The Charlotte County Hospital (CCH) will see the shut down of its X-ray department until February 2026 while it undergoes upgrades to equipment. The hospital is installing a digital radiography system, a modernization project supported by the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation. “During this period, outpatient X-ray services will be provided at other Horizon facilities, including […]
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A new ministerial task force has announced $7.4 million in emergency funding to establish a conditional grant program for non-profit housing providers so it can support people experiencing homelessness. It is a partnership between the New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC) and the Department of Social Development (DSD) to establish the Supportive Housing Emergency Grant. David […]
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The annual Santa’s Helpers telethon on CHCO-TV returns Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, from 1–6 p.m. — with an earlier start time to meet what organizers anticipate will be an even greater need across the region this holiday season. The five-hour broadcast raises funds for holiday gifts for children and Christmas meals for families right here […]
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Wesley United Church in St. Andrews will host Labours of Love, a special silent auction fundraiser on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m., bringing together the artistry and generosity of the community in one joyful afternoon. The event, featuring handcrafted items and gift certificates from local creators and businesses, supports the church’s […]
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A 45-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle collision in McAdam, according to the New Brunswick RCMP. Police responded to a call of the collision at 12:36 p.m. on Oct. 14. The driver and sole occupant of the motorcycle died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Another driver, operating side-by-side, was transferred […]
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Marielle Symonds has always valued her independence. She has laminopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy that causes my muscles to weaken over time. In a matter of years, Symonds has gone from being able to fully wave her arm, to only partially being able to lift it, to today – where she can’t lift […]
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“Grandma? It’s me, your grandson,” the voice on the phone trembled. “I got into a car accident and they said I hit someone. Please don’t tell anyone,” pleaded the caller. “I’ve been arrested and need bail money right away.” The scammer pressed on, sounding urgent and scared. “The lawyer said someone can come pick up […]
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By Bryan Tait, Acadia Broadcasting N.B. Liquor has put American products back on the shelves, but not everywhere and not for long. The corporation has begun selling the American liquors at the Depot store in Salisbury. These are the products pulled from stores in March as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. A […]
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Dear Editor, What compelled us to write a letter to the editor. We are new residents to the area, I’m originally from St. Stephen but moved to US when I got married we recently bought land here and are building our forever home here. Having witnessed two tragic deer-vehicle collisions within a single week in St. Andrews, it’s […]
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When Peter Fitch looks down from his second-floor bedroom, it doesn’t take him long to see something that makes him feel uneasy. Fitch owns the home right across from Lighthouse Lodge, the shelter for unhoused people in St. Stephen. “I think most of us would say the same thing, that we are very concerned about […]
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