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Health Care Partners Program Discussed At Horizon

Leslee Thompson is the President and CEO of Kingston General Hospital, where patients help direct care decisions. She will meet the head of Horizon Health, John McGarry.

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Police Want Help Locating Missing Saint John Team

Ninetenn-year-old Genevieve Mary Cormier, a Saint John High co-op student, was last seen on Sunday afternoon. Janine Noel-Hawkins is Genevieve's mother.

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City Fire Response To Rail Tank Leak Just Protocol

Emergency crews are monitoring a burn off of propane from a rail tank. Highway 1 was shut down for hours yesterday, both eastbound and westbound. Fire Chief Kevin Clifford describes the situation.

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Our Movie Review: Don Jon

Tara Thorne gives credit to first-time writer director and star Joseph Gordon-Levitt for trying to make a social statement through this movie.

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Land Bank Could Protect Properties And Value

Kit Hickey is the executive director of Housing Alternatives and Rehabitat. She presented the land bank idea to council this week.

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Calls For 3T MRI Renewed

Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation still wants the more expensive 3T MRI, when the health authority says the 1.5T is good enough. Jeff McAloon is the president and CEO of the SJR Hospital Foundation.

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Our Health Columnist On Shingles

Dr. Mike Simon talks about what happens when the chicken pox of old comes back.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Likely No Change

Reporter Robert Jones says the price of gas, heating oil and diesel will likely not move much at all tonight, or perhaps just a fraction of a cent down.

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Former Cop Ken Estabrooks' Sexual Assaults Number in Hundreds

Private investigators estimate 263 children may have been abused by Estabrooks in cases dating back to the '50s. Mayor Mel Norton made a public statement and investigator Dave Perry comments.

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Louis LaPierre's Research And Publications Scrutinized

The controversy has sparked a discussion about what a degree means, and what other way we can measure someone's record. Jacques Poitras has the story.

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Saint John Pitcher Signs With Blue Jays

20-year-old Andrew Case was offered a contract by the Toronto Blue Jays after throwing a no-hitter in a tournament in Toronto. He and his parents, Jade and Kathy McDermott, spoke with Neville Crabbe.

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Our Resident Green Thumb On Pond Scum

Betty Kennett advises your backyard pond likely needs a little underwater TLC this fall.

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Renters Stranded After Landlord Can't Afford Properties

More than two dozen adults and children in Saint John are looking for new homes. Their landlord is giving his properties "back to the bank." Lois Merritt is with Fresh Start Services.

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Saint John's First Literary Festival: Fog Lit

Saint Johners are invited to participate in the first Fog Lit, October 3-6. Rosalyn Hyslop and Andrea Kikuchi are the organizers of Fog Lit Festival.

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Drawing Board For The Boardwalk

Big changes are coming to Loyalist Plaza and boardwalk. Talk the Walk wants public input. Kent MacIntyre is General Manager of the corporation.

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Zip Line Business Wants Wider Tourism Strategy

Terry Stevens owns Saint John Adventures Zip Line Tours. He is concerned about the focus of the city's tourism strategy, seemingly geared to cruise ship tourists.

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Estabrooks' Victims Bring Class Action Suit Against Saint John

Ken Estabrooks was a police officer in Saint John from 1953 until 1975. Later, he was convicted of sex crimes against children. He died in 2005. John McKiggan is a lawyer with Arnold McKiggan Hutcheson.

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Canada's Bravest War Hero: Fritz Peters

Captain Frederic Peters fought in two World Wars, was awarded the Victoria Cross, the Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Service Cross, and the U-S Distinguished Service Cross, as well as the Victoria Cross. Sam McBride wrote a book about him.

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Foraging For New Fungal Finds In Fundy

Researchers have been exploring the woods of Fundy Park, surveying the different types of fungi. They haven't been disappointed. Stephen Clayden is the research curator of botany and micology at NBM.

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Maine Considering Removing Taxes In Washington County

The proposal would make the state's poorest county a free-zone for state corporate, income and sales taxes. Is that good for citizens or for shoppers? Marianne Moore is the mayor of Calais.

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Our Movie Review: The Art Of The Steal

Tara Thorne reviews this Canadian-made film starring Kurt Russell, about an art heist to bring the thieves out of retirement.

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Council Flips On Sunday Shopping

Last week, councillors seemed cool to the idea of changing Sunday shopping hours. Then on Monday night, councillors agreed to go ahead. Councillor Greg Norton represents Ward 1.

