The provincial government has launched a new wildfire dashboard for the public. Last year, the dashboard displayed the ongoing wildfires that were ravaging New Brunswick’s forests. This new dashboard, according to the Department of Natural Resources, consolidates data from the wildfire management branch and provides updates as fires occur in real-time. “The dashboard along with […]
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Property tax reform recently released by the provincial government in New Brunswick has fallen short for some municipalities expectations. “We supported as an association the goal of creating a fair, transparent, predictable and stable system,” Brittany Merrifield, the president of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick, said. “The reforms that came through last week […]
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A 36-year-old man is in stable condition and facing multiple charges following an incident with police on June 5 near the Calais-St. Stephen border. Calais Police Chief David Randall said Calais Police Officer Charles Ball and Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Taylor Leblanc conducted a traffic stop on Abinadi White at an intersection on Main and […]
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Water service has been restored to residents in McAdam following repairs to the water lines in the community. “Our crews have completed the necessary line work, and all home taps should now be running,” a post on the village’s website said. “The village council sends a massive thank you to our utility crews for their […]
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Mayor Steve Backman and six councillors were sworn in to serve the Municipal District of St. Stephen for the next four years. The council saw a nearly clean slate with the exception of Wade Greenlaw — the only incumbent to secure a new mandate. Backman said he feels very excited and optimistic moving forward, noting […]
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David Coon has announced he will step down as the leader of the New Brunswick Green Party. “It has been such an honour to serve New Brunswickers as the leader of the Green Party,” Coon said. “I entered politics 14 years ago with the goal of bringing the concerns of everyday New Brunswickers to the […]
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John Craig has been sworn in as Eastern Charlotte’s mayor for his sixth consecutive term as part of Charlotte County municipal government. The ceremony was held on May 25. Craig said he feels good to have it completed so the council can start moving forward. “I think with the council that the people gave me, […]
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The New Brunswick government has unveiled its action plan following the review of NB Power, which defers much of the large scale financial restructuring and sustainability recommendations. It said it has accepted all the recommendations, acting on 44 of them in the immediate, short and medium term, while six others require further analysis. “Over a […]
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When Lyn Mayo opened the Wee Fabric Shop in Market Square six years ago, the name fit perfectly. Tucked into a small space inside the Seasons by-the-Sea Bistro building in Saint Andrews’ Market Square, it was a modest operation built around Mayo’s love of sewing, quilting, and handmade crafts. What she did not imagine was […]
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Six candidates have registered for the four seats in the Ward 3 byelection in Saint Andrews. The candidates include Charlotte Bartlett, Charlie Creaser, Kurt Gumushel, Lee Heenan, Kevin W. Kiley and M. Scott Masson. Candidates have the opportunity to withdraw their name until 5 p.m. Monday, June 1. Coun. Anette Harland and Coun. Darrell Weare […]
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