Students across New Brunswick also voted in mock elections as part of an initiative to engage youth in the local election process. In Charlotte County, schools in the Municipal District of St. Stephen, Eastern Charlotte, Saint Andrews, Grand Manan and Fundy Shores cast ballots. Sir James Dunn Academy teacher Joseph Lee said the program, created […]
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Steve Backman will become St. Stephen’s next mayor in a landslide victory. The Courier has called the election for Backman with 2,132 votes. Three candidates campaigned for the position, including Mark Groleau with 356 votes and Joyce Wright with 313 votes. It was one of several elections in Charlotte County that saw no incumbent mayors […]
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Saint Andrews will see Steve Neil elected mayor. The Courier has called the election for the former councillor with 1,071 votes. Saint Andrews saw about 62 per cent voter turnout, well above the provincial turnout. Three candidates, including Neil, campaigned for the position, Guy Groulx came in second with 213 votes and Charles Creaser, third, […]
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Two major wharves on Grand Manan Island will be receiving an infusion of cash for repairs and reconstruction. Secretary of State for the Canadian Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions and Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announced the funding as part of a $957.8 million in small craft harbours — noting significant investment in Ingalls Head […]
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Ferry service to Campobello Island will have an extended season. The provincial government said a new contract with East Coast Ferries means crossings will be made seven days a week until Oct. 12, weather permitting. For residents living on Campobello Island, the only link to mainland New Brunswick in the winter is to go through […]
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The St. Stephen IODE Heritage Chapter has presented two citizenship awards to Lydia and Gavin Stubbert — both of whom have stepped up for their community in meaningful ways. Lydia organizes an annual community clean up — collecting trash and working together to make St. Stephen is a bit brighter. She has even presented to […]
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The council in Saint Andrews has decided to allow the visitor information centre (VIC) to operate in the courthouse for this summer season amid the transfer of the building to the Saint Andrews Civic Trust (SACT). On May 4, the council received a presentation from Ken Beaubien. The VIC was moved from the W.C. O’Neill […]
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Home Support Services Inc. (HSSI) and the Maria F. Ganong Seniors Residence say they are in consultation with stakeholders to support the continued preservation of Lonicera Hall. The 20-room independent living facility announced it was closing in late April due to “long-standing challenges that have made it increasingly difficult to operate Lonicera Hall in a […]
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The executive committee for the Board of Trustees of Lonicera Hall says there is no scenario that it can responsibly continue to operate the independent living facility despite growing public pushback. The 20-room residence announced it was closing in April due to “long-standing challenges that have made it increasingly difficult to operate Lonicera Hall in […]
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The council for the Town of Saint Andrews will continue operating with the current council following the election in May under restricted powers. Former acting mayor Kate Akgai died in late April, leading to the cancellation of the Ward 3 — Saint Andrews — election. The Department of Environment and Local Government (ELG) told The […]
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