http://metromonctonnews.com Your Source for Social News and Networking Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:01:49 CDT en http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=family-and-friends-hold-sky-lantern-event-for-hilary-bonnell http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=family-and-friends-hold-sky-lantern-event-for-hilary-bonnell Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:01:49 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=family-and-friends-hold-sky-lantern-event-for-hilary-bonnell
It's been one year exactly since a young girl disapeared while walking home one morning from a late night party with friends.


In memory of Hilary Bonnell, family and friends will hold a Sky Lantern event at the Burnt Church ball-park today. Sunday, Sept.5th, from 8:30pm - 10:30pm.

Sky Lanterns will be available on the site for $5 each with proceeds going to cover the cost

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=karen-nelson-to-run-for-tories-in-moncton-east http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=karen-nelson-to-run-for-tories-in-moncton-east Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:39:07 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=karen-nelson-to-run-for-tories-in-moncton-east
Retiring school principal Karen Nelson was nominated to run in Moncton East at a convention at Forest Glen School while on Friday night Moncton lawyer Marie-Claude Blais was nominated to represent the Moncton North riding.

Well-known Moncton business woman

7 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=steve-laffin-charged-with-kidnapping-and-sexual-assault-in-halifax http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=steve-laffin-charged-with-kidnapping-and-sexual-assault-in-halifax Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:37:15 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=steve-laffin-charged-with-kidnapping-and-sexual-assault-in-halifax
Dartmouth, Halifax, Sex Offence charges:sexual assault

Steven Elliot Laffin, 35, of Dartmouth, faces charges of kidnapping, forcible confinement, aggravated sexual assault and uttering death threats.

Police say a 29-year-old woman knocked on the door of a home in the 2000 block of Old Sambro Road just before 11 a.m. late Monday night asking for help

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=josh-terry-charged-after-armed-robbery-hostage-taking-at-lakeside-estates http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=josh-terry-charged-after-armed-robbery-hostage-taking-at-lakeside-estates Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:40:09 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=josh-terry-charged-after-armed-robbery-hostage-taking-at-lakeside-estates
Lakeside Estates is a mobile home park community on the north eastern outskirts of Moncton.

On August 15, 2010 at approximately 9:15 am ,Caledonia RCMP

12 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=halifax-police-seek-groper-after-incident-near-halifax-common http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=halifax-police-seek-groper-after-incident-near-halifax-common Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:24:16 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=halifax-police-seek-groper-after-incident-near-halifax-common
The woman was approached by a man in his 30s near the Halifax Common, who grabbed her by the waist and buttocks and commented on how good she looked, according to a statement by HRM police.

The man is described as white

12 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=tories-to-release-anti-organized-crime-plan-cbc-news-canada- http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=tories-to-release-anti-organized-crime-plan-cbc-news-canada- Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:01:58 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=tories-to-release-anti-organized-crime-plan-cbc-news-canada-
The changes, if passed into law, would amend the Criminal Code's definition of serious offences to include illegal gambling, as well as other prostitution and drug-related crimes.

Justice Minister Rob Nicholson is scheduled to an

16 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=sexual-infections-are-on-the-rise-among-middle-aged-canadians-cbc-news-health- http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=sexual-infections-are-on-the-rise-among-middle-aged-canadians-cbc-news-health- Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:14:03 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=sexual-infections-are-on-the-rise-among-middle-aged-canadians-cbc-news-health-
Rising rates of STIs among the middle-aged have drawn the attention of researchers and are prompting the agency to monitor the trend.

According to the Public Health Agency, the majority of reported STIs in Canada still occur in people under 25. Since 1997, however, middle-aged people have made up an "incr

16 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=-crime-statistics-not-accurate-day-suggests-cbc-news-canada- http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=-crime-statistics-not-accurate-day-suggests-cbc-news-canada- Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:10:22 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=-crime-statistics-not-accurate-day-suggests-cbc-news-canada-
During a news conference on Tuesday in Ottawa, Day said the government has received indications that more and more people are not reporting crimes committed against them.

"It shows we can't ta

16 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=president-obama-does-not-have-the-cojones-to-protect-our-borders-sarah-palin-says http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=president-obama-does-not-have-the-cojones-to-protect-our-borders-sarah-palin-says Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:59:22 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=president-obama-does-not-have-the-cojones-to-protect-our-borders-sarah-palin-says
In lashing out at the President's manhood, the former Alaska governor was lamenting a federal judge's decision last week to toss key parts of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's controversial immigration law that lets cops detain people who they suspect are illegal immigrants.



17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=dozens-wounded-in-gaza-blast-world-canoe-ca http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=dozens-wounded-in-gaza-blast-world-canoe-ca Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:44:03 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=dozens-wounded-in-gaza-blast-world-canoe-ca
Hamas blamed Israel for the explosion, which it said targeted field commander Alaa al-Danaf. The Israeli military, through an army spokeswoman, denied any involvement.

