Every late January, long after the Christmastime visitors have made their goodbyes and the New Year’s Eve revellers have caught their breath, St. Andrews settles into a welcoming winter pace. The town never fully sleeps; it simply exhales. And just as the season begins to stretch out ahead, the Winter Warmer Festival arrives, turning the […]
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A fatal fire in Second Falls is under investigation after firefighters responding to a camper trailer blaze early Saturday morning discovered one deceased individual. Eastern Charlotte Fire Rescue was dispatched shortly before 8 a.m. on December 27 to reports of a camper trailer on fire, with initial information indicating there may have been someone trapped […]
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Maud was born on Dec. 29, one of those inconvenient, post-Christmas, pre–New Year’s orphaned birthdays that humans tend to resent. People with late-December birthdays always speak in the fragile tones of hostages: “No, it’s fine, really. Christmas counts for both.” It never does. But for a dog, it’s perfect. The humans are home, slightly dazed […]
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If there is a season in which Charlotte County reveals its truest self, it is Christmas. And nowhere is that more visible than in the annual Santa’s Helpers on CHCO-TV. Over five hours of live broadcasting, the community raised $63,371, with even more donations pouring in afterwards. Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting children […]
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In the fluorescent hush of hospital waiting rooms, where beepers break the silence and barely audible talk shows play in the background on TV screens, an 84-year-old artist began to draw. The sketches were quick and wry: porters in a blur, the choreography of chairs, the small absurdities that gather around illness. Nurses photocopied them. […]
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Since she was a puppy, Maud has accompanied us to work at the TV station. What began as a quiet office companion quickly turned into an accidental on-air presence, her head popping up behind the news desk like a rogue sock puppet during a live broadcast. And from there, she became a fixture of CHCO-TV […]
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In a town full of deer, it’s no wonder that Maud barely turns her head when passing one of the majestic creatures as they graze on home gardens lacking fences and gobble shrubs like they’re feasting on corn on the cob. And, to be fair, the deer in St. Andrews have acquired a quiet confidence […]
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Wesley United Church in St. Andrews will host Labours of Love, a special silent auction fundraiser on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m., bringing together the artistry and generosity of the community in one joyful afternoon. The event, featuring handcrafted items and gift certificates from local creators and businesses, supports the church’s […]
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A new 66-unit apartment complex will soon replace the former Border Arena site in St. Stephen through a partnership between the municipality and Dock Apartments Inc., a local company led by Charlotte County developer Tressa Bevington. Mayor Allan MacEachern said the development represents a major step toward addressing the community’s housing needs. “It means a […]
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At 22, Hillary Russell found herself navigating a world suddenly rearranged. Early in 2025, her mother, Cheri, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 50. The timing was abrupt: Hillary was away from home finishing her final year of university in Fredericton, and her younger brother Sawyer was busy with competitive hockey. Her […]
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