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Our Health Columnist On Province's "New" Health Plan

Health minister Ted Flemming has a five-year plan to improve the healthcare system, that should increase care quality without costing more. Mike Simon is a family physician in Millidgeville.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Down Down Down Down

Reporter Bob Jones predicts the price of gas, heating oil and diesel will fall tonight by about 3 or 4 cents.

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Ballad Of Jacob Peck

Forensic anthropologist Debra Komar writes about the 1805 murder of Mercy Hall, and the role of her brother and a preacher, in Shediac.

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Prepare For Winter Heating

With the cost of both electricity and home heating fuel on the rise this year, it's time to take a hard look at home heating costs. Joe Waugh is an energy advisor with Efficiency New Brunswick.

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Take Liberty: Spotlight Corduroy Road

Some Saint John musicians teamed up with other Maritimers in Guelph, ON, to create the new country sound of Corduroy Road.

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Municipalities Should Know What's On The Rails

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has created a working group to push the federal government for new rules on disclosure and on rail safety in general. Brock Carlton is CEO of the federation.

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Living In The Noise

Our contributor Mark Leger reflects on what he hears while running and living in urban Saint John. Send your comments to infoamsaintjohn@cbc.ca.

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Community Reaction To LaPierre's Resignation And Admission

Kevin Arsenault, president of the Student Federation at UdeM, says students feel cheated. Ian Jones is a biology professor at MUN who worked with LaPierre. Energy Minister Craig Leonard trusted LaPierre's research on issues important to New Brunswick.

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Our Movie Review: Prisoners

Movie maven Tara Thorne says this psychological drama with a great cast holds the suspense and tension for the full 2 hours and 40 minutes.

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Louis LaPierre Resigns UdeM And Posts

Louis LaPierre has issued a statement saying he misrepresented his credentials and he's sorry. Reporter Robert Jones has the latest.

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Imperial Must Go On, Jack MacDougall Awarded

In 1982, Jack MacDougall offered to buy the theatre for a dollar and promised he could raise $1 million to begin returning the building to its former glory. The Imperial has its centenary tomorrow.

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Paramount Coming Down

The old Paramount theatre was built in 1947 and it used to be a big attraction. The building couldn't stand the test of time. Owner Paul Daeres tells us why is has to finally come down.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Down 4 Cents, But Watch Out Ahead

Reporter Bob Jones predicts the price of gas will fall another 4 cents tonight, and the price of heating oils and diesel will fall by 1 cent. But he warns to prepare for coming price hikes on heating oils with the possibility of an approved pipeline.

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Our Health Columnist On Surgery Vs. Stent

Doctors have been able to avoid bypass surgery by using stents to open up arterial blockages. But, a new study suggests bypass surgery may be a better option for some patients. Dr Mike Simon runs a family practice in Millidgeville.

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Brave - Sara Bareilles for Jasper Soucoup

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Sussex Hockey Teams Playing Other Rinks

Kings County Hockey League has been around for about 35 years, but is expected to fold this year. Teams have pulled up stakes deciding to play in Saint John and Petitcodiac instead. Kevin Wynn is the league president.

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Turkish Canadian Files Human Rights Complaint Against Future Shop

Erkan Demir says he was the target of numerous slurs and insults while working at the Future Shop. CBC's Rachel Cave has the story.

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Our Resident Green Thumb On Bulbs

Betty Kennett is already thinking spring with bushels full of tulip bulbs from the plant stores.

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Saint John Youth Shelter Closer To Bricks And Mortar

One of the keys to tackling youth homelessness is a proposed shelter. It's called Safe Harbour, and Colin McDonald is the co-ordinator for the project.

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Off The Shelf: Fall Release Excitement

Our book lover Mary Barlow is excited about two new books out for fall, Orenda by Joseph Boyden, and Salinger, a biography of JD, by David Shields and Shane Salerno.

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Urban Researcher Says Nurture The Middle Class

It can be hard to reconcile Saint John's industrial future with its residential one. And inner city density may not be the solution, according to Joel Kotkin, an urban researcher, writer, and speaker on urban futures.

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Deer Population Grows, But Slowly

New Brunswick's deer population is growing, but it's not as big as you might think. Joe Kennedy works for New Brunswick's Department of Natural Resources.

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Boost To Saint John's Effort To End Youth Homelessness

Randy Hatfield is the Executive Director of the Human Development Council. Melanie Redman is a co-chair of the Mobilizing Local Capacity to End Youth Homelessness Program.

