Fundy Shores School set to get much-need YMCA after-school program
The Southwest New Brunswick YMCA is setting up a new after-school program in Fundy Shores. It is something the organization said is needed in the small rural community outside Saint John. A survey done by the community and the Fundy Shores school revealed a need, which resulted in it submitting a proposal to the Department […]
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Cooke’s Inc set to acquire Peru-based fish company
New Brunswick-based Cooke’s Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase Corporacion Pesquera Inca SAC (Copeinca) of Peru – the country’s world’s largest fishmeal and fish oil producers and exporters. Copeinca, according to a release from Cooke’s, was established in 1994 and has grown to become Peru’s largest fishing company with 2,770 employees, 45 vessels, and […]
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Tribunal hears testimony in appeal application for Chamcook lobster holding facility
The hearing for an appeal decision with the Assessment and Planning Appeal Tribunal for a lobster holding facility in Chamcook was held in Saint Andrews on Tuesday. The appeal application comes after the Town of Saint Andrews planning advisory committee revoked a prior decision to allow Sistansisk (St. Mary’s) First Nation – based in Fredericton […]
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Union representing some Canada Post workers issues 72-hour strike notice
The union representing some Canada Post workers in the country has given 72-hour strike notice after what it says is more than a year of negotiations. “Today, your national executive board issued what is known as a ‘72-hour strike notice’ to Canada Post for both the RSMC and Urban bargaining units,” the union said in […]
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‘Saint Andrews is with you:’ The Herring Pub in Saint Andrews sustains damage in fire
A local Saint Andrews restaurant sustained heavy damage in a fire on Saturday. The Herring, located on Water Street next to Market Square, saw fire rip through the back area of the restaurant – which is believed to be the kitchen area. On social media, the restaurant posted “all is fine and thanks to everyone […]
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‘Prolific offender’ sentenced to 5 years in connection to crime spree in Charlotte County
A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison in connection to a crime spree in Charlotte County, according to a release from the New Brunswick RCMP. Police said Joshua Gibson – who it called a “prolific offender” – was charged with 27 offences, including break and enter, theft, possession of property […]
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N.B. government repeals prohibition on payment for out-of-hospital abortions
The New Brunswick government says it has announced it has repealed the section of Regulation 84-20 that prohibited Medicare from paying for abortions outside of hospitals. Premier Susan Holt made this promise during the campaign and committed to implementing it quickly once in power. “Our government committed to moving quickly on several files, including removing […]
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Southwest Magazine: Vincent Prager of the Oppenheimer-Prager Museum at Dayspring
Maritime lawyer Vincent Prager has transformed Lady Beaverbrook’s former home, Dayspring, in St. Andrews into one of Eastern Canada’s most distinctive museums, showcasing the artwork of his mother, Eva Prager, and grandfather, Joseph Oppenheimer, along with his collection of antique cars. Prager joins CHCO-TV for an all-new episode of Southwest Magazine to discuss his celebrated […]
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Southwest Magazine: Community Empowerment and Wellness Fair
The first-ever Community Empowerment and Wellness Fair is taking place at the Garcelon Civic Centre on November 16 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Sam Gullison and Stephanie Clarke of The Willow Centre sit down with CHCO-TV to discuss everything you can expect to find at this one-stop shop for wellness, local resources and support. Original Broadcast […]
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