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#nb Suggests this was done so a judge would have nothing "to hit". Opponents can't argue to merits of the explanations offered.

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:09:23 PM
#nb Lamrock: We do not want to open the floodgate to a series of unexplained decisions (re school closures).

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:11:16 PM
Follow our live blog as some Browns Flat Elementary parents fight a planned school closure in court today. cbc.ca/1.3188114 #nb

by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 8/12/2015 2:13:50 PM
Rain won't stop Jim Boyd working on his #Fredericton sculpture or @CBCNB camera op Roger from checking it out #NB http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMNuZRCWgAA-LOc.jpg

by Stephanie Skenderis via twitter 8/12/2015 2:18:19 PM
#nb Justice Stephenson notes the only reasons given for closing school are declining enrollment and a recommendation by staff.

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:19:35 PM
#nb "I desperately want to keep the court out of managing educational resources of the province."

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:22:05 PM
#nb Farnsworth for GNB: Declining enrollment a good reason to close. 9 students in a class, that's "almost a private education".

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:30:16 PM
#nb Farnsworth: There is an economic component that is undeniable here.

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:31:13 PM
Here are your gas price predictions for #NB
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by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 8/12/2015 2:36:39 PM
#nb Farnsworth: Court's appropriate remedy would be a direction to either the DEC or Minister to expand the reasons for decision to close.

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:40:59 PM
Which #NB event would you like me to write about this week for @CBCNB Let me know!

by dylannnhackett via twitter 8/12/2015 2:42:37 PM
#nb That is if the court finds there was not procedural fairness.
"But I would argue you cannot quash the decision." of the Minister.

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:42:57 PM
#nb Lamrock notes that as minister he had a decision quashed "by this court". Says plenty of precedent for quashing ministerial decisions.

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 2:56:24 PM
#nb Lamrock:
quash the decision "worst thing that will happen is the school will stay open one more year. "

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 3:11:57 PM
#nb Court wraps. No date for decision.

by connell smith via twitter 8/12/2015 3:17:34 PM
UPDATED: Browns Flat Elementary School closure court hearing wraps up cbc.ca/1.3188114 #nb

by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 8/12/2015 3:54:37 PM
Vehicle with baby in it rolls over near Fredericton.
cbc.ca/1.3188439 #NB http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMOLdTeWoAAxAXw.jpg

by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 8/12/2015 4:25:23 PM
This is like literary hide and seek for horror junkies.
cbc.ca/1.3186790 #NB http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMOMzAzWIAAO1za.jpg

by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 8/12/2015 4:31:13 PM
'I feel that the judge was really fair,' says parent about Browns Flat Elementary School closure court hearing cbc.ca/1.3188114 #nb

by CBC New Brunswick via twitter 8/12/2015 5:23:46 PM
Crowd gathers for the anticipated @CityofMoncton vote on the Downtown sports and entertainment centre. Years in the making. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 7:06:23 PM
Whoops forgot the photos. Here they are...@CityofMoncton special meeting.
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by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 7:08:55 PM
We are in for a long night! Moncton @GeorgeLeBlanc says this meeting will take AT LEAST 4 hrs. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 7:14:59 PM
Lots of documents to go along with the explanation for the $107 million price tag. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMOznKfWsAA3XKf.jpg

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 7:20:44 PM
Here's how the city is breaking down its funding for the Downtown Centre. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMO3PoVWIAAa0YH.jpg

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 7:36:39 PM
Each of the 10 City councillors can now ask questions to city staff about the funding model for the downtown centre. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 7:54:54 PM
(1/2) Councillor Paul Pellerin asks about $4 .7 million in funding still needed from Feds. The acting city manager says Feds are giving...#nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 8:01:52 PM
(2/2) indication that they will be finalized. "All indication the money is coming." Applied for that funding through ACOA. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 8:03:02 PM
So far federal government has committed to $19 .2 million. Rest will only come AFTER the October federal election. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 8:03:57 PM
RT @RCMPNB: Due to a collision, Highway 11 at KM 13 near Cocagne is currently closed. Traffic is being diverted

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon 8/12/2015 8:09:27 PM
Just arrived at the Moncton city council special meeting on the proposed downtown centre, decision expected today cbc.ca/m/news/canada/… #nb

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 8:22:00 PM
Councillor Dawn Arnold just voiced strong support, she recalled how some were very against the coliseum being built years ago #nb

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 8:24:20 PM
Brian Hicks says council only looked at bid submissions to build the centre over the span of a couple weeks #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMPDazvXAAAlxl0.jpg

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 8:29:51 PM
Councillor Hicks says he could only vote for motion if all answers were questioned, but too many uncertainties right now #nb

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 8:33:45 PM
Councillor Shawn Crossman raises concerns about overspending, says he hopes the project manager would keep strictly to the budget #nb

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 8:38:30 PM
The meeting is expected to go for at least 4 hours, right now councillors are asking Moncton CFO questions #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMPGBsEUcAA5npv.jpg

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 8:41:13 PM
Councillor Pierre Boudreau says he's utterly convinced in the success of the centre #nb

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 9:03:21 PM
IT's OFFICIAL @CityofMoncton votes to approve the Downtown Centre. 7 out of 10 councillors vote yes. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 9:06:08 PM
Council has passed motion to build the Moncton downtown centre #nb #moncton

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 9:06:22 PM
Tried to snap some quick photos during vote. 3 nay votes , councillor Brian Hicks, Daniel Bourgeois and Paul. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMPMQUnWgAA3qu-.jpg

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 9:08:29 PM
Vote was 8-3, Councillors Pellerin, Hicks, Bourgeois voted against #nb

by Julianne Hazlewood via twitter 8/12/2015 9:09:35 PM
I forgot mayor @GeorgeLeBlanc ...he gets to vote too! So 8 votes FOR and 3 AGAINST. #NB

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 9:10:33 PM
City staff now making presentation on which company will build the downtown centre. I'm the running, Bird Capital and Don Ellis. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 9:29:54 PM
THE COMPANY THAT WILL BUILD THE @CityofMoncton DOWNTOWN CENTRE IS...Bird Capital. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 9:33:54 PM
City staff says Bird Capital and its construction company has 90 yrs experience in construction. #nb

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 9:36:50 PM
The cost for just the building with 9000 seat capacity. #nb http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMPU2VtWcAAwWat.jpg

by Jennifer Choi via twitter 8/12/2015 9:45:59 PM