SUSSEX - The general manager of the potash mine near Sussex says it could be awhile before the details surrounding the death of a 56-year-old Penobsquis man are available.

RICHIBUCTO - RCMP have released the name of a man killed over the weekend in a crash on Highway 11. Jean-Francois LeBlanc, 25, of Cocagne died when his car collided with a tractor-trailer between Richibucto and Bouctouche early saturday morning.

SAINT JOHN - As the Olympic torch makes its way through New Brunswick today, Saint John is gearing up for celebrations that will mark the arrival of the torch to the city tomorrow night.

SAINT JOHN - The Department of Health has opened a new wellness centre on the west side. Health Minister Mary Schryer and Supply and Services Minister Ed Doherty took part in a ribbon-cutting today at the Market Place Wellness Centre.

OTTAWA - Residents in the Saint John-region who felt their homes move last night actually experienced a mild earthquake. The Department of Natural Resources says a 2.2-magnitude quake hit 13 kilometres north of Saint John around seven o'clock.

MONCTON, NB - The Olympic torch will make its way to New Brunswick today, crossing the Confederation Bridge after spending the weekend on P-E-I. The flame will pass through Port Elgin, Cap-Pele and stop in Shediac for a community celebration before moving on to Sackville, Memramcook and Dieppe.

PENOBSQUIS, NB - An accident at the Sussex area potash mine has claimed the life of a 56-year-old Penobsquis Man. Few details are being released but the accident happened underground Saturday afternoon.

SAINT JOHN, NB - A large contingent of judges and lawyers from across the province will be in Saint John today to hear from the country's top jurist.

ROTHESAY, NB - Rothesay Regional Police reporting a strange occurrence in Kennebecasis Park last night just before 7pm. Police received numerous reports from residents about a loud bang.

Saint John, N.B. - Generosity was the word of the day during the 73rd annual Empty Stocking Fund. The event, held at Saint John High School, ran from noon until 8 p.m. yesterday.

Quispamsis, N.B. - Santa Claus will make a couple of stops in our region today. The fifth annual West Side Santa Parade begins at 1 p.m. at Manawagonish Road with 90 floats taking part.

SAINT JOHN - The goal this year is $200,000. If the phones ring...the goal can be reached. That's where the residents of Saint John and surrounding areas come into play.

SAINT JOHN - For the first time ever, the City of Saint John knows officially where they stand in the eyes of residents. Ipsos Reid has released the results of the 2009 citizen survey.

Can't remember when to re-new your motor vehicle registration? SAINT JOHN - A new motor vehicle registration e-reminder service has been introduced in the province.

FREDERICTON - Students that were displaced by a fire at a University of New Brunswick residence earlier this week are cleared to move back in. One of the displaced students reports that they were given the all-clear to return to McLeod House tonight.

CHURCHILL FALLS, N.L. - So far no visible sign of the ongoing war of words between New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams at the Atlantic premiers' meeting in Churchill Falls.

FREDERICTON - Several priority groups have successfully been vaccinated against H1N1 in New Brunswick - but the general public still has to wait. The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eilish Cleary held a news conference this morning to provide an update on the virus.

SAINT JOHN - The Major Crime Unit is seeking the public's help in solving a reported home invasion in east Saint John last night around 5:30. Police were summoned to Princess Court after a man brandishing a weapon entered a home and then fled on foot towards Simpson Drive.

FREDERICTON - The executive-director of the Fredericton Homeless Shelter said the province is headed in the right direction when it comes to solving the problem of homelessness.

Will positive attitudes equal added enforcement for math students? SAINT JOHN - Positive reinforcement at home will go a long way in reversing recent downward trends in provincial math scores for Grade 5 students in District 8.