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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.

By Barbara Rayner, Reporter Hundreds of people turned out at three locations – St. George, St. Stephen and Deer Island – to help raise $129,480 for Charlotte County Cancer’s 24th annual Walk Cause We Care, Saturday. In St. George, where

The mayor of Grand Manan said a new virtual health care delivery system is working well for those living on the island as Horizon Health Network (HHN) confirms the pilot is being extended.  Teladoc Health Canada offers residents virtual access

The bridge at the St. Stephen-Calais border crossing off Milltown Boulevard is set to close for repairs for about six weeks. During the closure, travellers are asked to use alternative crossings. Milltown Crossing: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. AST. St.

The provincial government says New Brunswickers will be able to get updated vaccines beginning on Oct. 13 as part of the government’s prevention campaign.  Both the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines will be available free of charge.  “With respiratory illness season

Walkers on the riverside trail in St. Stephen have a new activity to partake in while strolling along the St. Croix River — a “StoryWalk” put up by the St. Croix Public Library. Starting by the wharf and spreading along

Is It Time for a Career Change? 3 Signs It Might Be Is it time for a career change? Career change is something that happens to all professionals. Long gone are the days when we stay in the same career

When Lorna Jones had her mom visit during the COVID-19 pandemic, it got her thinking about aging in place.  “I did a bit of research and learned about some groups that had started using time banking, which I had never

On a Thursday afternoon in August, Toronto Raptors legend Jamaal Magloire stood on the world’s oldest surviving basketball court, holding a ball directly over the basket. There was no need to jump. No dramatic leap. No slam dunk. The former

Today is Dolly Parton Day: Sept. 25, or 9/25, in honour of 9 to 5. It comes one month after her death. I knew losing Dolly Parton would hurt. I didn’t expect it to leave me wondering what I’m supposed