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Fredericton

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Fredericton city (1991 pop. 46,466), provincial capital, S central N.B., Canada, on the St. John River. It is a commercial, administrative, and academic center with some light manufactures. The city was founded by United Empire Loyalists in 1783 and was made the provincial capital in 1785. Of interest are the government buildings, Christ Church Cathedral (1853), the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and the Playhouse Theatre. The Univ. of New Brunswick (1785, Canada's first university), and St. Thomas Univ. (1910) are in the city. Nearby is a Forest Research Center for Atlantic Canada and a feder... Read more

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	Structural transect through Silurian turbidites of the Fredericton Belt southwest of Fredericton, New Brunswick: the role of the Fredericton Fault in late Iapetus convergence. ; ...the 23 km stretch of the Longs Creek to Fredericton section of the new Trans-Canada Highway...affording a transect through part of the Fredericton Belt west of, and including, the Fredericton Fault. This transect lies entirely in... Read more
	Canadian Heritage: Fredericton Designated 2009 Cultural Capital of Canada ; FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - Jan. 21, 2008) - On behalf of the Honourable...Parliament (Tobique-Mactaquac), today celebrated with Brad Woodside, Mayor of Fredericton, the city's designation as a 2009 Cultural Capital of Canada. "The City of Fredericton recognizes the role arts and culture play ... Read more
	The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick Announce Support for a New Conference Centre in Downtown Fredericton ; FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - Feb. 22, 2008) - The Government...a new state-of-the-art conference centre in downtown Fredericton would be considered a priority for joint funding under...and Norah Davidson-Wright, Deputy Mayor of the City of Fredericton, participated in today's announcement. "The ... Read more
	Fabulous Fredericton ; ...progressive city face=-Bold; Carol Sanders FREDERICTON -- If you're one of those who regrets...luxurious landmark hotel, the Crowne Plaza Fredericton-Lord Beaverbrook downtown (with six...Landing -- is 20 minutes away by car. Fredericton boomed with the arrival of United Empire... Read more
	Government of Canada Supports Fredericton Playhouse ; FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - March 25, 2008) - Audiences...Tobique-Mactaquac), today announced funding for the Fredericton Playhouse, on behalf of the Honourable Josee Verner...Official Languages. Funding of $44,138 will allow the Fredericton Playhouse to purchase and install new equipment, ... Read more
	The Government of Canada Supports Fredericton Asian Heritage Month Committee ; FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - April 25, 2008) - Residents of Fredericton will be able to celebrate Asian Heritage Month thanks...announced funding for an Asian Heritage Month celebration in Fredericton. Funding of $14,031 will help the Fredericton Asian... Read more
	Fredericton councilor helping storm victims ; FREDERICTON, New Brunswick - A city councilor in New Brunswick's...clothing and other things. "A lot of people, right here in Fredericton, are contributing," said the seven-year veteran of the...can also be sent to him by mail at 128 Golf Club Road, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5M6. Kelly has already ... Read more
	Canada's New Government Signs Agreement to Open an Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Fredericton ; FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(CCNMatthews - June 25, 2007) - The...announced today that an agreement is now in place making Fredericton the site of the first of five new Operational Stress...is committing $1.5 million to establish the clinic in Fredericton, which will have an operating budget of $1 million ... Read more
	Running Room to Open in Fredericton August 17th: City Will Get Atlantic Canada's 1st Walking Room ; ...Room combination store will open in Fredericton, New Brunswick on Wednesday August 17...Room founder John Stanton will be in Fredericton for the opening and will lead a fun/run walk to raise funds and awareness for Fredericton's world-class trail system. Stanton... Read more
	PWGSC: The Canada Pavilion at the Fredericton Exhibition (FREX) ; FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - Aug. 23, 2007) - The Canada Pavilion will be at the Fredericton Exhibition from September 2 to 8, 2007. "We are pleased to be at the Fredericton Exhibition with the Canada Pavilion for the second time," said the Honourable... Read more

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