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Everett Chalmers Hospital issues Code Black

(Aleisha Bosch/NB Beacon)

Fredericton’s Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital issued a “code black” Tuesday morning. A code black refers to a threat from an outside intruder. According to Cst. Rick Mooney of the Fredericton Police, the hospital received a call from a man making a threat of a “general nature.” All entrances except the main were closed, and any men [...]

Oh what a lovely war – Theatre Review

WWI propaganda poster, included in the program for TST's production of "Oh What a lovely war" that ran Jan 25-28 in the Black Box Theatre.

WWI propaganda poster, included in the program for TST’s production of “Oh What a lovely war” that ran Jan 25-28 in the Black Box Theatre. “Ye Gods! What’s that?” A man dressed in Allied army garb asks his Lieutenant. He’s been in the trenches speaking to the troops. “Oh, it’s a Jerry, sir.” Jerry is [...]

A conversation with author Dave Zirin

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  In today’s sports media world, few voices are as educated, different or interesting as Dave Zirin’s. Why? Because his commentary is more about the political environment and ramifications that sports surround, other than blabbing about how player A is better than player B because A has more heart. Zirin has been named by UTNE [...]

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Dicey weather hits New Brunswick

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Snow is falling in Fredericton and all over the Maritimes. Environment Canada has issued a weather warning in North-West New Brunswick where snowfall amounts are expected to reach 30 cm. Environment Canada has also issued a warning to Nova Scotia, parts of Quebec and Newfoundland and  Labrador. In Fredericton, the light snow that began this [...]

Oh no noro

Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites is a popular destination unless you're vomiting up your dinner. Pic from Expedia.ca

A journalism conference turned norovirus conference.   At 6:30 p.m. my biggest concern was ironing my pants properly before the gala. By 10:30 p.m., it was surviving the night. A few hours later ambulances were on standby outside the hotel I was now voluntarily quarantined inside. Cleaning staff sailed down hallways with masks over their [...]

Basement Files Jan 26 2012

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“The Basement Tapes”…have become “The Basement Files”! This week’s show is hosted by Bridget Yard and Kyle Douglas with technical and web support by Tyler Lyons.

Man found asleep on York Street and returned home

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This morning at 1:16 a man was discovered on York Street, laying against a lamp post. He appeared to be unconscious. It was -4 degrees celsius outside, and ice was covering the side-walk near him. He was wearing a jeans, winter boots and an orange winter jacket. The man was laying roughly 10 feet. from [...]

Chan wins fifth Canadian figure skating title in Moncton

Chan thanking the crowd after his record breaking skate

Some of the biggest names in figure skating were in Moncton last weekend for the 2012 World figure skating championships. Reporter Samantha Magee was at the Coliseum Complex on Saturday.

Glass at the Lady Beaverbrook Rink: a cause for concern

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Hockey is Canada’s spectator sport, but sometimes those spectators can be in danger. Older rink hosting a higher level of play, like Atlantic University Sport or AUS hockey, can be more dangerous for a number of reasons. Jennifer Bishop has more on the story.

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