On Thursday, November 13th, students at the University of New Brunswick will
participate in a public demonstration, a Day of Action, to raise awareness
and foster a public investment of affordable education and the impact it can
have on New Brunswick.  The University of New Brunswick Student Union
(UNBSU) has moved to act against current government policy that leaves
funding gaps to high needs students, allowing New Brunswickers to incur the
highest average national debt of over $34,000.

"When the Action Plan to Transform Post-Secondary Education was released in
June, our government promised it would reassess financial aid before the
budget in the spring and deliver a new, pragmatic system to New Brunswick,"
explained Bethany Vail, UNBSU President, "On our Day of Action, we will
remind the government that students are still waiting for commitments to
change."

The UNBSU advocates for the reallocation from funds programs such as the
$2000 First Year Student Bursary and the $10,000 Tuition Tax Rebate towards
upfront grants through means of a Student Loan Debt Cap and debt management
assistance through an Income Contingent Loan Repayment Program.

"To cultivate an accessible education, we must leave no students behind"
reaffirmed President Vail, "the pragmatic policies reflect the best interest
of our students, and generations of students who are yet to begin study."

Prior to the Day of Action on November 13th, members of the UNBSU will be
collected post-cards to be delivered to Premier Shawn Graham, identifying
themselves with the debt burden they carry.  The Union is striving to
connect with every student on campus, and provide faces and names to the
millions of dollars of debt that the government has not yet addressed.

"Students are not just statistics to be discussed behind closed doors,"
President Vail declared. "Students contribute to every aspect of our
province.  The government has the opportunity to make education a priority,
catapulting a New Brunswick Education to the standard other provinces aspire
to become."

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The University of New Brunswick Student Union (UNBSU) is the elected
representative body of full time undergraduate students at the Fredericton
Campus of the University of New Brunswick.  Representing roughly 8,000
undergraduates, the UNBSU has been advocating for students since its birth
as an organization in 1914.

For further information:

Bethany Vail

President UNBSU

506-452-609

suprez@unb.ca

Jon O'Kane
Vice President External UNBSU

506-458-7164

external@unb.ca

October 29, 2008

FREDERICTON- New Brunswick’s capital has welcomed one of the World’s best chefs home.

Chef Ray Henry, Executive Chef at BrewBakers, recently returned to Fredericton after his Culinary Team Canada squad won four gold medals at the 2008 IKA Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany.  The team placed fifth in the World in the medal standings. The competition wrapped up on Saturday.

"It is an honour to represent my country in this capacity,” says Chef Henry. “We represented Canada in so many ways-competitiveness, sportsmanship and great team work. Canada is so respected around the world for our high standard of cuisine; it was great to lay it on the line and show our stuff. 2012 is not so far off for Team Canada. If the phone rings again, I would jump at the opportunity."

A veteran member of Culinary Team Canada, Chef Henry’s career of over 20 years has won him many accolades such as Bermuda Chef of the Year and the mentor of Canada’s first Next Great Chef in 2006.

Chef Henry is also an active member of the community. His desire to help the Fredericton area and Atlantic Canada is reflected in his efforts to see the region shine as a premiere culinary destination and his work with the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network to try and connect regional growers with chefs.

“BrewBakers is extremely excited that a professional of Chef Ray’s level has decided to call Fredericton home,” says Mr. Mark Haines-Lacey , President of Ross Ventures Ltd. “He has already had a positive effect on the food quality at BrewBakers. We know this because our customers are telling us so!”

Mr. Haines-Lacey adds that Chef Henry has won the respect of many within Ross Ventures Ltd. and the community.

“He is professional in everything he does. But that’s obvious – how can you win gold medals at the premier international culinary completion without being the best of the best?,” Mr. Haines-Lacey says. “He is also a wonderful teacher. All of his staff are so happy to be working with him. If I was a young chef looking to develop my career, Chef Ray would be my only choice of employer to apprentice with. He uses cutting edge techniques and has international connections. Best of all, he enjoys developing talent in others that are serious about their professional pursuit.”

