The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says it hopes to have a key transportation link in St. George repaired by the end of January. A truck struck the bridge on Brunswick Street in October – forcing the DTI to close the bridge to traffic – due to significant damage to the bridge’s trusses. Eastern Charlotte […]
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The new year is on its way and it is time to prepare. Resolutions are good, but rarely are they kept. That is why it is important to set strategic goals to follow through with in the New Year so you will have a plan. Individuals who break down their goals into timelines and steps have […]
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The Cumberland family has always been connected to forestry, but they’re gifted in timber sports. Ben and Nathan Cumberland won bronze in France in November at the STIHL Timbersports World Championship alongside the two other New Brunswickers on the team, Nicholas Russell and Marcel Dupuis – known as the “beast from the east.” “The STIHL […]
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Grand Manan gets full time air ambulance after two-year gap in service In December 2022, new regulations from the federal government grounded the air ambulance that was serving Grand Manan Island – which is only accessible by ferry. Ambulance New Brunswick lent the island an aircraft but it was not stationed on the island permanently, […]
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The organizing committee for the Greater St. Stephen Sports Wall of Fame is seeking more applications from members of the community who have contributed to their favourite sport. Pictures of sports enthusiasts, athletes, coaches, and volunteers are on the wall in the Garcelon Civic Centre. “I think it was pretty quick and pretty easy to […]
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New Brunswick’s Liberal government has reversed controversial changes made to the school gender-identity policy by the Progressive Conservatives. The revised Policy 713 includes changes to the informal use of a student’s chosen first name and pronouns and expectations around communicating with families. Students under 16 will no longer require parental consent to informally change their […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen has passed both its capital and utility budget. Council debated, over several committees of the whole meetings, the various priorities for the municipality, including road work, fleet vehicle replacement, and lift station replacement. Jeff Renaud, the chief administrative officer, presented the final budgets to the council on Dec. 19. […]
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The new shelter in St. Stephen has officially opened, according to its operator Neighbourhood Works Inc. It’s named the Lighthouse Lodge and can help up to 20 regular beds, with 10 overflow beds. The full capacity is 30 people. It opened on Dec. 17, with drop-in capability on Dec. 10. Jim Stuart, the executive director, […]
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The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station has returned to operation after being out of service for eight months, according to NB Power. In the spring, the station underwent planned maintenance. NB Power said it was upgrading equipment and ensuring the ongoing reliability and safety of the station’s operations. “During start-up protocol, following work completion, a […]
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The Kiwanis Club of Saint Andrews put together around 120 Christmas food baskets for local seniors who mainly live alone. Each basket is filled with some food items, holiday treats, and a hand-written card from students at Vincent Massey Elementary School. Sue Lister, Kiwanis Club of Saint Andrews member, said it is a nice way […]
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