Green Party Leader David Coon says Bill 23, An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment, is intended to protect human health, including the health of children. The proposed legislation would also establish the creation of an Environmental Rights Commissioner. “People have no right to clean air,” Coon said, speaking with CHCO-TV, noting the […]
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The Town of Saint Andrews is asking the Department of Environment and Local Government to create a formal policy outlining how code of conduct and conflict-of-interest meetings should be handled, following an advisory from the Local Governance Commission (LGC). The town was advised, alongside 76 other municipalities and the regional service commission, that it could […]
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Education Minister Claire Johnson says the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is still reviewing where rightsholders are located and what land is available for a Francophone school in Charlotte County. In December 2024, the Liberal government announced plans for two schools for southwest New Brunswick, including one in Charlotte County and Kings […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has voted unanimously to reject a bridge housing project at 199 Union Street, proposed by Neighbourhood Works Inc., the non-profit operator of the shelter in the community. Over the last several years, the community has faced significant challenges related to the homelessness crisis. It is estimated that around […]
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The New Brunswick Transgender Health Network is calling on the regional health authorities and the provincial government to establish a provincial gender-affirming care clinic. Two-Spirit, transgender and gender-diverse individuals (2STGD), the network explains, face wait times of up to five years for gender-affirming care, with many essential procedures, and services remain unfunded and inaccessible. “The […]
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Recreational facilities and town halls have closed in Charlotte County amid a continuing winter storm. The Garcelon Civic Centre and the W.C. O’Neill Arena Complex are both closed today due to the storm. St. Andrews has issued an alert advising against non-essential travel. The New Brunswick RCMP said travel is not recommend on Route 1 […]
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The Liberal government has appointed Lyne Chantal Boudreau as Minister of Seniors despite previously telling industry associations it wouldn’t. Kathy Bockus, the MLA for Saint Croix, who was the Minister responsible for Seniors under the Blaine Higgs government criticized the Liberals for not committing to creating a stand-alone department and minister despite it being requested […]
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The Town of St. Andrews is moving to amend its procedural bylaw to make staff-led meetings open to the public and to keep minutes of the local governments discussions. Staff-led meetings were only recently placed on the town’s meeting calendar, as of August 2025. These meetings are led by Chief Administrative Office Chris Spear who […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has decided not to change the public comment period from its regular meetings. A public comment period is held toward the beginning of the meeting, allowing individuals to speak and ask questions, though the council cannot respond or enter into debate. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud offered change […]
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The Eastern Charlotte Night Market is something many community members enjoy, but was an idea born out of bringing something unique to Charlotte County. Sue Guthrie, Jordan Holmes, and Jen Martin set reasonable expectations and had a good response from a variety of vendors. “And the community has really taken [it] on, very enthusiastic,” Guthrie […]
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