A Hamas commander and rocket-maker was killed in

17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=fed-dollars-will-stay-in-terror-play-production-politics-canoe-ca http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=fed-dollars-will-stay-in-terror-play-production-politics-canoe-ca Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:41:12 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=fed-dollars-will-stay-in-terror-play-production-politics-canoe-ca
The play, titled Homegrown, is the work of lawyer and playwright Catherine Frid.

The play opens Aug. 5 as part of Theatre Passe Muraille's SummerWorks festival. It received $6,000 in direct funding from the Toronto Arts Council whi

17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=veiled-passengers-are-not-checked-airport-worker-politics-canoe-ca http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=veiled-passengers-are-not-checked-airport-worker-politics-canoe-ca Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:38:45 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=veiled-passengers-are-not-checked-airport-worker-politics-canoe-ca
The long-time frontline worker at Toronto's Pearson International Airport said there is no clear-cut policy given to airline workers on how to deal with this and other sensitive issues.

"It may be in the archives, but it is not presented to the

17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=youtube-veil-video-sparks-airline-safety-probe-cbc-news-canada- http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=youtube-veil-video-sparks-airline-safety-probe-cbc-news-canada- Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:36:43 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=youtube-veil-video-sparks-airline-safety-probe-cbc-news-canada-
The move comes after a recent YouTube video posted by a British man. It appears to show two women in veils passing through an Air Canada departure gate in Montreal last month who were not asked to remove their veils to chec

17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=shell-montreal-refinery-sale-talks-fail-cbc-news-canada- http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=shell-montreal-refinery-sale-talks-fail-cbc-news-canada- Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:34:07 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=shell-montreal-refinery-sale-talks-fail-cbc-news-canada-
Shell had previously rejected a $420-million offer from Delek for the 77-year-old refinery, which employs 800 people, and the company's gas stations in Quebec and the Maritimes.

Shell has been under

17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=the-green-festival-aug-16th-22nd-2010- http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=the-green-festival-aug-16th-22nd-2010- Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:21:22 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=the-green-festival-aug-16th-22nd-2010-
The Green Festival is a family celebration of Community, Ecology and Live Music. Just 30 minutes North of MONCTON, New Brunswick, CANADA.To reach it just take McLaughlin Dr (Hy #490) and turn west on Chemin Richard and then take the Glenn Rd.

Run primarily by volunteers and RAIN OR SHINE it will featu

17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=-china-lays-clain-to-20-of-arctic-resources- http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=-china-lays-clain-to-20-of-arctic-resources- Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:28:59 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=-china-lays-clain-to-20-of-arctic-resources-
Geologists believe the Arctic shelf holds vast stores of oil, natural gas, diamonds, gold and minerals. A 2007 Russian intelligence report predicted that conflict with other Arctic nations is a distinct possibility, including military action "in a competition for resour

17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=qmi-poll-canadians-back-burka-ban-canada-canoe-ca http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=qmi-poll-canadians-back-burka-ban-canada-canoe-ca Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:11:39 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=qmi-poll-canadians-back-burka-ban-canada-canoe-ca
The Leger Marketing online poll found 54% of people surveyed said the government should follow France's lead and not allow women to wear burkas in public for safety and transparency reasons.

Only 20% of respondents said Canada shouldn't consider a ban because it's an issue of fre

17 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=codiac-transit-bus-driver-max-white-praised-for-actions http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=codiac-transit-bus-driver-max-white-praised-for-actions Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:08:51 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=codiac-transit-bus-driver-max-white-praised-for-actions
When Codiac Regional RCMP arrived, it was determined the man in his early 80'

18 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=codiac-regional-rcmp-an-unsolved-crime-remains-unsolved-due-to-negligence-topix http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=codiac-regional-rcmp-an-unsolved-crime-remains-unsolved-due-to-negligence-topix Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:09:29 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=codiac-regional-rcmp-an-unsolved-crime-remains-unsolved-due-to-negligence-topix
2010 07 17

Approximately 1 year ago, Rachel Melanson of 38 Francis Street in Dieppe, NB, masterminded a home invasion on 20 Elmwood Drive in Moncton, NB, having her live in boyfriend, Jason Green, execute the invasion with two other individuals.

These three criminals kicked the outside door open and upon seeing a young female fled the scene.

The home

19 Vote(s) ]]> http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=elderly-man-facing-serious-charges-for-shooting-at-thieves-kwgn http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=elderly-man-facing-serious-charges-for-shooting-at-thieves-kwgn Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:05:06 CDT http://metromonctonnews.com/story.php?title=elderly-man-facing-serious-charges-for-shooting-at-thieves-kwgn
Wallace now faces twelve felony counts, including four counts of attempted first degree murder, for what he described as an act of defending his property and his life.

One of the thieves, Damacio Torres later admitted to the theft. He and hi

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