A fatal fire in Second Falls is under investigation after firefighters responding to a camper trailer blaze early Saturday morning discovered one deceased individual. Eastern Charlotte Fire Rescue was dispatched shortly before 8 a.m. on December 27 to reports of a camper trailer on fire, with initial information indicating there may have been someone trapped […]
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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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Maud was born on Dec. 29, one of those inconvenient, post-Christmas, pre–New Year’s orphaned birthdays that humans tend to resent. People with late-December birthdays always speak in the fragile tones of hostages: “No, it’s fine, really. Christmas counts for both.” It never does. But for a dog, it’s perfect. The humans are home, slightly dazed […]
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Most public conversations about economic hardship begin with the word poverty. It’s an essential discussion — but it no longer tells the whole story of what working families are experiencing. A growing number of Canadians are not poor by official measures, yet they are not secure. Recognizing this helps you understand how many families live […]
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The Canadian labour market is changing, as is the labour market around the world. Technology, societal trends, and changing workplace arrangements have made the Canadian labour market change. Let’s discuss what you need to do to revamp your career to become more competitive in the labour force landscape as we head into 2026. Technology is […]
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By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For over 50 years, Bev Mitchell has lived near the quaint Poirier covered bridge, about a 25-minute drive north of Moncton. He still passes it daily on his walks with his trusty shepherd by his side, even if the sound of machinery buzzing on it is distressing. Reminiscing, he […]
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This Christmas would see a dual celebration of sorts – Pennfield Ridge and Yarmouth, NS. At “the Ridge”, the airmen remaining on the Station were served with Christmas Dinner and refreshments by the Officers in accordance with the usual custom. At Yarmouth however, their Christmas Dinner, also served by the Officers, saw nearly 600 men, […]
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December is often portrayed as a season of togetherness, with windows glowing, families gathering, and a month steeped in social rituals. But for many older Canadians, the winter holidays are a particularly lonely time. And loneliness, despite its quietness, is not benign. It can distort judgment, shrink a person’s world, and trap them in patterns […]
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By Barbara Rayner, Reporter The Eastern Charlotte Lions Club has been helping needy families at Christmas time for a record 31 years and during that period an estimated $225,000 has been raised to help around 1,200 families. Volunteers and spectators turned out in force again Saturday, Dec. 6 for the annual Christmas Telethon, which is […]
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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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