It’s been a news-worthy year in Charlotte County. From wharf deadlines, Ministers Island uncertain future, Blacks Harbour water supply woes, a heavy tourism season, a trade war with the U.S., and turmoil over a local homeless shelter – there was no shortage of stories to choose from for our top five. Feds, province contradict deadline […]
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There was a moment when Sari Green said the ideas for her novel started flowing—and the process continued naturally from there. The Drowned Fortress is the first book in the epic fantasy series, The Godchild Saga. Green said there are five books expected throughout the series. “It follows the main character Casandra. In one world […]
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Horizon Health Network (HHN) has put a surge strategy plan in place to handle emergency room capacity over the holiday season. Margaret Melason, HHN’s CEO, said emergency rooms are expected to see increased demand due to reduced hours at walk-in clinics and a rise in respiratory illness within communities. “Right now, almost 40 per cent […]
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Power outages remain widespread across New Brunswick on Saturday morning as NB Power continues restoration efforts following a powerful storm that moved through the province late Friday and into the overnight hours. With cold temperatures and gusty winds expected through the day and overnight, some communities are opening warming centres to support residents affected by […]
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All of Charlotte County is under a yellow warning issued by Environment Canada. It said unseasonably warm temperatures are expected Friday afternoon into Saturday. The weather system will bring strong wind and significant rainfall, between 30 to 50 millimetres (mm). Environment Canada expects wind gusts between 70 to 90 kilometres (km) per hour, but could […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has released the incentive details for two major developments in the community. A 66-unit apartment building is set to be construction at the site of theBorder Arena and a hotel is planned for 19 Budd Avenue by Sussex-based company Amsterdam Inn and Suites. The new agreements include, according […]
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The New Brunswick government has announced $2.6 million for up to 50 communities to prepare and respond to wildfires. It is part of a $14.6 million federal-provincial investment in Natural Resource Canada’s Resilient Communities. This past summer was the second largest forest fire season for New Brunswick, which recorded 448 fires and burned 3,412.5 hectares— […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen has announced a new partnership to build the long-awaited hotel. MDSS will work with Amsterdam Inn and Suites, a company based out of Sussex. The brand is owned by the deWinter family, who moved to Ontario from the Netherlands in 1952 before settling in New Brunswick. The organization owns […]
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St. Croix MLA Kathy Bockus said she is concerned about health care services offered to those living on Campobello Island in the U.S. after receiving word some services would no longer be covered under Medicare. “On Tuesday, during supplementary estimates and committee of the whole, the finance minister said the budget covered out-of-province visits for […]
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A report by the auditor general indicates the government has no strategy to address excessive wait times in New Brunswick emergency rooms. “Emergency room wait times consistently exceeded established targets and there is a lack of monitoring by the department to analyze gaps and risk areas,” said Auditor General Paul Martin. He told the Standing […]
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