The St. Stephen RCMP has partnered with The Willow Centre to provide a safe interview space for victims of sexual and intimate partner violence. Sam Gullison is the program director at the centre, said it is modelled after places like Kit’s Place in Saint John. “It was important for a multitude of reasons,” she said, […]
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St. Stephen RCMP is continuing to seek the public’s help in locating Justin Wade Parker, who went missing a year ago. “He was last seen on Aug. 18, 2025, walking along Route 725 near Barter Settlement,” the release from the RCMP said. “Investigators continue to actively pursue leads and are asking anyone who may have […]
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When the people of Charlotte County have an animal on their hands and find themselves out of their depth, some turn to Doug Harper. He said he has been rescuing animals for as long as he can remember. For over a decade, Harper’s legacy has made him an integral part of the animal rescue community. […]
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A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to 9.5 years following two drug trafficking investigations by the St. Stephen RCMP. Michael Ryan Foster was charged with drug-related offences. RCMP said in a release that it seized $37,000 worth of fentanyl — a powerful synthetic opioid — and $6,900 worth of methamphetamine. Foster appeared in Saint John […]
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The St. Stephen Food Bank has seen increased use as the cost of living continues to strain household budgets. Volunteer Stan Oag said it exists to help people who don’t have enough food, a separate issue from homelessness or addiction. “People come to the food bank because they’re hungry,” Oag said. “There’s not enough food […]
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A 42-year-old woman from St. Stephen has been charged in connection with a break-and-enter and theft in the community. St. Stephen RCMP said on June 17, around 4:30 p.m., police were called to a report of a break, enter and theft from a cargo trailer on Milltown Boulevard. RCMP said in a release several items, […]
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Construction of a new hotel in St. Stephen is underway. Amsterdam Inn & Suites, a Sussex-based family business, will be developing the much-needed accommodations. “It’s overwhelming and positive. We’re just so thrilled,” Erica deWinter said. deWinter said the hotel is expected to employ 50 to 60 people. It will be an 80-room hotel with a […]
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Premier Susan Holt says the government is committed to delivering a collaborative care clinic in St. Stephen, despite allegations from the Progressive Conservative opposition that she threatened to take the project away from the community. Saint Croix MLA Kathy Bockus made a statement in the Legislative Assembly on June 11 questioning the progress of the […]
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The board of directors of both the Maria F. Ganong Foundation (MFGF) and Home Support Services Inc. (HSSI) have unveiled their multi-purpose plan for the future of Lonicera Hall in St. Stephen. Laura Macfarlane presented to a group of roughly 30 residents at the Garcelon Civic Centre last week to showcase the multi-purpose proposal for […]
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A 36-year-old man is in stable condition and facing multiple charges following an incident with police on June 5 near the Calais-St. Stephen border. Calais Police Chief David Randall said Calais Police Officer Charles Ball and Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Taylor Leblanc conducted a traffic stop on Abinadi White at an intersection on Main and […]
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