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 [...]

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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.

Smarter – and shorter – than your average breeder

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When most people think of a reptile breeder, they envision a middle-aged, tight-lipped individual with an unrelenting attitude toward their scaly, money-making critters. 14 year old Kyle Mckeigan is not your regular reptile breeder. In fact, he is the exact opposite. Kyle stands at a mere 4’10 and his side-swept bangs and delicate features often [...]

Occupy Christmas: Protestors stay for tree lighting

Fredericton's Christmas tree beside the Occupy tent (image: Viola Pruss)

Intro: Hundreds gathered at city hall last night for the 26th annual Christmas tree lighting, but this year, they had company. Occupy Fredericton protesters are still camped out on the grounds and say they’re here to stay. Stephanie Kelly has the story.

Man taken to hospital after collision with street light

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An elderly man was taken to hospital after his vehicle struck a pole  head-on at the intersection of Forest Hill Rd. and Canterbury St. “He hit it going full speed,” said Andre Gabriel who helped the man  from his vehicle and called 9-1-1. Police and emergency vehicles responded to the accident at  6:00pm Tuesday night, [...]

Streets closed following single vehicle accident

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An elderly man was taken to hospital after his vehicle struck a pole head-on at the intersection of Forest Hill Rd. and Canterbury St. “He hit it going full speed,” said Andre Gabriel who helped the man  from his vehicle and called 9-1-1. Police and emergency vehicles responded to the accident at  6:00pm Tuesday night, [...]

Stuff-A-Bus for Christmas

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Usually, Fredericton High School’s parking lot is empty on Saturdays. This weekend however, one school bus parked here from nine a.m. until one p.m. to collect food for the local food bank in the school’s  first annual Stuff-a-bus for Christmas campaign. The bus drivers of District 18 schools started organizing the event two weeks ago [...]

Movie Review: Breaking Dawn Pt.1

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  It starts with a half naked Taylor Lautner, but it goes downhill from there. It’s time for the vampire-human wedding of the millennium. It’s super cheesy with long, dramatic shots of the dress and the vows. The camera pans and the guests disappear as the couple kisses. When they leave for their honeymoon, a [...]

Alumni take students out for a night of “speed networking”

Students speed network with an alumnus.

The clank of a cowbell sets off the sound of shuffling feet. People navigate from table to table. A number on each one. The guests exchange personal stories and contact information. Then the bell rings again and the process starts all over. These people are not looking for romance – their motivation is ambition. This [...]

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