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January 2010 Archives

A Fond Farewell

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc

Family, friends and fellow police officers filled St Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church in Woodstock Thursday to say farewell to Mark Gallagher. The RCMP Sergeant died during the earthquake in Haiti. At the memorial service, the Reverend Karl Ingersoll, a close family friend and RCMP chaplain, reminded the crowd of Mark Gallagher's humanity.

State of the Province

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc

Premier Shaun Graham gave his state of the province address Thursday night, and the future of NB Power took centre stage. Hear an excerpt of the premier's speech, and reaction from political scientist, Tom Bateman.

Junk Mail

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc

Now who would be against literature? Well maybe when that literature refers to flyers and pamphlets that end up littering front yards. Dieppe city councillor,Paul Belliveau, talks to Dave MacDonald about the issue.

Too Much Information

Posted by Danny Deveau

Many Canadians are concerned about social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Video Funeral

Posted by Danny Deveau

The Wesleyan Church in Moncton offers its Celebration Center to the RCMP for a live simulcast of Sgt. Mark Gallagher's funeral in Woodstock.

Lucien on NB Power, Part Deux

Posted by Danny Deveau

Lucien, the mill worker from the north shore, is always sure to have lots to say. This morning, he has the NB Power deal on his mind.

Raw Milk

Posted by Danny Deveau

Unpasteurized milk may have won a legal battle in Ontario, but does that mean it will gain a foothold on a mainstream market?

Is it Enough or Too Much?

Posted by Danny Deveau

The hit hockey fans have been talking about for the past week, cost Patrice Cormier the rest of the regular season and the playoffs.

The Tablet

Posted by Danny Deveau

This year could see the rise of a whole new kind of computer.

Bank Withdrawal

Posted by Danny Deveau

Some analysts say a U.S. crackdown on big banks could have a major ripple effect on our financial institutions.

Working for the Weekend

Posted by Danny Deveau

What do you do when your boss demands too much of your time and won't compensate you for it?

A Hero's Return

Posted by Danny Deveau

RCMP members in New Brunswick prepare to honour the memory of their colleague, Sgt Mark Gallagher.

Dirty Play or Lapse of Judgement?

Posted by Danny Deveau

We talk to our Between the Lines panel about the Patrice Cormier hit and how we respond to violence in hockey.

Working Amidst the Devastation

Posted by Danny Deveau

Danielle Levesque is a nurse from Moncton who works for the Red Cross. After last week's earthquake in Haiti, she was on the next available flight to that devastated region.

Starting from Scratch?

Posted by Danny Deveau

Find out why home insurance may be getting pricier in Nothern New Brunswick.

Convenience Food version 2.0

Posted by Danny Deveau

Find out how packaged food is finding a new market thanks to a bit of simplifying.

Not Quite Pulling the Plug...but definitely a Strong Tug

Posted by Danny Deveau

Some Liberal MLA's go public on their discomfort with the NB Power deal.

Understand?

Posted by Danny Deveau

The New Brunswick Government is concerned the public does not understand the details and benefits of the proposed sale of NB Power. Robert Jones has been looking into this.

Its a Steal

Posted by Danny Deveau

We take a look at theft in the workplace with Pierre battah.

R-R-S-P Bust?

Posted by Danny Deveau

A new report says boomers are no longer lining up at the bank to put their money into retirement savings. Have they saved enough?

Tragedy in Haiti hits home

Posted by Danny Deveau

Thursday night, the RCMP confirmed the news Sergeant Mark Gallagher's family and friends had feared. His body was found buried in the rubble of his residence in Port au Prince Haiti. He had been missing since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Tuesday.

Matt Rainnie - Youth in Revolt

Posted by Danny Deveau

An intelligent but awkward teenager creates a dangerous alter ego in his quest to win a girl's heart.

Booked your Flight?

Posted by Danny Deveau

Security officials say it's okay to take books on a plane, but it seems not all security guards got that memo...

Waiting and Wondering

Posted by Danny Deveau

A well respected Mountie who served in both Moncton and Belledune is among the missing in Haiti. We get the latest on the search for Sergeant Gallagher.

Watching and waiting

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc


Laetitia Amédée is a Universite de Moncton student from the Port-au-Prince area in Haiti. She spoke with Dave MacDonald as she waiting to make contact with her family following Tuesday's earthquake.

Catastrophe in Haiti

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc

A Moncton woman with ties to Haiti is waiting for news following the devasting earthquake. Listen here for Dave MacDonald's conversation with Louise Boissoneault.

The “plane” truth

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc

A transportation advocacy group wants Transport Canada to clarify its new airline regulations -- and end the confusion for travellers. Jonna Brewer spoke with Transport Action Canada president, David Jeanes.


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Lawsuit backlash

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc

When CBC news reported Atlantic Wholesalers Limited and Loblaw were suing Wayne Lord, the reaction was fast and furious. The former basketball coach from Bathurst lost his wife and seven of his players in a highway accident two years ago. The story triggered an immediate public outcry and the company issued a statement to say it was dropping the lawsuit.

Listen here for reaction from the K.V. Riverboat Classic basketball tournament in Quispamsis, along with our interview with Karen Blotnicky, a marketing professor at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax.


Generation Debt

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc

Managing money is an important life skill. Some people learn it earlier than others. Some don't learn at all. Our business and financial watcher Dan Noel talks about debt and young people.


CBC investigates the death of Ashley Smith

Posted by Karin Reid LeBlanc


It's been more than two years since 19-year-old Ashley Smith of Moncton died at a prison in Ontario. The CBCs Hana Gartner has been investigating the life and death of Ashley Smith.


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Matt Rainnie's Triple-Header

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

Up in the Air, It's Complicated and Sherlock Holmes. Three movies for the price of one as Matt Rainnie delivers his holiday movie wrap-up.

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Ted Nolan - Helping The Leaders Of Tomorrow.

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

Former NHLer Ted Nolan talks about his efforts towards helping aboriginal women in New Brunswick.

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On the Job

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

It's a reality. Most of us have to work for a living. So why not make that time as productive, rewarding and fun - yes, fun! - as possible?

Every Monday on Information Morning, Human Resources consultant Pierre Battah helps you maximize your time at work.

Pierre isn't afraid to go where others fear to tread. When is a good time to retire? How do you delegate? Is it a good idea to date the boss? What's the best way to change careers?

In your car, at your desk, on the treadmill...listen to Pierre's advice at 7:50 every Monday morning on CBC Radio One 106.1 FM.

Movie Reviews

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

Matt Rainnie tells us what's hot - and what's not - at the box office.

Tech Columnist

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

Jesse Hirsh offers a look at what's happening in the world of technology.

Parenting

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

As a mother of 2 boys and a little girl, Karen lives and breathes issues that many parents face.

Food Geek

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

Every Wednesday, resident foodie Khalil Akhtar takes a look at what's making a buzz on the culinary scene.

Between The Lines

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

Melanie Taylor, Graeme Decarie, and Sue Murray talk about the issues behind the headlines.

Lucien on NB Power

Posted by Jonathan DeRouchie

Just about everyone has an opinion on the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro Quebec. Lucien, New Brunswick's blue collar philosopher is no exception.

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