Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Tess Allen
Location: A1
Dignitaries discuss how library has changed in past century — When Elizabeth Condon was the head librarian at the Moncton Public Library in 1955, her concerns for the facility's future were well documented. — 'Around 1955, things were changing and (Condon) blamed the decline of readership squarely on the influence of television,' said Danny Soucy, minister of postsecondary education, training and labour, yesterday morning at the Moncton Public Library's 100th anniversary ceremony. —... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Alan Cochrane
Location: A1
Municipal bylaws aligned with provincial fire centre with a goal of keeping backyard bonfires from burning out of control — Sitting around the campfire sharing drinks and stories with friends is part of summer life in New Brunswick, but homeowners in Metro Moncton need to follow the rules to be safe and considerate to their neighbours. — 'We want people to enjoy themselves but we also want them to be safe and considerate of their neighbours,' says Moncton Deputy Fire Chief Don McCabe.... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A9
City of Moncton will issue request for proposals to consortia led by Bird Construction and Ellis Don — — Moncton city council voted 8-2 last night to start the process of drawing up a request for proposals for the construction and running of a multi-purpose events centre for downtown Moncton. — As part of that vote, two large consortia, led by Ellis Don and Bird Construction respectively, will be invited to respond once the RFP is issued. — Both had responded to the city's... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Alan Cochrane
Location: D7
If there's one thing I've learned from many years as a reporter, it's that people in Metro Moncton are passionate about their hobbies and the things they do in their spare time. — Here's a quick example. Years ago I was working on a story about a skeet shooting event that was being put on by the local club. I called the organizer for a telephone interview and started to ask questions about the sport of skeet shooting. But he couldn't quite explain it over the phone, so he came up with a novel... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
By: Stephane Paquette
Location: 46
L’ancien entraîneur de l’équipe d’athlétisme de l’Université de Moncton, Marc Beaudoin, travaille présentement à mettre une équipe en place pour réaliser cet ambitieux projet. Des pourparlers préliminaires révèlent que les autorités de la ville de Moncton semblent favorables à l’initiative, qui pourrait devenir l’un des plus gros événements sportifs de son histoire. On parle ici de près de 6000 athlètes, une compétition d’une douzaine de jours et des retombées économiques de l’ordre de 250 millions... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
Location: 46
Moncton - Si la Ville de Moncton réussit à décrocher les Championnats du monde d’athlétisme des maîtres, les organisateurs vont miser sur une approche unique pour séduire les participants. «Contrairement à ce qu’on a vu aux mondiaux juniors, il va falloir qu’on ait un volet culturel. Ça n’a jamais été fait ailleurs, mais c’est quelque chose que moi j’aimerais ajouter. J’aimerais également qu’on puisse incorporer les particularités de notre région dans l’expérience qu’ils vont vivre ici», explique... Read article
Monday, June 17, 2013
Times and Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A1
City council will vote today on buying Highfield Square land; proposed events centre project depends on it — This will certainly be a busy day for Moncton city council, so busy in fact they're holding two public meetings today instead of one. It will definitely be a challenging day, thanks to a very big decision they will make. And whatever they decide, it's sure to be a historic day, when either the city goes forward with one of its largest capital works projects ever, or decides to put a... Read article
Monday, June 17, 2013
Times and Transcript
By: Tess Allen
Location: A3
Live music, artists' alley among ideas — When most people think of Downtown Moncton's Oak Lane, the image that comes to mind is not necessarily a pleasant one. — This is something Moncton Coun.-at-large Dawn Arnold and her fellow members of Moncton's Downtown Life Committee hope to change. — 'Oak Lane is a lovely little parkette in our downtown and since it has now become a really natural walkway over to the Peace Centre, I've been thinking about what could be done there. I think... Read article
Monday, June 17, 2013
Telegraph Journal
By: John Chilibeck
Location: A1
The decision to close the historic Moncton High School downtown and build a new facility in a sparsely populated suburb on the city's northern outskirts has generated a torrent of criticism. — Nearly two years after Education Minister Jody Carr made the announcement and with the steel beams for the new school already in place, its location in Royal Oaks, near a golf course and the airport but far from where most kids live, still comes up during debate in the legislature. — Liberal education... Read article
Friday, June 14, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Alan Cochrane
Location: A1
Robert Irving to chair new Economic Leadership Council — Metro Moncton's new Economic Leadership Council will harness the area's can-do attitude to help chart the course for future economic development in the region, chairman Robert Irving said yesterday. — 'Looking back, I really think that having a winning, can-do attitude was the critical factor in our historic turnaround and past success and it will continue to be vital in our future success as we face the challenges of today and... Read article
Friday, June 14, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: A2
Project gets funds from RBC Blue Water Project — The Petitcodiac Riverkeeper has received $16,000 from the RBC Blue Water Project for Phase 2 of the Humphrey Brook restoration project. — The Moncton-based Sentinelles Petitcodiac Riverkeeper is the only New Brunswick group to become part of the Canada-U.S. restoration partnership between the Gulf of Maine Council at the RBC Blue Water Project. The group will receive $16,000 for implementation of Phase 2 of the Humphrey Brook restoration... Read article
Friday, June 14, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Tess Allen
Location: A3
Claude Williams urges patience as there is no room in budget for full revamping of intersection — A troublesome Metro Moncton intersection is a priority for the provincial government, the province's transportation minister said yesterday - just not one that can be fully addressed right now. — 'For us, the intersection of Dieppe Boulevard-Harrisville Boulevard and Highway 15 is a very important project, but I've said it publicly and I'll repeat it: there's not enough money to solve the... Read article
