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A Pakistani soldier stands guard as an army helicopter flies …

photo(Reuters) - A Pakistani soldier stands guard as an army helicopter flies overhead in Swat district, May 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mian Khursheed

A Pakistani soldier stands guard as an army helicopter flies …

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting …

photo(Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting with Myanmar’s junta supremo Senior General Than Shwe (R) in Naypyidaw, July 3, 2009. Ban had a rare meeting with Shwe on Friday but left with no clear answer to his request to see detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. REUTERS/Louis Charbonneau (

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L) holds a meeting …

World Photos

A village elder speaks with Ingush police in Nizhny Alkun. Ten …

photo(AFP) - A village elder speaks with Ingush police in Nizhny Alkun. Ten Chechen police were killed when militants ambushed their convoy in the neighbouring Russian region of Ingushetia, one of the deadliest recent attacks in the increasingly volatile Caucasus. Photo:Kazbek Basayev/AFP

A village elder speaks with Ingush police in Nizhny Alkun. Ten …

Map of the Russian Caucasus locating Ingushetia. Ten Chechen …

photo(AFP) - Map of the Russian Caucasus locating Ingushetia. Ten Chechen police were killed when militants ambushed their convoy in the neighbouring Russian region of Ingushetia, one of the deadliest recent attacks in the increasingly volatile Caucasus. Photo:/AFP

Map of the Russian Caucasus locating Ingushetia. Ten Chechen …

Business Photos

The head of GM Europe has said he hopes German carmaker Opel …

photo(AFP) - The head of GM Europe has said he hopes German carmaker Opel will be bought by Magna by mid-July adding that the Canadian firm has a ‘considerable lead’ on other possible buyers, a report said Photo:Clemens Bilan/AFP

The head of GM Europe has said he hopes German carmaker Opel …

The British Telecom (BT) logo. BT, seeking to slash costs in …

photo(AFP) - The British Telecom (BT) logo. BT, seeking to slash costs in the face of Britain’s worst recession in years, is offering employees a year at home in return for a 75-percent pay cut, the telecoms operator said. Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP

The British Telecom (BT) logo. BT, seeking to slash costs in …

UNB News

UNB Summer camps for kids and teens

The University of New Brunswick is once again opening its doors to both children and teens for a variety of summer camps throughout July and August.There are camps... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Dinner for President McLaughlin raises $45,000 for McLaughlin Family Bursary

A farewell dinner for University of New Brunswick President John McLaughlin has raised $45,000 for student bursaries.The sold out dinner was held to celebrate... Read more »

June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Donald W. Floyd named interim dean of UNB faculty of forestry and environmental management

Donald W. Floyd, professor of forest policy and chair of the Canadian Institute for Forest Policy and Communication, will become interim dean of the faculty of... Read more »

June 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

UNB researchers look at carbon storage to reduce greenhouse gases

Researchers at the University of New Brunswick are to look into possible options for reducing New Brunswick’s industrial emissions of greenhouse gases such... Read more »

June 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Forestry Class of ‘55 Establishes Scholarship at UNB

Fifty-five grad classes separate Vic Stewart (BScF’55) and Colin Macdonald (BScF’10), but they discovered they had much in common when Stewart presented... Read more »

June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Donald W. Floyd named interim dean of UNB faculty of forestry and environmental management

Donald W. Floyd, professor of forest policy and chair of the Canadian Institute for Forest Policy and Communication, will become interim dean of the faculty of... Read more »

June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

UNB helps develop new federal program for business

A new federal government program will help small- and medium sizefirms across Canada grow while also providing information technologyinternships to students.The... Read more »

June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

G. Forbes Elliot Award for Educational Leadership awarded to Daryl Morrison

Daryl Morrison, director of educational initiatives, New Brunswick, is this year’s recipient of the G. Forbes Elliot Award for Educational Leadership, valued... Read more »

June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

UNBF’s faculty of education profiles the work of the first class of new 11 month program

In August 2008, the faculty of education at UNB inaugurated a new 11- month bachelor of education program. Developed through extensive consultation with partners... Read more »

June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Kiersteadville Native Awarded 2009 Primrose Scholarship at UNB Saint John

A high performer graduate from Kiersteadville, New Brunswick will begin classes at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John as a Primrose Scholar. Monica... Read more »

June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Learning space named after John. B. McNair

John B. McNair was one of the most accomplished scholars, jurists, and public servants ever to graduate from UNB, and because of this the Learning Commons in the... Read more »

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

New Brunswick Researchers Receive Award of Excellence for Developing Innovative Aquaculture Practice

Dr. Thierry Chopin, from the University of New Brunswick in Saint John, and Dr. Shawn Robinson, from Fisheries and Oceans Canada St. Andrews Biological Station,... Read more »

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

UNB honours five with Emeritus Designations

Five professors who have had distinguished careers at the University of New Brunswick are receiving honorary designations for their outstanding contributions.At... Read more »

