In Iquitos, Peru, a library of preserved plants holds more than botanical information. It offers a connection to generations of knowledge about how people understand and use the natural world. For New Brunswick filmmaker Greg Hemmings, that collection became the subject of a documentary — and deepened his understanding of conservation. On Oct. 10, Hemmings […]
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Galway Metals Inc., would like to inform the public of an upcoming Helicopter geophysical survey in Charlotte County, New Brunswick. You may notice a low-flying helicopter with either a large loop or white cylindrical tool hanging below. The helicopter will be flying in a grid pattern. The Survey is expected to be flow October 21st […]
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Ferry service between Deer Island and Campobello Island has been extended further into the fall season. The crossing operated by East Coast Ferries Ltd. will continue seven days a week, weather permitting, until Nov. 1, according to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The ferry was originally scheduled to stop running on Oct. 12. Campobello […]
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One offer of help can go a long way in Charlotte County. For Chrissy McGregor, it started with a mother’s plea on Facebook to make her home accessible for her daughter. With a construction business and connections to local contractors, McGregor believed the community would step up. That offer has grown into Hal’s Heroes and […]
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A report from New Brunswick’s auditor general found gaps in how the province planned and monitored the rollout of collaborative care clinics, including whether they were being established where they were needed most. Paul Martin, New Brunswick’s auditor general, said the province did not document how community need influenced which areas got clinics. “The audit […]
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The last regular passenger train departed McAdam station more than 30 years ago, but the legacy of rail travel in New Brunswick lives on thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers based in the historic McAdam Railway Station. On Oct. 2, a lucky group of passengers had the once-a-year opportunity to ride the rails again […]
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By Barbara Rayner, Reporter Hundreds of people turned out at three locations – St. George, St. Stephen and Deer Island – to help raise $129,480 for Charlotte County Cancer’s 24th annual Walk Cause We Care, Saturday. In St. George, where the walk started from the Magaguadavic Centre, there was also a market, a touch-a-truck, a […]
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The mayor of Grand Manan said a new virtual health care delivery system is working well for those living on the island as Horizon Health Network (HHN) confirms the pilot is being extended. Teladoc Health Canada offers residents virtual access to physicians. It has been extended until June 2027. “There is a specified number of […]
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The bridge at the St. Stephen-Calais border crossing off Milltown Boulevard is set to close for repairs for about six weeks. During the closure, travellers are asked to use alternative crossings. Milltown Crossing: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. AST. St. Stephen 3rd Bridge Crossing: 24 hours. On Friday, the City of Calais shared a notice […]
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The provincial government says New Brunswickers will be able to get updated vaccines beginning on Oct. 13 as part of the government’s prevention campaign. Both the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines will be available free of charge. “With respiratory illness season approaching, vaccination is an important step people can take to protect their health and help […]
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