Friday, June 14, 2013
Telegraph Journal
By: Alan Cochrane
Location: B1
Metro Moncton's new Economic Leadership Council will harness the area's can-do attitude to help chart the course for future economic development in the region, chairman Robert Irving said on Thursday. — "Looking back, I really think that having a winning, can-do attitude was the critical factor in our historic turnaround and past success and it will continue to be vital in our future success as we face the challenges of today and tomorrow," Irving, the co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited, said during... Read article
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A5
City of Moncton finances in good shape, says auditor — The City of Moncton's external auditor presented the draft results of its 2012 audit yesterday to the city's finance committee, and it appears the city's finances are in good shape overall. — But one Moncton councillor expressed disappointment with what the audit failed to address - his long-standing concerns about a 2002 parking deal connected to the development of the former Beaver Lumber property. — Chartered accountant... Read article
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Alec Bruce
Location: D6
Asking development consultant David Campbell and university economist Pierre-Marcel Desjardins to assess the likely commercial impact of a downtown events centre in Moncton was a tactically masterful maneuver. For City Council, It was also a courageous, even risky, one. — No one, it's fair to say, knows more about how this municipality ticks than either of these two Hub City residents, who spend their days taking the pulse of the province and of its variously successful, variously struggling,... Read article
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Telegraph Journal
Location: A4
Moncton - City of Moncton crews have filled a number of sinkholes that had formed near the control gate structure for Jones Lake. The sinkholes, at the southeast corner of the lake where it outflows beneath Main Street, were discovered in late May. — The city drained the lake at the time so workers carrying a camera could enter the two culverts that run from the gate beneath Main Street and inspect the damage. Crews drained the lake again this week so repair work could be done. — Read article
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D6
Our compliments to economist Pierre-Marcel Desjardins and development consultant David Campbell for a wonderfully executed pair of studies projecting the economic impact of a downtown events centre. We are particularly impressed by Mr. Campbell's careful and realistic 'long view' of how a project of adequate scope and correct location can set the course of a city's developmental future. The fact both men live and work here just goes to show the level of talent we have here in Metro; living proof... Read article
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A1
Downtown centre construction could have $340M in impacts; could help reverse decline in downtown — A proposed multi-purpose downtown events centre in downtown Moncton would create hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars' worth of economic activity during construction, and then be an important catalyst for growth in the city's most critical neighbourhood for years to come. — Université de Moncton economist Pierre-Marcel Desjardins and economic development consultant David Campbell presented... Read article
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: A6
Truck tipped over while taking on-ramp — SHEDIAC - Part of Route 15 was closed down for several hours yesterday when a tanker truck tipped over and blocked the highway. — T heincidentoccurredyesterday morning, according to Southeast RCMP spokesman Sgt. Paul Ouellette. — 'The transport truck overturned near the intersection with Route 11,' said Ouellette. — 'The truck was taking the onramp onto Route 15 when it happened.' When the truck entered the highway, it went over on... Read article
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: James Foster
Location: C2
Residential building slows slightly, other categories rise markedly — Moncton's year-to-date building per mit figures up to the month of April show a huge increase in permit values, to $99.9 million this year from $36.8 million at the same point on the calendar last year. — This represents the best total year-to-date permit value for the last 10 years, the City of Moncton says. — 'Moncton's strong building permit numbers are just another indicator that our economy remains strong,'... Read article
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
By: Patrick Lacelle
Location: 3
Moncton - La construction d’un complexe multifonctionnel au centre-ville de Moncton engendrerait des retombées économiques totales de 340,4 millions $ pour le Nouveau-Brunswick et ailleurs au Canada. — Selon les chiffres avancés par l’économiste Pierre-Marcel Desjardins, qui a fait rapport devant le conseil municipal de Moncton lundi, les retombées au Nouveau-Brunswick pour la seule construction du complexe se chiffreraient à plus de 174 millions $, en plus de créer 713 emplois lors de la construction.... Read article
Monday, June 10, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Craig Babstock
Location: D7
I got a surprising phone call from a friend a few years ago. — She said hello, I asked her what was new and she said she'd just been hit by a car. 'Were you in a car at the time?' I asked. — She was not. She was crossing Main Street at the Highfield Street intersection when a car came out of Highfield, tur ned left heading east, hit her in the crosswalk and sent her flying several metres. — She told me she was a little sore, but I realized later she was still in shock after the... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Craig Babstock
Location: A1
Closing arguments will be made in late July — The lawyers defending a Codiac Transpo driver involved in a fatal crash last year closed their case on Friday. — Gilles Lemieux and Alison Menard told Moncton provincial court Judge Jolene Richard they don't intend to call any more witnesses, after calling four on Thursday. The next step in the trial is for both sides to make closing arguments, but that won't happen until next month. — Richard told the defence lawyers and Crown prosecutor... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D6
