Green Party Leader David Coon says Bill 23, An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment, is intended to protect human health, including the health of children. The proposed legislation would also establish the creation of an Environmental Rights Commissioner. “People have no right to clean air,” Coon said, speaking with CHCO-TV. “How is […]
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In Eastern Charlotte, the drinking water system serving Blacks Harbour and parts of Beaver Harbour operates under an arrangement many residents are only now fully understanding–and questioning. Blacks Harbour’s municipal drinking water does not come from a municipally owned source. Instead, it is drawn from groundwater wells owned by Connors Bros. (AKA Clover Leaf Seafoods, […]
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The new location for the St. Stephen collaborative care clinic has been announced on King Street, a little more than a month after funding was allocated. A team of physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), and other allied health professionals will run the St. Stephen Family Health Team from 210 King Street — the […]
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John Craig said when amalgamation happened, he knew he needed to spend more time in the newly incorporated areas – making himself accessible to the new constituents of Eastern Charlotte. It has been one of his biggest commitments through 2025. With a new council, and a renewed focus, the issues of the Blacks and Beaver […]
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The engineering firm working on a new water supply for Blacks Harbour says it has developed a water-flushing plan that may provide some short-term improvements in the region’s water quality. Englobe made a presentation to Eastern Charlotte in mid-November amid ongoing pressure from some members council to move quickly to establish a new source of […]
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It’s been a news-worthy year in Charlotte County. From wharf deadlines, Ministers Island uncertain future, Blacks Harbour water supply woes, a heavy tourism season, a trade war with the U.S., and turmoil over a local homeless shelter – there was no shortage of stories to choose from for our top five. Feds, province contradict deadline […]
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An unexpected mechanical failure on the Grand Manan Adventure ferry left residents, tourists, lobsters, and prom dresses stuck for more than a day on or off the island. With the only way of getting to and from the small island community of Grand Manan temporarily out of commission and the backup in Shelburne, N.S., residents […]
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The grade five kids of Blacks Harbour School have received a letter back from representatives of His Majesty King Charles III. The letters that they sent are their capstone project, which is an all-encompassing academic assignment showcasing their skills with a real-world topic. Teacher Jennifer James thought of this as a good way to teach […]
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Several members of the community in Blacks and Beaver Harbour are demanding the council freeze water rates amid ongoing water quality issues. The community has been plagued by water quality issues for several years. The municipal water supply is owned by a private company – Connors Bros – a fish packing and processing facility. To […]
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Englobe has presented a timeline for its work toward finding a new water source for Blacks Harbour. The company was contracted by Eastern Charlotte to start the process of looking amid ongoing water quality issues in the community that have forced several boil water orders in the past several years. In October, Eastern Charlotte Coun. […]
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