The Municipal District of St. Stephen has passed both its capital and utility budget. Council debated, over several committees of the whole meetings, the various priorities for the municipality, including road work, fleet vehicle replacement, and lift station replacement. Jeff Renaud, the chief administrative officer, presented the final budgets to the council on Dec. 19. […]
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The new shelter in St. Stephen has officially opened, according to its operator Neighbourhood Works Inc. It’s named the Lighthouse Lodge and can help up to 20 regular beds, with 10 overflow beds. The full capacity is 30 people. It opened on Dec. 17, with drop-in capability on Dec. 10. Jim Stuart, the executive director, […]
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Christmas by-the-Sea Fest draws hundred to St. Andrews + Sistema St. Stephen students perform first concert + Clothes line initiative helps locals in need + St. Andrews Kiwanis Club continues tradition of bringing seniors holiday baskets Original Broadcast Date: December 17, 2024 CHCO-TV NewsBreak26 is an original CHCO Television production produced at the CHCO-TV studio […]
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The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station has returned to operation after being out of service for eight months, according to NB Power. In the spring, the station underwent planned maintenance. NB Power said it was upgrading equipment and ensuring the ongoing reliability and safety of the station’s operations. “During start-up protocol, following work completion, a […]
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The Kiwanis Club of Saint Andrews put together around 120 Christmas food baskets for local seniors who mainly live alone. Each basket is filled with some food items, holiday treats, and a hand-written card from students at Vincent Massey Elementary School. Sue Lister, Kiwanis Club of Saint Andrews member, said it is a nice way […]
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Canada Post workers will return to work on Tuesday following a decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board. According to a release from Canada Post, after two days of hearings, the CIRB issued a ruling confirming the parties are at an impasse. “As a result, the CIRB has ordered employees to return to work and […]
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet just hours before the federal government was scheduled to release the fall fiscal update. In a scathing letter posted to her social media on Monday, Freeland said that on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told her he no longer wanted her to serve as finance minister but offered […]
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Paula Ross has been volunteering at the St. George’s food bank and the experience had her thinking about the people in her community – Saint Andrews – who might need a little extra help. So, she started a community clothing line. On it, pinned with clothes pins, are mittens, socks, hats, gloves, and even t-shirts. […]
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The Liberal government has announced funding for eight new schools, including one in Charlotte County, totaling $193.7 million. A francophone school has been slated for the southwest, including the St. George, St. Stephen, and Saint Andrews areas. It also promised a new francophone school for Sussex and Hampton. “The funding includes $14.6 million for new […]
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Hundreds line the streets for Christmas parades in St. Stephen and St. Andrews + Kennedy House continues holiday tradition of serving free Belgian poutine + St. Stephen launches after-school aquatics program Original Broadcast Date: December 10, 2024 CHCO-TV NewsBreak26 is an original CHCO Television production produced at the CHCO-TV studio in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, […]
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