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Industry Minister Tony Clement, speaks at the …
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Industry Minister Tony Clement, speaks at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in 2004 in Toronto, Ontario. Pressure is mounting on Canada’s government to help bail out the struggling US Big Three automakers that have operations in Ontario province, as Washington considers a major rescue.
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Industry Minister Tony Clement, speaks at the …
Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean attends …
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Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean attends the Francophonie Summit in October 2008 in Quebec City, Canada. The government said Wednesday it would ‘provide further support’ for Canada’s ailing auto sector in a throne speech outlining its upcoming legislative agenda.
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An undated image released by the U.S. government shows the suspected …
(Reuters) - An undated image released by the U.S. government shows the suspected Syrian nuclear reactor building under construction in Syria. A Syrian complex bombed by Israel bore features resembling those of an undeclared nuclear reactor and U.N. inspectors found ’significant’ traces of uranium at the site, a watchdog report said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Handout
An undated image released by the U.S. government shows the suspected …
Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni speaks to the media after …
(Reuters) - Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni speaks to the media after her meeting with President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem, October 26, 2008. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni speaks to the media after …
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Leaders of the U.S. automotive industry testify at a hearing …
(Reuters) - Leaders of the U.S. automotive industry testify at a hearing held by the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill, November 19, 2008. From left are General Motors CEO Richard Wagoner, Chrysler Chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli and Ford president and CEO Alan Mulally. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Leaders of the U.S. automotive industry testify at a hearing …
G. Richard Wagoner (R), chairman and CEO of General Motors, …
(Reuters) - G. Richard Wagoner (R), chairman and CEO of General Motors, testifies next to Robert Nardelli (2nd R), chairman and CEO of Chrysler, Alan Mulally (2nd L), President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, and Ron Gettelfinger (L), President of the United Auto Workers union, before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs in a hearing on ‘Examining the State of the Domestic Automobile Industry,’ on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 18, 2008. REUTERS/Molly Riley
G. Richard Wagoner (R), chairman and CEO of General Motors, …
UNB News
Playwright, literary historian, and novelist Emma Donoghue to read at UNB Saint JohnIrish-born playwright, literary historian, and novelist Emma Donoghue will read from her novel The Sealed Letter on Monday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Ganong Hall... Read more »
Wallace McCain Institute Launches Series of Roundtables on LeadershipThe G. Wallace F. McCain Institute for Business Leadership, based at the University of New Brunswick, will hold a roundtable on leadership on Nov. 12 at the Hilton... Read more »
Grant McLoughlin Honoured for Excellence in TeachingJohn Grant McLoughlin, a professor of education known for his enthusiasm for his subject and care and compassion for his students, was awarded the 2008 Allan P.... Read more »
MacNutt Memorial Lecture on Atlantic Canadian Social HistorySuzanne Morton, of McGill University, will explore Atlantic Canada’s social history in the annual W. Stewart MacNutt Memorial lecture at the University of... Read more »
University of New Brunswick Maintains Top Five Ranking in Macleans Survey of Comprehensive UniversitiesMacleans has ranked the University of New Brunswick as one of the top five comprehensive universities in Canada for the second consecutive year.”We are proud... Read more »
UNB Hosts Conference on AfghanistanThe University of New Brunswick’s Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society and the Combat Training Centre at CFB Gagetown are presenting their annual... Read more »
Author Anne Simpson and Poet Don McKay to read at UNB Saint JohnAnne Simpson will read from her new novel Falling and Don McKay will read from his book of poetry Strike/Slip on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Ganong Hall Lecture... Read more »
UNBF Faculty of Computer Science Announce’s Dean’s List for 2007-08Forty-three students in the faculty of computer science at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton have earned a place on the Dean’s List for 2007-08.The... Read more »
UNB Hosts Book Dedication at Base GagetownThe Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society at the University of New Brunswick will host a book dedication at Base Gagetown on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m.The... Read more »
UNB Host Site for Vigile 1914-1918 VigilThe University of New Brunswick’s Alumni Memorial Building is a host site for Vigile 1914-1918 Vigil: A Project of Remembrance.The project is a tribute to... Read more »
Two Authors to Read at UNBThe University of New Brunswick in Fredericton would like to invite you to a literary reading by acclaimed writers Margaret Christakos and Tony Robinson-Smith on... Read more »
UNB Faculty of Business Administration Dinner to Celebrate AchievementsThe faculty of business administration at the University of New Brunswick will hold its 21st annual Business Awards Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Delta Fredericton... Read more »