As frustrating as motorists will find the snarled traffic and delays on much of the nor thern stretch of Mountain Road over the past week, we fear there will be much more of the same for the entire summer. Bear in mind this week's atrocious mess isn't due to any of the four major summer street projects but mere cosmetic 'micro resurfacing.' It disrupted traffic on nor th Mountain this week and will eventually go all the way down to Vaughan Harvey Boulevard. Throughout the summer similar micro surfacing... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: D7
I have been following the saga of École Champlain with great interest for a very long time now, for all the obvious reasons - the well-being of children is of interest to everyone - plus a few less obvious reasons. — I am just old enough - barely - to remember when École Champlain was actually on Stone Avenue off Elmwood Drive, where l'Institut Jon Raymond is housed today across from la Lanterne/ Rockin' Rodeo/iRock/ whatever they're calling it these days. — It wasn't a particularly remarkable... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D8
To The Editor : When it comes to discussing the future of a downtown event centre with city officials and the general population, it is always good to hear different opinions. On one hand, we have people with a go-getter attitude with great visions à la Ian Fowler. On the other hand, we have the negative, out of reach, settle for less, lowered expectations attitude coming from pessimistic people like Mr. Jean-Guy Richard, as emphasized in his letter of June 5. — Mr. Richard, you are not blind,... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D8
As for the Mayor of All Moncton, Spy Central reports with no small amusement that after T&T columnist Brent Mazerolle lamented in Modern Life a couple of weeks ago that George LeBlanc is no Rob Ford - unlikely to be caught with a substance any more questionable than Girl Guide Cookies - a caller contacted him to say she'd just spotted the mayor sitting outside City hall sharing a light meal with one of downtown Moncton's oldest and most colourful 'men of the street.' The meal: Girl Guide cookies.... Read article
Friday, June 07, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: A1
Weekly pull-out poster looks at Magnetic Hill Zoo's inhabitants — With more than 570 animals, including more than 80 species, the Magnetic Hill Zoo is home to birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and fish. — The zoo has seen expansions and transformations, new animals, new buildings and thousands of visitors since its opening in 1953. But who are the animals that call the zoo home? What do they eat? What do they do? They might call the zoo home now, but where are they from? — Starting... Read article
Friday, June 07, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A8
Province wants to line riverbank with rock near Bore Park — The City of Moncton has hired an engineer to evaluate the boardwalk on the Riverfront Trail just east of Bore Park as part of formulating a position on the province's plan to line the riverbank of the Petitcodiac River with rock in that area. — The province has already issued a tender and expects to award it by June 21, over the protest of Petitcodiac Riverkeeper, which says the work is unnecessary because the river is merely... Read article
Friday, June 07, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Laura Hubbard
Location: F8
Unusual cats make up only six per cent of jaguar species — You probably don't want to cuddle this cat. — The jaguar, native to Central and South America, is the largest of the area's big cats. Jaguars are adaptable, inhabiting not only tropical forests, but also swamps, deserts and the savannah. — As carnivores, they're always on the lookout for prey, and their love of water proves useful when they're hungry. Like tigers, jaguars love to swim and bathe. — They have a varied... Read article
Friday, June 07, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
By: Sylvie Mousseau
Location: 29
Moncton – Huit artistes et groupes se produiront dans la cour Robinson, à — Moncton, cet été. Cette nouvelle série de spectacles extérieurs initiée par Moncton Centre-ville, en collaboration avec le Théâtre Capitol, vise à inviter les citoyens à profiter du dynamisme du centre-ville. — Les spectacles seront présentés tous les vendredis, de 17 h à 20 h, du 5 juillet au 23 août. C’est la chanteuse country Francelle Maria qui donnera le coup d’envoi à la série estivale, le 5 juillet. The... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: A2
Irishtown Nature Park on the northern outskirts of Moncton will offer guided nature tours on Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day. — Activities will be held in the park, at the Spillway. Nature walks will be held at 9, 9:30, 10 and 10:30 a.m. — Other activities taking place at the park will include talks about the City of Moncton's research on the blue and green algae in the park and their 2013-2014 research project, botanical garden walks, outdoor... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Allison Toogood
Location: A4
Metro Moncton residents must apply for permit, abide by municipal requirements, build necessary fencing — A backyard oasis isn't complete without a swimming pool for many residents of Metro Moncton. — But before taking the plunge and investing into a pool, the budget and construction timeline needs to include a building permit, a proper enclosure and fencing and must abide by a municipal bylaw. — Allan Breau, the supervisor of development control for Moncton's building inspection... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D8
To The Editor : On behalf of the organizing committee of the 2013 Greater Moncton Dragon Boat Festival (GMDBF), I would like to thank all those who have come together to support the festival, the Lions Sick Children's Fund and the many other local charities that benefit from this event. — First, I would like to thank the high schools, community groups and local businesses that put together teams and raised money to support the cause. This year we had a record number of 18 high school teams... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
By: Sylvie Mousseau
Location: 31
Moncton – Le deuxième Acadie Rock, du 14 au 18 août, sera marqué, entre autres, par le retour du spectacle du 15 août sur la rue Main, à Moncton, et les retrouvailles du groupe Zéro degré Celsius, qui reviendra sur scène le temps d’un concert. — Selon le directeur du Centre culturel Aberdeen, René Légère, c’est une année extraordinaire puisque le spectacle entourant la fête des Acadiens revient sur la rue Main; une belle démonstration politique de la place des — Acadiens dans la ville.... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Tess Allen
Location: A1
