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Another delay in bridge repairs

The chairman of the Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority is frustrated with the federal government and it's motive in holding up necessary bridge repairs. The bridge authority has a funding deal with a private lender but it requires the approval of all three levels of government.

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Local 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Transit forced to axe plans for new buses

The general manager of Saint John Transit says he'll make due with a $600,000 cut from his capital budget.

Local 9 Mar, 2010 1 0

Options out there for homeowners saddled with sky-high property tax bills

Having possessions that increase in value aren't usually viewed as a bad thing - unless you're a homeowner in the greater Saint John area. Local homeowners have been expressing shock and anger over their skyrocketing property tax bills.

Local 9 Mar, 2010 0 0

Riverview call centre cutting 200 jobs

Aditya Birla Minacs is cutting a third of it's workforce in Riverview. About 200 employees at the call centre were notified on Friday that their jobs will be gone in April when one of the company's clients takes it's business elsewhere.

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National 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

B.C. man faces more child porn charges in international investigation

SURREY, B.C. - More sex and child pornography charges have been laid against a Surrey, B.C., man who was arrested in January following an investigation into abuse involving nine children. The RCMP say with the eight new charges, the 36-year-old man now faces 16 charges, including sexual assault,

National 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

A jobless recovery? Conditions there for disappointing job creation: analysts

OTTAWA - Canadian workers may pay the price for the relatively healthy job market during last year's recession. Job creation normally goes hand in hand with economic growth - with a little lag - but few analysts expect a big jobs rebound after last quarter's sharp growth in the economy. A con

National 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Quebec human rights commission to hold hearings to probe racial profiling

MONTREAL - Quebec's human rights commission is tackling the issue of racial profiling with a series of public hearings later this year. The commission says it has dealt with at least 100 complaints of racial profiling since 2005 and that the findings in a consultation document are troubling.

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World 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

'Jihad Jane' from suburban Philadelphia accused of aiding terrorist, agreeing to kill Swede

PHILADELPHIA - The self-described "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond hair and blue eyes would let her blend in as she sought to kill an artist in Sweden is a rare case of an American woman aiding foreign terrorists and shows the evolution of the global threat, authorities say. The suburban Phila

World 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

UN official urges Iraqis to report election results quickly

BAGHDAD - The top United Nations envoy in Iraq urged election officials Wednesday to release the results of this week's historic vote as quickly as possible, saying Iraqis "have the right to know" the results as soon as possible. The call by U.N. diplomat Ad Melkert came as Iraqi election offici

World 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Russian traffic police accused of forcing civilians to form highway shield to stop suspect

MOSCOW - Russian traffic police are under investigation for ordering civilian motorists to park their cars across a highway - and remain inside - to block a fleeing criminal suspect, prosecutors said Wednesday. Drivers who were part of Friday's incident told Russian television that the suspect's

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Sports 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Producers of Season 12 of 'The Ultimate Fighter' hold open casting call

LAS VEGAS - Season 11 of "The Ultimate Fighter" has yet to air but the UFC and Spike TV are already preparing for Season 12. An open casting call is scheduled for April 1 in Charlotte. N.C. Producers of the reality TV show are looking for mixed martial arts fighters in the lightweight (155-pound

Sports 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

A-Rod's lawyers setting up interview with investigators about Canadian doctor

TAMPA, Fla. - Alex Rodriguez's lawyers are setting up an interview with U.S. federal authorities as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the focus of a cross-border drug smuggling case involving human growth hormone. The Yankee slugger said from the team's spring training compl

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University announces US team to use its facilities at 2012 London Games

LONDON - The U.S. Olympic team will prepare and train for the 2012 London Games at a university complex near the athletes' village. The University of East London announced Wednesday that about 600 U.S. athletes and 500 support staff will use its campuses, gyms and sports facilities for the Olymp

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Business 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Soaring debt, a struggling economy and a looming election: is Britain facing a Greek tragedy?

LONDON - Government debt is growing, as is the deficit. The economy is struggling to get out of recession and there is talk of spending cuts or higher taxes. The unions are on edge. And the currency is plummeting. The country is not Greece - but Britain, almost six times bigger, racking up debt

Business 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Standard Life annual profits jump to $109 million from just $3 million

MONTREAL - Standard Life Financial Inc., a Canadian financial services company that's part of the Scottish-based Standard Life plc group, reports its net profits for 2009 rose to $109 million from just $3 million the previous year. "In Canada, Standard Life has delivered a strong performance in

Business 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Sobey's owner Empire Company third-quarter profit $68.3 million

STELLARTON, N.S. - Sobey's grocery store owner Empire Company Ltd. (TSX:EMP.A) reported Wednesday a third-quarter profit of $68.3 million, up from $61.3 million in the same period a year earlier. The company, based in Stellarton, N.S., said its net earnings amounted to 99 cents per share versus

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Entertainment 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Percy Sledge, Atlanta Rhythm Section at Alabama Music Hall of Fame

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Performers appearing at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame ceremony March 25 in Montgomery include hall members Percy Sledge and the Blind Boys of Alabama. Executive director David Johnson says the show will also include Eddie Levert of the O'Jays, Mac Davis, Jamey Johnson, the At

Entertainment 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Mark-Anthony Turnage's 'Anna Nicole' opera to premiere in London next year

LONDON - The world premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage's "Anna Nicole" will be presented by the Royal Opera next Feb. 17, starring Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek as the late model and Playboy playmate. Covent Garden Music Director Antonio Pappano will conduct and Richard Jones will direct, the c

Entertainment 10 Mar, 2010 0 0

Jerry Seinfeld guest co-host Thursday on 'Live!' alongside Kelly Ripa

NEW YORK - You don't see much of Jerry Seinfeld on his own new NBC show, "The Marriage Ref," which he lets someone else host. But the 55-year-old comedian and former red-hot sitcom star will be on view for a full hour Thursday on "Live! with Regis and Kelly." The syndicated weekday talk show