Thursday, June 20, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Vanessa Gallant
Location: A3
Community celebrates half-century of university's contributions to education, development — Emotions ran high as l'Université de Moncton's 50th anniversary flag was raised in front of the environmental sciences pavilion yesterday morning, and chief among those were joy and pride in an Acadian institution that has contributed, and continues to contribute, to French-speaking education. — Yesterday marked the exact date of UdeM's 50th anniversary, as it was founded on June 19, 1963 by Fr.... Read article
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Times & Transcript
Location: A5
Moncton and the Elsipogtog First Nation will be celebrating the unique heritage, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nation peoples tomorrow for National Aboriginal Day. — This year's event theme is 'Honouring our Nations,' in order to recognize the three primary nations that make up New Brunswick's cultural fabric - First Nations, Acadian and English. — There is a full day of events planned at Moncton city hall, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with an 'honouring the day' ceremony and opening... Read article
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Cole Hobson
Location: B1
Track nationals set go — Athletics Canada has continued to grow the country's prowess in the sport and those talents will be on full display at the 2013 Canadian Track and Field Championships, taking place today through Sunday at Stade Moncton 2010 Stadium. — 'I think what people are going to see is just the depth of high-level competition,' said Mathieu Gentes, the organization's director of corporate and public relations. 'Our sport has been known in the past, we've always —... Read article
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Alan Cochrane
Location: C3
Brass number plate from Engine 5555 tells story of commuter line between Moncton Shops and Pointe-du-Chene — — A solid brass number plate from Engine 5555 recently donated to the Moncton Museum not only serves as a unique artifact from the golden age of steam locomotives, but the story behind it helps us understand the importance of the railway to daily life in Moncton. — The brass plate has been in the private collection of Howard Easton for many years. Easton spent a career... Read article
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Times & Transcript
By: Cole Hobson
Location: D1
Shot in the Dark event to feature shot put as well as traditional Highland Games stone throwing — 2013 Moncton Highland Games cochairman Stephen Tweedie said it was a 'natural fit' for their event to partner with the Canadian Track and Field Championships. — Tweedie said they had been meeting with the City of Moncton and discussed the idea of having a Friday night kick-off event for the Highland Games with an outdoor concert. It was at that point they learned the track championships... Read article