By Brian Owens, Reporter On a cold and windy Easter Saturday the Easter Bunny arrived in unusual style – hovering low over the ground in a red helicopter as hundreds of colourful eggs tumbled to the grass to be recovered by a horde of children and exchanged for treats. The event, held at Giddens Memorial […]
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By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Neighbours of an emergency shelter in St. Stephen are asking a judge to overturn a council vote and order the facility’s removal. The lawsuit, filed in January by residents Jason Rideout, Peter Fitch, Mary Ellen Fitch and Stacy Arseneault against the Municipal District of St. Stephen and Neighbourhood Works […]
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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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By Brian Owens, Reporter The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) and the provincial government say while they are committed to eliminating the need for a homeless shelter in the community, it cannot move forward without a location for transition housing. Around 150 people gathered at the Garcelon Civic Centre in St. Stephen on March […]
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The new collaborative care clinic on King Street in St. Stephen won’t be open to the public until January 2027, despite earlier promises from the Holt government. Saint Croix Progressive Conservative MLA Kathy Bockus said Horizon Health Network (HHN) president and CEO Margaret Melanson confirmed the timeline to her. “I’m told by Horizon CEO Margaret […]
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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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The New Brunswick government and the Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) is hosting a homelessness community services event later this month. “This event will host a community services trade show, where local organizations will share information about programs and supports available in the region, followed by a moderated discussion on homelessness in the community,” […]
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The International Homecoming Parade in St. Stephen, N.B. and Calais, Maine, is being handed off to a community-governed board. Last year, the festival was nearly cancelled due to a lack of participation. At the time, Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) Director of Community Services Kev Sumner said if it did not go ahead in […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has voted unanimously to reject a bridge housing project at 199 Union Street, proposed by Neighbourhood Works Inc., the non-profit operator of the shelter in the community. Over the last several years, the community has faced significant challenges related to the homelessness crisis. It is estimated that around […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has decided not to change the public comment period from its regular meetings. A public comment period is held toward the beginning of the meeting, allowing individuals to speak and ask questions, though the council cannot respond or enter into debate. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud offered change […]
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