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Several communities across Canada have adopted a new way of picking up garbage.
Letter to the editor | Why expose baby to risk?
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Casino announcement ended jockeying
Wow, what a week in ol' Metro! We are just two days before the election and two days post-casino announcement. The timing of this week's casino unveiling caused this old gumshoe to do a little head-scratching, so read on . . .
Our choice for Moncton's mayor
There appears to be a mood and wish for change in the municipal government in Moncton this year, something reflected in the number of good candidates for council seats, and also in the race for mayor between two credible contenders, George LeBlanc and Pierre Michaud.
Oil profits border on obscene
This week, Exxon-Mobil, the world's largest publicly traded company, announced first quarter profits of $11 billion on revenues of $117 billion. Thanks go to the rising price of oil, which has almost doubled in the past year, and to higher gasoline prices, which on average, rose about 30 per cent (in the United States) over the year.
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Pets unleashed
Pets unleashed is a daily feature of the Times & Transcript, which gives readers a venue for alerting the public when their pets go missing.
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Quote of the day
I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter. -- Sir Winston Churchill
Words to inspire
Six days later Jesus took Peter. James, and John with him. They went up on a high mountain, where they could be alone. There in front of the disciples, Jesus was completely changed. And his clothes became much whiter than any bleach on earth could make them. -- Mark 9.2-4, CEV, (Courtesy of The Canadian Bible Society)
Casino decision positive for city core
Now that New Brunswick's first casino has been announced for Moncton -- OK, a show of hands: how many of you are surprised? -- the inevitable debate has started.
Learn about candidates and vote Monday
Wow, spring is a time for change! The giant snow banks are finally gone, the grass is turning green and my wife and I just had a baby. (I'm trying to claim some credit for the event, but we all know it was her hard work.)
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Letter of the day | Hoping to see Riverview change on environment
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Our choice for Dieppe mayor
The race for the City of Dieppe's mayoralty is hotly contested and will be closely watched Monday.
Hard day's work usually makes me feel alright
I'm not averse to hard work; I just prefer it when it's easy.
Cells most useful as phones
A couple nights ago I dreamed I had walked to Shediac Bridge from my home in Riverview, carrying only a pillow and a cell phone.
Pets unleashed
Pets unleashed is a daily feature of the Times & Transcript, which gives readers a venue for alerting the public when their pets go missing.
Potholes: a message from Mother Nature?
There's a little pull-out tray between the cup holders in my van that tends to accumulate spare change. I think there's enough in there right now to buy a cup of coffee, or a litre of gasoline.
Lost and found
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Just what is 'terrorism' in this day and age?
"Terrorism," like "fascism," is one of those words that people routinely apply to almost any behaviour they disapprove of. We had a particularly impressive spread of meanings on display recently.
Letter of the day | Women who win election will have earned it
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Our choices for Riverview council
The Town of Riverview has a contest for each of its four wards and its three at large seats in Monday's municipal elections, but will be returning incumbent Mayor Clarence Sweetland by acclamation, one sign that residents are relatively happy with the present council.
Is the NDP losing its edge?
I have always admired, if not always supported, the New Democratic Party for its "Grapes of Wrath", mud-slinging sensibility, its determination to defend the little guy against the rapacity of big business and moneyed interests in government.
Empowered mothers change the world
Motherhood should not impoverish you. Mothers are people too. Children are the responsibility of both parents. Every child a wanted child. Motherwork is work.
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