SERIES OVERVIEW Civility is usually discussed as a set of rules, manners, or expectations imposed on behavior. But historically, civility emerged much earlier and much more naturally — through shared cultural practices that required cooperation, restraint, emotional awareness, and mutual respect. This three-part series explores how music, the arts, and cooking and dining together have quietly shaped civil societies […]
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By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A 21-year-old from Grand Manan is facing a trial in November on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference against a minor. Drake Alex Daggett, of Hill Road, appeared Tuesday last week in Saint John provincial court and entered not guilty pleas on each of the charges. He […]
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By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Police say that a man was found dead after officers responded to a call for help off the shore of Grand Manan on Feb. 19. RCMP Cpl. Jayson Hansen told Brunswick News that officers responded to a call for help just before 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19 on the […]
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If you’ve driven through Charlotte County this winter, you may have noticed that some of the same “For Sale” signs are still standing. That’s not unusual for this time of year and it’s not a red flag either. It’s simply the rhythm of a balanced market. In last month’s column, we looked at the numbers […]
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By Beth Moore Community Contributor There’s a saying gardeners like to quote: First year it sleeps. Second year it creeps. Third year it leaps. It’s comforting. Reassuring. It suggests effort will be rewarded on a neat and predictable schedule. Ginkgos, apparently, did not get the memo. Ginkgo biloba has been around for more than 200 […]
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Civility matters — or at least it should. In recent months, we have seen a rise in the opposite. From geopolitical upheaval to provincial mud-slinging and local tongue-lashings, our discourse is steeped in incivility. Following the recent tragedy in British Columbia, Canada’s political leaders stood together. The Governor General, the prime minister, and the leader […]
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Paige Morgan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun The Woodstock brothers continue their climb, earn EMCA nomination and record in Nashville Nashville is looking at a lot more Carleton County these days, thanks to the Woodstock country duo, The Martin Boys. Since winning second place on season five of Canada’s Got Talent in May […]
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ST. GEORGE RURAL CEMETERY On 19-September-2008 Sheri & myself visited the ten (10) gravesites of airmen from No.34 Operational Training Unit, Pennfield Ridge. SMITH/PUTT (22-November-1942): Sgt. Desmond Smith (GB1477985) was authorized to take off at 1645 hours for the purpose of carrying out local training in Ventura AE868. The aircraft took off at 1650 […]
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Simple steps that can make a mid-day routine boost productivity and well-being. Let’s face it, in our society today, everything is getting back to being fast-paced. However, in a different way than pre-COVID. AI and advances in technology are making us move faster online and in life than ever before. With this, finding balance can […]
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November 27th, 1924 – January 26th, 2026 It is with great love and admiration for a life well lived that the family announces the passing of Evelyn Walker on January 26, 2026, at the magnificent age of 101. Evelyn May Pinches was born on November 27, 1924, at Lady House Farm in Shropshire England, the third […]
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