By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative A man accused of second-degree murder in the death of a Rothesay woman this past spring will face a preliminary inquiry starting in July. Calvin Burns-Smith, 31, has changed lawyers and needed a new preliminary inquiry date, court heard Monday. Burns-Smith, of no fixed address, was set to face […]
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By Anna Krentz, Archives Manager The Charlotte County Archives owes our existence to a storm. Fifty years ago, in 1975, winds damaged the attic and chimney of a historic building on St. Andrews’ Water Street, known then as the Masonic Hall, and today as Drewhaven. When repairmen accessed the long-sealed loft in the building’s attic, […]
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On December 12, 2008 my wife Sheri and I headed to Halifax to visit the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and a few of the graves of Pennfield Ridge’s “Forgotten Heroes”. Arriving in the Nova Scotia capital, sun setting upon the downtown skyline, one could not help to reflect on the 700 plus Royal Air […]
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Every December, the Kiwanis Club of Saint Andrews gathers for one of the community’s most cherished traditions: assembling holiday baskets for local seniors, especially those who are widowed or live alone. In the last few years, they have also been joined by their youngest members, the K-Kids, who bring their youthful enthusiasm to the initiative. […]
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Let’s talk about practical approaches to recovery and wellbeing. When you are burnt out, it can leave you feeling like you have failed. It leaves you feeling physically, emotionally, and mentally drained. But what if the truth is that it is not your fault that you are burnt out? Multiple factors contribute to workplace burnout, […]
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Canada’s potential expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to include advance requests is being hailed by many as a triumph of autonomy. But beneath this misleading veneer lies the grave risk of elder abuse. When the stakes are life and death, our duty must be to protect the vulnerable, not create pathways that could […]
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The Courier Editorial Board As the budget season for municipalities gets underway, all to be settled before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s a time to reflect but also to set a vision for the future. A budget is a defining document that sets out the dollars and cents for a municipality’s operations, […]
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RCMP in St. Stephen said it has recovered a body from the St. Croix River following a search and rescue operation that began on Nov. 15. At 2:35 p.m. on Saturday. police on patrol spotted a man on Milltown Blvd wanted on unendorsed warrants. “As police approached the man, he fled and was last seen […]
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As summer temperatures rise and wallets become lighter due to economic hardship, tempers often flare on the road. However, going back to the basic rules of driving—those we learned early on—can significantly help keep our communities safe and respectful. We’ve all heard the phrase, “One good turn deserves another.” It also applies to driving. A small act […]
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By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Seniors in New Brunswick fed up with high property taxes have caught the attention of the Holt Liberals, who are looking at the idea of giving them a discount or freeze on their annual bill. Premier Susan Holt put out the suggestion during an online question-and-answer session last […]
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