St. Stephen issues advisory amid water system repairs

St. Stephen issues advisory amid water system repairs

The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) is asking residents to prepare for a potential boil-water order due to infrastructure repairs within the system.  On Monday, the municipality issued the advisory through its Alertable App.  “Due to required infrastructure maintenance to the municipal water system, an increase in turbidity levels may result in a system […]

Read More
 Boil water order continues in St. Stephen

Boil water order continues in St. Stephen

A week-long boil-water order in St. Stephen is expected to remain in effect until at least Jan. 7, according to the municipality. The order was initially issued on Dec. 27, advising residents that all water used for cooking food, consumption, baby formula, or for brushing their teeth should be brought to a rolling boil for […]

Read More
 Top five stories in Charlotte County for 2025

Top five stories in Charlotte County for 2025

It’s been a news-worthy year in Charlotte County. From wharf deadlines, Ministers Island uncertain future, Blacks Harbour water supply woes, a heavy tourism season, a trade war with the U.S., and turmoil over a local homeless shelter – there was no shortage of stories to choose from for our top five.  Feds, province contradict deadline […]

Read More
 Local author bringing to life a new fantasy series

Local author bringing to life a new fantasy series

There was a moment when Sari Green said the ideas for her novel started flowing—and the process continued naturally from there.  The Drowned Fortress is the first book in the epic fantasy series, The Godchild Saga. Green said there are five books expected throughout the series.  “It follows the main character Casandra. In one world […]

Read More
 St. Stephen outlines $900K in development incentives

St. Stephen outlines $900K in development incentives

The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has released the incentive details for two major developments in the community. A 66-unit apartment building is set to be construction at the site of theBorder Arena and a hotel is planned for 19 Budd Avenue by Sussex-based company Amsterdam Inn and Suites. The new agreements include, according […]

Read More
 New hotel announced for St. Stephen

New hotel announced for St. Stephen

The Municipal District of St. Stephen has announced a new partnership to build the long-awaited hotel. MDSS will work with Amsterdam Inn and Suites, a company based out of Sussex. The brand is owned by the deWinter family, who moved to Ontario from the Netherlands in 1952 before settling in New Brunswick. The organization owns […]

Read More
 Municipal budgets focus on infrastructure upgrades

Municipal budgets focus on infrastructure upgrades

Budget season is underway for Charlotte County municipalities.  In Saint Andrews, council has received two presentations regarding its capital and operating budgets and in two in St. Stephen.  A priority theme throughout both capital budgets – which is the budget that deals with acquisition or maintenance of fixed assets like buildings, land, equipment – has […]

Read More