The provincial government said it is investing $10 million to make home care support for seniors and people with disabilities more affordable. Minister responsible for seniors Lyne Chantal Boudreau said the government feels this is “the right thing to do.” “Those who wish to age in place and remain in their homes as long as […]
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The boil water order in St. Stephen has been lifted after more than a week. It was issued on Dec. 29 after localized flooding in the well site area caused by a downed tree and an ice jam. Turbidity levels rose in the water through the system, prompting the municipality to issue the order. It […]
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By Barbara Rayner, Reporter There was a steady stream of people stopping into the Masonic Hall Tuesday dropping off donations of money and food for the St. George and area food bank which was damaged in Sunday’s fire. The food bank as well as Community Living were located on the lower level of Granite Court, […]
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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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A week-long boil-water order in St. Stephen is expected to remain in effect until at least Jan. 7, according to the municipality. The order was initially issued on Dec. 27, advising residents that all water used for cooking food, consumption, baby formula, or for brushing their teeth should be brought to a rolling boil for […]
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Several individuals and local organizations in Eastern Charlotte have stepped up to assist those displaced from a building in St. George following a fire. About 22 apartment units were in the building owned by Atlantic Baptist Housing, alongside several commercial customers including the St. George Food Bank and Community Living, Extra Mural Services and one […]
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At least 22 people, two non-profits and two businesses are displaced from a seniors apartment complex following a fire on Sunday. Eastern Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire on Main Street around 8 a.m. Residents were evacuated, according to Eastern Charlotte Chief Administrative Officer Jason Gaudet. Fire Chief Justin Johnson told The Courier firefighters who […]
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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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Every late January, long after the Christmastime visitors have made their goodbyes and the New Year’s Eve revellers have caught their breath, St. Andrews settles into a welcoming winter pace. The town never fully sleeps; it simply exhales. And just as the season begins to stretch out ahead, the Winter Warmer Festival arrives, turning the […]
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Two St. Andrews-based organizations are seeking the support of the municipal council through its grant program. The Charlotte County Archives (CCA) and Sunbury Shores both made presentations to the council in early December. Anna Krentz, the CCA’s full-time archivist, said the archives want to begin digitizing the exhibits they hold, including records relating to the operation […]
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