New Brunswick Cities Lose-Out on 'Smart' City Title

2009-05-16

07:12:36

Stockholm Sweden has been named the most intelligent city by a New York think-tank--beating out Fredericton and Moncton. The two provincial cities were among seven finalists for the smartest city. Premier Shawn Graham says he's proud of our success, non-the-less.

Graham is on a trade mission in New York, where he says he's learning a lot about the energy market there.  The Premier says he's confident meetings with companies in the Big Apple will bring about positive returns for the province--and--says many businesses are planning to visit the province to scope out the energy projects.

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Call For Completion of Trans Canada Pipeline

2009-05-16

07:11:49

Earlier this week while speaking to over 400 delegates at an Energy Conference in Saint John, Minister Jack Keir called for completion of the Trans Canada pipeline. Keir tells us, it seems like a waste the way it is set up right now.

Keir compares it to the early days of the coast to coast railway and Trans Canada Highway. The pipeline path starts in British Columbia and comes to a stop in Quebec City. 

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Blood Donor Clinics Looking For Donations

2009-05-16

07:11:17

Most Canadians as they celebrate the arrival of warm weather and make plans for their summer vacations, should think about donating blood before their trips.Canadian Blood Services is encouraging Charlotte county residents to make donating blood an important part of their lives as they return from their May long weekend activities.

Donor clinics will be held on Thursday, May 21 in both St. Andrews and St. Stephen.

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St. Stephen Golf Course Open For Business

2009-05-16

07:09:39

The golf course is open and ready for you. Phyll Chisolm the Club Caption of St Stephen Golf Course tell tide news with the long weekend here there is no better way to spend your time then playing golf.
Chisolm says the golf course here in St Stephen and the sister club in St George are one of the cheapest in the province.

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