Residents in New Brunswick are expected to see a rise in the cost of their utility bills following another rate hike by NB Power. Customers can expect a rise of 9.7 per cent, which was approved by the Energies and Utilities Board back in November 2024 and follows an identical hike from April 2024. “As […]
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Three people have been arrested following a drug seizure in Pocologan, according to the New Brunswick RCMP. Police say on March 28 at around 5 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 1, where a 47-year-old man from Grand Manan was arrested for breaching and undertaking. A search of the vehicle by police uncovered […]
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New Brunswick’s minimum wage is increasing to $15.65 per hour on April 1. It is an increase of 35 cents, up from $15.30, but according to research by the New Brunswick Human Development Council, it is still well below what is considered a living wage. The HDC said in 2024, a living wage in the […]
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The Union of Municipalities in New Brunswick (UMNB) says that while it is encouraging to see the Liberal government commit to bringing a bill to the legislature on fiscal reform, municipalities will not receive much relief in the next year. Dan Murphy, UMNB’s executive director, said while money has been allocated for the first quarter […]
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The New Brunswick government has announced it is ending its electric vehicle incentive program on July 1. “This rebate program made it possible for many New Brunswickers to buy an electric vehicle during their introduction to the market, and is helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Finance and Treasury Board Minister René Legacy, who is […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has released its full municipal plan, which was drafted by the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission. A municipal plan is designed to govern the development, implementation and creation of bylaws within municipal boundaries. Several areas of interest were identified by the SNBSC as priorities for this new municipal […]
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A 27-year-old man from Pennfield is dead following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 1, according to the New Brunswick RCMP. Police said the crash happened on March 29 around 3:12 a.m. “The crash is believed to have occurred when the vehicle, which was travelling in the wrong direction of travel, hit the guard rail, rolled […]
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Join Evan McFarlane and Joe Ticotsky (“Mc and T”) in this fast-paced 30 minute CHCO-TV show covering sports topics from around Canada and the United States, along with some music bits and humour (or at least attempts at it!) Featuring interviews with Kaleigh Rafter (Team Canada Softball coach and Florida State Softball assistant coach) and […]
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Health Minister Dr. John Dornan says a new collaborative care clinic will open in St. Stephen by the end of the year. It was a campaign promise by the Holt government, citing 10 new clinics within the first 18 months of its mandate. “We have committed to starting 10 clinics in this current calendar year,” […]
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Municipal District of St. Stephen Regular Council Meeting for March 2025 on CHCO Television.
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