Residents say paying for evening parking at meters is unfair — On-street parking is free across Moncton after 6 p.m. Everywhere, that is, except outside both The Moncton Hospital and Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre. — The parking meters outside both facilities charge $1.75 per hour for regular day rates, and instead of being shut off after 6 p.m., the rate drops down to a dollar per hour. — Despite this being a long-standing City of Moncton operation - adopted... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A4
Deputy mayor calls for more emphasis on Moncton's built heritage — Moncton's Deputy Mayor Paulette Thériault says it's time we as a community 'get our act together' on preserving heritage buildings. — Thériault, council's liaison on the city's heritage preservation board, says changes to the heritage bylaw and the board's work are coming, but with three of the city's greatest heritage buildings in jeopardy, she's imploring the community at large to help change the culture of giving up... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Eric Lewis
Location: A7
Businesses, town meet to try to come up with solution — Members of Business Riverview met yesterday with Town of Riverview officials and urban planning department staff over concerns about the town's zoning bylaw. — For about two years, the town has been working to update its municipal plan and zoning bylaw, which shapes how development can take place throughout the community. — One proposed change would see downtown Riverview businesses - those on Coverdale Road from the causeway... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Laura Hubbard
Location: A12
Tweeters in Moncton will have the opportunity to get together today to network and Tweet about their city. — It's called a TweetUp, and organizer Amber Richards says the goal is to meet friends you've been chatting with through online social media site Twitter. — 'It's to network and get to know each other,' she says. 'Twitter is totally different than Facebook. Twitter is an open playing field where you can have followers that you don't know but maybe you have relevant interests or they're... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: C2
The Transportation Club of Moncton will hold its annual meeting and banquet on Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, Moncton. Guests will include Transportation Minister Claude Williams, representatives from the three local city councils and a representative from the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce. — Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Telegraph Journal
By: Eric Lewis
Location: D3
Moncton - Canadian blues rocker Colin James will headline Canada Day celebrations in downtown Moncton on July 1. — Known for hits "Voodoo Thing," "Chicks and Cars and the Third World War,""Just Came Back,""Keep On Loving Me Baby" and his latest, "I Need You Bad," the Regina native has been a major name on the Canadian music scene for more than 20 years. — "We are extremely excited to welcome Colin James to Moncton to headline our Whoa Canada! festivities, and to have such a diverse and... Read article
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Craig Babstock
Location: A1
Witnesses describe seeing woman hit by bus — Melanie Bourgeois and Aurore LeBlanc decided they were going to make the most of their lunch break on Jan. 20, 2012. — The two Correctional Service Canada employees put on their toques and winter coats and left their Factory Lane office and headed out into the cold for a brisk walk along the Petitcodiac River. By 1 p.m., they were at the intersection of King Street and Main Street, waiting to cross so they could walk back to Factory Lane.... Read article
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: A2
The driver of a tractor-trailer was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a crash just before 7:30 p.m. yesterday. — The truck was westbound on Highway 2, the Trans-Canada Highway, just west of Highway 15 when it tipped onto its side. — Platoon Chief Rob Brine of the Moncton Fire Department said the driver was the lone occupant of the vehicle. — Its cargo was unknown but the trailer carried no placards to indicate hazardous materials and only trace amounts... Read article
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Dylan Hackett
Location: A4
Rotary Clubs around the globe have been connected to their communities for nearly a century — The Rotary Club flag was raised by Mayor George LeBlanc in front of Moncton City Hall yesterday to recognize the first Rotary Week, and to celebrate years of dedication and community service in Metro Moncton. — 'It all has to do with the membership, we have a great group who love to work together and roll up our sleeves,' said John Grantham, president of the Rotary Club of Moncton West and Riverview.... Read article
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
By: Jean-Marc Doiron
Location: 6
Moncton - Le procès du conducteur d’autobus de Codiac Transpo qui a happé mortellement Aurore LeBlanc, de Dieppe, l’an dernier, a commencé lundi matin au Palais de justice de Moncton. — Gary Pellerin, 59 ans, a plaidé non coupable, en mai 2012, à un chef d’accusation de conduite insouciante qui pèse contre lui. — Quatre témoins ont comparu lundi avantmidi. Il s’agit de la femme qui marchait avec la victime Aurore LeBlanc au moment de l’accident, d’une passagère de l’autobus en question,... Read article
Monday, June 03, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Pat O'Brien
Location: D2
The past three weeks have essentially served as a wrap-up of the spring marathon season. — Locals are retreating to their cottages, shining up their bikes, donning the wetsuits or otherwise parking themselves in front of the barbecue. The latter is a perfectly fine option as I have consistently held the position that I run so I can eat and I eat so I can run. — The latest race weekend is one I have tackled twice: the Ottawa Marathon. Billed as a most forgiving and confidence-building... Read article
Monday, June 03, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
Location: 14
Daniel Frenette Petit-Rocher-Sud — J’écris pour moi et pour tout le monde qui se plaint du stationnement de — l’Auberge Mgr-Henri-Cormier. — Je suis un patient atteint de cancer qui, à l’automne 2012, a bénéficié des — services de l’auberge pendant deux mois; le service a été excellent. Pendant mon séjour, j’avais le temps de regarder par la fenêtre les gens qui voulaient entrer dans le stationnement; souvent les patients devaient attendre 15 à 30 minutes pour entrer. —... Read article
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Cole Hobson
Location: A1