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Pipeline Impact Reviewed By Independent Researcher

TransCanada Corporation hired Deloitte to do an economic impact assessment of the West - East pipeline. Matt Rousu, an associate professor of economics at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania, independently reviews these kinds of assessments.

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First North End Market Opens Sunday

Jody Kliffer is one of the organizers of this weekend's Victoria Square farmers market, off Adelaide. It takes place Sunday from 8:30 am until 2 pm.

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Our Movie Review: The Action At TIFF

Movie maven Tara Thorne is taking in all the highlights and lowlights of the Toronto International Film Festival.

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Our Health Columnist On Quarterback Care At Hospitals

CEO of Horizon Health agrees changes to the healthcare system have made it more difficult to stay connected with the needs of patients and families. Dr. Mike Simon responds.

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Review Of Pipeline's Economic Impact Review

TransCanada's Deloitte report says the pipeline could create up to 10,000 jobs and pump $10 billion into the country's GDP. Andrew Leach is an associate professor at the Alberta School of Business who watches the oil and gas industry.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Finally - Save A Nickel

Reporter Bob Jones predicts we shall see a cut in the price of gas tonight of about 5 cents.

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New Brunswick Farrier Heads To Championships In England

Aaron Steeves will be putting his best shoe forward at an international competition later this month. Aaron is a farrier, and the only farrier from the Maritimes on Team Canada.

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The Wheel Men Want You

The first and only all men's roller derby team, The Wheel Men, is looking for new blood. Dan Chamberlain, ZZ Slop, is a blocker and pivot on the team.

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Take Liberty: Spotlight Tomato Tomato

Jeff Liberty shares the music of husband and wife duo of John and Lisa Mclaggan who make up Tomato/Tomato.

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Spearheading A Project To Train Homeless Youth In The Trades

Some people in Saint John have a plan to address both homelessness and unemployment in the city. A workshop will lay out a project to train at-risk youth in the trades. Co-ordinator of Vibrant Communities, Barry Galloway and Ian Somerville, who was invol

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Off The Shelf: Supernatural Chinese Traditions And Simple Maritime Recipes

Bookworm Mary Barlow reviews 'The Ghost Bride', 'Blood, Bones and Butter' and 'Back to Basics: 100 Simple Classic Recipes with a Twist'.

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Jelly Bean Buildings Could Become Urban Artists Village

The city is close to a deal with developers to acquire and convert the five buildings. Brian Irving is senior manager of real estate for the city of Saint John.

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Workers 4 Wishes Unveil Latest Granted Wish

Eamon Clark and Violet Brown are volunteers with Workers 4 Wishes, a union member driven not-for-profit. Ria Foss, her siblings, and her mom, Leslie Foss, will get a new play structure today.

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Warning: Slope Failure

Lori and Terry Finnigan bought a house in 2009, overlooking the Bay of Fundy. It is now sliding down the bank. They say the problem started when a contractor began dumping fill next door, to secure a newly constructed house.

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Change-Throwing Double Double Customer Guilty

A judge convicted Roy Gilmore of assault for throwing change at a Tim Horton's server in Quispamsis last year. Rachel Cave has the story.

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Grand Manan Teacher In Guinea

Robert Griffin is conducting research on women's health literacy in rural developing countries in Guinea, West Africa, using solar-powered iPads.

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Our Movie Review: Closed Circuit

Tara Thorne was pleasantly surprised by this British legal thriller with Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall.

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Adventure Biking Through Labrador

Peter Oxley and Terry Burt are on a motorcycle trip through Newfoundland and Labrador, over a gravel stretch of the trans-Labrador highway before it gets paved.

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Our Health Columnist On Blue Book Pay Procedures

Certain services and procedures are not covered by medicare and patients have to pay out of pocket. Dr Mike Simon runs a family practice in Millidgeville.

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Big League Breaks Big Record

Saint John's Dale Spence drove the gelding to the win. A decades old record was broken at the the EPR by four-tenths of a second. Saint John's Dale Spence drove the gelding, and Sean Dooley trained the horse.

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Snook's Victims Not Using Counselling Service

The court heard that few of those 17 boys are seeking counselling for the abuse they suffered. Nancy Cusack is a counselling therapist in private practice.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Up Again, Just A Penny

Robert Jones has crunched the numbers and predicts the price of gas will increase tonight by one cent a litre, diesel and heating oils up slightly more than that.

