & Transcript reports that more than 16,000 people took part in Moncton's annual Northrop Frye International Literary Festival. Organizers say they are beginning to plan for the 10th anniversary in 2009.
- It is reported that former New Brunswick Health Minister Dr. Denis Furlong says the administrative changes to the health system won't affect the quality of care.
April 29 - Flood waters along the Saint John River keep rising, leading to the worst flooding since 1973.
- It is reported that Dieppe's aquatic centre is $800,000 over budget.
April 30 - It is reported that flooding along the St. John river has yet to peak. Residents along the river are urged to evacuate.
- The Westmorland Albert Solid Waste Corporation says it won't trade blue bags for blue boxes as the current blue and green bags are more cost effective and efficient.
May 1 - Flood waters along the St. John River shut down the provincial Legislature in Fredericton.
- It is reported that the city of Moncton approved $50,000 in this year's budget to conduct a feasibility and business plan for a new downtown entertainment complex.
May 2 - New census data shows that one quarter of the province's high-income earners live in Metro Moncton.
- It is reported on this date that flood waters along the St. John River have peaked.
May 3 - It it reported that Prime Minister Stephen Harper took a whirlwind tour of the flooding along the St. John River.
- It is reported that confusing and conflicting information is making it difficult for voters in Dieppe to choose the best candidate for mayor in the upcoming election.
May 4 - An inquiry into the pathology services at the Miramichi Regional Health Authority begins on this date.
- It is reported that the province of New Brunswick will be providing some major funding towards enhancing infrastructure at the Magnetic Hill concert site.
May 5 - The Times & Transcript reports that while there is a clear distinction between candidates for mayor in Dieppe, Monctonians are struggling to distinguish between mayoral candidates.
- It is reported that water levels in most communities along the St. John River have dropped but the flooding crisis is still not over.
May 6 - The Times & Transcript reports that a big 'tailgate party' is set for the Eagles show at one of the camping sites being offered to people attending the concert.
- A Canadian study suggests that exclusive breast feeding appears to give children a cognitive advantage over formula-fed kids, increasing IQ by three to four points on average.
May 7 - It is reported that Canadian Geographic Magazine has named the beaches of Pointe Du Chene, Cape Enrage and Hopewell Cape among the top 25 in the country.
- It is reported that the first phase of the reconstruction of Paul Street in Dieppe will start this year. The entire project will take three years.
May 8 - It is reported that New Brunswick will be increasing the amount of time elementary students spend in physical education.
- An Atlantic Institute for Market Studies report finds that southeastern New Brunswick municipalities have the largest average tax bills in the province.
May 9 - The Times & Transcript reports that Moncton will become home to the province's first, and only, casino.
May 10 - The Times & Transcript reports that the city of Moncton's budget has ballooned by $30 million since 2004.
- It is reported that the Liberal government of New Brunswick has released the terms and conditions for legal, charitable poker licenses.
May 12 - New Brunswickers head to the polls this day to elect their municipal councils.
- It is reported that the executive director of Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. is looking for Main Street's next big project in the wake of last week's announcement that the province's casino will go to the Magnetic Hill area.
May 13 - Residents in Dieppe and Moncton wake up to new mayors after the municipal elections. George LeBlanc in Moncton and Jean LeBlanc in Dieppe.
May 14 - The Times & Transcript reports that the mayors of Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe see co-operation and compromise as a key to prosperity.
- It is reported that less than half of eligible voters cast ballots in the municipal election.
May 15 - It is reported that a Fredericton skateboarder surrendered himself to sherriff's officers for non payment of a fine. He declined to pay a fine he received for breaking a city bylaw prohibiting skateboarding on city streets.
- Gas prices spiked by 5 cents a litre, while diesel soared almost twice that on this date.
May 16 - It is reported that the Liberal government has quashed the idea of holding a referendum to gauge public support for uranium exploration and mining.
- It is reported that the Greater Moncton Real Estate Board is dismissing a prediction by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation that says the Metro Moncton housing market will cool off slightly in 2008.
May 17 - It is reported that the government is preparing to issue a request for proposals seeking a private partner for the much anticipated new north-end Moncton school. The aim is to open the building by 2010.
- It is reported that the prices of cottage country properties, especially in the Shediac area, continue to skyrocket.
May 19 - A Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey of 1,000 Canadian mens suggests there's a clear trend toward developing better eating habits and a healthier lifestyle. But 96 per cent of men say they won't give up meat and 98 per cent won't try yoga.
- The Times & Transcript reports that the new casino planned for Moncton will likely create a need for new training courses.
May 20 - The Times & Transcript reports that the Liberal government is opening the door for municipalities to generate and sell their own green energy.
