Municipal District of St. Stephen Mayoral Candidate: Steve Backman 1. What is your vision for the municipality over the next four years, and how will you measure success? My goal over the next 4 years will be to reposition St. Stephen for growth through community engagement, strategic planning for our infrastructure, business sector growth, public safety […]
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Eastern Charlotte Ward 1 Candidate: Logan Martin 1. As candidates, what would be your key priorities over the next four years in your community? My priorities are clear: stronger communication with residents, consistent decision-making across Eastern Charlotte, and making sure families feel supported in their day-to-day lives. Working in the school system, I see firsthand […]
Read MoreGrand Manan Candidate: Jared Corless 1. As candidates, what would be your key priorities over the next four years in your community? My key priority would be a full audit of all taxpayer dollars spent and complete transparency as to where the money is going, and how its being spent and publishing it so everyone […]
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Municipal District of St. Stephen Ward 2 Candidate Aelia Virdaeus 1. As candidates, what would be your key priorities over the next four years in your community? My biggest focus will be on exploring ways to make life more affordable for the people in and around St Stephen. I would like to help push the […]
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Grand Manan Candidate: Susan Ballantyne 1. As candidates, what would be your key priorities over the next four years in your community? Affordable housing, affordable housing, affordable housing, and a new municipal pool. 2. How would you achieve those priorities within your mandate? Working with the rest of council, we will continue with the housing […]
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Fundy Shores At-Large Candidate: Rachel Clark 1. As candidates, what would be your key priorities over the next four years in your community? My key priorities over the next 4 years would be: – Supporting community growth and enhancing the overall quality of life of our residents. – More community events, recreational opportunities for all […]
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A local business in St. Stephen has decided to close its doors. Kinga Macdonald, owner of Pyra, the polish potato, said in a statement posted to social media that within the last three years things have changed. “Unfortunately, hydro (NB Power) has skyrocketed and instead of paying roughly $500 monthly, we are paying close to […]
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Eastern Charlotte has been named New Brunswick’s 18th age-friendly community. An age-friendly community encourages communities and municipalities to create policies and practices promoting healthy aging and wellness. On Tuesday, Minister of Seniors Lyne Chantal Boudreau stopped to give the community its plaque. “We heard so [many] positive things about that,” she said, speaking with The […]
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A presumptive case of raccoon rabies has been detected by the New Brunswick Provincial Veterinary Laboratory in Little Ridge near St. Stephen, according to the Municipal District of St. Stephen. “To protect the community and local wildlife, the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff will be distributing vaccine baits around the area,” the alert […]
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A byelection will be held in Saint Andrews on June 22 following the death of acting mayor Kate Akagi. The current election for councillors in Ward 3, which included five candidates — among them Akagi — will be cancelled. “Under the rules set out in subsections 17(5) and 17(6) of the Municipal Elections Act , […]
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