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Judge Weighs Snook Case For Sentencing

Neville Crabbe recounts the proceedings and questions raised during Donnie Snook's court appearance last week.

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Sea Dogs Skating Into New Season

Wayne Long is the president of the Saint John Sea Dogs. He looks ahead to the season after loosing early in last season's playoffs.

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Our Resident Green Thumb On Caterpillars

Betty Kennett says the best way to get rid of tent caterpillars is spray them down and stomp them - 'blech.'

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Canadian Mosaic

You may notice a very colorful, 15-passenger van around Saint John this weekend. Tim Van Horn is travelling in that van. He's been on the road for 59 months, and he's crossed the country 4 times. Everywhere he goes, Tim takes photos of Canadians. It's all

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Snook in court

Notorious Saint John pedophile Donnie Snook was in court yesterday for his sentencing hearing. Neville Crabbe talks about Snook's pattern of abuse, his victims and missed chances to stop him earlier.

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Donnie Snook

A notorious Saint John pedophile is in court again, Neville Crabbe tells us about Snook's pattern of abuse, and missed chances to stop him earlier.

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Provincial Poverty Strategy Makes Gains

More than 20 per cent of Saint Johners live in poverty. The provincial strategy, Overcoming Poverty Together, is supposed to change that. Randy Hatfield is with the Human Development Council. Barry Galloway is with Vibrant Communities.

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Rothesay Talks Rail Safety

The KV Joint Emergency Measures Committee met with an EMO official to discuss emergency planning for rail disasters. Nancy Grant is the deputy mayor of Rothesay.

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Our Movie Review: The World's End

The Pub Crawl to end all pub crawls.

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Loch Lomond Community Centre May Be Rebuilt

The province might look at cost-sharing with the city on a new centre. Glen Savoie is MLA for Saint John Fundy.

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Got Bike?: Saint John Cycling Club Takes New Rider For A Spin

Shan Gormley, JD Lusby, Nathan Parks along with Andrew Batchelar and Luke Tudor, the Bike Guyz at Alternatives, ride along with and protect Elke Semerad on her first urban commute.

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Helmets Mandatory For Skateboarders In Saint John

City council passed a helmet bylaw for skateboarders. The bylaw allows for a fine of up to 500 dollars for those caught skateboarding without a helmet. Scott Childs is a mature Saint John skateboarder.

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Take Liberty: Spotlight Shanklin Road

Jeff Liberty features the golden voices of Dawn Ellis, Joyce Miller, Lisa Bennett from St. Martins.

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Saint John Celebrity Faces Get Paint Lift

The murals along the wall of Thandi's restaurant on Canterbury Street are fading. Restaurant owner Holly Singh and artist Sara Griffin will repaint them and add two new celebrity faces. They tell reporter John Van Dusen more.

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Off The Shelf: Fantasy Series' Newest Instalment, And Local Author's Winning Debut

Bookworm Mary Barlow reviews the 14th book in the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind, and Riel Nason's "The Town That Drowned."

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Scholarships Help To Retain Medical Professionals In Province

The New Brunswick Medical Education Trust was formed to provide scholarships for medical students. Corey Stevens is a third year medical student at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick. Dr. Donald Craig is chair of the trust.

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Our Personal Finance Columnist On RRSP's

Dan Noel explains the art of turning an RRSP into a monthly paycheque.

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The Montreal, Maine And Atlantic Railway Is In Big Financial Trouble

JD Irving is looking at adding MM and A to it's railway holdings. Connell Smith joins us with the details on the events following the disaster in Lac Megantic.

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The Fundy Fringe Festival Opened This Week

Evan Andrew Mackay is a playwright and actor who's home from Toronto to stage his new play Father Hero, Traitor Son.

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Our Movie Review: Lee Daniels' The Butler

Tara Thorne gives us the low down on the historical drama starring Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker.

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A Mola Mola Washed Up On The Shore In Saint Andrews

They're usually found in tropical or temperate waters but a Mola Mola, also known as an Ocean Sunfish, washed up on the shore in St. Andrews this week. It's pretty exciting for researchers at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre.

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Precious Is Up For Sale On Kijiji

Precious is a 1947, 8-door Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine that was painted bumper to bumper in a psychedilic dreamscape, with the words Precious, Sugar Shack and Grand Manan on it. It was co-owned by former MLA for the Fundy Isles Eric Allaby.

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Got Bike?: Entering Bike Races

Andrew Batchelar gives us all the info on what it takes to get racing.

