By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For over 50 years, Bev Mitchell has lived near the quaint Poirier covered bridge, about a 25-minute drive north of Moncton. He still passes it daily on his walks with his trusty shepherd by his side, even if the sound of machinery buzzing on it is distressing. Reminiscing, he […]
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This Christmas would see a dual celebration of sorts – Pennfield Ridge and Yarmouth, NS. At “the Ridge”, the airmen remaining on the Station were served with Christmas Dinner and refreshments by the Officers in accordance with the usual custom. At Yarmouth however, their Christmas Dinner, also served by the Officers, saw nearly 600 men, […]
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December is often portrayed as a season of togetherness, with windows glowing, families gathering, and a month steeped in social rituals. But for many older Canadians, the winter holidays are a particularly lonely time. And loneliness, despite its quietness, is not benign. It can distort judgment, shrink a person’s world, and trap them in patterns […]
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By Barbara Rayner, Reporter The Eastern Charlotte Lions Club has been helping needy families at Christmas time for a record 31 years and during that period an estimated $225,000 has been raised to help around 1,200 families. Volunteers and spectators turned out in force again Saturday, Dec. 6 for the annual Christmas Telethon, which is […]
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It’s been a news-worthy year in Charlotte County. From wharf deadlines, Ministers Island uncertain future, Blacks Harbour water supply woes, a heavy tourism season, a trade war with the U.S., and turmoil over a local homeless shelter – there was no shortage of stories to choose from for our top five. Feds, province contradict deadline […]
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There was a moment when Sari Green said the ideas for her novel started flowing—and the process continued naturally from there. The Drowned Fortress is the first book in the epic fantasy series, The Godchild Saga. Green said there are five books expected throughout the series. “It follows the main character Casandra. In one world […]
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Horizon Health Network (HHN) has put a surge strategy plan in place to handle emergency room capacity over the holiday season. Margaret Melason, HHN’s CEO, said emergency rooms are expected to see increased demand due to reduced hours at walk-in clinics and a rise in respiratory illness within communities. “Right now, almost 40 per cent […]
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Power outages remain widespread across New Brunswick on Saturday morning as NB Power continues restoration efforts following a powerful storm that moved through the province late Friday and into the overnight hours. With cold temperatures and gusty winds expected through the day and overnight, some communities are opening warming centres to support residents affected by […]
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All of Charlotte County is under a yellow warning issued by Environment Canada. It said unseasonably warm temperatures are expected Friday afternoon into Saturday. The weather system will bring strong wind and significant rainfall, between 30 to 50 millimetres (mm). Environment Canada expects wind gusts between 70 to 90 kilometres (km) per hour, but could […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has released the incentive details for two major developments in the community. A 66-unit apartment building is set to be construction at the site of theBorder Arena and a hotel is planned for 19 Budd Avenue by Sussex-based company Amsterdam Inn and Suites. The new agreements include, according […]
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