A murder mystery brings community, laughter—and support for local libraries

A murder mystery brings community, laughter—and support for local libraries

In the heart of Charlotte County, where civic engagement and creativity often walk hand-in-hand, the St. Croix Theatre Company is putting on more than just a show. With its latest production, Laura Teasdale’s Murder by the Book, the community theatre troupe is blending comedy, culture, and charity in a way that’s quintessentially small-town—and powerfully resonant. […]

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 Demolition of a Starshine property faces delays

Demolition of a Starshine property faces delays

The Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS) has approved the demolition of a Starshine Property on 18 Marks Street, but the province has asked them to delay the process.  Starshine Properties Ltd has been at the center of at least three Safer Communities and Neighbours Act investigations and seizures by the Department of Justice and […]

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 St. Stephen municipal plan proposes shake-up of BIA

St. Stephen municipal plan proposes shake-up of BIA

By Brian Owens, The Courier St. Stephen’s Business Improvement Area (BIA) organization, also known as Downtown St. Stephen, is potentially facing a big reduction in funding and a scaling back of its responsibilities under proposals put forward in the town’s new municipal plan. The new plan, presented to council last week, proposes reducing the levy […]

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