The premier confirmed that the trade agreements reached between other provinces do not have an expiry date. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has confirmed that the memorandums of understanding (MOU) currently signed with Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador for free trade and labour don’t have an expiry, nor review dates. It was announced the province […]
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By Brian Owens, The Courier The Municipal District of St. Stephen will consider adding scholarships for medical students to its recently created medical professionals recruitment incentives. Alyssa Long, executive director of the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation, presented the foundation’s medical scholarship program to council last week, as a potential way to alleviate the town’s […]
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As reports rise and stigma persists, local advocates use visibility and community engagement to support survivors. In Charlotte County, New Brunswick, an annual grassroots initiative is drawing attention to a persistent and often unspoken issue: sexual violence. Teal Day, held May 30, 2025, is organized by the Willow Centre, a sexual violence resource centre based […]
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Eastern Charlotte is looking to be reclassified as a town. During amalgamation, a transition facilitator chose to classify Eastern Charlotte as a rural community. Chief Administrative Officer Jason Gaudet said during a meeting in January 2023, that no one from the municipalities administration was part of that decision. “Furthermore, there are questions and serious concerns […]
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By Brian Owens, The Courier With political tensions keeping many Canadians at home and a full slate of summer events planned in communities throughout Charlotte County, tourism operators are expecting big numbers for the upcoming season. “I think it is going to be an extremely busy summer in the whole region,” said Chris Aerni, owner […]
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A tragic residential fire in Pennfield has claimed the life of a 73-year-old woman. Eastern Charlotte Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick were on scene. They were assisted by the Musquash Fire Department, the St. Andrews Fire Department, and the St. Stephen Fire Department. According to information provided by St. Stephen RCMP St. Sgt. Geoffrey […]
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Emotions ran high during a Saint John council meeting on Monday as residents expressed opposition to expanding an industrial park. The city has proposed adding more than 1,500 acres of land to the Spruce Lake Industrial Park in the community of Lorneville. It is described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity by city officials, but many […]
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Earle Eastman, a Municipal District of St. Stephen councillor and veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, has died. He grew up in St. Stephen and chose to bring his wealth and experience to representing rural constituents in the newly formed Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) back in 2023 — when he won Ward 3. […]
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When the Governor General prorogued Parliament in January of this year, most bills that had not received royal assent were terminated and must be reintroduced as if they had never existed. An exception is private member’s bills, which continue from session to session. If the bill had passed third reading in the House of Commons, […]
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By Alex Allan, Acadia Broadcasting The World’s Oldest Basketball Court in St. Stephen may soon become more than just a piece of history — it could be an economic powerhouse. As plans unfold to restore the World’s Oldest Basketball Court and build a national basketball experience museum, organizers say the project could inject $7.8 million […]
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