A native of British Columbia, Chef Henry joined BrewBakers earlier this year.

Fredericton, NB – The City of Fredericton Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is actively monitoring the effects that Hurricane Kyle could have on the Fredericton area and asking residents to be prepared for the storm’s possible impact on the region.

Local residents are asked to secure items that could blow around in the wind and prepare for possible power outages.  Some localized flooding could occur in low lying areas along waterways, so residents are asked to be aware and take necessary precautions.

“Despite reports that the centre of the storm could touch land along the Bay of Fundy coast, it is a large system and is expected to impact much of southern New Brunswick,” says Fredericton Fire Chief Philip Toole and director of the City’s Emergency Measures Organization.  “We are asking residents to take time to get prepared for heavy rains and high winds.”

The New Brunswick Department of Public Safety's Emergency Measures Organization has issued a severe weather advisory, which indicates that Hurricane Kyle will bring wind and heavy rain to Atlantic Canada on Sunday night and Monday, Sept. 28 and 29.

Environment Canada advises that total rainfall of up to 100 mm (four inches) is expected, and local amounts in excess of that are possible.  Strong winds sustained at 65 km and gusting to 120 km per hour are expected over southern New Brunswick Sunday night as Kyle crosses the area.

“Staff from our roads & streets division, as well as our parks & trees division are prepared to respond, and our EMO committee is ready to take action if needed,” adds Fire Chief Toole.

For more on Hurricane Kyle’s possible impact on New Brunswick, visit the Province’s Public Alerts web page at http://www.gnb.ca/public/info-e.asp.  Residents wanting to know about being prepared for storms, etc., should visit Public Safety Canada’s Get Prepared website at http://www.getprepared.ca/index_e.asp.

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Fredericton, NB – The City of Fredericton has approved a bylaw amendment that will see dogs banned from municipally owned and operated sports / athletic fields, playgrounds and swimming areas.  The “dog free areas” will be clearly identified by signage, and will still allow dogs and their owners to use the rest of city parks, green spaces and trails.

“The intent of the bylaw amendment was never to ban dogs from city parks and trails,” said Coun. David Kelly, chair of the City’s Community Services Committee.  “The majority of dog owners in the city are very responsible.  This bylaw gives us the tools we need to protect our citizens and deal with problem areas.”

The bylaw amendment was first presented at a Council in Committee meeting on July 28, 2008 and addressed in an administrative report entitled “Animals on Sports Fields.”   Over time, City staff have received a number of complaints about dog feces on sport fields.

In addition to the mess that occurs when sports players or children on playgrounds slide through dog feces, an even greater concern is that animal feces and urine can transmit disease to people, possibly resulting in serious illness.  Similar “dog free areas” exist in other municipalities.  The bylaw does not apply to service dogs used by persons with disabilities.

Dogs in the City of Fredericton must be licensed and be on a leash when in public.  Dog owners must pick up after their pets.

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Media Contact:  Wayne Knorr, Communications, City of Fredericton, 506-460-2181.

2:03 PM Sunday 7 September 2008 The following flash flood http://blogs.justfred.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/nbimage.png">http://blogs.justfred.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/nbimage-300x190.png" alt="Flood Warning issued for Southern New Brunswick" width="300" height="190" /> warning is issued by the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization. Environment Canada advises that rainfall of up to 90 mm (three inches) has fallen and local amounts of over 130 mm (four inches) are possible. Rainfall in these amounts can result in rapid water level increases in streams and rivers and localized flash flooding. Power outages are also possible. People living or working along watercourses or the southern and eastern coastlines of the province should take steps to protect their property and remain on alert until the storm has passed and water levels have returned to normal. The following flash flood warning is issued by the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization. Environment Canada advises that rainfall of up to 90 mm (three inches) has fallen and local amounts of over 130 mm (four inches) are possible. Rainfall in these amounts can result in rapid water level increases in streams and rivers and localized flash flooding. Power outages are also possible. People living or working along watercourses or the southern and eastern coastlines of the province should take steps to protect their property and remain on alert until the storm has passed and water levels have returned to normal.