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A Lunch Program Serving Children In Saint John's South End Is Getting A Makeover

The Chicken Noodle Club has undergone a name change and now a new chapter of the Lions Club will give the program a big boost - a 50 thousand dollar kitchen renovation. The project is being led by Councillor Gerry Lowe and the owner of Thandi's restaurant

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Our Resident Green Thumb With Some Late Summer Tips

Betty Kennett joins us with advice on irises and some tips for tomatoes that may surprise you.

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A Group In Saint John Brings Children And The Elderly Together At Rockmaura

Avril Toner from the Saint John Early Childhood Centre and Pam Clark from Rockmaura tell us about the interaction program they have been running for nearly three years for seniors and kids.

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Off The Shelf: A Controversial Book On The Life Of Christ And A Graphic Novel About The Life Of A Pre-Teen

Book lover, Mary Barlow talks about a new non-fiction book "The Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth" and graphic novel "Jane, the Fox, and Me".

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New Senior Centre Open For Daycare Business Too

Shelley Shillington is Director of Operations at the new "Loch Lomond Village". The facility is advertising for someone to set up an on-site childcare centre.

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Shelved Report Recommended Regionalization

Mayor Mel Norton has been shot down twice on requests for more regional cooperation. Jean Guy Finn wrote a report on the future of local governance in New Brunswick for Shawn Graham's Liberal government in 2008.

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Ad Tries To Match Teenage Siblings With Adoptive Home

The provincial department of social development is taking out ads in the Saint John newspaper to find adoptive parents for two teenagers with cognitive challenges. Joan Pye has been an adoption social worker for 13 years.

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Our Movie Review: Elysium

Tara Thorne says despite the star power with Jodie Foster and Matt Damon this film is still just an okay futuristic adventure.

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New Details About Snake Case in Campbellton

Reporter Brigitte Noel has disturbing new details about the tragic death of two boys in Campbellton, killed by an African Rock Python.

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Saint John Gets Fringed

The Saint John Theatre Company is preparing for the Fundy Fringe Festival. S G Lee is the executive director of the Imperial Theatre.

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Charlotte County Residents Speak Up On Flooding

Area residents spoke about their concerns of flood dangers at a meeting last night in St. George. It was organized by the riding's Liberal MLA, Rick Doucet.

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Got Bike?: Apps and Gear

Beyond a bell and a basket, Andrew Batchelar tells us about some of the coolest new gear and apps for bikes and cyclists.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Down 2 Cents

Reporter Robert Jones says we are in the money with an expected cut to the price of gas tonight, a couple of cents.

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Heritage Church Can Have More Vinyl Siding

St. George's - St. Jude's Church in a heritage conservation area of west Saint John will be able to go ahead with repairs. Susan Jack is the church warden.

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Take Liberty: Spotlight Kyle Mischiek

Jeff Liberty features this Cape Breton artist's summer pop tune that is getting a lot of air play.

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"Paws For Thought" Rolls Through Saint John

Captain Medric Cousineau is walking, with his service dog, to raise money and awareness for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Going Back In Time To Revisit A Case Where A Man In Brampton Was Killed By His Pet Python

In 1992, a man in Brampton, Ontario, was killed by his pet snake and the province held an inquest. Dr. David Evans was the Presiding Coroner in the case.

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Off The Shelf: Books About A Murder Mystery And A Real-Life Coming Of Age Story

Book lover Mary Barlow talks about The Cuckoo's Calling, the new book by JK Rowling, published under a pen name - Robert Galbraith and Too Close To The Falls' by Catherine Gildiner.

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The Fountainhead Crisis Is Over

City worker Jeremy Kilpatrick found the missing fountainhead yesterday morning while cleaning out the Beaver Pond in the Loyalist Burial Grounds. The fountainhead went missing from the King Square Bandstand earlier this week.

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Entertainment On The Edge

Co-chair of the first Fundy Fringe Festival, Sandra Bell fills us in on what the upcoming Festival has in store for Saint John.

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Saint John's Recreation Manager Reacts To The Beating At A City Community Centre

Kevin Watson oversees the community centre on the west side where 14 year old Kelsey Osmond was beaten up on Monday afternoon.

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A Former Reptile Ocean Employee Says Government Officials Could Have Prevented The Tragedy In Campbellton

It's still a mystery why the owner of an exotic pet shop in Campbellton was keeping an African Rock Python that killed two boys on Monday. Marc Doiron says that when Reptile Ocean stopped being a zoo and became a pet store the illegal animals should have

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Our Movie Review: 2 Guns

Movie maven, Tara Thorne says the movie is ridiculous but that you could do worse for a Sunday afternoon matinee.