Beyond just growing the sport, city will see economic spinoffs and also help further enhance Moncton's brand — The City of Moncton's tourism director said the Canadian Track and Field Championships is a 'big event for many reasons,' and will have many benefits in the short and longer term for the city. — 'It's a big event because obviously it brings people from out of town and it fills up hotel rooms, so from a tourism perspective the key is to grow the pie,' said Ben Champoux, noting... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A1
Council approves purchase of Highfield Square land; goal is to build multi-purpose events centre — Now it gets real. — The City of Moncton now owns the for mer Highfield Square property, a key step on the path to building a multi-purpose sports/entertainment/community centre in the heart of Moncton's downtown. — Until now, the goal of building a replacement for the nearly 40-year-old Moncton Coliseum while at the same time revitalizing the city's downtown core has been a matter... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D6
The Downtown Life Committee's ambition to clean up Main Street's dreary Oak Lane would be a small but good idea if the committee, Downtown Moncton Centreville Inc. and Moncton City Council first dealt with a ver y large, ver y bad idea that in our view is the reason Oak Park so quickly degenerated into a nasty hang-out the last time it was cleaned up just a few short years ago. — Obviously society must be judged by how it takes care of its less fortunate members. Group homes, halfway houses,... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
By: Damien Dauphin
Location: 3
La délibération n’a cependant pas fait l’unanimité, et c’est Brian Hicks qui a jeté le petit grain de sable dans les rouages de l’exercice démocratique. — Rappelant le précédent de l’ancien terrain de la compagnie Beaver Lumber, (où a été construit le nouveau Palais de justice, dans le centre-ville), dont les coûts de nettoyage et de décontamination avaient littéralement explosé par rapport aux prévisions, le conseiller du quartier 3 a demandé combien il en coûterait à la Ville pour nettoyer... Read article
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
Location: 46
Moncton - Si le conseil municipal de Moncton décide de donner son aval au projet, la principale chose qui pourrait contrecarrer les plans de Marc Beaudoin, c’est un autre événement d’envergure internationale. «Il y a des pourparlers présentement qui suggèrent qu’Athlétisme Canada serait intéressé à demander à la Ville de Moncton s’ils veulent organiser les Mondiaux d’athlétisme jeunesse (17 ans et moins)», explique l’instigateur du projet. «Je pense qu’Athlétisme Canada et l’IAAF sont en ce moment... Read article
Monday, June 17, 2013
Times and Transcript
By: Tess Allen
Location: A1
Community leaders say 2014 event will bring more awareness, pride to Acadian community — The countdown is on for the 2014 World Acadian Congress (Congrès Mondial Acadien). With a little over a year left until the big kickoff, several prominent Monctonians are already touting the benefits of hosting next summer's long-anticipated event in the region - not only from an economic perspective, but also from a socio-cultural one. The 2014 Congress will be co-hosted in northwestern New Brunswick next... Read article
Monday, June 17, 2013
Times and Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A1
Corner of Main and Highfield has roots with railway and retail as heart of downtown Moncton — If Moncton city council votes today to buy the former Highfield Square property, it will be about securing land for the future with the hope of placing a new events centre there within the next few years. — But it other ways, it will be the sort of act at the heart of Moncton's history - a way to rise again, as the city's motto Resurgo puts it. — 'It is about redevelopment of the Highfield... Read article
Monday, June 17, 2013
Times and Transcript
By: Ginabeth Roberts
Location: A7
Main art features four Olympic athletes on a sliding-door decal — As hundreds of athletes, coaches, officials and volunteer land in Metro this week for the Canadian Track and Field Championships they'll be greeted with familiar faces - athletes just like themselves. — Promotion installations have been set up throughout the Greater Moncton International Airport in preparation for the big event, which runs June 20 to 23. — After athletes and airport guests pick up their bags, they'll... Read article
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Times and Transcript
By: Cole Hobson
Location: C1
Soon-to-be Olympic medallist Dylan Armstrong will be part of downtown Moncton competition during national championships — It's been five years since Dylan Armstrong competed at the Olympics in Beijing, but the British Columbia native will be a newly minted Olympic bronze medallist by the time he arrives in Moncton next week for the 2013 Canadian Track and Field Championships. — Armstrong missed a medal by less than a centimetre - about the width of a dime - at the 2008 Games, but he's... Read article
Friday, June 14, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Cole Hobson
Location: A1
Local organizing crew working hard to prepare event as several New Brunswickers eye strong finishes in Moncton — As high-calibre athletes from around the country continue to train for a chance to reach the podium in Moncton, organizers of the upcoming Canadian Track and Field Championships are also sprinting towards the finish line in making final preparations for the event, which runs from June 20 to 23 at Stade Moncton 2010 Stadium. — 'It's very busy there's no question about it and... Read article
Friday, June 14, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Laura Hubbard
Location: A2
Mayors, business leaders hopeful for success of Economic Leadership Council — The announcement of a new Economic Leadership Council at the annual Enterprise Greater Moncton community breakfast has Metro Moncton mayors and business leaders excited. — Addressing Metro's business leaders, Mayor George LeBlanc announced that Moncton is one of the top 10 best cities in North America to do business. — But to stay there, Rob Robichaud of the Greater Moncton Airport says businesses in... Read article
Friday, June 14, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Michael B. Sullivan
Location: D7
A couple of weeks ago a constructively critical column of past and the current Moncton City Council's inconsistent commentaries, positions and actions respecting downtown revitalization was advanced. Feedback suggests a number of readers concurred. As well, an impression some in the halls of power at City Hall were irritated at the directness and cogency of content. I'm well familiar with the 'circle the wagons' defence mentality. This column will never be utilized to attack or embarrass anyone in... Read article