Fredericton, NB – Approximately 500 soldiers from CFB Gagetown will march through Fredericton’s downtown core on Saturday, September 6 as the military base – celebrating its 50th anniversary this year - is granted Freedom of the City.

The Freedom of the City entitles CFB Gagetown the rights, privileges, honour and distinction of marching within the bounds of the City of Fredericton with “colours flying, bayonets fixed and drums beating.”

“In granting this honour, City Council is recognizing the important role that CFB Gagetown plays in the economic well-being of our community and the fundamental role it plays in the defence of the freedoms we enjoy,” said Mayor Brad Woodside. “We also honour and recognize the sacrifice of the soldiers from Base Gagetown who have lost their lives or been wounded in Afghanistan and other conflicts. We mourn their loss and we share their families’ pain.”

The granting of the Freedom of the City is the highest honour a municipality can bestow upon a military unit, and is extended very selectively for conspicuous service to the community or the nation.

“This ceremony truly speaks to the unique relationship that CFB Gagetown has with the City of Fredericton and surrounding communities,” said Col. Ken Chadder, Commander of 3 Area Support Group / CFB Gagetown. “Being given the privilege of marching Canadian Forces troops through the city is a very concrete way for Frederictonians to pay tribute to the men and women in uniform, and we certainly consider this parade as our way of saying thanks to you for such strong support. Our members and their families are very fortunate to live in a place where mutual respect and support are so evident.”

The parade will form up around 9:30 a.m. near the Royal Canadian Legion on upper Queen Street before marching along Pointe-Sainte-Anne Boulevard to Regent Street and along Queen Street. It will halt at the intersection of Queen and York streets near the front steps of City Hall for the official Freedom of the City ceremony at approximately 10:15 a.m.

The public is invited to view the parade and the official Freedom of the City ceremony at City Hall.

The parade will necessitate the closure of several city streets along the parade route. The east bound lanes of Pointe-Sainte-Anne Boulevard from Smythe Street to Regent Street will be closed briefly while the parade passes en route to City Hall.

Queen Street will be closed to all traffic between the intersections of Regent Street and York Street for two hours starting at 9 a.m.  Also, York Street, Wilmot Alley and Carleton Street will be closed to traffic between the intersections of King Street and Queen Street.  All traffic will be required to detour around Queen Street using King Street. Detour signs will be in place to warn motorists of the closure and to guide motorists through the detour route.

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Media Contacts:  John White, Communications, City of Fredericton, 506-460-2227. Stéphanie Duchesne, Public Affairs Officer, CFB Gagetown (506) 422-2000 ext 2466.

Fredericton, NB – The City of Fredericton will roll out the red carpet on Thursday, September 4, 2008 to herald the annual return of students to the University of New Brunswick, St. Thomas University and the city’s community colleges.

Hosted by the City of Fredericton in partnership with Downtown Fredericton Inc., and the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University, the 11th annual Freddy Beach Welcome Barbecue will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Officers Square. A large tent will be set up in the Square in the event of inclement weather.

“It’s our way of saying how much we appreciate having post-secondary students from our universities and colleges as part of our community,” said Mayor Brad Woodside. “We especially want those who are new to our city to know that this is a special place and we want them to feel at home here.”

Entertainment at the Square will include one of Fredericton’s popular bands, the one and only ‘Chillin’ Room.’  There will also be airbrush tattoo artists and of course, free hamburgers and hot dogs served up by the Knights of Columbus.

Booths will be set up through the Square by Downtown Fredericton, the Small Craft Aquatic Centre, the City's Green Matters committee, and others to provide information to students about their products and services. City Transit buses will be on hand to transport students back to their campus following the festivities.

The students will march to Officers Square where they will be piped down a red carpet and greeted by Mayor Woodside, members of City Council and other public and academic officials.

