McCreery Replaces Corbin: The Band Perry Changes Opening Acts For Bangor

If you were hoping to see Easton Corbin in Bangor -- you may be disappointed.

The Band Perry bringing their "We Are Pioneers" world tour to Maine on January 31st, 2014.

It was previously announced that country singer Easton Corbin and Lindsay Ell would be opening for the award-winning family trio at the Cross Insurance Center.

Now, American Idol winner Scotty McCreery will be replacing Corbin, and Ell's replacement will be announced soon.

There was no reason given for the recent change.

Tickets went on sale this morning at 10am, for tickets call 1-800-745-3000.

MLAs Duke It Out Over Economic Plan

Dieppe Liberal MLA Roger Melanson rising in the Legislature to slam the Tories for what he calls a slew of broken promises--he says under the Alward government we've seen every economic indicator in the province worsen, including higher taxes, rising unemployment numbers, and increased debt.

Meanwhile Tory MLA for Saint John Fundy Glen Savoie says the Tories, unlike the Liberals, are moving forward to developments that will create jobs for New Brunswickers

Melanson says the Tories have failed to present a comprehensive plan for exactly how job creation is going to work on a long term basis.

Higgs Warns Against Spending Binge

Finance Minister Blaine Higgs is suggesting the province has too many things to take care off considering how many people live here and that's driving the cost of government up. 

The provincial government's deficit is rising which doesn't leave much room to manoevre.

Higgs will be going around the province seeking ideas of what can be done to control spending and turn the financial situation around.

Stirring New Brunswick Tribute To Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, who died last night at the age of 95 after suffering from a prolonged lung infection, being honoured in the Legislature by Hampton-Kings MLA Bev Harrison.


Harrison describes going to Robin Island, where Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years, and seeing the blinding white rocks the leader was forced to hack away at. Mandela refused to use the dark glasses his captors provided, meaning his eyesight failed later in life.

Harrison says Mandela had every reason to hate, yet he taught the world how to forgive.

CCAPN To Host An Hour Of Rememberance For Victims Of Violence Tonight

A memorial is being held tonight to commemorate the tragic events of December 6th, 1989 when 14 young women were killed at l'École Polytechnique in Montréal.

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It commemorates the 14 young women who died in that act of violence as well as a chance for Canadians to reflect on violence against women in our society and in our local Charlotte County.

"An Hour of Rememberance and Hope" being held at the Wesley United Church, 77 William Street in St. Andrewsby the Charlotte County Abuse Prevention Network, beginning at 7pm.