A boat from the Saint Andrews Biological Station (SABS) has been removed from the water after it sank on Friday. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) said the staff at SABS were notified that a vessel named Salar had sunk on its moorings, which means the boat filled with water and went under while […]
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Atlantic Baptist Housing (ABH) said it is committed to rebuilding an apartment complex that sustained significant damage by a fire in January. Victor Shea, the organization’s chief executive officer, said the remedial work of removing the damage has been completed but ABH is dealing with the insurance company to move forward with renovations. About 22 […]
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The mayor of Grand Manan said a new virtual health care delivery system is working well for those living on the island as Horizon Health Network (HHN) confirms the pilot is being extended. Teladoc Health Canada offers residents virtual access to physicians. It has been extended until June 2027. “There is a specified number of […]
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The New Brunswick government has unveiled a new vital statistics search platform through the Provincial Archives. It will allow people to find historical records, track requests and access enhanced self-service tools. According to the Department of Finance and Treasury Board (FTB), modernization efforts have been made in recent years to improve access to archival records […]
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A 29-year-old man from Blacks Harbour has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation. St. George RCMP said on July 17 at around 1:50 a.m. they received a call for a well-being check on Wellington Road in Blacks Harbour. “Upon arrival at the residence, police located the body of a deceased woman inside,” the […]
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The federal, provincial and municipal governments are investing $8.84 million in water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure for St. Stephen, Harvey, Sussex and Grand Lake. According to the Regional Development Corporation (RDC), infrastructure is the first step for rural communities to develop more housing. In St. Stephen, it will allow for the construction of up to […]
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Braelyn Jardine is grateful for her community’s support. She was set to compete in the World Dance Cup in Dublin, Ireland, but needed a little help. Her fellow community members in Grand Manan stepped up. “She’s with the Grand Manan Dance Academy,” Gail Jardine, Braelyn’s grandmother, said. Braelyn was chosen by a scout to represent […]
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A wildfire that ignited near Brockway last week has been deemed under control. The Harvey Fire Department got a report of a wildfire on July 15 at the southwest corner of Oromocto Lake. According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the fire burned 17.5 hectares (43 acres). During the firefight, firefighters were called to […]
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New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization say a wildfire near Brockway is considered contained. According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildfire dashboard, the fire has reached 13 hectares in total. The Harvey Fire Department posted to social media thanking DNR and the local fire fighters for their efforts. It continues to advise residents and […]
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The 35th council for the Town of Saint Andrews has been sworn in following a lengthy delay due to a byelection. Mayor Steve Neil, alongside Ward 1 Coun. Darrell Weare, Ward 2 Coun. Annette Harland, and Ward 3 Coun. Charlotte Bartlett, Coun. Kurt Gumushel, Coun. Lee Heenan and Coun. Scott Masson were all sworn in […]
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