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SERIES OVERVIEW  Civility is usually discussed as a set of rules, manners, or expectations imposed on behavior. But historically, civility emerged much earlier and much more naturally — through shared cultural practices that required cooperation, restraint, emotional awareness, and mutual

By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A 21-year-old from Grand Manan is facing a trial in November on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference against a minor. Drake Alex Daggett, of Hill Road, appeared Tuesday last week in

By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Police say that a man was found dead after officers responded to a call for help off the shore of Grand Manan on Feb. 19. RCMP Cpl. Jayson Hansen told Brunswick News that

The International Homecoming Parade in St. Stephen, N.B. and Calais, Maine, is being handed off to a community-governed board.  Last year, the festival was nearly cancelled due to a lack of participation. At the time, Municipal District of St. Stephen

The council for the Town of Saint Andrews has given first reading to the new municipal plan after receiving feedback from residents last month.  Xander Gopen, senior planner for the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission (SNBSC), said much of the

A structural engineering assessment of Market Wharf and Market Square has revealed that two sections of the wharf must be repaired urgently.  Fundy Engineering was contracted by the town to undertake the work following the rejection of an overpriced tender,

Saint Andrews council has partially responded to a public hearing of objections held on the town’s draft municipal plan— with some councillors calling for civility, but others a more rigorous review of the plan.  The municipal plan is a 10-year

The Fundy Health Centre is receiving $1.5 million from the provincial government to physically expand the facility and onboard new patients as part of it’s collaborative care clinic.  Premier Susan Holt, Health Minister Dr. John Dornan, and Horizon Health Network

Inside the Heather Curling Club (HCC) in Saint Andrews, the signs of an approaching championship are everywhere. Chairs are lined up with care. The dining room is set to play host. The ice has that unmistakable look—tuned, tested, ready. Moving

This is the second article in a two-part series that examines the province of New Brunswick’s decision not to make training mandatory for municipal officials, instead providing a voluntary option. You can read Part 1 of the series here. A

If you’ve driven through Charlotte County this winter, you may have noticed that some of the same “For Sale” signs are still standing. That’s not unusual for this time of year and it’s not a red flag either. It’s simply

By Beth Moore Community Contributor There’s a saying gardeners like to quote: First year it sleeps. Second year it creeps. Third year it leaps. It’s comforting. Reassuring. It suggests effort will be rewarded on a neat and predictable schedule.  Ginkgos,

This is the first article in a two-part series that examines the province of New Brunswick’s decision not to make training mandatory for municipal officials, instead providing a voluntary option.  A recommendation by the Local Governance Commission (LGC) to make

The New Brunswick RCMP say travel is not recommended from St. Stephen to Petitcodiac East on Route 1.  All of Charlotte County is being blasted by a nor’easter expected to last until Tuesday morning. Environment Canada issued a yellow level

Civility matters — or at least it should. In recent months, we have seen a rise in the opposite. From geopolitical upheaval to provincial mud-slinging and local tongue-lashings, our discourse is steeped in incivility. Following the recent tragedy in British

On one of his final nights at the Kennedy House, Maurice “Moe” Basque approaches a familiar table carrying two coffee pots. The group has kept the same reservation, on the same night of the week, for years. Moe pours as

Paige Morgan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun The Woodstock brothers continue their climb, earn EMCA nomination and record in Nashville Nashville is looking at a lot more Carleton County these days, thanks to the Woodstock country duo, The

ST. GEORGE RURAL CEMETERY On 19-September-2008 Sheri & myself visited the ten (10) gravesites of airmen from No.34 Operational Training Unit, Pennfield Ridge. SMITH/PUTT (22-November-1942):   Sgt. Desmond Smith (GB1477985) was authorized to take off at 1645 hours for the

A code of conduct complaint against Eastern Charlotte Mayor John Craig has been sent for investigation by legal counsel following a unanimous vote.  Coun. Lisa McKay, a first-term at-large councillor, submitted the complaint and read the letter in an open

Simple steps that can make a mid-day routine boost productivity and well-being. Let’s face it, in our society today, everything is getting back to being fast-paced. However, in a different way than pre-COVID. AI and advances in technology are making