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Prorogation Rally
Frederictonians hit the streets on Saturday Jan. 23rd to protest prorogation, Lily Boisson has more.
New Year’s Resolution
2010′s top resolution is to get fit. Vanessa Trindade explores why keeping a resolution is harder than people think…
Relish Burgers & Nutrition
Obesity rates in Canada are on the rise but that hasn’t stopped a local restaurant from opening their doors. Relish, a new hamburger joint located downtown is now serving burgers to hungry Frederictonians with thirsty taste buds. Joanne Goodall has more. Read Transcript Here …
Cline Bus Update
Public transportation is important for many New Brunswickers. This has never been clear than in the wake of Acadian Bus Lines’ proposal end to various routes in the province. Crystal Cline has the story.
Prorogation Rally (Transcript)
Clip: “Weʼre not getting out there in minus 15 because we donʼt care. We do care, and weʼre out in the cold, and weʼre telling Prime Minister Harper to get back to work. Thank you very much everybody.” VO Call them angry. Call them bitter. But you certainly canʼt say theyʼre indifferent. These protestors braved [...]
The new deal: Goverment announces new plan for NB Power
After learning five members of the Legislative Assembly opposed the October 29th memorandum of understanding to sell NB Power, Premier Shawn Graham announced an amended deal. Jason Cassidy has more. Read Transcript Here
The new deal: Goverment announces new plan for NB Power (transcript)
In the new plan, What was once a $4.8 billion relief on the provinces debt, is now worth only $3.2 billion. The province will retain ownership of the transmission lines and distribution systems which represent more than 60% of the current NB Power employees. VoiceOver with graphics Hydro-Quebec will take over the provinces most valuable [...]
Matthew Sheriko
I am a third year journalism and communications major (minor in Psychology). I’m interested in sports, politics, and basically any issue that I believe is important. I hail from beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia. I enjoy playing and watching sports, reading, summer camping (see www.camptriumph.ca), spending time with friends and family, among other things. I own [...]
Lily Boisson
My name is Lily Boisson and I’m happy to be part of the Basement Tapes crew this semester. You can expect hard-hitting Fredericton-based journalism from us this year. Keep your eyes peeled for 5-min mini docs too!
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