Job scams are on the rise and with the tight job market we are seeing more of these occurrences. From messaging you on your cell phone to reaching out to you on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more, fraudsters are getting increasingly sophisticated, seeming more legitimate and craftier than they were in […]
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Recreational facilities and town halls have closed in Charlotte County amid a continuing winter storm. The Garcelon Civic Centre and the W.C. O’Neill Arena Complex are both closed today due to the storm. St. Andrews has issued an alert advising against non-essential travel. The New Brunswick RCMP said travel is not recommend on Route 1 […]
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The Saint Andrews Town Council is just weeks away from voting on a new municipal plan that will dramatically alter the town’s future. Council will hold a required Public Hearing of Objections on Wednesday, February 11, at 6 pm, at the W.C. O’Neill Arena and will receive written submissions until then. Please get involved. The […]
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The Liberal government has appointed Lyne Chantal Boudreau as Minister of Seniors despite previously telling industry associations it wouldn’t. Kathy Bockus, the MLA for Saint Croix, who was the Minister responsible for Seniors under the Blaine Higgs government criticized the Liberals for not committing to creating a stand-alone department and minister despite it being requested […]
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By Brian Owens Reporter, The Courier There is no evidence that the apparent cluster of undiagnosed neurological illnesses in New Brunswick is caused by environmental contaminants, according to the results of an investigation by the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “Our findings do not suggest widespread exposure to herbicides or metals that would be […]
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Recently, the Local Governance Commission advised councils in New Brunswick that code of conduct and conflict of interest meetings could not be held in closed session. This is due to the broad interpretation that our local governments have held of the laws that govern them. This advisory appears to have been a surprise to the […]
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The Town of St. Andrews is moving to amend its procedural bylaw to make staff-led meetings open to the public and to keep minutes of the local governments discussions. Staff-led meetings were only recently placed on the town’s meeting calendar, as of August 2025. These meetings are led by Chief Administrative Office Chris Spear who […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has decided not to change the public comment period from its regular meetings. A public comment period is held toward the beginning of the meeting, allowing individuals to speak and ask questions, though the council cannot respond or enter into debate. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud offered change […]
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Real estate has always been a hot topic, but since the pandemic, it’s become the dinner-table debate. The market shifted quickly, and many expectations formed just as fast. While some of those perceptions still linger, the numbers in Charlotte County tell a calmer, and far more reassuring story. One of the simplest ways to understand […]
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The Eastern Charlotte Night Market is something many community members enjoy, but was an idea born out of bringing something unique to Charlotte County. Sue Guthrie, Jordan Holmes, and Jen Martin set reasonable expectations and had a good response from a variety of vendors. “And the community has really taken [it] on, very enthusiastic,” Guthrie […]
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