A tourism accommodation levy could be coming to St. Stephen. Chief administrative officer Jeff Renaud presented the draft bylaw to the municipal council at its January committee of the whole meeting. The proposed levy is currently set at 3.5 per cent, the same as what accommodations in Saint Andrews charge. “I think we do need […]
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A significant winter storm could bring heavy snow to New Brunswick early next week. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of the province. Snow is expected to begin Sunday night and continue throughout the day Monday. Forecasters said more than 25 centimetres is possible for nearly the entire province. Areas along […]
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The municipal council in St. Stephen is considering a new bylaw to increase public participation strategically and deliberately. The town allows for a public comment period during the regular council meeting every month, but not at the committee of the whole. Regular council meetings are held monthly and allow for readings of bylaws, final votes, […]
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St. Stephen council is considering a new bylaw that would require applicants to pay for painted crosswalks in the town. Jeff Renaud, the chief administrative officer for the Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS), said he’d done some research after an initial discussion on a crosswalk policy. “So, the work here is largely based on […]
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Municipal District of St. Stephen Committee of the Whole meeting for January 2025 on CHCO Television.
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The Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission (SNBSC) is hoping to help connect residents in Charlotte County with a family doctor through an event at the Garcelon Civic Center this month. Charlene Hatt, Regional Director of Economic Development for the SNBSC, said the organization sensed a need in the community. “We just had a sense there […]
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Students from St. Stephen and Milltown are partnering up to bring a multicultural fair to the community. Teacher Catriona McLanaghan has been helping coordinate the event, which is scheduled for Jan. 23 at St. Stephen Elementary. “Because we’ve had so many newcomer families move into the district,” she said in an interview with The Courier. […]
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The organizing committee for the Greater St. Stephen Sports Wall of Fame is seeking more applications from members of the community who have contributed to their favourite sport. Pictures of sports enthusiasts, athletes, coaches, and volunteers are on the wall in the Garcelon Civic Centre. “I think it was pretty quick and pretty easy to […]
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The new shelter in St. Stephen has officially opened, according to its operator Neighbourhood Works Inc. It’s named the Lighthouse Lodge and can help up to 20 regular beds, with 10 overflow beds. The full capacity is 30 people. It opened on Dec. 17, with drop-in capability on Dec. 10. Jim Stuart, the executive director, […]
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St. Stephen council is hoping to repair some roads and streets and make much-needed repairs to its lift station in the 2025 budget. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud presented the draft capital budget and utility budget on Wednesday for the council to consider. All proposals are draft and are not approved until the council debates […]
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