“Grandma? It’s me, your grandson,” the voice on the phone trembled. “I got into a car accident and they said I hit someone. Please don’t tell anyone,” pleaded the caller. “I’ve been arrested and need bail money right away.” The scammer pressed on, sounding urgent and scared. “The lawyer said someone can come pick up […]
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Dear Editor, What compelled us to write a letter to the editor. We are new residents to the area, I’m originally from St. Stephen but moved to US when I got married we recently bought land here and are building our forever home here. Having witnessed two tragic deer-vehicle collisions within a single week in St. Andrews, it’s […]
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When Peter Fitch looks down from his second-floor bedroom, it doesn’t take him long to see something that makes him feel uneasy. Fitch owns the home right across from Lighthouse Lodge, the shelter for unhoused people in St. Stephen. “I think most of us would say the same thing, that we are very concerned about […]
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Many New Brunswickers know and love Crosby’s molasses and the company has undertaken some retrofits to make the company more energy efficient. Robert Powell, the vice-president of the company’s liquid bulk terminal, said in 2022 they undertook a review to look at the greenhouse gases. “Like most companies, we’re trying to be net zero,” he […]
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NB Power is seeking a 4.75 per cent rate hike for customers in the spring. The utility said it will add $10.90 per month for the average residential customer using 1,350 kilowatts (kWh) per month – or about $130 per year. The province’s main utility will file an application with the Energies and Utilities Board (EUB) […]
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Kate Akagi’s great aunt told her when the remains of hundreds of Indigenous children were discovered at the site of a former residential school – the earth had been keeping them safe. She is a member of the Peskotomuhkati Nation – one of the founding first nations in New Brunswick alongside the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik. […]
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The New Brunswick government is partnering with Bell Canada to install 10 new cellular towers to improve rural cell service. “Improving cell coverage is a priority for this government, and, while we’re making real progress, there’s still more work to do,” said Finance and Treasury Board Minister René Legacy in a media release. It said […]
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The Local Governance Commission in New Brunswick is recommending the provincial government implement mandatory training for municipal leaders and senior staff. In its first report since being created in the spring of last year, it said this recommendation addressed many of the challenges facing local governments since reform. “These recommendations are grounded in the experiences […]
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A boil water advisory has been implemented in St. Stephen due to a water main break. The town shared the notification on its Alertable app on Tuesday. “Due to a water main break, the drinking water in the Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) may be unsafe to drink and could cause serious illness in […]
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A body has been found in the water between Campobello Island and Back Bay. St. George RCMP responded to the call at 1:42 p.m. after fishermen working in the area found the body floating and retrieved it. Police met the crew at a wharf in Back Bay, according to a release. “The deceased was identified […]
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