Why Advanced Requests for MAID should be approved by Parliament: Absolutely, as caring humans, we are responsible to care for those with dementia and all who are vulnerable. However, society should not have the right to determine the fate of others who have looked ahead. Those of us who wish to complete very clear, carefully […]
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Mrs. Schneider, 78, can no longer access her own bank account, having been told she is “too stupid” to handle money. Her mail is intercepted, and her medications are withheld. Visits with friends are monitored, and she is not allowed to attend her book club. Violent threats are routine. Her wheelchair and hearing aids are […]
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The boil water order in St. Stephen has been lifted after more than a week. It was issued on Dec. 29 after localized flooding in the well site area caused by a downed tree and an ice jam. Turbidity levels rose in the water through the system, prompting the municipality to issue the order. It […]
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By Barbara Rayner, Reporter There was a steady stream of people stopping into the Masonic Hall Tuesday dropping off donations of money and food for the St. George and area food bank which was damaged in Sunday’s fire. The food bank as well as Community Living were located on the lower level of Granite Court, […]
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Several individuals and local organizations in Eastern Charlotte have stepped up to assist those displaced from a building in St. George following a fire. About 22 apartment units were in the building owned by Atlantic Baptist Housing, alongside several commercial customers including the St. George Food Bank and Community Living, Extra Mural Services and one […]
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Most public conversations about economic hardship begin with the word poverty. It’s an essential discussion — but it no longer tells the whole story of what working families are experiencing. A growing number of Canadians are not poor by official measures, yet they are not secure. Recognizing this helps you understand how many families live […]
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By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For over 50 years, Bev Mitchell has lived near the quaint Poirier covered bridge, about a 25-minute drive north of Moncton. He still passes it daily on his walks with his trusty shepherd by his side, even if the sound of machinery buzzing on it is distressing. Reminiscing, he […]
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December is often portrayed as a season of togetherness, with windows glowing, families gathering, and a month steeped in social rituals. But for many older Canadians, the winter holidays are a particularly lonely time. And loneliness, despite its quietness, is not benign. It can distort judgment, shrink a person’s world, and trap them in patterns […]
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By Barbara Rayner, Reporter The Eastern Charlotte Lions Club has been helping needy families at Christmas time for a record 31 years and during that period an estimated $225,000 has been raised to help around 1,200 families. Volunteers and spectators turned out in force again Saturday, Dec. 6 for the annual Christmas Telethon, which is […]
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There was a moment when Sari Green said the ideas for her novel started flowing—and the process continued naturally from there. The Drowned Fortress is the first book in the epic fantasy series, The Godchild Saga. Green said there are five books expected throughout the series. “It follows the main character Casandra. In one world […]
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