- It is reported that the New Brunswick government is set to scrap tourism operator licenses. It will offer tourism operators a choice about whether they want to be rated and promoted by the province.
May 21 - The Times & Transcript reports that the body of an adult male was recovered from Humphrey's Brook. The body is believed to be that of Michael Hughes who was struck by a train in April, about a kilometre away from where the body was found.
- It is reported that The New Brunswick Pharmaceutical Society has drafted a private member's Bill, which will give pharmacists the power to renew, extend, or alter prescriptions and diagnose minor and chronic conditions and ailments.
May 22 - The Times & Transcript reports that Metro Moncton is poised for another busy construction season in the summer as developers prepare to build more retail buildings along Mapleton Road and other parts of the north end.
- It is reported that Food products labeled 'made in Canada' will no longer be allowed to use a substantial amount of foreign ingredients as the Prime Minister announced new guidelines.
May 23 - Legendary Canadian music icon Leonard Cohen performs in Moncton at the Capitol Theatre on this date.
- It is reported that the Westmorland Albert Solid Waste Corporation hopes to have a plant to convert plastic junk to diesel fuel up and running within a year.
May 24 - It is reported that according to New Brunswick Environment Minister Roland Hache, money from the Environmental Trust Fund will not be given to municipalities for beautification projects.
- It is reported that Riverview High School teacher Ian Fogerty will receive a Prime Minister's award for teaching excellence.
May 25 - The inaugural Tomarathon was help on this date to help raise funds to be put toward a new tiger exhibit at the Magnetic Hill Zoo.
May 26 - It is reported that Codiac Transit is waiting for Ottawa's approval for a study on how the bus service can branch out into the rural communities in southeastern New Brunswick.
- The Times & Transcript reports that the after being burned down by an unsolved act of vandalism last April, a new Hillsborough branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has officially opened.
May 27 - It is reported that New Brunswickers are slowly coming home from Alberta, lured by the prospect of higher paying jobs in the province's budding energy sector.
- It is reported that Metro Moncton's housing market is getting a boost from Alberta's economic fortunes. A RE/MAX report suggests that people are earning big money out west and bringing it back to this area to buy houses.
May 28 - It is reported that rising fuel prices and talk of a carbon tax could discourage New Brunswick volunteers who use their cars to do volunteer work.
- It is reported that the Liberal government introduced a bill in the Legislature which will prevent retailers from selling gift cards with expiry dates.
May 29 - The Times & Transcript reports that drivers 21 years of age and under will soon be bound by a new standard of 'zero tolerance' for being under the influence of alcohol while behind the wheel in New Brunswick.
- It is reported that the price of gas went up 3.8 cents.
May 30 - It is reported that the provincial government has significantly increased the budget for several departments to cover rising energy costs.
- It is reported that big players in New Brunswick's energy sector have rushed to take advantage of the province's energy efficiency program as they battle the effects of surging power rates.
May 31 - The Times & Transcript reports that the provincial government is mulling tax reform, including tax cuts.
- Experts say despite a lacklustre first quarter, strong domestic demand and profit growth mean the economy is doing better than statistics suggest.
June 2 - The Times & Transcript reports that over 2,000 beer lovers attended the Atlantic Beer Festival over the weekend, making it the biggest beer festival east of Montreal and north of Boston.
- The Times & Transcript's parent company, Brunswick News Inc, releases River Rising, a photo book documenting the year's flooding along the St. John River. Profits go to the relief of flood victims.
June 3 - It is reported that Finance Minister Victor Boudreau says a variety of options outlined in a taxation discussion paper will see New Brunswickers benefit from across-the-board savings.
- It is reported that Moncton will host an NHL hockey exhibition game between the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins in September.
June 4 - A new downtown metro centre is the dominant theme as George LeBlanc delivers his first major speech as the new mayor of Moncton, reports The Times & Transcript.
- The Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup on this date.
June 5 - The Times & Transcript reports that Moncton area residents pay less than the national average to own a house.
- It is reported that the New Brunswick government is considering implementing sweeping changes to the tax system by reducing income tax and shifting the burden to consumption taxes.
June 6 - The Times & Transcript reports on a man who delivered a fawn after watching a truck kill its mother. The Department of Natural Resources considers pressing charges.
- It is reported that the CBC will do away with the 40-year-old Hockey Night in Canada theme.
June 7 - It is reported that Premier Shawn Graham says his government will bring forward ways to better protect the rights of property owners without pushing away companies exploring for uranium.
- It is reported that the government's selection of Lieutenant General Walter J. Natynczuk as the new chief of staff signals a determination to stay the course in Afghanistan.
June 9 - The Times & Transcript reports that the Canadian director of the U.S. based Guardian Angels says he will form a chapter in Metro Moncton regardless of whether the group has the blessing of the city or the RCMP.
