Recently, the Local Governance Commission advised councils in New Brunswick that code of conduct and conflict of interest meetings could not be held in closed session. This is due to the broad interpretation that our local governments have held of the laws that govern them. This advisory appears to have been a surprise to the […]
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The Town of St. Andrews is moving to amend its procedural bylaw to make staff-led meetings open to the public and to keep minutes of the local governments discussions. Staff-led meetings were only recently placed on the town’s meeting calendar, as of August 2025. These meetings are led by Chief Administrative Office Chris Spear who […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has decided not to change the public comment period from its regular meetings. A public comment period is held toward the beginning of the meeting, allowing individuals to speak and ask questions, though the council cannot respond or enter into debate. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud offered change […]
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Real estate has always been a hot topic, but since the pandemic, it’s become the dinner-table debate. The market shifted quickly, and many expectations formed just as fast. While some of those perceptions still linger, the numbers in Charlotte County tell a calmer, and far more reassuring story. One of the simplest ways to understand […]
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The Eastern Charlotte Night Market is something many community members enjoy, but was an idea born out of bringing something unique to Charlotte County. Sue Guthrie, Jordan Holmes, and Jen Martin set reasonable expectations and had a good response from a variety of vendors. “And the community has really taken [it] on, very enthusiastic,” Guthrie […]
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By Jay Remer, Columnist Sometimes, a small act could reshape our politics: What if leaders from all sides paused and breathed, focusing on progress over blame? Not a strategic pause. Not a poll-tested one. Just a breath. A pause could remind us that public service aims for collective progress, not the defeat of opponents. Too […]
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Warning: This story contains a discussion about suicide A white heart framed in black and filled with pale stones rests in the ground at Langmaid Park, just off Water Street in St. Andrews. A few blocks away, another punctuates the landscaping at Salty Towers Inn, a gathering place beloved by locals and visitors alike. Farther […]
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We bought a dog bed for Maud when she was a puppy, which in hindsight was very optimistic of us. It was immediately clear she would never use it. Instead, she installed herself in our bed like a permanent fixture, often wedged directly between my husband and me, her head on the pillow with her […]
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Why Advanced Requests for MAID should be approved by Parliament: Absolutely, as caring humans, we are responsible to care for those with dementia and all who are vulnerable. However, society should not have the right to determine the fate of others who have looked ahead. Those of us who wish to complete very clear, carefully […]
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The County Moose are staying in St. Stephen for at least the next three seasons. It has signed a contract with the municipality to continue the bringing junior hockey to the community at the Garcelon Civic Centre. “This agreement marks an exciting milestone for the organization and reinforces a shared commitment to hockey, community engagement, […]
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