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Timesl & Transcript
By: Tess Allen
Location: A4
About 100 people gather outside city hall to protest seismic testing — Crystal Cookson had one reason for attending Moncton's shale gas protest outside city hall yesterday afternoon: her children. — 'Even though experts say it (fracking) is wrong and people of conscience say it's wrong, financially it somehow seems necessary to wreck our world and our children's futures,' said Cookson. 'I personally would like to see them (SWN) cease immediately because I have kids and I want to make... Read article
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A15
City of Moncton crews have filled a number of sinkholes that had formed near the control gate structure for Jones Lake. The sinkholes, at the southeast corner of the lake where it outflows beneath Main Street, were discovered in late May. — The city drained the lake at the time so workers carrying a camera could enter the two culverts that run from the gate beneath Main Street and inspect the damage. Crews then drained the lake again this week so the repair work could be done. — The City... Read article
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Rod Allen
Location: D7
As a fellow who gets paid to keep his ear to the ground I think I can say with some confidence the 'buzz of the week' down at Moncton City Hall, Downtown Moncton Centreville Inc., the various economic development agencies and many another steamy nook or cranny in the apparatus that makes all three of our sister communities run is about development consultant David Campbell's fine analysis on the potential impact of a downtown events centre on the southeast and indeed, all of New Brunswick. —... Read article
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
Location: 11
Moncton - Bravant la pluie, près d’une centaine de personnes, cette fois en grande majorité de non-autochtones, ont participé à un ralliement devant l’hôtel de ville de Moncton, qui jouxte l’immeuble abritant les — locaux de la compagnie SWN. — Les oreilles des dirigeants de Southwestern Energy (SWN) ont-elles sifflé lorsque, six étages plus bas, des manifestants équipés de — porte-voix ont crié «SWINE go home»? La pluie, elle, n’a pas découragé la centaine de protestataires pour... Read article
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Telegraph Journal
Location: A2
Moncton - Moncton's year-to-date building permit figures up to the month of April show a huge increase in permit values, to $99.9 million this year from $36.8 million at the same point on the calendar last year. This represents the best total year-to-date permit value for the last 10 years, the City of Moncton says."Moncton's strong building permit numbers are just another indicator that our economy remains strong," Mayor George LeBlanc said. The homebuilding season has gotten off to a good start,... Read article
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Allison Toogood
Location: A4
Friday evening live music to run July through August, feature local talent; drinks available for purchase, too — Cap off the long workweek with free musical performances on Fridays in downtown Moncton, held just in front of the Empress Theatre entrance in Robinson Court, beginning next month. — Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. (DMCI) and the Capitol Theatre have partnered to present a series of concerts featuring local artists every Friday, between 5 and 8 p.m., from July 5 to Aug.... Read article
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Alan Cochrane
Location: A8
Organizers hope to bring big crowds to Downtown Moncton during annual motorcycle event — Organizers of this year's MotoMoncton motorcycle festival hope to bring big crowds to downtown Moncton from Aug. 9 to 11 as the annual event gets a fresh start. — 'This event is all about the community and bringing it downtown,' says Steve Richardson, the Moncton firefighter who is chairman of the organizing committee this year. 'There will be lots of stuff to see and experience, and we'll bring... Read article
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Tess Allen
Location: C3
City of Moncton has no bylaw addressing public nudity or indecency; follows undefined laws of Criminal Code — Warm weather and sunny skies can only mean one thing to a certain class of Monctonian males: It's time to strip down from the waist up and stroll through the streets with pride - regardless of physical appeal. — But as it turns out, little stands in the way of Metro women strutting their stuff right alongside them. — Despite references to 'public nudity' and 'indecency'... Read article
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
Location: 3
Moncton - La construction d’un nouveau complexe multifonctionnel au centre-ville de Moncton n’est pas le remède miracle pour venir à bout des problèmes qui affligent actuellement ce secteur de la municipalité, prévient un expert en développement économique. — Plusieurs signaux d’alarme indiquent que le centre-ville de Moncton commence à éprouver des difficultés selon le rapport d’une firme de consultation en développement économique. Jupia Consultants affirme, dans une étude présentée au conseil... Read article
Monday, June 10, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
By: Patrick Lacelle
Location: 16
Moncton – La valeur cumulative des projets de construction atteint un sommet à Moncton. À la fin avril, le cumul des permis de construction s’est élevé à près de 100 millions $, un record d’une décennie. — De grands projets commerciaux et gouvernementaux ont généré 99,9 millions $ en permis de construction à Moncton depuis le début 2013. À la même date l’an dernier, le cumul annuel atteignait 36,8 millions $. — Parmi les grands projets, on retrouve la construction de la nouvelle Moncton... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Cole Hobson
Location: A9
Tickets are still available for Sept. 21 game between Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats — Local football fans are in for a treat come September, but the upcoming NAPA Touchdown Atlantic game at Stade Moncton 2010 Stadium will also be enjoyed by many out-of-province fans who are travelling to the Hub City for the Canadian Football League contest. — One of those is François Plourde from Gatineau, a Montreal Alouettes season ticket holder who said he snapped up tickets as soon... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D6
