Somewhere beyond the tides of Passamaquoddy Bay, a North Atlantic right whale rises slowly to breathe. Approximately 380 of them remain on Earth. Every summer, some of those survivors return to the waters off Southwest New Brunswick, where a small but internationally respected team has become known for giving entangled whales another chance at life. […]
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A 29-year-old man from Blacks Harbour has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation. St. George RCMP said on July 17 at around 1:50 a.m. they received a call for a well-being check on Wellington Road in Blacks Harbour. “Upon arrival at the residence, police located the body of a deceased woman inside,” the […]
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The federal, provincial and municipal governments are investing $8.84 million in water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure for St. Stephen, Harvey, Sussex and Grand Lake. According to the Regional Development Corporation (RDC), infrastructure is the first step for rural communities to develop more housing. In St. Stephen, it will allow for the construction of up to […]
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New Brunswickers spend a lot of time on the water, and Saint Andrews Paddling Club (SAPC) member Caroline Davies is no exception. “Knowing that you do have these tides, knowing that we do have a river that empties into the bay, and that the water always is flowing, and respecting that,” Davies said. “I think […]
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Braelyn Jardine is grateful for her community’s support. She was set to compete in the World Dance Cup in Dublin, Ireland, but needed a little help. Her fellow community members in Grand Manan stepped up. “She’s with the Grand Manan Dance Academy,” Gail Jardine, Braelyn’s grandmother, said. Braelyn was chosen by a scout to represent […]
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When this column first began, we looked at one simple idea: the numbers behind Charlotte County’s real estate market often tell a different story than the headlines. Six months later, I think that message still holds true. In fact, if anything has changed, it’s not the message — it’s my confidence in it. This spring […]
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LinkedIn is more than a social media platform. It is a place to showcase your abilities, your work history, and who you are professionally and personally. Many professionals still ignore LinkedIn. While it may seem like another platform to manage, when used effectively, it can grow your professional influence beyond your local community. Employers will […]
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By Marcie Martin Community Contributor Well, it’s official. In 2027, I’ll wave goodbye to my thirties. According to popular culture, my forties will arrive bedazzled with an assortment of unavoidable rites of passage: the midlife crisis, for one. Research professor and bestselling author Brené Brown prefers the term midlife unraveling. I can’t decide which one […]
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The emergence of more giant hogweed in New Brunswick is cause for concern for the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council (NBISC) due to its harmful effects on humans and animals. It is an invasive perennial plant that can be harmful to people and pets when touched due to a sap it produces, which makes individuals […]
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A wildfire that ignited near Brockway last week has been deemed under control. The Harvey Fire Department got a report of a wildfire on July 15 at the southwest corner of Oromocto Lake. According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the fire burned 17.5 hectares (43 acres). During the firefight, firefighters were called to […]
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