A Tory MLA says the Gallant government isn’t spending enough on combating the spruce budworm. Resource Development critic Ross Wetmore says the $2 million set aside is “chump change”, and figures the threat of an infestation will cost hundreds of millions. Natural Resources Minister Rick Doucet accused him of fearmongering, and mentioned the plan to target 150,000 hectares with insecticide.
Category: Miramichi
Saturday Sports Results
In the Maritime Hockey League:
Miramichi edged Yarmouth 5-4
In the Q’
The Moncton Wildcats ended a painful 25 game losing streak yesterday with a 5-4 win over Sherbrooke.
Charlottetown won 5-2 over Quebec.
In AUS basketball;
Acadia’s women won 83-72 over Memorial on Saturday while the Axemen lost to Memorial by ten.
In the NHL;
The Habs downed the Leafs 3-2 in overtime;
Elsewhere; the Rangers edged the Devils 4-3 in OT;
Nashville upset Washington 5-2;
Pittsburgh won 4-2 over the FLyers in an outdoor tilt;
and the Sharks downed the Canucks by a score of 4-1.