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Hazel-Marie Robertson is classic and classy
One of New Brunswick's renowned female vocalists has released a new collection of gospel songs on a CD entitled Footsteps. Hazel-Marie Robertson has a classic and classy voice. She never sounds like a diva-wannabe on a television singing idol contest. Robertson instead is more likely to remind the listener of the rich vocal style of Patsy Cline.
It's time to start thinking tree
It's that time of year again. There's morning frost on the grass, advertisements Ho Ho Ho'ing all over the place and the Santa Claus parade is just around the corner. And like me, a lot of people are already thinking about trees; where we're going to buy them, where we're going to set them up, and will they be real or artificial.
Where have all the old cars gone?
With a few friends about 10 years ago, I began visiting Elliott Auto Parts near Newtonville, Ontario, where George and Don Elliott operate one of the oldest automotive graveyards in Canada. They welcomed our visits and allowed us to roam freely among the hundreds of old cars on their property.
What you need to know about diversification
Diversification is one of the golden rules of investing to reduce risk and boost your return potential over time.
What's happening in Metro Moncton?
The Capitol Theatre presents an unforgettable show for the whole family on Thursday, November 19 at 7 p.m., with Professor Squealy Deetbum, who is the world's leading researcher in Cycology (the art of playing the bicycle). Tickets for Cycology at the Capitol Theatre are now on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l'Escaouette, Frank's Music, Monument Lefebvre and l'Université de Moncton, at $13.50.
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Mar 21/Apr 20
Pet of the Week
Lacy is the last of a litter of four, the only girl, and is very dainty and feminine in appearance.
Austin-Healey
Bob Layton writes: "Hi, Bill, I read your article in the Ottawa South EMC regarding the Austin-Healey 'Bug-eye' Sprite with great nostalgia.
Moncton's own Elvis gearing up for 2010
Moncton's own Elvis Presley tribute artist Thane Dunn is always looking for ways to improve his performance, so now he's working with an opera coach to boost his singing voice.
What's happening in Metro Moncton?
The Discovering the Total Self series will host seven powerfully liberating life-changing courses from Oct. 21 to the beginning of December at Edith Cavell School at 125 Park St. in Moncton.
Horoscopes
Your frustration may reach a boiling point this week, Aries.
Leisure in Pictures
Pet of the Week
Pictured are, left to right, Meadow, Clancy, Quincy and Olive. They were born to an abandoned lady cat who turned up at a ca-r-ma colony. The little mother was able to find food and shelter at the colony to take care of her babies.
What's happening in Metro Moncton?
The Discovering the Total Self series will host seven powerfully liberating life-changing courses from Oct. 21 to the beginning of December at Edith Cavell School at 125 Park St. in Moncton.
Local resident remembers riding in 1929 Hudson
As reported to you in September, the mystery car rusting away in a field near Antigonish, Nova Scotia, has been positively identified as a 1929 Hudson Model R Standard sedan, with thanks to the readers of my syndicated weekly column who assisted in clearing up the mystery.
Horoscopes
This week is more favorable than last where money matters are concerned, Aries.
Pet of the Week
Shilow and her brother Bandit were born in a feral colony sometime in July. They watched the ca-r-ma trappers take adult cats away, and saw them come back after altering.
Long-gone 1939 Chevrolet in New Brunswick
Larry Hughes of Moncton, New Brunswick, donated the two photos you see here. The car is a 1939 Chevrolet coach, and lots of them were built because Chevrolet was the number one selling car in North America in 1939.
What's happening in Metro Moncton?
Learn to oil paint: This program is a fun and interactive collection of six lessons that will teach the fundamentals of oil painting. In addition, the student will learn how to plan and execute a complete painting.
Behind the wheel for 51 years
Bill Willms was born in 1937 and grew up on a farm north of Leamington, Ontario, the Tomato Capital of Canada. Around 1957, he bought his first car: a 1948 Mercury 114 coach for $150 from Murray Myles' used car lot on Talbot Street East.
What's happening in Metro Moncton?
The Southeastern Branch of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society will host their Fall Workshop on Saturday, October 24, at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 28 Woolridge Avenue, Riverview, NB from 1 to 4:30 p.m. All interested are welcome to attend.
Pets of the Week
Timothy and Shyla are only about 13 weeks old, but they have had a lot of adventures in their young lives.
Cathy Hutch lives life full of music
Country, folk and rock were the soundtrack to Cathy Hutch's early years and they can be heard in her music today, especially the rock flavour in her raspy, soulful vocals.
What's happening in Metro Moncton?
Juan Martin Flamenco Trio will perform Saturday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre at 400 Whitepine Road. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, call 852-7189.
Pet of the Week
Leni is part of a litter that includes two other boys and a little girl cat. They are a happy and rambunctious family living in a foster home together. They all love to play, are litter trained and eating well. Leni is a very nice kitten, but he is a bit more shy than his brothers.
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