Eastern Charlotte council is concerned about the level of service the New Brunswick RCMP is offering in the region. Mayor John Craig said the council spends about $2.2 million on policing, the single largest line item in its budget. “Our options are very limited in what we can do,” Craig said during an interview with […]
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The provincial government is asking a judge to overturn a labour arbitrator’s ruling that says the province must balance student inclusion with employee safety in schools. Legal filings by the province on Jan. 8 request judicial review of an Oct. 11 decision by Trisha Perry in a grievance from the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation. Perry […]
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You can volunteer to help Canadians with a modest income and a simple tax situation complete their tax returns for free. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program was launched by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in 1971. Natasha Brewer, a spokesperson for the program, said they are seeking community organizations and volunteers to take part. […]
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When deciding what to make for dinner, many of us rely on recipes. While recipes are helpful, they can also be limiting—sometimes requiring ingredients we don’t have or overcomplicating the cooking process. But what if you could cook confidently without a recipe, using only what’s already in your kitchen? With a little creativity and a […]
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By John Chilibeck, The Daily Gleaner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Brunswick’s Holt Liberal government should consider a larger inquiry into NB Power if it wants to help people upset over high electricity bills, says a political observer. Mario Levesque, a political science professor at Mount Allison University, said Premier Susan Holt was smart to […]
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Change and accountability were two of the key focuses for Premier Susan Holt during her first State of the Province address. The province’s newest premier spoke to a sold-out crowd of business leaders in downtown Fredericton on Thursday night. Holt also invited several of her cabinet ministers on stage to share specific metrics they will use to […]
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By Barbara Rayner, The Courier ST. GEORGE – Lorraine Justason is determined there will be a wheelchair accessible bus available in St. George by this summer one way or another. “I don’t care how I get it. When I make my mind up to do something, I am going to do it,” said the driving […]
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The Eastern Charlotte Recreational Complex is in its final year of upgrades, according to the municipality. Since 2022, the arena has received ice plant upgrades (Scada/PLC, machinery overhaul), lighting upgrades in the former curling club area, the dressing rooms, and the rink main hall; a new score clock which was installed free of charge by […]
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A man has been charged with first-degree murder after two boys were found dead in a home in Saint John’s north end. But investigators are remaining tight-lipped about what happened inside of the residence where the bodies were discovered. Saint John police said said they responded to a 911 call on Skaling Court, off McIntosh […]
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Eastern Charlotte Mayor John Craig sits down with CHCO’s Nathalie Sturgeon to talk about the Municipality’s completed 2025 budget, the creation of a Parks and Recreation department, housing initiatives, and more on an all-new January 2025 edition of Your Town Matters. Original Broadcast Date: January 29, 2025 Your Town Matters is an original production of […]
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