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The province has unveiled several Fire Boss aircraft it purchased to help combat wildfires in New Brunswick.  “Amphibious aircraft were invaluable in helping us fight wildfires last summer, especially in some areas that were difficult to reach by land,” John

A three-person tribunal has dismissed an appeal by a Saint Andrews resident that dates back nearly two years.  Daniel Leger, Giselle Price and David Hildebrand sat through two hours of evidence and submissions by the appellant, Guy Groulx, and the

The council for the Town of Saint Andrews has approved roughly $928,000 in capital projects – including a water main renewal and a new parking lot — amid a restriction on its power under the Local Governance Act.  A tender

Paddlefest Music and Nature Festival has ushered in the warmer weather for its third decade, creating a point of reflection on the annual event’s history. Throughout the last thirty years, Jamie Steel, a co-founder of Paddlefest, has seen it evolve

Nominations for five byelections have opened including for Ward 3 in Saint Andrews.  The election for Ward 3 was cancelled by Elections New Brunswick due the death of former acting mayor Kate Akagi.  Both Annette Harland and Darrell Weare were

Secretary of State Wayne Long said he would go to bat for the Town of Saint Andrews to resubmit an application for wharf funding amid its delayed refurbishment project. Long was in Grand Manan last week to announce $958.7 million

Home Support Services Inc. and the board of trustees for Lonicera Hall have signed a letter of intent to work toward a proposal that would allow the facility to continue offering senior living and care in a manner that honours

Grade 11 Sir James Dunn Academy student Henry Campbell used more than 15,000 LEGO bricks to recreate a celebrated Haida artwork for CLASS 2026, a student exhibition now on display at Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre. The 17-year-old’s piece

Inside Canada’s National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa on Monday morning, surrounded by family, senior military leadership, colleagues and friends, Kelly Williamson stood at the centre of a moment that was at once deeply personal and historic. Williamson, whose home is

St. Stephen RCMP say it has seized drugs and a firearm as part of a drug trafficking investigation in the community.  On May 6, several detachments, including St. Stephen, McAdam, St. George and St. Andrews, executed a search warrant of

Students across New Brunswick also voted in mock elections as part of an initiative to engage youth in the local election process.  In Charlotte County, schools in the Municipal District of St. Stephen, Eastern Charlotte, Saint Andrews, Grand Manan and

Tyler and Deane — two harp seals at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre in Saint Andrews — have died. “These events were completely unexpected with no visual signs of illness or loss of appetite,” a post from the organization said.

Grand Manan voters have re-elected Bonnie Morse as mayor following Monday’s municipal election, returning the longtime municipal leader to office after a competitive race against challenger Norah J. Davidson. Morse secured victory by a healthy margin after a campaign focused

Steve Backman will become St. Stephen’s next mayor in a landslide victory. The Courier has called the election for Backman with 2,132 votes. Three candidates campaigned for the position, including Mark Groleau with 356 votes and Joyce Wright with 313

John Craig has secured another term as mayor of Eastern Charlotte. “The voters of Eastern Charlotte have spoken tonight, and I feel humbled and honoured at the same time,” said Craig. The Courier has called the election for Craig with

Harvey Matthews will return as Campobello Island’s mayor. The Courier has called the election for Harvey with 266 votes and the municipality saw roughly 50 per cent voter turnout. “I kind of figured that this is what the results were

Saint Andrews will see Steve Neil elected mayor. The Courier has called the election for the former councillor with 1,071 votes. Saint Andrews saw about 62 per cent voter turnout, well above the provincial turnout. Three candidates, including Neil, campaigned

Two major wharves on Grand Manan Island will be receiving an infusion of cash for repairs and reconstruction. Secretary of State for the Canadian Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions and Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announced the funding as part

The period between May 18, 1942 and August 31, 1942 was a complex and confusing time for the Pennfield Ridge Air Station (PRAS) – No. 2 Air Navigation School (ANS) ceased operations May 30th; No. 34 Operational Training Unit (OTU)

Ferry service to Campobello Island will have an extended season.  The provincial government said a new contract with East Coast Ferries means crossings will be made seven days a week until Oct. 12, weather permitting. For residents living on Campobello