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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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Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean attends …

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An undated image released by the U.S. government shows the suspected …

photo(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 …

photo(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 …

Business Photos

Leaders of the U.S. automotive industry testify at a hearing …

photo(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, …

photo(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 John

Irish-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 »

November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Wallace McCain Institute Launches Series of Roundtables on Leadership

The 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 »

November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Grant McLoughlin Honoured for Excellence in Teaching

John 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 »

November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

MacNutt Memorial Lecture on Atlantic Canadian Social History

Suzanne 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 »

November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

University of New Brunswick Maintains Top Five Ranking in Macleans Survey of Comprehensive Universities

Macleans 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 »

November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

UNB Hosts Conference on Afghanistan

The 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 »

November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Author Anne Simpson and Poet Don McKay to read at UNB Saint John

Anne 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 »

November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

UNBF Faculty of Computer Science Announce’s Dean’s List for 2007-08

Forty-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 »

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

UNB Hosts Book Dedication at Base Gagetown

The 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 »

November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

UNB Host Site for Vigile 1914-1918 Vigil

The 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 »

November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Two Authors to Read at UNB

The 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 »

October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

UNB Faculty of Business Administration Dinner to Celebrate Achievements

The 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 »

October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

New Writer-in-Residence at UNB

Gerard 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 »

October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

UNB Law Names Smart Classroom after Alumna Mary Louise Lynch

The 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 »

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

UNB Saint John Faculty of Arts announces Dean’s List for 2007-2008

Ninety-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 »

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Author Andre Alexis to read at UNB Saint John

Author 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 »

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Mary Louise Lynch Donates to UNB Law Faculty

The 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 »

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

David M. Armstrong Doctoral Fellowship Awarded

Andreas 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 »

October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment


New Brunswick News

Tests confirm high uranium, arsenic levels in Harvey

A 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 »

November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Kennebecasis Valley parents hope for temporary French school by 2009

After 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 »

November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

N.B. nurses call for strike vote

The 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 →

November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Easy inmate escape raises concerns about off-prison programs

A 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 »

November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bell Aliant to cut over 100 managers in Atlantic Canada

Bell 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 »

November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Saint John-area addictions centre to stay open

Patients 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 »

November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Moncton RCMP searching for escaped prisoner

Codiac 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 →

November 18, 2008 | 1 Comment

Consultant envisions ‘The Fundy Vortex’ as new name for Reversing Falls

The 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 »

November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Scramble intersections unlikely to return to Fredericton: mayor

Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside is downplaying the likelihood of so-called scramble intersections returning to the capital city. Scramble intersections unlikely... Read more »

November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Maritimes fishermen hit hard by economic uncertainty

Fishermen 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 »

November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment


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 »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Nominations sought

Woodstock Chamber is now accepting nominees for small business and women in business awards Nominations sought  Read More →

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Une famille d’artisans, artistes et entrepreneurs

Lorsque 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 »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 →

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Serving history and hospitality

The 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 »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Scoudouc seafood plant launches own brand

For 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 »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Des briquettes énergétiques produites au Restigouche

SAINT-QUENTIN - Le consommateur restigouchois aura bientôt une alternative locale intéressante au bois de chauffage conventionnel. Des briquettes énergétiques... Read more »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The cost of collecting taxes: Small-business owners call on government to help with the high costs of complying with tax regulations

Small 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 »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment