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Canada Local News - Prince Edward Island Ottawa is spending $27 million on advanced new X-ray equipment to scan carry-on bags at Canada's major airports. http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867439 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:02:57 +0000 A youth advocacy group says B.C.'s child poverty rate remains the highest in Canada for the sixth year in a row and it's time the provincial government took action. http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867440 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:02:47 +0000 The use of helmets will remain voluntary at Atlantic skill hills this year because there are no models approved by the Canadian Standards Association, say hill operators. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2009/11/24/pei-ski-helmets-csa-584.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:53:21 +0000 Brian Deveau of Souris, P.E.I., easily won an Eastern School District trustee byelection Monday. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2009/11/24/pei-school-board-byelection-584.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:53:11 +0000 MONCTON, NB - For thousands of Greater Monctonians, last night is one that they will remember for many years to come. The Olympic torch was welcomed amid huge fan-fare in the hub city. http://www.news919.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091124_062054_7176 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:38:40 +0000 Maritime Electric has signed up far fewer households than it wanted for this year's Winter Challenge on P.E.I. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2009/11/24/pei-winter-challenge-conservation-584.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:38:11 +0000 Police in west Texas shot dead a Fredericton man who was in a wheelchair outside a motel last Friday. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/11/24/nb-texas-shooting-fredericton-630.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:17:10 +0000 SAINT JOHN, NB - The Olympic torch relay continues to roll through New Brunswick today and anticipation is growing in Saint John where the flame will arrive tonight. http://www.news889.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091124_055815_6560 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:13:55 +0000 The male driver of a white, four-door Grand Prix was taken into RCMP custody Monday, as the police force began its investigation into a two-vehicle accident in the eastbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway. http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867173 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:10:35 +0000 The City of Fredericton will save nearly $50,000 a year if the deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Quebec goes through, says an official at city hall. http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867172 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:10:25 +0000 A Fredericton man who touched the genitals of three 12-year-old children was sentenced Monday to nine months in jail. http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867174 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:10:15 +0000 ADI Group Inc. will remain a Fredericton-based company when it merges with a much larger engineering firm based in Ontario, says ADI president Paul Morrison. http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867175 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:10:05 +0000 A police shooting in Texas that claimed the life of a Fredericton man is being investigated by the Texas Rangers. http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867176 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:09:55 +0000 Israel's prime minister is trying to temper expectations that a deal to free a long-held Israeli soldier is imminent. http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867431 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:02:37 +0000 The Philippine president placed two southern provinces under emergency rule Tuesday as security forces unearthed more bodies from one of the worst incidents of election violence in the nation's history, pushing the death toll to 46. http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867420 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:02:27 +0000 A giant of New Brunswick sport and the pride of Shediac made his way to centre stage once more on Monday. http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867105 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:20 +0000 A new public opinion poll shows 60 per cent of New Brunswickers are against the proposed sale of most of NB Power to Hydro-Québec. http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867104 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:10 +0000 The gap between the rich and the poor is widening in New Brunswick. http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867109 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000 NB Power faces a $10-billion bill to replace its fleet of aging fossil fuel power plants, according to NB Power documents obtained by the Telegraph-Journal. http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867110 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:59:50 +0000 The bad guys made off with the dough. No weapons were involved and there were no threats of violence, but a couple of hungry thieves snatched $60 worth of New England brand pizza from the hands of a Capital Deliveries driver last week. http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867102 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:59:40 +0000 SAINT JOHN, NB - The residents of Saint John are in lock-step with Common Council when it comes to their top concern. The findings from the Ispos-Reid 2009 citizen's survey were discussed around the horse shoe last night. http://www.news889.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091124_055544_6324 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:58:58 +0000 SAINT JOHN, NB - A detailed report delivered to Common Council last night clearly stated that a cut to fire protection services would cost property owners more when it comes to insurance premiums. http://www.news889.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091124_055704_8008 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:58:48 +0000 The Liberal government is running into stiff opposition to its plan to sell NB Power, according to a new Leger Marketing poll. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/11/24/nb-nbpower-leger-poll-525.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:47:20 +0000 The families of four sealers who died after their fishing boat sank near the Magdalen Islands in March 2008, have filed a $2.7 million lawsuit against the Canadian Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2009/11/23/acadien-ii-lawsuit.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:38:11 +0000 The federal government is expected to introduce new legislation Tuesday requiring Internet service providers to report child pornography to police. http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/867395 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:02:30 +0000 It may take many by surprise that Russell Crowe lives in Charlottetown. No sorry, it’s actually Russell the Crow that lives in Charlottetown. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=305579&sc=98 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:39:35 +0000 A trustee election is over but the fight continues both for the winner and the loser. Brian Deveau of Souris handily won the zone one election around the Souris area of the Eastern School District Monday, polling 246 votes. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=305578&sc=98 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:39:24 +0000 SOURIS – A recent coyote altercation with a dog along the Confederation Trail shouldn’t keep the public from enjoying a healthy outdoor walk. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=305580&sc=98 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:39:14 +0000 A 16-year-old male youth alleged to have made threats on Facebook last month about a shooting at Charlottetown Rural High School appeared briefly in provincial youth court Monday. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=305581&sc=98 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:39:08 +0000 Islanders have been deeply moved by the plight of a large refugee family left homeless by a fire in Charlottetown last week. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=305577&sc=98 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:38:58 +0000 There has been an outpouring of support over the weekend for a refugee family from Colombia who were forced out of their Charlottetown home by fire last week. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2009/11/23/pei-refugee-fire-family-584.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:08:11 +0000 SUMMERSIDE – Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Summerside Monday evening for the holiday season, riding in style on the final float in the city’s annual Christmas Parade. http://www.journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=305515&sc=118 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:07:18 +0000 From left, Ainsley Grant, Cole Cormier and Sydney Cormier were bundled up tight and all smiles as they rode on the Summerside Kinette Club’s entry in Monday’s Christmas Parade, which made its way through the city. http://www.journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=305575&sc=118 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:07:07 +0000 TORONTO, Ont. – Alli Walker’s dream job is now within reach. The 19-year-old Summerside native found out Monday during the live broadcast of MuchOnDemand that she made it into the Top 4 in MuchMusic’s VJ search. http://www.journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=305517&sc=118 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:06:58 +0000 SUMMERSIDE – The Summerside Salvation Army is now taking applications for Christmas hampers at its thrift store on Water Street. http://www.journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=305520&sc=118 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:06:47 +0000 WELLINGTON — For a second year in a row, people from the Evangeline and surrounding areas will be able to honour the memory of a loved one and, at the same time, help less fortunate families from the area. http://www.journalpioneer.com/index.cfm?sid=305524&sc=118 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:06:37 +0000 Residents of a subdivision in Beaver Dam, N.B., say they want the province to step in and fix their sewage system while the standoff continues between the government and the owner of the waste treatment system. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/11/23/nb-howorth-sewage.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:03:28 +0000 A 29-year-old man from the Esgenoopetitj First Nation in northeastern New Brunswick has been given two weeks to consult a lawyer before entering a plea on sexual assault charges. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/11/23/nb-bonnell-court-appearance.html?ref=rss Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:03:27 +0000 SAINT JOHN - More than one hundred judges and lawyers congregated at the Lily Lake Pavilion in Saint John on Monday afternoon for a high-profile fundraiser. http://www.news889.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091123_164431_6432 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:58:53 +0000 Natural Resources Minister Wally Stiles was confronted by a group protesting the proposed sale of NB Power outside of his Petitcodiac, N.B., riding office on Monday. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2009/11/23/nb-stiles-protest.html?ref=rss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:48:28 +0000 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. http://www.news889.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091123_144437_7432 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:58:48 +0000 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 around 3:00pm. http://www.news919.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091123_070900_904 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:23:46 +0000 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. http://www.news919.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091123_065240_2288 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:08:50 +0000 BOUCTOUCHE, NB - A head-on collision on Highway 11 between Richibucto and Bouctouche, has claimed the life of an 18-year-old man. RCMP say the crash early Sunday involved a tractor-trailer and a car. http://www.news919.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091123_070638_7684 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:08:40 +0000 Moncton, N.B. - It appears the City of Moncton has weathered the global recession well. With a record $34-million worth of building permits issued last month, city officials say construction activity remains strong. http://www.news919.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20091122_081110_7480 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:23:40 +0000 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:02:57 +0000