Two men from Campobello Island are facing charges following an RCMP check stop in Oak Bay. On August 9, the RCMP pulled over a vehicle on Highway 170. The 24-year-old driver was found to be prohibited from being behind the wheel. He was arrested but later released. A 32-year-old passenger was also arrested for failing […]
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By Andrews Bates, Telegraph-Journal, Local Journalism Initiative The province says it’s reached a tentative deal with the union which represents its in-house counsel. In a press release issued Tuesday, the provincial ministry of finance and the Treasury Board said it has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service […]
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As Cpl. Jayson Hansen stands outside town hall in Saint Andrews, he is approached by a young man with a dream of one day becoming a police officer. It’s a fitting connection given the RCMP’s efforts to collect school supplies for kids in the community. “This is our cops for classrooms program,” Hansen said. “This […]
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By Brenda Hooper-Rowland, Community Contribution The St. Stephen High School (SSHS) Class of 1984 has come together to honour the memory of their classmates with the installation of a new memorial bench along the pathway between Pizza Delight and the Royal Bank, close to the site of the former Queen Theatre, a popular hangout spot […]
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When the world’s skies fell silent on Sept. 11, 2001, a remote town on the edge of the North Atlantic became an unlikely stage for one of the most enduring stories of compassion in modern history. Gander, Newfoundland–population 9,000–suddenly found itself host to nearly 7,000 stranded airline passengers after U.S. airspace closed. What followed has […]
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The St. Croix Seawolves have been rebranded to the County Moose under new ownership. “We rebranded a couple of weeks ago with a new owner,” said Rebecca Smith, a spokesperson for the team. The team is part of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) – a level of junior hockey. Back in June, two NCDC […]
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By The Courier’s Editorial Board There are few landmarks more synonymous with Saint Andrews than the Market Wharf. That’s why the recent project aimed at safeguarding the wharf from future damage and expanding Market Square has struck such a deep chord—and, in many ways, divided the community. Neighbours, friends, and longtime residents have found themselves […]
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As a frequent visitor of the Saint Andrews Market Wharf and patron of Market Square, I find myself drawn into the highly contested debate of the Market Wharf project. It’s hard to believe a mayor dependent on a tourist driven economy, vocalizing in a town meeting those that don’t live in Saint Andrews aren’t financially […]
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In memory of Matthew Gick In a small town, getting a new puppy isn’t just an addition to one household—it’s the arrival of a new citizen. Four-legged residents are as celebrated as any human here, often more so. They’re part of the daily landscape: Herb McGee’s blue heeler, Diesel, is known for his athleticism and […]
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The province has reopened Crown lands to some activities following three weeks of restrictions during tinder dry conditions and raging wildfires across the province. “As of midnight tonight, we will be removing restrictions that were placed on Crown lands,” said Premier Susan Holt during an update on the situation with reporters. “The province-wide burn ban […]
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