When this column first began, we looked at one simple idea: the numbers behind Charlotte County’s real estate market often tell a different story than the headlines. Six months later, I think that message still holds true. In fact, if anything has changed, it’s not the message — it’s my confidence in it. This spring […]
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LinkedIn is more than a social media platform. It is a place to showcase your abilities, your work history, and who you are professionally and personally. Many professionals still ignore LinkedIn. While it may seem like another platform to manage, when used effectively, it can grow your professional influence beyond your local community. Employers will […]
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By Marcie Martin Community Contributor Well, it’s official. In 2027, I’ll wave goodbye to my thirties. According to popular culture, my forties will arrive bedazzled with an assortment of unavoidable rites of passage: the midlife crisis, for one. Research professor and bestselling author Brené Brown prefers the term midlife unraveling. I can’t decide which one […]
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The emergence of more giant hogweed in New Brunswick is cause for concern for the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council (NBISC) due to its harmful effects on humans and animals. It is an invasive perennial plant that can be harmful to people and pets when touched due to a sap it produces, which makes individuals […]
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A wildfire that ignited near Brockway last week has been deemed under control. The Harvey Fire Department got a report of a wildfire on July 15 at the southwest corner of Oromocto Lake. According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the fire burned 17.5 hectares (43 acres). During the firefight, firefighters were called to […]
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Two people have died following a single-vehicle collision on Grand Manan Island. On July 18, members of the Grand Manan RCMP detachment responded to a report of a collision on Route 776 in Woodwards Cove. “The crash is believed to have occurred when the vehicle crossed the centre line, left the roadway, and entered a […]
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RCMP in St. George say a 38-year-old man from Seeley’s Cove has been charged in connection to copper theft in the area. On July 14, people said they received a report of a copper theft at a telecommunications tower on Seeley’s Cove Road. “That location had recently been targeted several times before,” police said in […]
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The St. George RCMP said it is investigating a suspicious death in Blacks Harbour. Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Peters said, speaking with The Courier, that there is no risk to the public at this time, but residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the community as the investigation continues. Few details have been released, […]
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The McAdam Railway Station, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary, has had major infrastructure upgrades to make operating the building sustainable year round. Construction of the railway station began in 1901, and features architect Edward Maxwell’s Chateâu Style architecture. The combined station and hotel was originally designed for passengers changing trains on their journey to […]
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The Chickahominy Mountain Band embodies rural New Brunswick in more than just their music. “We’d be walking off stage like, ‘Make sure to tip your bartender, and if you’re from Sussex like Patrick Gushue, make sure to go home and tip your cows. Thanks!’ ” Sam Astorino, the band’s lead said, laughing. They are a […]
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