When my mother announced that she was getting a dog, I remember thinking it was an odd choice. Not a bad one. Just… unexpected. The truth is, she hadn’t planned it either. A friend of hers from Montreal was driving home from Newfoundland after delivering a horse when he spotted what he thought was a […]
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After examining the connection between civility, etiquette, and decorum, some readers might reasonably wonder if etiquette still matters today. If civility guides our inner compass, and decorum helps us grasp what a specific moment demands, then why do we need etiquette? Why not simply depend on good character, strong values, and sincere intentions? That is […]
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The cruise-ship boom now boosting the fortunes of Maine’s easternmost city could well spread across the border into southwest New Brunswick. In fact, the port director of Eastport, Maine is urging that it do so. And cruise-industry officials themselves are looking for more visits to our side of the border. What’s creating this opportunity, and […]
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A 39-year-old man has been sentenced following a traffic-related incident in Oak Bay. On May 18, members of St. Stephen RCMP were conducting proactive patrols in Oak Bay when a vehicle was seen being operated in a dangerous manner. “Police activated their emergency lights and attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the driver failed […]
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Somewhere beyond the tides of Passamaquoddy Bay, a North Atlantic right whale rises slowly to breathe. Approximately 380 of them remain on Earth. Every summer, some of those survivors return to the waters off Southwest New Brunswick, where a small but internationally respected team has become known for giving entangled whales another chance at life. […]
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A 29-year-old man from Blacks Harbour has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation. St. George RCMP said on July 17 at around 1:50 a.m. they received a call for a well-being check on Wellington Road in Blacks Harbour. “Upon arrival at the residence, police located the body of a deceased woman inside,” the […]
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The federal, provincial and municipal governments are investing $8.84 million in water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure for St. Stephen, Harvey, Sussex and Grand Lake. According to the Regional Development Corporation (RDC), infrastructure is the first step for rural communities to develop more housing. In St. Stephen, it will allow for the construction of up to […]
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New Brunswickers spend a lot of time on the water, and Saint Andrews Paddling Club (SAPC) member Caroline Davies is no exception. “Knowing that you do have these tides, knowing that we do have a river that empties into the bay, and that the water always is flowing, and respecting that,” Davies said. “I think […]
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Braelyn Jardine is grateful for her community’s support. She was set to compete in the World Dance Cup in Dublin, Ireland, but needed a little help. Her fellow community members in Grand Manan stepped up. “She’s with the Grand Manan Dance Academy,” Gail Jardine, Braelyn’s grandmother, said. Braelyn was chosen by a scout to represent […]
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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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