Letter to the Editor: A message for Kate

Letter to the Editor: A message for Kate

Thank you so much for the excellent coverage of Kate’s funeral. The recognition reported from many areas demonstrated the reach that Kate had on Charlotte County and beyond. As a volunteer driver with Dial-a-Ride, and a resident of Saint Andrews; I have the opportunity to drive members from the community to their appointments. In the […]

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 OP-ED: How to unblock American tourism in Southwest New Brunswick

OP-ED: How to unblock American tourism in Southwest New Brunswick

By Joseph Gough, Friars Bay Development Association A nearly-completed project in southwest New Brunswick could help solve the province’s biggest tourism problem: the shortage of American visitors.  Tourists are practically overrunning neighboring Maine. Just by itself, Acadia National Park gets 4 million visitors – more than all New Brunswick attracts from everywhere outside the province.  […]

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 The Etiquette Guy at Large | Civility in the workplace

The Etiquette Guy at Large | Civility in the workplace

Respectful behavior at work is crucial for many reasons, impacting both individuals and the organization’s overall success. Here are some main reasons why maintaining a civil workplace is important. Boosts Productivity and Performance Enhances Collaboration: Civil behavior creates a cooperative environment where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and working together, leading to increased creativity and […]

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 Do tougher sentences improve outcomes for elder abuse victims?

Do tougher sentences improve outcomes for elder abuse victims?

Thirteen years ago, the federal government amended the Criminal Code to impose a statutory duty on judges aimed at ensuring sentences for crimes against older adults reflect the significant impact these offences have on their lives. “Our government has a responsibility to protect elderly Canadians and to ensure that crimes against them are punished appropriately,” […]

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 N.B. ready to deploy new Fire Boss aircraft

N.B. ready to deploy new Fire Boss aircraft

The province has unveiled several Fire Boss aircraft it purchased to help combat wildfires in New Brunswick.  “Amphibious aircraft were invaluable in helping us fight wildfires last summer, especially in some areas that were difficult to reach by land,” John Herron, the Natural Resources Minister, said in a release. “As the risk of wildfires continues […]

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