Source of St. Stephen toxic drug poisonings remains unknown
Public Health says it has yet to identify the component of the St. Stephen drug supply that is causing toxic drug poisonings in the community. Dr. Kimberly Barker, the regional chief medical officer of health, presented to St. Stephen council following a surge in suspected overdoses cases that temporarily strained medical resources in the community. […]
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For the Love of Maud: The Charlotte County family
The first family picture I framed of Patrick, Maud and me was actually a newspaper clipping. It was taken at the CHCO television studio at Christmastime during the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s a nutcracker behind us, part of the set for the Santa’s Helpers telethon. Looking at it now, I can remember that strange season when […]
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Reading Between the Listings: Take your winter home off the market?
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, some sellers start asking themselves the same question: Should I keep my home on the market through winter, or take it off and try again in the spring? It’s a fair question, especially here in Charlotte County, where the pace of the market can change with […]
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From invasive species to fine dining: Green crabs hit the menu
Visitors to the annual Indulge Food and Wine Festival in Saint Andrews this year were treated to a unique dish at the William & Water restaurant — fried invasive European green crabs in a tempura batter. Chef Will Thornton said the crabs, which are a delicacy in Venice but not typically eaten in North America, […]
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Atlantic Fisheries Fund renewed with $300M commitment
The federal government has renewed the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF), adding a new stream to allow for market diversification. “We were able to have conversations with the sector, with counterparts, say what worked incredibly well in the last nine years with the previous funding support and then … what is needed to take forward,” federal […]
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Eastern Charlotte signs 10-year childcare deal with YMCA
Eastern Charlotte has signed a 10-year agreement with the YMCA of Southwest New Brunswick to operate its new childcare facility. The facility is expected to offer 82 spaces in total. Of those, 52 are childcare spaces and 30 are after-school spaces. Council previously rejected the tender because of a funding cap imposed by the provincial […]
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COLUMN: How to look beyond online job postings
Looking for Work in Charlotte County? How to Look Beyond Online Job Postings Living in small rural communities, the job search is different compared to urban centres, but there are still opportunities out there, and how you approach them can make all the difference. Searching for work can start to feel like a cycle of […]
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COLUMN: Have you heard of the Quoddy Quilters?
By Patricia Crawley Reid, Community Contributor For many years women from St Andrews, St George, Letete, Waweig, Bonny River, New River Beach and Pennfield have been meeting twice a month to share quilting knowledge, creative inspiration, materials, finished projects, all mixed liberally with shared laughter and support. Our Guild began in 2002 and during the […]
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Meet Your County Moose: Captain Hayden Anderson
The St. Stephen County Moose are a junior hockey team that plays within the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). Each month one player will be featured in The Courier. This month, we’re introducing Captain Hayden Anderson. Q: What has stood out to you about St. Stephen and the fans at the Garcelon Civic Centre? A: […]
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