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

UNB approves 2009-2010 budget

John McLaughlin, UNB president, sent the following memo to University of New Brunswick faculty and staff on Thursday, May 28, 2009.To: The University CommunityFrom:... Read more »

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

UNB graduates 2,100 at spring ceremonies

The University of New Brunswick celebrated the accomplishments of 2,117 graduates from across Canada and around the world at its spring graduation ceremonies in... Read more »

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Currie undergraduate scholarships awarded

As a result of a generous gift from alumnus Richard J. Currie, the University of New Brunswick has awarded four $50,000 Currie Undergraduate Scholarships over... Read more »

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Valedictorians for spring graduation announced

This year’s valedictorians at the University of New Brunswick not only have achieved great academic success, but they’ve also volunteered their time... Read more »

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Student excellence recognized with Sandra Irving Scholarships

Four political science students at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John have set their sights on some ambitious goals. They want to make a difference... Read more »

June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment


New Brunswick News

LeBlanc’s state funeral draws thousands

Former governor general Roméo LeBlanc was remembered during his state funeral Friday in Memramcook, N.B., as a devoted journalist and politician who worked to... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Couples cutting wedding costs

The sagging economy has prompted a resurgence in frugality, as well as creativity, for couples making preparations for their big day, a New Brunswick wedding planner... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Fredericton fire exposes 911 cellphone problem

A Fredericton-area woman is fortunate that fire crews were able to locate her burning home on Wednesday after she passed out while trying to give her address over... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Mourners pay respects to Roméo LeBlanc

A steady stream of mourners paid their respects Thursday to former governor general Roméo LeBlanc, lying in state in his hometown of Memramcook in southeastern... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Doctors take N.B. government to court over fee freeze

The New Brunswick Medical Society has taken its fight against the provincial government’s two-year fee freeze to the next level by launching its promised... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

No solution in sight for tracking 911 calls on cellphones

The jobs of Canada’s emergency responders will not be made any easier in the near future as new developments in the cellular industry will still make it... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Design issues, contract dispute plague Deh Cho bridge project

Builders of a bridge in the Northwest Territories are dealing with concerns about the design of the structure on top of a growing list of problems, including a... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

N.B. mother behind anthem fight had racist literature: ex-principal

A former New Brunswick school principal who made headlines for canceling the daily singing of the national anthem in his school is questioning the motives of the... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Remains of MP’s daughter could return from England

An Ontario member of Parliament and a relative of a New Brunswick woman who died in London nearly a century ago are trying to bring her remains to the family burial... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Ambulance fees decried by N.B. seniors group

A senior citizens advocacy group says that bringing back ambulance fees discriminates against low-income seniors. Ambulance fees decried by N.B. seniors group  Read More →

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Business News

Canadian dollar opens at 86.32 cents US, up 0.28 of a cent

The Canadian dollar opened at 86.32 cents US this morning, up 0.28 of a cent. The U.S. dollar stood at 115.85 cents Cdn, down 0.38 of a cent. Canadian dollar opens... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Most Asian markets sag modestly on grim US jobs report; Europeans shares open lower

Most Asian markets fell Friday as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report signalled more pain ahead for the world's largest economy. European stocks also weakened... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Financial Times 100-share index is up 11.07 points at midday to 4,245.34

At midday on Friday at the London Stock Exchange, the Financial Times 100-share index was trading at 4,245.34, down 11.07 points. Financial Times 100-share index... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Nikkei Stock Average down 60.08 points to close at 9,816.07

The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,816.07 down 60.08 points, or 0.61 per cent, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday. Nikkei Stock Average down 60.08... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

China Investment Corp. to buy stake in Teck for $1.74 billion

strapped mining giant Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) says it has completed a $1.74 billion private placement designed to lighten its debt load. China Investment... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Hang Seng Index closed at 18,203.40 up 25.35 points

The Hang Seng Index closed at 18,203.40 up 25.35 points or 0.14 per cent on Friday. Hang Seng Index closed at 18,203.40 up 25.35 points  Read More →

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Rates on 30-year, fixed-rate U.S. mortgages down, but still above record lows

Rates for 30-year home loans in the United States inched downward this week, but still remain above record lows posted during the spring, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Rates... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Oil hovers above $66 in Asia after weak jobs numbers undermine investor confidence

Oil prices hovered above US$66 a barrel Friday in Asia in light holiday trading a day after grim unemployment numbers from the U.S. and Europe sent crude prices... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Canadian dollar opens at 86.71 cents US, up 0.73 of a cent

The Canadian dollar opened at 86.71 cents US this morning, up 0.73 of a cent. The U.S. dollar stood at 115.33 cents Cdn, down 0.97 of a cent. Canadian dollar opens... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Nordic Oil and Gas to apply to build underground coal gasification project

Nordic Oil & Gas Ltd (TSXV:NOG) and partner Western Warner Oils Ltd. said Thursday they plan to apply to the province of Alberta for permits to build an underground... Read more »

July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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