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Bullying On The West Side

Christina Hickman says her daughter, Kelsey Osmon, was beaten up by a group of teenage girls in broad daylight, near the Carleton Community Centre, and she wants people to know about it.

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Got Bike?: What To Look For When Buying A Bike

The city has put up bike lanes and mapped new commuter routes - now all you need is a bike. Andrew Batchelar is one of the Bike Guyz at Alternatives, he helped Elke Semerad get a bike.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Everything Is Going Up

CBC reporter, Bob Jones, predicts that gas will be going up a penny and that diesel will be going up slightly more than that.

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A Local Story About Finding A Message In A Bottle Not Once But Twice

The CBC's Neville Crabbe tells us the story of a young boy's touching message to his father that was thrown into the Bay of Fundy.

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Our Green Thumb On Garden Parties, Berries And Deer

Betty Kennett tells us about Ward House in West Quaco that will play host to a garden party with a twist.

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Energy East Pipeline Promise

Trans Canada announced it's ready to move forward in a project to pipe Alberta crude to the refinery in Saint John. Mayor Mel Norton believes the project brings great promise. Reporter Bob Jones looks at the numbers.

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Lawyer And Character Wilbur Macleod Dies

Wilbur Macleod was a criminal defence lawyer who argued many successful cases in Saint John over a long legal career. David Lutz is a criminal lawyer who worked with Macleod many times over more than three decades.

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KV Players Gets Disney Costume Treatment

The KV Players present The Little Mermaid. Suzanne Doyle Yerxa is with the theatre group and Mark Bishop is the co-founder of marblemedia, working on a Disney game show.

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Canaport Export Opens Possibilities

An environmental impact assessment is underway to determine any possible issues with a change in flow at the terminal designed for import. Kate Shannon is Communications Manager with Canaport LNG.

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Our Movie Review: Wolverine

Movie maven Tara Thorne thinks Hugh Jackman plays a charismatic and troubled superhero.

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Harbour Con-Fusion Debuts Dead Before Dawn 3D

This weekend, there will be a special screening of the comedy-horror picture Dead Before Dawn 3D. It's a production of WANGO films, co-founded by Fredericton native Tim Doiron.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Down 2 Cents, Probably

Even though the regular surveys and trade information was not available this week, reporter Bob Jones uses his mental skills to predict that the price of gas will come down a couple of cents tonight.

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Canaport Moving Ahead For LNG Export

Built as an import terminal, Canaport LNG is conducting an environmental assessment to allow export tankers. Barbara Shook is a natural gas industry expert with the Energy Intelligence Group in Houston, Texas.

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Take Liberty: Spotlight Jimmy Lingley

Jeff Liberty was impressed with Jimmy Lingley's latest release.

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Fundy Quay Plans Develop

Plans for Saint John's new and improved waterfront, and a request for $200,000, will go before council again tonight. Kent MacIntyre is the general manager of the Saint John Waterfront Development Corporation.

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Off The Shelf: Rosie and Orange Topics

Mary Barlow talks about 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion, and 'Orange is the New Black' by Piper Kerman.

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Birthday Party Celebrates Music Columnist Gerry Taylor

Gerry Taylor writes a weekly music column in the Telegraph Journal, but he is also known for his love of Maritime music and his enormous music collection.

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Coins Bequethed To Neo-Nazi Group Stalled In Legal Battle

A lawsuit to keep an ancient coin collection from an American neo-Nazi group could break new legal ground in Canada. Moncton-based lawyer Marc-Antoine Chiasson spoke with the CBC's Neville Crabbe about the case.

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Saint John Church Needs More Space, Moving To New Location

The congregation at Main Street Baptist Church in the Old North End is bucking the trend and actually growing. So much so that they are moving to a new bigger building and keeping the Main St. church. Rob Nylen is the senior pastor.

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New England Rally: Day 4

Canadian team driver Mike Schlee tells us about the detours of yesterday's scavenger road race headed for Saint John.

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Our Movie Review: Red 2

Movie maven Tara Thorne says this comedy is the best vehicle for strong female characters so far this summer.

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Shark Photos Lead DFO Officials to Investigation In Grand Manan

DFO officials are in Grand Manan investigating incidents depicted in Facebook photos, a fisherman posing with some dead sharks. CBC's Neville Crabbe has the story.

