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Loonie can cut both ways Canadians have complained loudly in recent years about paying more for things at home than in the United States despite a loonie that has been close to, or even higher than, parity with the U.S dollar. Category: Business and Money Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Your Business Date: 2012-01-05 09:02:21

Small business confidence is climbing The latest survey data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says nationally, small business confidence has climbed up almost a point and a half above its November level. Category: Business and Money Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Your Business Date: 2012-01-05 09:02:21

Oil Prices Brent crude rose for the second straight session yesterday, closing at a seven-week high after the European Union reached a preliminary agreement to ban imports of Iranian crude, escalating tensions in the West's standoff with Tehran that has gripped oil markets for weeks. Category: Business and Money Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Your Business Date: 2012-01-05 09:02:20

Markets Wednesday, Jan. 4 closing market numbers: Category: Business and Money Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Your Business Date: 2012-01-05 09:02:20

A look at employee stock options Stock options of public and private companies are taxed differently. This article focuses on the taxation of Canadian or foreign public company stock options. Category: Business and Money Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Your Business Date: 2012-01-05 09:02:19

Floods affect economy A worker hangs over railings while painting during renovation works in front of a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Category: Business and Money Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Your Business Date: 2012-01-05 09:02:18

Higher wages would hinder job creation In recent months, there has been plenty of discussion about the increase of the minimum wage in New Brunswick, and how this has been linked to the government's poverty reduction strategy. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Opinion Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:44

Shop wisely When you have money to spend, you have power. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Opinion Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:43

Occupy Fredericton has lost its case with the public Over the Christmas break, I watched Inside Job, the movie that tells how greed and a lack of conscience by CEOs and other senior management at many large American financial houses led to the economic collapse of 2008. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Opinion Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:42

Letters to the editor The more I think about what they call hockey mentality, the more I wonder. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Opinion Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:42

Radon gas levels raises health worries A Fredericton family that recently discovered radioactive gas leaking into its downtown home is wondering how extensive the problem could be in their neighbourhood - and anywhere else in the province. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:27

Sexual assault suspect opts for jury trial A man accused of having incestuous relations with his teenage daughter wants 12 members of the community to decide his fate. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:27

Fetch that ball! Molly keeps her eyes focused on the ball as she retrieves it for her owner Lindsay Brandon as they play fetch in Wilmot Park on Monday. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:26

Drunk driver numbers drop Although figures are still preliminary, it appears RCMP in the province are making progress when it comes to holiday-related impaired driving. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:26

Keep pets safe in cold weather When temperatures drop, staying inside is a good idea for people and pets alike. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:25

Courts | In brief A Fredericton man admitted in court Wednesday to stealing from a northside big-box store. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:24

Tories ignoring student issues - lobby group Joey O'Kane says he knew student loans and university funding would be hot issues when he took office as president of the New Brunswick Student Alliance eight months ago. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:24

Riverview High grieves student's death Students, staff and administrators gathered Wednesday at Riverview High School to mourn the loss of a popular Grade 12 student and athlete. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:23

Researcher urges people to stand up for their health Travis Saunders wants you to stand up for your health. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:22

Winmill charged in connection with double murder A 41-year-old man imprisoned for armed robbery and car theft is accused of helping his wife cover up the murder of her niece - a woman he once lived with as his common-law spouse. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:22

Grit race - Murphy in, LeBlanc out New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc says he won't be a candidate for the leadership of provincial Liberal party. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: City & Region Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:21

Bachmann bails; Santorum surprises Michele Bachmann was out, Rick Perry was back and Rick Santorum was up in the most volatile Republican presidential nominating contest in decades on Wednesday, as conservative Republicans searched for an alternative to frontrunner Mitt Romney. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Canada & World Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:07

EU agrees to embargo on Iranian crude European governments have agreed in principle to ban imports of Iranian oil, EU diplomats said Wednesday, dealing a blow to Tehran that crowns new Western sanctions months before an Iranian election. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Canada & World Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:06

Quebec couple gets insulin pump tattoos to boost diabetic son's spirits Flowers, angels, hearts or a beloved's name figure among the most popular tattoo designs. An insulin pump isn't even on the list. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Canada & World Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:05

News digest Canada's defence minister tied the knot Wednesday way south of the border, according to his website. Category: News Province: New Brunswick Newspaper: Canada East Feed: Canada & World Date: 2012-01-05 09:01:05

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