Kenneth (Ken) Victor Hanson November 16, 1938 – July 5, 2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Victor Hanson, who passed on Sunday, July 5, 2026 in Calgary, AB. Ken was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was married to Sharon Hanson for 61 wonderful years. Together they shared a […]
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What if human connection is part of the answer to homelessness? I recently interviewed Peter Corbyn, Executive Director of the New Brunswick Non-Profit Housing Association. It was an excellent conversation, made especially memorable by the humility he brought to it. He did not pretend to have simple answers to a problem that has resisted simple […]
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To the Editor, Sometimes it takes a broken refrigerator to remind us what community truly means. Saturday, July 25, my husband and I recently arrived at our cottage near St. Stephen for a guest turnover, only to discover that our refrigerator had failed. My first instinct was to search online, but I quickly realized that […]
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After examining the connection between civility, etiquette, and decorum, some readers might reasonably wonder if etiquette still matters today. If civility guides our inner compass, and decorum helps us grasp what a specific moment demands, then why do we need etiquette? Why not simply depend on good character, strong values, and sincere intentions? That is […]
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The cruise-ship boom now boosting the fortunes of Maine’s easternmost city could well spread across the border into southwest New Brunswick. In fact, the port director of Eastport, Maine is urging that it do so. And cruise-industry officials themselves are looking for more visits to our side of the border. What’s creating this opportunity, and […]
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A 39-year-old man has been sentenced following a traffic-related incident in Oak Bay. On May 18, members of St. Stephen RCMP were conducting proactive patrols in Oak Bay when a vehicle was seen being operated in a dangerous manner. “Police activated their emergency lights and attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the driver failed […]
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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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Two people have died following a single-vehicle collision on Grand Manan Island. On July 18, members of the Grand Manan RCMP detachment responded to a report of a collision on Route 776 in Woodwards Cove. “The crash is believed to have occurred when the vehicle crossed the centre line, left the roadway, and entered a […]
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