Saint Andrews native Gabe Smith has been awarded the Guy-Carbonneau Trophy for top defensive forward in the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The QMJHL said this has been a breakout year for Smith, who was drafted by the NHL’s Utah Mammoth in the fourth round. Smith currently plays for the Moncton Wildcats and has […]
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Around 1,103 individuals submitted nomination papers to be representatives across the 77 local governments in New Brunswick. Two council positions in two communities remain vacant. Karine Pitre with Elections New Brunswick (ENB) said it is hard to compare the turnout between the 2022 elections and this one given the amalgamation in 2023, where not every […]
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When Shannon-May Pringle thought about the businesses along historic Water Street in Saint Andrews, she realized many of them are owned by women. It got her thinking about how to attract more people to town in the months when temperatures are a bit colder and the pace of life is a little slower — but […]
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Two Charlotte County long-term care facilities will be replaced as part of New Brunswick’s new long-term care strategy. Premier Susan Holt announced the Passamaquoddy Lodge in Saint Andrews, and Lincourt Manor in St. Stephen will be two of six being replaced by 2028-2029. It is welcome news for Caroline Davies — a member of the […]
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When Dr. Julie Levesque-Taylor is at her child’s swim practices, she is often on her laptop, checking patient bloodwork, reviewing scans or dealing with paperwork. Levesque-Taylor said today’s announcement by the provincial government to invest $1.7 million into a collaborative care clinic in Saint Andrews will bring relief. “It feels nothing short of amazing, honestly,” […]
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The province has decided to close six tourism and heritage sites across New Brunswick this year, including Sheriff Andrews House, as part of overall cuts to spending. It comes amid a ballooning deficit expected to hit $1.39 billion. Finance Minister Rene Legacy announced $15.6 billion in new spending, mainly in health care, housing and education. […]
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Warning: This story contains a discussion about suicide Four miles (6.4 kilometers), every four hours, for 48 hours. That is the challenge Kurt Gumushel and Victoria McGuire set for themselves as part of an effort to raise money for suicide prevention and the Town of Saint Andrews’ Wellness Committee. It is known as the Goggins […]
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Staff from the Town of Saint Andrews claim they were pressured by the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) to progress with the Market Wharf and Market Square refurbishment project despite the department approving a deadline extension application from the town well into 2027. New documents obtained by The Courier through a Right to Information and Protection […]
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A structural engineering assessment of Market Wharf and Market Square has revealed that two sections of the wharf must be repaired urgently. Fundy Engineering was contracted by the town to undertake the work following the rejection of an overpriced tender, which would have seen structural improvements to the inner approach and an expansion of Market […]
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Saint Andrews council has partially responded to a public hearing of objections held on the town’s draft municipal plan— with some councillors calling for civility, but others a more rigorous review of the plan. The municipal plan is a 10-year overarching document on land use planning and development, most often accompanied by a more specific […]
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