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Two young girls spotted Halena arriving at the Garcelon Civic Centre and went over to have their photograph taken with her. As Jessi Hovey pushed her daughter’s wheelchair through the lobby, volunteers in Hal’s Heroes T-shirts were selling shirts and

When we seek medical help, we bring more than symptoms. We bring worry, expectations, and sometimes pain that has already worn down our patience before we reach the reception desk. The people receiving us carry their own burdens: demanding workloads,

The Department of Health has confirmed that several overdoses in St. Stephen over the weekend were the result of toxic drug poisonings, but are still working to understand what happened.  “We are actively engaging with our partners, including health and

The County Moose had a busy week in the NCDC. The Moose kicked off the first game of the week with a hard-fought 4-3 loss against the Thunder Hockey Club. Goal scorers for the Moose included Jacob Macmillan-Dallaire, Hayden Anderson

Ambulance New Brunswick says paramedics have responded to at least 19 suspected overdose calls in St. Stephen in the last month, including at least 16 of them in the last eight days.  Six of those occurred in the last 48

The County Moose had a busy week in the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). The Moose kicked off the first game of the week with a hard-fought 4-3 loss against the Thunder Hockey Club. Goal scorers for the Moose included

Daniel Allain has been elected the next leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick. He was one of two candidates who sought the position following the resignation of former premier Blaine Higgs. He secured 2,543 votes, or 59

With the arrival of fall comes the revival of a debate as predictable as the falling leaves: should we stop changing the clocks twice a year and just stick with one time year-round? And if we do, which should it

A former St. Stephen resident has stepped up to support the restoration of the World’s Oldest Basketball Court. Bruce Buchanan donated $3 million to the fundraising efforts, which will revitalize the building and create an experiential centre on King Street.

Residents and travellers to Grand Manan island are once again facing delays due to its largest ferry being taken offline for maintenance. The Grand Manan Adventure has been sent to Newfoundland for a six-week refit. Mayor Bonnie Morse said the

A Mexican tradition that honours loved ones who have died, including beloved family pets, will bring the community together at St. Stephen’s Garcelon Civic Centre on Oct. 18. Hosted by Red Latin Southwest New Brunswick (Red Latin SWNB), the free

Where does your food come from? Well, it is something Tom Taylor, the executive director of the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA), would like people to know. For Atlantic salmon farmed by Cooke Aquaculture, it starts in a hatchery

The County Moose kick off a busy week of National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) action at home Wednesday as they face off against Thunder Hockey Club. The two clubs squared off last week, giving fans an exciting game that saw

By the time Charlotte FM’s microphones went quiet on Oct. 8, Charlotte County had raised $462,000 for its hospital, roughly the cost of this year’s goal.  The station’s 13th annual Radiothon is supporting a new 3D mammography unit with additional

In Iquitos, Peru, a library of preserved plants holds more than botanical information. It offers a connection to generations of knowledge about how people understand and use the natural world. For New Brunswick filmmaker Greg Hemmings, that collection became the

Galway Metals Inc., would like to inform the public of an upcoming Helicopter geophysical survey in Charlotte County, New Brunswick. You may notice a low-flying helicopter with either a large loop or white cylindrical tool hanging below. The helicopter will

Ferry service between Deer Island and Campobello Island has been extended further into the fall season. The crossing operated by East Coast Ferries Ltd. will continue seven days a week, weather permitting, until Nov. 1, according to the Department of

One offer of help can go a long way in Charlotte County. For Chrissy McGregor, it started with a mother’s plea on Facebook to make her home accessible for her daughter. With a construction business and connections to local contractors,

A report from New Brunswick’s auditor general found gaps in how the province planned and monitored the rollout of collaborative care clinics, including whether they were being established where they were needed most. Paul Martin, New Brunswick’s auditor general, said

The last regular passenger train departed McAdam station more than 30 years ago, but the legacy of rail travel in New Brunswick lives on thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers based in the historic McAdam Railway Station. On Oct.