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Westside Church Wants Heritage Status Revoked

The east wall of St. George's - St. Jude's Church needs renovations. Siding is cheaper and will last longer, but cedar shingles are required by the heritage designation. Church member Susan Jack and councillor Donna Reardon talk to CBC.

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New England Rally: Day 3

Mike Schlee and other rally teams in the road race scavenger hunt spent the night in Vermont. They'll motor into Saint John on Thursday to the finish line at the Market Square Boardwalk.

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Red Shirts Program Cleaning Up Westside Park

The "Red Shirts" have been patrolling the playground outside the Carleton Community Centre. The green space is under construction this summer as part of the city's Market Place West Master Plan. Maggie Colwell is the founder of the Red Shirts.

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Mascarene Invites Runners To Backyard Trails

Saturday is the first Herring Run, organized by Bryan Gagner on his 100-acre property. It starts and ends in his dooryard.

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New England Rally:Day 2

Rally New England is an automotive scavenger hunt heading from Ithaca to Saint John. Mike Shlee is one of the Canadians taking part. Here's his daily update.

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JDI Plans Upgrades To Westside Mill

JD Irving Limited says it's ready to put a lot of money into the Saint John Mill. But it also needs to know how much wood will be available if it intends to make an investment. Mary Keith is the vice-president of communications.

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Albany, NY, Residents Want Trains Rerouted

Rothesay council motioned to get more information about what is shipped by rail through town. Dominick Colsalaro is a councillor in Albany. He is trying again to have crude oil trains re-routed there since the tragedy at Lac Megantic.

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New England Rally Teams Rev Up And Head For Saint John Boardwalk: Day 1

Rally New England, an automotive scavenger hunt and fundraiser for Camp Sunshine, starts in Ithaca, New York, today and ends at the boardwalk in Saint John Thursday. Mike Schlee, from Ontario, and his dad make up one of the Canadian teams.

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Off The Shelf: Sri Lankan Conflict and Hogtown Murder Mystery

Book lover Mary Barlow talks about two books: 'On Sal Mal Lane' written by Ru Freeman, and 'Old City Hall' by Robert Rotenberg.

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Mayor Norton On Regionalization And Cooperation

Saint John's mayor is pushing for more regional cooperation, but he's getting some push-back from neighbouring communities.

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Board Of Trade Has New Executive Director

David Duplisea is the new executive director of the Saint John Board of Trade.

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Dramatic Rescue On Reversing Falls Bridge, And How To Help

Kurt Delaney was one of the people who helped rescue a woman trying to jump from the Reversing Falls bridge Monday night. Jane Foster was also there. Gregory Zed is a forensic suicidologist. He spoke with CBC's Matthew Bingley.

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Devil's Brigade Member Arthur Pottle To Receive U.S. Honour

92-year-old Arthur Pottle is from Saint John and served in the famous commando unit 'Devil's Brigade' during the Second World War. He spoke with John Van Dusen.

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Our Movie Review: Pacific Rim

Movie maven Tara Thorne says Pacific Rim starts with an interesting concept but devolves into a giant monster versus giant monster movie.

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Got Bike?: Bike Lanes And Connector Routes Come To Saint John

The city is making some real changes on the roads to encourage more people to get on two wheels instead of four. Andrew Batchelar is one of the Bike Guyz at Alternatives. He spoke with Elke Semerad about some other changes.

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Screenwriter Hopes To Share Patridge Island Story

Mariel Hunter is a film graduate and hopes to write a feature length movie about Partridge Island. She toured the Island for her research recently and found significant vandalism.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Up, Again, And How

Reporter Robert Jones warns to brace yourselves for another price hike at the pumps, possibly 4 cents or more for gas.

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Bed Bugs Close Hospital Unit

The Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst suspended visitation to two of its units after a patient with bedbugs was admitted Friday. Greg Flynn is an exterminator with Braemar Pest Control and has serviced hospitals for this before.

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Take Liberty: Spotlight Kelley Mooney

This PEI artist has already made a splash, getting approval from Leonard Cohen to re-write and record Hallelujah.

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City Not Prepared For Oil Disaster Possibilities, Critic

Horst Sauerteig sits on the citizens advisory committee for Saint John's Emergency Measures Organization. He has concerns about the city's plans regarding oil tanker trains accidents.