New Writer-in-Residence at UNBGerard Beirne has accepted a one-year position at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton as the new Writer-in-Residence for 2008-2009. He will work on various... Read more »
UNB Law Names Smart Classroom after Alumna Mary Louise LynchThe faculty of law at the University of New Brunswick will name its newly renovated smart classroom in honour of Mary Louise Lynch, a graduate and life-long benefactor... Read more »
UNB Saint John Faculty of Arts announces Dean’s List for 2007-2008Ninety-nine students in the faculty of arts at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John have earned a place on the Dean¡¦s List for 2007-08. Acting Dean of... Read more »
Author Andre Alexis to read at UNB Saint JohnAuthor André Alexis will read from his long-awaited novel, Asylum on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre at UNB Saint John. In Alexis’... Read more »
Mary Louise Lynch Donates to UNB Law FacultyThe faculty of law at the University of New Brunswick will name its newly renovated smart classroom in honour of Mary Louise Lynch, a graduate and life-long benefactor... Read more »
David M. Armstrong Doctoral Fellowship AwardedAndreas Lambropoulos has been awarded the first David M. Armstrong Doctoral Fellowship for graduate students of chemistry and physics at the University of New Brunswick.Mr.... Read more »
New Brunswick News
Tests confirm high uranium, arsenic levels in HarveyA new round of tests by the Department of Health has confirmed high levels of uranium and arsenic in wells in the Harvey area. Tests confirm high uranium, arsenic... Read more »
Kennebecasis Valley parents hope for temporary French school by 2009After a positive meeting with the District 1 Education Council on Monday night, parents pushing for a French school in the Kennebacasis Valley are hoping to have... Read more »
N.B. nurses call for strike voteThe New Brunswick Nurses Union is calling a strike vote after contract talks with the provincial government broke off last Friday. N.B. nurses call for strike vote Read More →
Easy inmate escape raises concerns about off-prison programsA Moncton pastor is questioning whether prisoners should continue taking programs at his church after an inmate escaped while taking part in a self-help course. Easy... Read more »
Bell Aliant to cut over 100 managers in Atlantic CanadaBell Aliant is trimming its workforce by laying off more than 100 non-unionized managers across Atlantic Canada, CBC News has been told. Bell Aliant to cut over... Read more »
Saint John-area addictions centre to stay openPatients at an addiction treatment centre in Grand Bay-Westfield will no longer have to leave at the end of the month. Saint John-area addictions centre to stay... Read more »
Moncton RCMP searching for escaped prisonerCodiac RCMP are searching for an escaped prisoner who ducked away from a work project at the Moncton Wesleyan Church. Moncton RCMP searching for escaped prisoner Read More →
Consultant envisions ‘The Fundy Vortex’ as new name for Reversing FallsThe Reversing Falls could soon be known as the ‘The Fundy Vortex’ in hopes of sucking tourism dollars into Saint John. Consultant envisions ‘The... Read more »
Scramble intersections unlikely to return to Fredericton: mayorFredericton Mayor Brad Woodside is downplaying the likelihood of so-called scramble intersections returning to the capital city. Scramble intersections unlikely... Read more »
Maritimes fishermen hit hard by economic uncertaintyFishermen in Atlantic Canada are being hit hard by the economic uncertainty, which has consumers jittery and cutting back on luxury items such as lobster. Maritimes... Read more »
Business News
A step ahead of ‘big box’With big-box stores sprouting up like dandelions across the region, a number of independent retailers in the Fredericton area are discussing ways to carve out their... Read more »
Nominations soughtWoodstock Chamber is now accepting nominees for small business and women in business awards Nominations sought Read More →
Une famille d’artisans, artistes et entrepreneursLorsque Jeannette et Léo Doiron ont eu leurs enfants, Marc et Suzanne, Jeannette est restée à la maison pour prendre soin d'eux, mais après... Read more »
Your Business: Promises, promises, but which party has the best ideas for small business?Election outcomes for business can be a make-or-break event. Your Business: Promises, promises, but which party has the best ideas for small business? Read More →
My Students are my priority“Feeling good about how you look definitely effects how you feel on the inside,” said Andrea Goodfellow, President of Essence Institute. My Students... Read more »
Serving history and hospitalityThe Peck Colonial House has been in the Peck family since Abiel Peck arrived in the Hopewell Rock area after the Seven Years' War, in 1765. Serving history and... Read more »
Scoudouc seafood plant launches own brandFor years Ocean Pier Inc. has produced frozen seafood products for sale under the banner of well-known house brands for stores like Sobeys and Target, but now the... Read more »
Credit fees or ‘cash grab’Business owners are paying higher fees to accept so-called “premium” credit cards and it is only a matter of time before they start passing the extra... Read more »
Des briquettes énergétiques produites au RestigoucheSAINT-QUENTIN - Le consommateur restigouchois aura bientôt une alternative locale intéressante au bois de chauffage conventionnel. Des briquettes énergétiques... Read more »
The cost of collecting taxes: Small-business owners call on government to help with the high costs of complying with tax regulationsSmall businesses are facing a crunch when it comes to complying with tax regulations. The cost of collecting taxes: Small-business owners call on government to help... Read more »









