The Eastern Charlotte Night Market is something many community members enjoy, but was an idea born out of bringing something unique to Charlotte County. Sue Guthrie, Jordan Holmes, and Jen Martin set reasonable expectations and had a good response from a variety of vendors. “And the community has really taken [it] on, very enthusiastic,” Guthrie […]
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By Jay Remer, Columnist Sometimes, a small act could reshape our politics: What if leaders from all sides paused and breathed, focusing on progress over blame? Not a strategic pause. Not a poll-tested one. Just a breath. A pause could remind us that public service aims for collective progress, not the defeat of opponents. Too […]
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Warning: This story contains a discussion about suicide A white heart framed in black and filled with pale stones rests in the ground at Langmaid Park, just off Water Street in St. Andrews. A few blocks away, another punctuates the landscaping at Salty Towers Inn, a gathering place beloved by locals and visitors alike. Farther […]
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We bought a dog bed for Maud when she was a puppy, which in hindsight was very optimistic of us. It was immediately clear she would never use it. Instead, she installed herself in our bed like a permanent fixture, often wedged directly between my husband and me, her head on the pillow with her […]
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Why Advanced Requests for MAID should be approved by Parliament: Absolutely, as caring humans, we are responsible to care for those with dementia and all who are vulnerable. However, society should not have the right to determine the fate of others who have looked ahead. Those of us who wish to complete very clear, carefully […]
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The County Moose are staying in St. Stephen for at least the next three seasons. It has signed a contract with the municipality to continue the bringing junior hockey to the community at the Garcelon Civic Centre. “This agreement marks an exciting milestone for the organization and reinforces a shared commitment to hockey, community engagement, […]
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The Local Governance Commission of New Brunswick (LGC) has issued an advisory telling local governments code of conduct and conflict of interest complaints cannot be dealt with in closed session. Giselle Gougen, the commission’s chair, said the organization became aware many councils were holding these discussions and votes in closed session and classifying elected officials […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) is asking residents to prepare for a potential boil-water order due to infrastructure repairs within the system. On Monday, the municipality issued the advisory through its Alertable App. “Due to required infrastructure maintenance to the municipal water system, an increase in turbidity levels may result in a system […]
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In the midst of a destructive fire that destroyed the St. George & Area Food Bank and its inventory, there is hope. On Saturday, Hillary’s Hope for Hunger held a food drive inside the St. George Mesonic Hall on 2 Carleton Street. It is the temporary location of the food bank until it can find […]
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Mrs. Schneider, 78, can no longer access her own bank account, having been told she is “too stupid” to handle money. Her mail is intercepted, and her medications are withheld. Visits with friends are monitored, and she is not allowed to attend her book club. Violent threats are routine. Her wheelchair and hearing aids are […]
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