Thirteen years ago, the federal government amended the Criminal Code to impose a statutory duty on judges aimed at ensuring sentences for crimes against older adults reflect the significant impact these offences have on their lives. “Our government has a responsibility to protect elderly Canadians and to ensure that crimes against them are punished appropriately,” […]
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The province has unveiled several Fire Boss aircraft it purchased to help combat wildfires in New Brunswick. “Amphibious aircraft were invaluable in helping us fight wildfires last summer, especially in some areas that were difficult to reach by land,” John Herron, the Natural Resources Minister, said in a release. “As the risk of wildfires continues […]
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A three-person tribunal has dismissed an appeal by a Saint Andrews resident that dates back nearly two years. Daniel Leger, Giselle Price and David Hildebrand sat through two hours of evidence and submissions by the appellant, Guy Groulx, and the respondent, the Town of Saint Andrews. The appeal before the Assessment and Planning Appeal Tribunal […]
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The council for the Town of Saint Andrews has approved roughly $928,000 in capital projects – including a water main renewal and a new parking lot — amid a restriction on its power under the Local Governance Act. A tender was awarded to MiDi Construction for roughly $627,000 plus tax. The council budgeted $890,000 for […]
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Paddlefest Music and Nature Festival has ushered in the warmer weather for its third decade, creating a point of reflection on the annual event’s history. Throughout the last thirty years, Jamie Steel, a co-founder of Paddlefest, has seen it evolve from a yearly paddle with friends into a town-wide celebration. “It was [originally] just a […]
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Nominations for five byelections have opened including for Ward 3 in Saint Andrews. The election for Ward 3 was cancelled by Elections New Brunswick due the death of former acting mayor Kate Akagi. Both Annette Harland and Darrell Weare were acclaimed to their seats in Bayside and Chamcook. However, the election for mayor went ahead […]
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Secretary of State Wayne Long said he would go to bat for the Town of Saint Andrews to resubmit an application for wharf funding amid its delayed refurbishment project. Long was in Grand Manan last week to announce $958.7 million for small craft harbours, including construction and repairs to the North Head and Ingalls Head […]
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Home Support Services Inc. and the board of trustees for Lonicera Hall have signed a letter of intent to work toward a proposal that would allow the facility to continue offering senior living and care in a manner that honours the vision of Maria F. Ganong. In April, Lonicera Hall, which is an independent seniors […]
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Grade 11 Sir James Dunn Academy student Henry Campbell used more than 15,000 LEGO bricks to recreate a celebrated Haida artwork for CLASS 2026, a student exhibition now on display at Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre. The 17-year-old’s piece reimagines “Skaagi – Haida Dog Salmon,” a 1974 serigraph by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid. […]
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Inside Canada’s National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa on Monday morning, surrounded by family, senior military leadership, colleagues and friends, Kelly Williamson stood at the centre of a moment that was at once deeply personal and historic. Williamson, whose home is in Saint Andrews,was formally promoted to the rank of commodore in the Royal Canadian Navy […]
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