- It is reported that MPs studying taser use are expected to urge the RCMP to restrict the powerful weapons to high risk confrontations.
June 10 - It is reported that New Brunswickers purchased 51 million litres of beer in 2007, the equivalent of 150 million bottles of beer.
- A report from New Brunswick Ombudsman Bernard Richard calls for the provincial government to overhaul the way youth in the justice system are treated in the province.
June 11 - It is reported that Department of Environment officials shut down a shale-drilling operation inside the protected zone of the Turtle Creek watershed.
- It is reported that Carrie Underwood will play at the Moncton Coliseum in October.
June 12 - A judge rules that the provincial government didn't allow enough time for debate on its decision to scrap early immersion in the province.
- It is reported that Canada offered an official apology after more than a century of abuse inflicted on Canada's natives at residential schools.
June 13 - It is reported that Moncton's new mayor George LeBlanc announced that Moncton had made an application to the Cultural Capitals of Canada program for 2010.
- The Times & Transcript reports that the uncertain future of early French immersion is causing anxiety for teachers who wonder what subjects they'll be teaching in September.
June 14 - It is reported that a man's body was found near the Pointe-du-Chene wharf in Shediac.
- Today is tax freedom day, the day Canadians have paid off their tax debts and start working for themselves.
June 15 - Bathurst High School holds a pre-graduation ceremony on this date to honour the basketball players and teacher who died in a tragic accident in January.
June 16 - The Times & Transcript reports that promoters of this year year's Magnetic Hill Music Festival are doing their best to accommodate fans with physical disabilities. Fans who require a wheelchair or other device for mobility can purchase a special ticket at no extra cost.
- The Times & Transcript reports that many enjoyed the second annual Highland Games held at Victoria Park over the weekend.
June 17 - It is reported that Moncton Mayor George LeBlanc introduced a plan to have members of the public sit on every council committee as a means of creating more openness and transparency about municipal government affairs for the public.
- It is reported that New Brunswick Health Minister Mike Murphy says the government should have policies in place to manage private health care clinics within the next few months.
June 18 - The Times & Transcript reports that promoters say Moncton will have the highest attendance of any venue on The Eagles summer tour.
- It is reported that after more than 40 years in operation, Shediac's Neptune Drive-in Theatre won't reopen this season.
June 19 - The Times & Transcript reports that New Brunswick Ombudsman Bernard Richard recommends the government wait a year before implementing changes to the French Second Language programs.
- It is reported that Moncton East Liberal MLA Chris Collins is throwing his support behind the creation of a new metro centre in the downtown.
June 20 - It is reported that while other School Districts have seen the number of students enrolling steadily dropping, District 1 has seen its numbers grow by 50 to 175 students a year over the past five years.
- According to a United States government projection, the world's population will reach seven billion by 2012 as reported on this date.
June 21 - The Times & Transcript reports that charities around Metro Moncton are worried about volunteer fatigue after the recent shutdown of the Horticultural Society's August Garden Show and the Irving Oil Hoop Classic. Both were shut down due to a lack of volunteers.
- It is reported that Prime Minister Stephen Harper said a carbon tax proposed by the Liberals would "screw the country."
June 23 - It is reported that the federal Conservatives earmarked $10 million to support francophone immigration to the province.
- It is reported that NB Power wants to extend president David Hay's term.
June 24 - The Times & Transcript reports that over 230 crew are needed to set up for the Eagles show on Magnetic Hill and the Backstreet Boys concert the night before at the Coliseum.
- It is reported that School District 1 is going to test a new way of doing professional development days in the upcoming school year. Instead of four development days during the year, the school will send children home an hour early on Wednesdays.
June 25 - The Atlanticade Motorcycle festival kicks off on this day in Moncton.
- The Times & Transcript reports that upgrades to the Magnetic Hill site will help transform it into a more attractive and viable location for other events.
June 26 - It is reported that the provincial government will inject an additional $5.7 million this year on early childhood education.
- The Times & Transcript reports that Sainte-Marie-de-Kent resident Rachel Jaillet is the new Miss North America.
June 27 - The Times & Transcript reports that Highfield Square is poised for redevelopment. What will become of Moncton's oldest mall remains to be seen.
- It is reported that the provincial government has abandoned the idea of merging universities and community colleges to create polytechnic institutes.
June 28 - It is reported that Universite de Moncton and Mount Allison University are eyeing bold new partnerships, including shared bilingual programs.
- A leading ice scientist says there's a 50-50 chance that the North Pole will be ice-free this summer, a first in recorded history.
June 30 - Despite the poor weather it is reported that the Atlanticade Motorcycle festival drew big record crowds and had an increased number of riders over the previous year.
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