Once there were hundreds of them. Now New Brunswick’s covered bridges have dwindled to 58. Most were built from the late 1800s to the 1950s and feature unique architectural designs. The Covered Bridge Conservation Association of New Brunswick is advocating for the preservation of these bridges. It says these bridges are far more than instruments […]
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Levon Helm was that iconic vocalist, able to connect the listener with those sepia-toned stories by Robbie Robertson, in the classic lineup of The Band. As the only American, he oozed credibility and knowledge of the southern experience that Robertson fixated upon as the foundation of the lyrical map of the group. The other members […]
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The organizing committee for the Greater St. Stephen Sports Wall of Fame is seeking more applications from members of the community who have contributed to their favourite sport. Pictures of sports enthusiasts, athletes, coaches, and volunteers are on the wall in the Garcelon Civic Centre. “I think it was pretty quick and pretty easy to […]
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Eastern Charlotte Mayor John Craig sits down with CHCO’s Nathalie Sturgeon to talk about the results of the Municipality’s recent financial audit, the status of the Magaguadavic River #2 Bridge in St. George and the water supply system in Blacks Harbour, and more on an all-new December 2024 edition of Your Town Matters.
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By David Bizzo, Community Contribution At the opening exhibition Deck the Walls – Reflection of Time, I spoke with several attendees who were adding to their collections of works by certain artists featured on the gallery walls. Local artists are decking out the gallery walls of Sunbury Shores in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, throughout the […]
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New Brunswick’s Liberal government has reversed controversial changes made to the school gender-identity policy by the Progressive Conservatives. The revised Policy 713 includes changes to the informal use of a student’s chosen first name and pronouns and expectations around communicating with families. Students under 16 will no longer require parental consent to informally change their […]
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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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