COLUMN: Hope as an antidote to ageism

COLUMN: Hope as an antidote to ageism

The other day as our family settled into a booth for lunch, there was an older woman a few tables over eating ice cream and drinking pop by herself. As I glanced her way, I noticed that she had spilled her food, soiling her t-shirt and tray. After wiping up a bit, she went to […]

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 How the Nature Trust is preserving Navy Island

How the Nature Trust is preserving Navy Island

Navy Island, the backdrop of St. Andrews by the sea, and a beautiful destination for those looking to retreat into nature, is only as far away as a fifteen minute kayak. Part of this island is a nature preserve, taken care of by Nature Trust New Brunswick. Jon MacNeill, the communications and engagement manager for […]

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 Once again Charlotte County goes all out for Canada Day

Once again Charlotte County goes all out for Canada Day

Canadians–and some Amercians–from all over flocked to Charlotte County to celebrate Canada’s 158th birthday. This year’s Canada Day celebrations felt ever more poignant as Canadians have re-embraced what it means to be Canadian over the last couple months.  As our national identity continues to evolve, Charlotte County did what it always does on July 1–get […]

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 Heat warning issued for parts of New Brunswick

Heat warning issued for parts of New Brunswick

Temperatures across parts of New Brunswick are expected to hit near 30 degrees Celsius with the humidex expected to reach 37, according to Environment Canada. It is expected to last Wednesday through Thursday. “Cooler conditions can be expected along parts of the coast. Temperatures will turn cooler Thursday evening,” a warning from Environment Canada reads. […]

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 OP-ED: The Courier, an old friend

OP-ED: The Courier, an old friend

For me, The Courier is an old friend. As one of many former editors, I am writing about this venerable newspaper which was first published in 1865. In this article, I am writing mainly about the people and the community side of my Courier experience. I remember well what the members of the paper’s staff called the “bush notes”.   These were the […]

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