Town of Saint Andrews Regular Council Meeting: May 2025
Town of Saint Andrews Regular Council Meeting for May 20, 2025 on CHCO Television.
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COLUMN: Etiquette Guy at Large
The recent federal election generated considerable excitement during one of the most politically challenging climates in memory. The contest was fiercely competitive, and as is typical, the results were celebrated by the winners and mourned by the losers. In kindergarten, we learned that when you win, you should accept your victory with humility; when you […]
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N.B. premier says interprovincial free trade deals are here to stay
The premier confirmed that the trade agreements reached between other provinces do not have an expiry date. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has confirmed that the memorandums of understanding (MOU) currently signed with Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador for free trade and labour don’t have an expiry, nor review dates. It was announced the province […]
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St. Stephen considers adding scholarships to medical recruitment plan
By Brian Owens, The Courier The Municipal District of St. Stephen will consider adding scholarships for medical students to its recently created medical professionals recruitment incentives. Alyssa Long, executive director of the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation, presented the foundation’s medical scholarship program to council last week, as a potential way to alleviate the town’s […]
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Teal Day in Charlotte County: confronting silence around sexual violence
As reports rise and stigma persists, local advocates use visibility and community engagement to support survivors. In Charlotte County, New Brunswick, an annual grassroots initiative is drawing attention to a persistent and often unspoken issue: sexual violence. Teal Day, held May 30, 2025, is organized by the Willow Centre, a sexual violence resource centre based […]
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Eastern Charlotte looks to become a town
Eastern Charlotte is looking to be reclassified as a town. During amalgamation, a transition facilitator chose to classify Eastern Charlotte as a rural community. Chief Administrative Officer Jason Gaudet said during a meeting in January 2023, that no one from the municipalities administration was part of that decision. “Furthermore, there are questions and serious concerns […]
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Busy tourism season expected in Charlotte County
By Brian Owens, The Courier With political tensions keeping many Canadians at home and a full slate of summer events planned in communities throughout Charlotte County, tourism operators are expecting big numbers for the upcoming season. “I think it is going to be an extremely busy summer in the whole region,” said Chris Aerni, owner […]
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Emotions high at Saint John industrial park expansion hearing
Emotions ran high during a Saint John council meeting on Monday as residents expressed opposition to expanding an industrial park. The city has proposed adding more than 1,500 acres of land to the Spruce Lake Industrial Park in the community of Lorneville. It is described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity by city officials, but many […]
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St. Stephen councillor remembered for service to country and community
Earle Eastman, a Municipal District of St. Stephen councillor and veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, has died. He grew up in St. Stephen and chose to bring his wealth and experience to representing rural constituents in the newly formed Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) back in 2023 — when he won Ward 3. […]
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COLUMN: A second chance to get it right on coercive control
When the Governor General prorogued Parliament in January of this year, most bills that had not received royal assent were terminated and must be reintroduced as if they had never existed. An exception is private member’s bills, which continue from session to session. If the bill had passed third reading in the House of Commons, […]
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