Inside Canada’s National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa on Monday morning, surrounded by family, senior military leadership, colleagues and friends, Kelly Williamson stood at the centre of a moment that was at once deeply personal and historic. Williamson, whose home is in Saint Andrews,was formally promoted to the rank of commodore in the Royal Canadian Navy […]
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St. Stephen RCMP say it has seized drugs and a firearm as part of a drug trafficking investigation in the community. On May 6, several detachments, including St. Stephen, McAdam, St. George and St. Andrews, executed a search warrant of a property on Princess Street. “As a result of the search, police seized quantities of […]
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Students across New Brunswick also voted in mock elections as part of an initiative to engage youth in the local election process. In Charlotte County, schools in the Municipal District of St. Stephen, Eastern Charlotte, Saint Andrews, Grand Manan and Fundy Shores cast ballots. Sir James Dunn Academy teacher Joseph Lee said the program, created […]
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Tyler and Deane — two harp seals at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in Saint Andrews — have died. “These events were completely unexpected with no visual signs of illness or loss of appetite,” a post from the organization said. The pair were a father-daughter duo that were relocated to the Huntsman several years ago. […]
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Grand Manan voters have re-elected Bonnie Morse as mayor following Monday’s municipal election, returning the longtime municipal leader to office after a competitive race against challenger Norah J. Davidson. Morse secured victory by a healthy margin after a campaign focused on stability, infrastructure planning, and protecting the strong sense of community that defines island life. […]
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Steve Backman will become St. Stephen’s next mayor in a landslide victory. The Courier has called the election for Backman with 2,132 votes. Three candidates campaigned for the position, including Mark Groleau with 356 votes and Joyce Wright with 313 votes. It was one of several elections in Charlotte County that saw no incumbent mayors […]
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John Craig has secured another term as mayor of Eastern Charlotte. “The voters of Eastern Charlotte have spoken tonight, and I feel humbled and honoured at the same time,” said Craig. The Courier has called the election for Craig with 1,422 votes and a 42 per cent voter turnout. As Craig moves into his sixth […]
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Harvey Matthews will return as Campobello Island’s mayor. The Courier has called the election for Harvey with 266 votes and the municipality saw roughly 50 per cent voter turnout. “I kind of figured that this is what the results were going to be, but I don’t like counting chickens before they hatch,” said Harvey. Jordan […]
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Saint Andrews will see Steve Neil elected mayor. The Courier has called the election for the former councillor with 1,071 votes. Saint Andrews saw about 62 per cent voter turnout, well above the provincial turnout. Three candidates, including Neil, campaigned for the position, Guy Groulx came in second with 213 votes and Charles Creaser, third, […]
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Two major wharves on Grand Manan Island will be receiving an infusion of cash for repairs and reconstruction. Secretary of State for the Canadian Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions and Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announced the funding as part of a $957.8 million in small craft harbours — noting significant investment in Ingalls Head […]
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