St. Stephen council adjusts bylaw to allow for annual cost-of-living salary increase
Councillors in St. Stephen has asked staff to adjust the bylaw regarding council pay to allow for an annual cost of living adjustment. In December 2022, the mayor saw an increase from about $16,700 annually to $37,000, while the deputy mayor saw an increase from $9,800 to $22,000 annually. Councillors also saw a raise, climbing […]
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St. Stephen council faces questions about unsightly property
Council in St. Stephen faced tough questions at its meeting over one of the unsightly properties in the community. The debate began after chief administrative officer Jeff Renaud discussed a seminar he attended called “How do deal with annoying crap! An open bold, group discussion on dealing with crazy how to embrace such challenges” at […]
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Mining company gets approval to continue operations in new municipal boundary
Galway Metals has been given the go ahead by council to mine in an area now included in the Municipal District of St. Stephen. The topic was the subject of debate over the last several council meetings, with multiple councillors questioning how it might work. The company drills for samples of minerals like gold, zinc […]
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NewsBreak26 with Vicki Hogarth and Nathalie Sturgeon: October 1
Hundreds gather in St. Andrews for Truth and Reconciliation Day + “Seniors for Climate” demonstration held in Market Square + Bayside Golf Gals hold a “Mrs. Roper Romp” for a good cause Original Broadcast Date: October 1, 2024 CHCO-TV NewsBreak26 with Vicki Hogarth and Nathalie Sturgeon is an original CHCO Television production produced at the […]
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Dozens gather in Saint Andrews for national demonstration on climate change
About 70 people gathered in Market Square in Saint Andrews for seniors for climate change, which coincides with National Seniors Day. It’s part of a national movement, with about 70 events happening across the country. The group gathered to raise awareness about the ongoing climate crisis. “We have a vested interest in fighting climate change […]
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Southwest Magazine: A check-in with N.B. Southwest MP John Williamson
Political Turbulence in Ottawa and Local Concerns: An Interview with MP John Williamson MP for New Brunswick Southwest joins CHCO-TV to address local and federal issues in the wake of Parliament’s resumption. In a recent episode of Southwest Magazine on CHCO-TV, John Williamson, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, sat down with host Vicki Hogarth to […]
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Your Town Matters: A special edition with Mayor Brad Henderson
On a special edition of Your Town Matters, Vincent Massey Elementary School’s Liam Bartlett (Grade 5) steps in the role of Mayor for the Day, and Wilder Collier (Grade 2) takes on the role of Fire Chief for the Day. Liam and Wilder join host Vicki Hogarth, Mayor Brad Henderson and Fire Chief Kevin Theriault […]
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NewsBreak26 with Nathalie Sturgeon; September 26, 2024
A new tiny home community is coming to Saint John with the aim of making it a scalable model for other communities like Charlotte County and election polling shows close race. Finally, ATV usage concerns in Eastern Charlotte Original Broadcast Date: September 26, 2024 CHCO-TV NewsBreak26 with Nathalie Sturgeon is an original CHCO Television production […]
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Saint Andrews wharf refurbishment delayed by one year
The wharf refurbishment in Saint Andrews has been delayed another year. At council this week, Mayor Brad Henderson announced that the project would need to wait until October 2025. The reason for the delay, according to Henderson, is that environmental concerns were unsold by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. “The issues that we experienced […]
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