As students return to school in September, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are raising awareness of children’s safety. Sgt. Pierre Ladouceur of the New Brunswick RCMP said police are concerned about traffic on the way to school and children’s first-day-of-school pictures. “Be careful with the personal and location details on those photos — age, […]
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The Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup (GFCC) is a province-wide event held by the Nature Trust of New Brunswick (NTNB), which organizes cleanups at beaches across the province. The organization is still looking for volunteers to take part in this year’s event on Aug. 29. Specifically, it is looking for people to attend the cleanup on […]
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Statistics Canada’s 2025 Canadian Social Survey (CSS) has reported 53 per cent of Canadians are concerned about climate change. The survey was conducted between April 25 and June 16, 2025. It asked questions specifically about climate change for the first time. Fifty-three per cent said they were either very or extremely concerned about climate change. […]
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When the people of Charlotte County have an animal on their hands and find themselves out of their depth, some turn to Doug Harper. He said he has been rescuing animals for as long as he can remember. For over a decade, Harper’s legacy has made him an integral part of the animal rescue community. […]
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New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy tides have swept in another year of the annual Sand Sculpture Festival at New River Beach Provincial Park. On the first day of the festival, 60 tonnes of sand were transformed into a giant sculpture on the Saint John boardwalk. On the second day, sand sculpting masters took the whole […]
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Jacob Rose’s voice and dynamic folk tunes often fill the air of downtown Saint Andrews. He’s known locally for songs like “Wharfbound” – written about a Saint Andrews Brewing Company beer – a song he said is one he must play when in town. He came to Charlotte County 10 years ago, and has since […]
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Four people have been arrested following three investigations by the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety (JPS), which resulted in the seizure of contraband and 4.3 million cigarettes. JPS said peace officers also seized cannabis products, a firearm, vehicles and other evidence. “These seizures demonstrate the important work being done by our peace […]
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Swimming in New Brunswick lakes and rivers is a summer tradition, but a growing type of bacteria is making it more dangerous. Often called pond scum, cyanobacteria are usually not visible and can be found throughout New Brunswick’s waterways. Roxanne MacKinnon, the executive director of the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) in Saint John, said […]
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Charlotte County fire departments are prepared to step into action as wildfire season continues to threaten much of New Brunswick. Both Eastern Charlotte Fire Rescue (ECFR) and the Saint Andrews Fire Department (SAFD) said this season has not produced a wildfire crisis in Charlotte County yet. Steve Neil, the Saint Andrews Mayor and captain at […]
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The emergence of more giant hogweed in New Brunswick is cause for concern for the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council (NBISC) due to its harmful effects on humans and animals. It is an invasive perennial plant that can be harmful to people and pets when touched due to a sap it produces, which makes individuals […]
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