Power has been restored to hundreds of customers on Deer Island following theft of cables from an NB Power substation. According to Philippe Landry, vice president of operations at NB Power, the individual cut and removed grounding cables, which are copper or aluminum cables that ground electrical current. “The folks that are doing this are […]
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The Town of Saint Andrews will move forward with consultation on Market Wharf and Market Square following a presentation by Fundy Engineering. The engineering firm presented a new plan to the town council before the election, which revealed more structural issues at the head of the wharf. “Near the mud line, the piles are in […]
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By Joseph Gough, Friars Bay Development Association A nearly-completed project in southwest New Brunswick could help solve the province’s biggest tourism problem: the shortage of American visitors. Tourists are practically overrunning neighboring Maine. Just by itself, Acadia National Park gets 4 million visitors – more than all New Brunswick attracts from everywhere outside the province. […]
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Respectful behavior at work is crucial for many reasons, impacting both individuals and the organization’s overall success. Here are some main reasons why maintaining a civil workplace is important. Boosts Productivity and Performance Enhances Collaboration: Civil behavior creates a cooperative environment where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and working together, leading to increased creativity and […]
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If you’ve followed the local real estate market long enough, you’ve probably seen it happen. Two homes hit the market around the same time. Both are well cared for. Both are priced within a reasonable range. Yet one seems to sell almost immediately, while the other lingers quietly for weeks or even months. From the […]
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Thirteen years ago, the federal government amended the Criminal Code to impose a statutory duty on judges aimed at ensuring sentences for crimes against older adults reflect the significant impact these offences have on their lives. “Our government has a responsibility to protect elderly Canadians and to ensure that crimes against them are punished appropriately,” […]
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The province has unveiled several Fire Boss aircraft it purchased to help combat wildfires in New Brunswick. “Amphibious aircraft were invaluable in helping us fight wildfires last summer, especially in some areas that were difficult to reach by land,” John Herron, the Natural Resources Minister, said in a release. “As the risk of wildfires continues […]
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A three-person tribunal has dismissed an appeal by a Saint Andrews resident that dates back nearly two years. Daniel Leger, Giselle Price and David Hildebrand sat through two hours of evidence and submissions by the appellant, Guy Groulx, and the respondent, the Town of Saint Andrews. The appeal before the Assessment and Planning Appeal Tribunal […]
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The council for the Town of Saint Andrews has approved roughly $928,000 in capital projects – including a water main renewal and a new parking lot — amid a restriction on its power under the Local Governance Act. A tender was awarded to MiDi Construction for roughly $627,000 plus tax. The council budgeted $890,000 for […]
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Paddlefest Music and Nature Festival has ushered in the warmer weather for its third decade, creating a point of reflection on the annual event’s history. Throughout the last thirty years, Jamie Steel, a co-founder of Paddlefest, has seen it evolve from a yearly paddle with friends into a town-wide celebration. “It was [originally] just a […]
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