“This fun night gives students and members of the community a chance to meet and get to know each other, said Mayor Woodside. The public is welcome to come out and make the ‘Freddy Beach Welcome Barbeque’ a night to remember.”

Last year, about 2,000 students and residents attended the party. The event has become an important part of Orientation Week activities, which take place annually on the UNB and STU campus.  Queen Street, between Carleton and Regent streets, will be closed to traffic from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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Media Contact:  John White, Communications, City of Fredericton, 506-460-2227.

South Side Sports & Leisure Complex Name Now to Include Nod to Buster Harvey

Fredericton, NB – At the request of local hockey legend, Danny Grant, Fredericton City Council has decided to recognize the late Buster Harvey in the naming of the new South Side Sports and Leisure Complex.

While the exact naming details are to be finalized, it was generally agreed that the facility will include the names of “Grant” and “Harvey”.  Appropriate recognition of their hockey achievements will be placed in the facility.

“Mr. Grant approached City Council with a heartfelt request to honour his late, great friend,” said Mayor Brad Woodside.  “There is no doubt that Buster Harvey was a great hockey player and a great Frederictonian.”

The idea of associating the name of the late Buster Harvey with the complex has got a nod of approval from the citizen’s committee who originally suggest naming Fredericton’s new arena complexes after Willie O’Ree and Danny Grant.  Mrs. Harvey is supportive of the name change.

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Media Contact:  Mayor Brad Woodside, City of Fredericton, 506-460-2085

Information Release
August 22, 2008

Changes to Transit Routes 11 & 16 Start August 25

Fredericton, NB – Fredericton Transit will be starting new bus route changes effective August 25, 2008. The changes will involve route numbers 11 and 16.

From Kings Place, Route 16 will follow its regular route to Montgomery. From Montgomery the route 16 will turn right to Regent to the Medical clinic and then to the Hospital and continue to the Regent Mall.

The Route 11 bus, which in the past went to the Medical clinic, will follow its regular route from Kings Place to Montgomery at the top of Windsor will now turn left to College Hill to Priestman then to the Regent Mall. Northbound Routs will follow the new path as well.

New bus schedules will be available to the public Friday August 22 on all of Transit buses, plus the 13 locations selling Transit passes. The locations are: Cigs N' Things, Kings Place, Shoppers Drug Kings Place, City Hall Revenue Desk, Reads, at 435 King St., U.N.B. Paper Trail, Shoppers Drug Prospect Plaza, Corner Post, Regent Mall, Great Canadian News, Regent Mall, Shoppers Drug 259 Main St., Jean Coutu, Devon Plaza, Riverside Convenience, 79 Riverside Dr. Northside Pharmasave, 231 Canada St., Lawtons Drug, Brookside Mall.

For more information, visit www.fredericton.ca or contact the transit division at (506) 460-2200.

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Media Contact: John White, Communications, City of Fredericton (506) 460-2227.

Visual artists support Summer Music Festival

This year, Fredericton’s visual artists are lending their support to the New Brunswick Summer Music Festival, by donating their work for a silent auction.

The art, including original paintings by Jennifer Pazienza and Karen Shackleton, a rare print by Paul Vanier Beaulieu, pottery by Peter Thomas and photographs by Burton Glendenning, will be on display in the lobby of UNB’s Memorial Hall, from 10am to 4pm, each day this week until Saturday August 23rd.

Bids can be placed at any time for the artwork, with the final closing bids and sale during the Festival’s gala final concert Saturday evening. The auction catalogue can be downloaded from the Festival website at www.cel.unb.ca/music/sumemrfestival

Also new for the Festival this year, is the visual Artist in Residence project. Throughout the Festival, artist Deanna Musgrave has been creating a work of art, inspired by the music of the Festival. This artwork will also be auctioned to support the Festival. The public is invited to visit Deanna in her studio to watch the work in progress, each day from 11am to noon.

http://blogs.justfred.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/nb_summer_music_fest_deanna_musgrave.swf">Video: Deanna Musgrave

For more information call 458-7836. Visit the website for the complete Festival schedule and ticket information.