Maritime blizzard cuts power to thousands
January 3, 2009
A blizzard that cancelled New Year’s Day travel plans and cut power to parts of the Maritimes is expected to move out of the region Friday.
Maritime blizzard cuts power to thousands
World’s oldest person dies at 115
January 3, 2009
A Portuguese woman believed to be the world’s oldest living person died on Friday at the age of 115, officials said.
World’s oldest person dies at 115
Rescued B.C. snowboarder confused tracks with his own
January 3, 2009
Fears that another snowboarder may be wandering in the snowbound mountains north of Vancouver have been laid to rest.
Rescued B.C. snowboarder confused tracks with his own
Gas prices cut by 4 cents a litre in New Brunswick
January 3, 2009
Gas prices have taken another drop in New Brunswick, as the province’s energy and utilities board cut the maximum retail price of regular, unleaded, self-serve gas to slightly less than 66 cents a litre Thursday, down four cents from the price last week.
Gas prices cut by 4 cents a litre in New Brunswick
Fast-growing fish farming can help the environment, researcher says
January 3, 2009
Fish farming has had a bad rap, but will continue to grow quickly, may be the only way to meet rising demand for seafood and isn’t necessarily an environmental problem, a U.S. scientist says.
Fast-growing fish farming can help the environment, researcher says
Montreal-to-Maritimes rail service resumes Friday
January 3, 2009
Train traffic between Montreal, Quebec City and the Maritimes will be back to normal Friday afternoon, according to CN Rail.
Montreal-to-Maritimes rail service resumes Friday
Fredericton boy continues ‘road of hope’ to help sick friend in 2009
January 3, 2009
While many people are making their personal sets of resolutions and wishes for the new year, a 10-year-old Fredericton boy is hoping 2009 brings a special gift for his best friend.
Fredericton boy continues ‘road of hope’ to help sick friend in 2009
N.B. government will open door to private health clinics in 2009
January 3, 2009
Health Minister Michael Murphy will continue his reform of the health system in 2009 wtih more cuts to departmental adminstration and introducing legislation to deal with private clinics.
N.B. government will open door to private health clinics in 2009
Tips from Saint John drug seizure leads to Caribbean cocaine bust
January 3, 2009
A massive drug seizure at the Port of Saint John this month is paying dividends for U.S. authorities after another major cocaine bust last week.
Tips from Saint John drug seizure leads to Caribbean cocaine bust
Tobacco power walls banned in N.B. stores as of Jan. 1
January 3, 2009
New Brunswick stores will no longer be able to have cigarettes on display as a part of the provincial government’s attempt to snuff out tobacco advertising.
Tobacco power walls banned in N.B. stores as of Jan. 1
N.B. drivers likely to ring in new year with falling pump prices
January 3, 2009
New Brunswick drivers will be celebrating more than just the start of 2009 on Thursday, with the CBC’s gas guru predicting another sharp drop in gas prices.
N.B. drivers likely to ring in new year with falling pump prices
Hall of Fame selection would net O’Ree hat trick of honours
January 3, 2009
Willie O’Ree has New Brunswick’s highest honour, he has been selected to receive Canada’s highest honour and now the man who broke hockey’s colour barrier 50 years ago has his eye on the sport’s highest honour.
Hall of Fame selection would net O’Ree hat trick of honours
100 kg of cocaine seized in shipment destined for Ont.
December 28, 2008
Another 100 kilograms of cocaine has been seized as part of a major Canadian drug investigation that led to one of the largest drug busts in New Brunswick history earlier in the week.
100 kg of cocaine seized in shipment destined for Ont.
800 homes in Moncton without power, outages end for N.S.
December 27, 2008
Several hundred New Brunswick Power customers in New Brunswick were still without power on Boxing Day.
800 homes in Moncton without power, outages end for N.S.
Canadian shoppers cash in on Boxing Day bonanza
December 27, 2008
The economic downturn seemed to have had little effect on thousands of Canadians who waited in long lines and freezing temperatures to crowd into stores on Friday, trying to get end-of-year deals at Boxing Day sales.
Canadian shoppers cash in on Boxing Day bonanza
EUB plays Santa: N.B. gas prices may dip below 70 cents a litre
December 27, 2008
The Energy and Utilities Board is gift-wrapping a present for New Brunswick drivers that it will unveil at 12:01 Christmas morning.
EUB plays Santa: N.B. gas prices may dip below 70 cents a litre
Former MP Gordon Fairweather dies at 85
December 27, 2008
Gordon Fairweather, a prominent former federal and provincial politician and the first commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission has died in Saint John. He was 85.
Former MP Gordon Fairweather dies at 85
Air Canada cancels many Vancouver flights
December 27, 2008
Air Canada cancelled all short and medium-haul flights to and from Vancouver on Wednesday because of the snowy weather.
Air Canada cancels many Vancouver flights
Weeks of misery distant memory for N.B. miracle dog in holiday season
December 27, 2008
Earl the dog is celebrating both the holiday season and a first birthday that he is very lucky to see. The mix of husky and German shepherd has a lot to be thankful for this year after he spent two weeks trapped in the woods with a snare around his neck.
Weeks of misery distant memory for N.B. miracle dog in holiday season
Home for the holidays? Airports working to clear flight backlog
December 27, 2008
A backlog of thousands of passengers stuck in airports on Wednesday continued to make travelling difficult on Christmas Day for Canadians trying to get home for the holidays.
Home for the holidays? Airports working to clear flight backlog