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Monday February 13, 2012
Northern Population Dwindling
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Census data released this week confirms that people are abandoning northern communities for the cities of the south. It's a trend that shows no sign of turning around, despite the repeated efforts of provincial and federal governments. Our political panel looks at the issues.
Categories: Political Panel
Friday February 10, 2012
Wine Guy: Calorie-Conscious Drinking?
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Craig Pinhey couldn't drink while recovering from strep throat, and he lost a bunch of weight. That got him thinking about just how many calories are in his favourite cocktails. His wine of the week is Inniskillin Riesling, 750 ml retails for $14.49.
Categories: Sommelier
Friday February 10, 2012
Life As Jake: Opportunity Knocks?
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Jake Palmer was terrified three years ago when he lost his job. His wife was 7 months pregnant and he didn't know which way to turn. In the end though, Jake says it was just the push he needed!
Categories: Life As Jake
Friday February 10, 2012
Home Grown: VanDine's Beans
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Baked beans are a Saturday night staple in the province...Jacob's Cattle or yellow eye or soldier beans slow cooked in a crock in the oven! If you've bought dried beans over the last 39 years, you may well have bought them from Allan and Carolyn VanDine's farm in Red Bridge.
Categories: Home Grown
Friday February 10, 2012
Women's Jail
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
As of last week all female inmates are being housed in Miramichi. The province says they'll get better services, but critics say they're far from home and the agencies that provide support. Rachel Cave has details.
Friday February 10, 2012
Honouring Michael Wartman
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Michael Wartman worked tirelessly to lessen the stigma of HIV before his death. His family continues his work, and they're being recognized with a national award.
Friday February 10, 2012
Attack of the Giant Jellyfish
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Picture this: An army of giant jellyfish swarms a Japanese harbour...paralyzing the port and even capsizing a ship. What made the 2009 incident particularly troubling was that there appeared to be a growing pattern of giant jellyfish invasions in the world's oceans. Michael Bhardwaj takes a closer look.
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Categories: Science
Thursday February 9, 2012
Fisherman Safe After Fire
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
Grand Manan scallop fisherman Arthur Middleton was about a kilometre east of Grand Manan when he smelled smoke and realized his boat was on fire. He called his brother, Joe Middleton, for help. The brothers tell their story.
Thursday February 9, 2012
Ship Noise Stresses Whales
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
A new research paper confirms for the first time that low-frequency ship noise contributes to chronic stress in endagered North Atlantic Right Whales. Scott Kraus of the New England Aquarium explains how researchers gathered the evidence in the days following September 11, 2001. (photo courtesy of the Aquarium)
Thursday February 9, 2012
Going to the Junos!
Posted by Vanessa Vander Valk
The second movement of Jacques Hetu's String Quartet #2 has been nominated for a Juno for best classical composition. The recording is by the Saint John String Quartet, and violinist David Adams is thrilled with the nomination! (photo by Rob Roy).
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