On Monday, Moncton City Council will host a public meeting on the economic impact of a sports and entertainment centre in downtown Moncton and a week later decide whether to buy a site, the former Highfield Square property, $ for 6 million. — Contrast that with a series of articles in the Times & Transcript by Donald Savoie, Canada Research Chair in Public Administration at the Université de Moncton decrying New Brunswick's dire fiscal and economic circumstances. Dr. Savoie advocates deep spending... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D8
To The Editor : Regarding the June 5 Forum letter by Jean-Guy Richard on our new plans for an events centre, Moncton would have no problem filling a 12,000 to 15,000-seat stadium if they book the right acts. — Our problem is the Coliseum is too small and poorly designed to fit the equipment necessary for today's musical events. Halifax and Saint John get them instead because they can fit the staging and lighting. Moncton really needs to step it up if we are to compete with other big cities... Read article
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D8
To The Editor : Your article on the pesticide ban was entirely onesided (Restricted pesticide use is having effects, June 1). Weeds are now prolific in gardens and parks across the region and we homeownersnow have to spend hours all summer keeping weeds down. For the City, the cost of manually top-dressing and aerating hundreds of acres of grass must be astronomical compared to occasional use of weed and feed, and is clearly not working. Militant environmentalists are once again controlling the agenda... Read article
Friday, June 07, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Craig Babstock
Location: A1
Trial continues for bus driver involved in fatal crash — An expert in road design says a fatal bus-pedestrian collision in Moncton last year was likely not the fault of the bus driver. — 'This accident was a tragedy and potentially unavoidable, as it is more than likely that the driver could not react in time to avoid this accident,' wrote civil engineer Wayne Browne, in his report about the Jan. 20, 2012 collision. — Browne was called as an expert witness by the defence to testify... Read article
Friday, June 07, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Dylan Hackett
Location: A6
City of Moncton's Public Safety Advisory Committee hosts discussion — Workplace bullying is gradually becoming less and less intimidating as a topic of conversation. — The City of Moncton's Public Safety Advisory Committee hosted a lunch-andlearn presentation on workplace bullying yesterday in the Community Peace Centre, with guest speaker Tammy Carroll. — The session was open to employees, employers, human resource personnel and policy makers, to try and shed some light on the... Read article
Friday, June 07, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D8
To The Editor : Not in my backyard . . — . guess what Moncton . . . — hundreds of citizens whose property falls less than 400 metres away from a seismic exploration site received registered letters from SWN Resources to notify them that testing can begin as early as 24 hours after the receipt of this notice. — 'This registered letter will serve as written notice that Geokinetics on behalf of SWN RC will be using truckmounted Vibroseis units on or near June 3. Property owners less... Read article
Friday, June 07, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Laura Hubbard
Location: F8
Magnetic Hill hopes for a family of jaguars — In the depths of the Magnetic Hill Zoo, you'll find a cute but shy couple. A couple of black jaguars, that is. — Zoo staff are hoping the pair will become a couple and mate, giving the zoo more jaguars and adding to the ever-growing list of animals on display. A new large cat exhibit is in the planning stages, and kittens would be the perfect addition, says Jamie Carson, animal care foreman. — While the two jaguars, which are still... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A1
Impact study to be released on Monday, vote on purchase of Highfield Square expected the following week — Moncton city council has scheduled a special public meeting for Monday that will be one of the most important held to date on the future of the proposed downtown events centre. — But even it will be eclipsed by the council meeting a week later, when council decides whether or not to invest millions in purchasing the land to build it. — The special meeting will get underway... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Vanessa Gallant
Location: A3
Acadie Rock Festival invites everyone to celebrate Acadian culture and art from Aug. 14-18 in Moncton — Moncton is throwing another Tintamarre this year in celebration of Acadian music, art, poetry, film and of course, the people. — Aberdeen Cultural Centre director René Légère and Moncton Mayor George LeBlanc unveiled the program for the second annual Acadie Rock Festival yesterday at Moncton City Hall. The festival takes place in downtown Moncton from Aug. 14 to 18 in celebration of... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Times & Transccript
By: Allison Toogood
Location: C3
Multicultural festival launches evening concert schedule; visitors will hear diverse cultural and traditional sounds — Moncton will buzz with the sights, sounds, tunes and tastes of the world as the 2013 Mosaïq Multicultural Festival takes hold of the downtown on July 19 and 20. — And as the festival weekend creeps nearer, organizers, and producers at the city and the Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area, have released the lineup of innovative artists representing fusions... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
L'Étoile
By: Marc-André LaPlante
Location: A1
Marc André LaPlante, L’Étoile — 2013-06-05 16h00. — Le festival Acadie Rock dévoile la programmation de sa deuxième édition. Un spectacle gratuit sera présenté sur la rue Main pour célébrer le 15 août. Les organisateurs de l’événement misent sur une réunion très attendue par la communauté culturelle acadienne depuis plusieurs années : le retour sur scène du groupe Zéro ° Celsius. — Le festival, présenté par le Centre culturel Aberdeen, en partenariat avec la Ville de Moncton, a... Read article
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
Location: 31
Moncton – En scène de 1993 à 2001, le groupe rock Zéro degré Celsius a marqué un tournant dans l’histoire musicale en Acadie et inspiré plusieurs jeunes musiciens. — Très fier de son coup, le directeur du Centre culturel Aberdeen, René Légère, souligne que c’est pas mal le directeur artistique et musicien des Païens, Marc Arsenault, qui a réussi à convaincre les cinq membres du — groupe de se réunir à nouveau. — «Pour les avoir, on doit les réunir pendant une semaine de temps dans... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: A2
