Tony Hall will tell you he was the first person helped by Neighbourhood Works Inc. About 17 years ago, Hall lost his job. His family suffered a series of deaths and his wife and kids had left him. Unable to find another job, Hall said he chose drugs. “It started off [as] a softer drug, […]
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The Municipal District of St. Stephen has voted in opposition to a motion to relocate and remove the shelter outside of the municipal boundaries.. Coun. Marg Harding made the motion at Wednesday night’s meeting – citing concerns for the residents living near the shelter. It was defeated two to five, with Harding and Coun. Brian […]
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Andrew Bates, Telegraph-Journal, Local Journalism Initiative In April last year, a Nova Scotia couple in their sixties arrived at the Canadian border in St. Stephen in a Dodge Caravan. They told the border officer Jonathan Gunn that they had been in Florida for two and a half months, and that while they had liquor and […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Charlotte County. From festive markets and sparkling parades to cozy community gatherings, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the holiday season close to home. The Courier and CHCO-TV have teamed up to bring you the “Christmas in Charlotte County 2025 Guide” — your one-stop list […]
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By The Courier Editorial Board Homelessness is no longer hidden – it is on our doorstep, in our communities, on our sidewalks – and bare the faces of people who are our neighbours, our coworkers or our classmates. It can no longer be ignored. University of New Brunswick associate professor Julia Woodhall-Melnik said homelessness was […]
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Mentoring is a popular topic among professionals in the world of careers now, and it is more important now than ever to connect and network with other professionals. The landscape of work is changing, and the job market is getting more rigid with a more educated Canadian workforce than ever. Mentoring can shape your career […]
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By Brian Owens, Reporter Residents in Charlotte County are being encouraged to test their homes for radon – an invisible, odourless gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. “Radon really is everywhere and we can’t predict which houses will have elevated levels, so everybody should be testing,” said Pam Warkentin, executive […]
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A new ministerial task force has announced $7.4 million in emergency funding to establish a conditional grant program for non-profit housing providers so it can support people experiencing homelessness. It is a partnership between the New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC) and the Department of Social Development (DSD) to establish the Supportive Housing Emergency Grant. David […]
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When Peter Fitch looks down from his second-floor bedroom, it doesn’t take him long to see something that makes him feel uneasy. Fitch owns the home right across from Lighthouse Lodge, the shelter for unhoused people in St. Stephen. “I think most of us would say the same thing, that we are very concerned about […]
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A new 66-unit apartment complex will soon replace the former Border Arena site in St. Stephen through a partnership between the municipality and Dock Apartments Inc., a local company led by Charlotte County developer Tressa Bevington. Mayor Allan MacEachern said the development represents a major step toward addressing the community’s housing needs. “It means a […]
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