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Thousands expected as comic convention debuts in Fredericton
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Thousands expected as comic convention debuts in Fredericton
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Moncton receives heavy rain from post-tropical cyclone Lee
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CUPE rallies outside Saint John Laundry to raise awareness around workplace bullying
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Thousands expected as comic convention debuts in Fredericton
Description
April 13, 2024
Thousands of attendees are expected for a weekend of cosplaying, gaming, and shopping as the Atlantic Entertainment Expo kicks off in Fredericton for the first time. Anna Mandin attended the first day of events and brings us the story.
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Thousands expected as comic convention debuts in Fredericton01:54 | April 13, 2024
-
‘Paul’ and his snowblower become meme in northern New Brunswick01:31 | November 7, 2023
-
Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department expands station, police need more space too01:52 | October 29, 2023
-
Clean-up, power restoration efforts in New Brunswick after post-tropical cyclone Lee01:38 | September 17, 2023
-
Post-tropical storm cyclone brings high winds to N.B.01:33 | September 16, 2023
-
Moncton receives heavy rain from post-tropical cyclone Lee01:40 | September 16, 2023
-
Deer breaks into N.B. home, leaving trail of destruction01:04 | March 7, 2023
-
Moncton hockey fans excited to be hosting world juniors01:49 | December 26, 2022
-
N.B. French immersion at the core of Cardy’s cabinet exit01:56 | October 15, 2022
-
Paralympian Danielle Dorris greeted fans in Moncton01:56 | September 11, 2021
-
P.E.I. opens to other Atlantic provinces with COVID-19 restrictions02:01 | June 27, 2021
-
Fredericton-area tattoo artist purchases bikes for young newcomers01:53 | April 17, 2021
-
Coronavirus: New Brunswick moves Edmundston to red alert phase01:59 | January 17, 2021
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N.B. opposition parties calling on government to implement sick day program01:51 | January 16, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports zero new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday01:46 | January 10, 2021
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N.B. municipalities pandemic losses estimated at half of available funding01:41 | January 2, 2021
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Saint John councillor wants city to ban single-use plastic01:27 | November 7, 2020
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Syrian-owned businesses targeted by thieves in Bedford02:07 | October 4, 2020
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New Brunswick families prepare for Thanksgiving, Halloween with COVID-1901:55 | October 4, 2020
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Dozens displaced after fire damages apartment building in Dieppe, N.B.02:15 | September 20, 2020
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Global reporter speaks to voters in Fredericton ahead of election day02:07 | September 13, 2020
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HFX Wanderers fans gather to watch game for the first time this season00:22 | September 12, 2020
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‘We want to protect’: Families march through Wolfville, N.S., in latest long-term care pandemic protest02:15 | September 12, 2020
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REDress project experiences resurgence in N.B. in wake of Black Lives Matter movement02:58 | July 19, 2020
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Young New Brunswicker raising awareness of MMIWG01:41 | June 21, 2020
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Nova Scotia shooting: Support for victims of mass shooting continues to pour in02:03 | April 26, 2020
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81-year-old thrilled to cross dog sledding off bucket list01:56 | February 9, 2020
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N.B. takes steps to keep residents informed on coronavirus01:08 | January 25, 2020
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Former Miramichi councillor speaks about the importance of early detection after cancer diagnosis01:43 | January 4, 2020
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CUPE rallies outside Saint John Laundry to raise awareness around workplace bullying02:05 | October 19, 2019
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Clock’s ticking on Hillsborough’s only grocery store02:30 | September 22, 2019
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Saint John in cleanup mode as Dorian downs centuries old trees in King’s Square02:04 | September 8, 2019
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Thousands expected as comic convention debuts in Fredericton01:54 | April 13, 2024
-
‘Paul’ and his snowblower become meme in northern New Brunswick01:31 | November 7, 2023
-
Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department expands station, police need more space too01:52 | October 29, 2023
-
Clean-up, power restoration efforts in New Brunswick after post-tropical cyclone Lee01:38 | September 17, 2023
-
Post-tropical storm cyclone brings high winds to N.B.01:33 | September 16, 2023
-
Moncton receives heavy rain from post-tropical cyclone Lee01:40 | September 16, 2023
-
Deer breaks into N.B. home, leaving trail of destruction01:04 | March 7, 2023
-
Moncton hockey fans excited to be hosting world juniors01:49 | December 26, 2022
-
N.B. French immersion at the core of Cardy’s cabinet exit01:56 | October 15, 2022
-
Paralympian Danielle Dorris greeted fans in Moncton01:56 | September 11, 2021
-
P.E.I. opens to other Atlantic provinces with COVID-19 restrictions02:01 | June 27, 2021
-
Fredericton-area tattoo artist purchases bikes for young newcomers01:53 | April 17, 2021
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Coronavirus: New Brunswick moves Edmundston to red alert phase01:59 | January 17, 2021
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N.B. opposition parties calling on government to implement sick day program01:51 | January 16, 2021
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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports zero new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday01:46 | January 10, 2021
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N.B. municipalities pandemic losses estimated at half of available funding01:41 | January 2, 2021
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Saint John councillor wants city to ban single-use plastic01:27 | November 7, 2020
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Syrian-owned businesses targeted by thieves in Bedford02:07 | October 4, 2020
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New Brunswick families prepare for Thanksgiving, Halloween with COVID-1901:55 | October 4, 2020
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Dozens displaced after fire damages apartment building in Dieppe, N.B.02:15 | September 20, 2020
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Global reporter speaks to voters in Fredericton ahead of election day02:07 | September 13, 2020
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HFX Wanderers fans gather to watch game for the first time this season00:22 | September 12, 2020
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‘We want to protect’: Families march through Wolfville, N.S., in latest long-term care pandemic protest02:15 | September 12, 2020
-
REDress project experiences resurgence in N.B. in wake of Black Lives Matter movement02:58 | July 19, 2020
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Young New Brunswicker raising awareness of MMIWG01:41 | June 21, 2020
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Nova Scotia shooting: Support for victims of mass shooting continues to pour in02:03 | April 26, 2020
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81-year-old thrilled to cross dog sledding off bucket list01:56 | February 9, 2020
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N.B. takes steps to keep residents informed on coronavirus01:08 | January 25, 2020
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Former Miramichi councillor speaks about the importance of early detection after cancer diagnosis01:43 | January 4, 2020
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CUPE rallies outside Saint John Laundry to raise awareness around workplace bullying02:05 | October 19, 2019
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Clock’s ticking on Hillsborough’s only grocery store02:30 | September 22, 2019
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Saint John in cleanup mode as Dorian downs centuries old trees in King’s Square02:04 | September 8, 2019
Thousands expected as comic convention debuts in Fredericton
Description
April 13, 2024
Thousands of attendees are expected for a weekend of cosplaying, gaming, and shopping as the Atlantic Entertainment Expo kicks off in Fredericton for the first time. Anna Mandin attended the first day of events and brings us the story.
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