Traffic will be af fected on a number of Moncton roads today due to construction. — Main Street, between King Street and Dieppe city limits, will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The lane closure will allow crews to mill and pave deteriorated sections of asphalt. — The City of Moncton warns that delays are to be expected in the area as traffic will be slowed. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route to avoid the construction area. —... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Eric Lewis
Location: A4
Canadian blues rocker Colin James will headline Canada Day celebrations in downtown Moncton on July 1. — Known for hits like 'Voodoo Thing,' 'Chicks and Cars and the Third World War,' 'Just Came Back,' 'Keep On Loving Me Baby,' and his latest, 'I Need You Bad,' the Regina native has been a major name on the Canadian music scene for more than 20 years. — 'We are extremely excited to welcome Colin James to Moncton to headline our Whoa Canada! festivities, and to have such a diverse and... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Dylan Hackett
Location: A9
More than 600 volunteers will take part in activities on Friday — On Friday, the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick will mark its ninth annual Day of Caring. — More than 600 corporate volunteers will work on more than 50 hands-on projects at more than 40 community agencies in the region. — The day will kick off with a breakfast sponsored by Atlantic Lottery at the Coverdale Rec Centre, 50 Runnymeade Rd. in Riverview. The breakfast will provide an opportunity... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Alan Cochrane
Location: C2
Event will promote Metro Moncton's cooperative approach to community development — Irving, Ltd., will be the keynote speaker at the Enterprise Greater Moncton Annual Community Development Breakfast on June 13 at the Delta Beaus é jour. — The breakfast event will begin at 7:30 a.m. and have a theme of Partners, Power, Progress. — John Thompson, CEO of Enterprise Greater Moncton, said Irving was asked to deliver the keynote address because of his many connections to the Metro Moncton... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: C2
The Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce is thrilled that Moncton will be one of four host sites for the FIFA under-20 Women's World Cup of Soccer. — 'We are thrilled with Moncton being chosen to host this event,' says Carol O'Reilly CEO of the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce. 'Being chosen to host these two world class events speaks volumes about how the Greater Moncton area is perceived on an international level.' 'This event is only the beginning as we will also be hosting the Women's... Read article
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Acadie Nouvelle
Location: 22
Moncton – Le rockeur canadien Colin James et la Bottine Souriante seront en tête d’affiche de la fête du 1er juillet en plein air Beau Canada! de Moncton. Colin James et ses musiciens feront vibrer Moncton au son du rock et du blues pour la fête du Canada. Ils clôtureront une journée de fête au coeur du centre-ville. Le natif de Regina, en Saskatchewan, est récipiendaire de six prix Juno. Le groupe québécois de musique traditionnelle La Bottine Souriante sera également de la partie. Le groupe, —... Read article
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Alan Cochrane
Location: A1
Custom 1948 Ford Tudor will be given away during annual Moncton car show from July 11 to 14 — With its gleaming inferno-red paint job, polished stainless steel trim and vintage whitewall tires, the 1948 Ford Tudor Super Deluxe is a retro-looking car that will be given away during the Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza in Moncton next month. — The 13th annual car show, which draws about 2,000 custom vehicles and thousands of visitors to Metro Moncton each year, will be held from... Read article
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A3
Properties losing industrial zoning in effort to deal with Champlain School concerns — Moncton city council took a couple of concrete steps toward confronting the issue of Champlain School's placement amid one of Moncton's oldest industrial areas. — One was to rezone a few properties currently zoned for industrial use but are not currently being used that way, ensuring that no further industrial development begins. — The other big step was to formally assert, 'that because the... Read article
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: C2
Architect balances philosophy with financial realities in development — A decades-long revitalization of Moncton's downtown mapped out by more than 100 community volunteers in a 2006 visioning exercise has been slowly paying dividends, and here comes another one. — A new building just approved by Moncton's urban planning department for the corner of Botsford and Victoria is the latest in a string of projects that are making the days of embracing any development just for the sake of downtown... Read article
Monday, June 03, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: A3
Moncton city council switches to summer hours for its public meetings starting this afternoon with a 4 p.m. start time. Among the items on the agenda is a discussion of the Mill Road industrial zone, something which has long been a concern for the Champlain School community. — As well, there will be a public hearing on a rezoning to allow expansion of the parking lot at the Moncton Museum. The meeting will be held in the city council chamber on the first floor of Moncton Place, 655 Main St.... Read article
Monday, June 03, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: D6
While the fate of a heritage property at 271 Mountain Rd. is far from sealed at this point, the long-term future of Moncton's fondly regarded 'Castle Manor' looks dim indeed. It is one of the last sizeable and obviously beautiful old buildings remaining in Moncton and seemingly, also symbolizes the City of Moncton's last chance to finally get its act together on heritage preservation. — Indeed the City's existing heritage bylaw might actually contribute to the problem at this stage. It's hard... Read article
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Brent Mazerolle
Location: A1
City of Moncton avoids using cosmetic pesticides wherever possible — The City of Moncton has not banned the use of cosmetic pesticides on its property, but its goal of employing them only as a last resort means we may have to live with more weeds in city green spaces, says the city's parks and grounds supervisor. — 'Essentially, that's what the citizens have told us they want,' Dan Hicks says. — It would probably overstate it to call it a policy, but City of Moncton's staff received... Read article