The New Brunswick government says $40 million will be invested over the next several years to prepare for the threat of wildfires. “With the expected impacts of climate change to our province, we must begin to make large investments now to be prepared for future challenges,” said Natural Resources Minister John Herron. It is part […]
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Another winter storm headed for New Brunswick is expected to bring a wintry mix over the long weekend. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the province late Friday afternoon. Jill Maepea, a meteorologist with the weather agency, said this storm looks quite similar to what we saw on Thursday. Snow is expected to […]
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By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The fourth person arrested in an alleged St. George-area copper wire ring has pleaded guilty to a charge of fraud. Melanie Pirie, 47, of Deer Island, appeared by phone Monday in Saint John Provincial Court and entered a single guilty plea to fraud over $5,000. Pirie was set […]
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The New Brunswick Medical Society (NBMS) says Horizon Health Network has decided to eliminate incentives at two rural hospitals for in-person physicians for the emergency departments. It says for the past two quarters, the incentives played a critical role in keeping rural emergency departments open in these communities. NBMS says the incentives are expected to […]
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A code-of-conduct complaint filed against Mayor Brad Henderson has been dismissed by council following an investigation by a third party During a council meeting, Henderson recused himself as council was presented an investigative report by Jody Carr – the subject of which is not public. The name of the complainant was not revealed, as that […]
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A gas leak in St. George has forced the evacuation of about 30 homes for about six hours on Wednesday night has been lifted. Residents were able to return to their homes around 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 12. Jason Gaudet, the Chief Administrative Officer for Eastern Charlotte, said the incident took place around 4:15 p.m […]
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A new vital piece of medical equipment has finally arrived in Charlotte County. The CT scanner was brought to the Charlotte County Hospital at the end of January. Steve Backman, who is the president of the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation, said the assembly has begun. “We’re so excited to see it arrive, and we’re very […]
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Plans for an affordable housing project consisting of 75 to 80 homes in east Saint John are one step closer to reality. Members of the city’s planning advisory committee unanimously approved the Sunnyside Tiny Home Community last week. The project, announced in September, is a partnership between local business leaders, Saint John Energy, United Way Maritimes and […]
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The Charlotte County Archives is bringing back its iconic movie series back to the community. It will feature videos taken from 1992 until about 2003, including the creation and building of the well-known playground at Vincent Massey Elementary School in St. Stephen. “This was really a community effort led by an architect who came and […]
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Award-winning casting director and producer Laura Stanczyk sits down with CHCO-TV to discuss her incredible career on and off Broadway, as well as her upcoming acting course at the Eastport Arts Center, called ‘Scene Study for Beginning Actors,’ which runs from February 4-March 25, from 6-8:30 pm. Original Broadcast Date: January 2025 Southwest Magazine is […]
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