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Film School And Production Studio To Open In Quispamsis

The Steven Bernstein Film Academy will offer newcomers to the industry a crash course in filmmaking and veteran filmmakers an opportunity to brush up on their skills. Nolan MacDonald and Sohrab Lutchmedial are partners in the project.

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Off The Shelf: Books About Humans And The Universe

Book worm Mary Barlow recommends three books; 'Visitation Street' by Ivy Pochoda, 'The Humans' by Matt Haig, and 'The Universe Versus Alex Woods' by Gavin Extense.

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More Than One Way To Get Oil To Saint John

The rail line through Lac Megantic was a vital link between the west and Saint John's Irving Oil refinery. Connell Smith looks at some of the import options open to the company.

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Jelly Bean Buildings For Sale Again

The City of Saint John is still trying to find the right buyers for buildings it owns around Peel Plaza. This is the second call for proposals. Keith Brideau is a developer.

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Traffic On Pettingill Will Get Hairy

A section of Pettingill Road in Quispamsis will be completely closed to cars and pedestrians, starting on Monday. Gary Losier is the town's director of engineering and works.

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Mount Pleasant Homes Torn Down

Two historic Mount Pleasant homes were torn down recently. It is causing some angst among those involved in preserving the city's heritage. Leona Laracey chairs Saint John's Heritage Development Board. Alison Hughes grew up on Mount Pleasant Avenue.

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Saint Johner In London Amidst Royal Baby Fever

Photographers and media crews have been camped out at key spots around London for more than a week. Deb Tremblay-Boudreau has been in London on vacation during it all.

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Neighbours Help Rebuild Kingston Peninsula's Oldest Home

Stan Whelply's centuries old Carter family home on the Kingston Peninsula burned to the ground in February. Since then, people in the community have come together to rebuild it for 89-year-old Whelply.

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Our Movie Review: Despicable Me 2

Movie maven Tara Thorne thinks this will be the summer of animated movie success, first with Monster University and now Despicable Me 2.

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Got Bike?: The Clothes To Make The Cyclist

Brendan Storm Chrus took his love of biking in small town New Brunswick and turned it into a lifestyle and career in one of the country's largest cities. The clothing line is called Marc De Storm.

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Residents Want To Know What's On The Rails

Town council approved Rothesay Deputy Mayor Nancy Grace's motion to to get information on the traffic, what's in the tanker cars and who's in charge.

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No Go On Regional Policing Force

A motion yesterday by Saint John, to explore options for a regional force, died when not one other local community or service district would second it. Grand Bay-Westfield Mayor Grace Losier chairs the Regional Service Commission.

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The Gas Guru Speaks: Ouch, Going Up A Nickel

Reporter Bob Jones says there is actual activity in the markets that will affect the price of gas dramatically. The price of diesel is also going up.

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Quebec Tanker Train Derailment Leaves Saint Johners With Questions

The devastation caused by an oil tanker-train in a Quebec town has west-east pipeline advocates talking about safety and the benefits of pipelines. Larry Hughes is with Dalhousie university's energy group. Kevin Clifford is fire chief in Saint John.

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Fundy Foot Path Can Be Dangerous To The Unprepared Hiker

The Fundy Foot Path is nearly 50 kilometres of hiking trails that stretch from Big Salmon River to Fundy National Park. There have been two rescues from the trail in the last month. Alonzo Leger helps maintain the Fundy Foot Path.

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Our Resident Green Thumb On Composting

Betty Kennett tells us the easy secret to creating compost in your own backyard.

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Off The Shelf: The Silver Star and The Ocean At The End Of The Lane

Book worm, Mary Barlow tells us about a couple of big summer releases you might wanna grab before heading to the cottage or a day at the beach.

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The Province Is Pulling The Plug On Midwifery

CBC reporter, Jessica Doria-Brown tells us about the province's decision to cancel all funding for the development of midwifery in New Brunswick.

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Saint John Man Leaves His Fortune To An American Neo-Nazi Organization

The CBC's Neville Crabbe tells us the story of Harry Robert McCorkill who died nine years ago but whose estate is the subject of an international controversy today.

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Loyalist House Gets Some Work Done

President of the New Brunswick Historical Society, Kathy Wilson tells us about the once over that the historic home on Union street is getting thanks to a government grant.

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Got Bike?: How To Commute

Our summer series on cycling, integrating cycling in your life, airs Wednesdays. Today, Andrew Batchelar of the Bike Guyz at Alternatives talks with Elke Semerad about how to integrate commuting by bike in your life.

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