By Alex Allan, Acadia Broadcasting The City of Saint John has recognized Matthew Baxter for his quick actions that helped save a child earlier this summer. Baxter had been working near the Little Lake Reservoir when he heard someone calling out. A child was struggling in the water. Without hesitation, he tore down nearby fencing […]
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The controversial Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion in Saint John’s Lorneville community has passed its final hurdle. New Brunswick’s Department of Environment approved the environmental impact assessment for the project earlier this week. The certificate of determination, issued on Wednesday, includes more than 20 conditions that the proponent must follow. It comes less than two months […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen is speaking out against treatment of both council members and staff. “In recent months, we have witnessed an alarming rise in public incivility directed toward members of the council, municipal staff and volunteers,” the statement from Mayor Allan MacEachern said. “While spirited debate and accountability are the hallmarks of […]
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Hey folks! It’s that month that everybody has been waiting for – September! Unless you’re living under a rock, you will know it’s the month with moose season in it. Productivity in Charlotte County grinds to almost a complete halt during this time and you better not have any emergency jobs you want done, because […]
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The number of active fires in New Brunswick has dropped to 19. Of those, 12 are being patrolled, two are contained and five are considered out of control. The following fires remain out of control: 250 – Chief’s 256 – Beaver Lake Stream 276 – Mount Goold 281 – Rocky Brook 284 – Green Brook […]
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Currently, there is a shift towards skills-based hiring over educational attainments. This is not to say that educational attainments are not useful; they certainly are. But with the change and labour shortages in specialized industries, employers are beginning to look increasingly at skills-based hiring. There is a debate between skills-based and education-based hiring that continues […]
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The Charlotte County Fall Fair has become a fixture of rural New Brunswick life every September, but its roots stretch back more than a century. The original St. Stephen Fair, held from 1909 until 1966, was once a stop on the province’s agricultural circuit, drawing crowds for livestock competitions and horse races. Revived briefly during […]
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By Alex Allan, Acadia Broadcasting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John is celebrating its 20th anniversary of its annual Big Book Sale with a big change. The event will be held at TD Station Arena for the first time, offering more space and a fresh experience for shoppers. Executive Director Laurie Collins says the […]
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