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Arlene Benham

2023

Islanders fed up with project after dredging delays, missteps

Grand Mananers are fed up with a pile of dredged debris sitting on the shoreline in North Head and are demanding answers as to who will clean it up -- and when -- as the project has stalled and the completion deadline has passed.

2023

Beatles fan shares his passion at museum

Having a hobby you are passionate about is a great gift, and a good example is Grand Manan resident Bill Dickinson. The lifelong Beatles fan opened a collectibles museum in his home in July and has been sharing his passion with islanders and visitors alike.

2023

Islanders meet great white shark up close

Grand Manan teacher Andrew Jones had been itching to get out fishing with his boat and was frustrated by the long spell of wet foggy weather. When a fine day dawned on Thursday, July 20, he told his wife, "This is gonna be my big day.

2023

Island fisherman tries "farming for love"

A new reality TV dating show airing on CTV this summer has a Grand Manan connection, with the participation of 36 year old Josh MacLeod, who is currently a lobster fisherman on the island.

2023

Islanders organize protest over changes with medevac service

Grand Mananers held a protest on Friday, May 19, over the loss of island air service Atlantic Charters as medevac provider and the reliance on mainland aircraft that has ensued. New Transport Canada regulations left the former with too few pilots to meet duty time limits.

2023

Seafood plant company regroups following fire

A fire on the afternoon of Monday, May 1, destroyed four buildings and damaged a fifth belonging to Special K Fisheries on Grand Manan. Fire Chief Phillip Brown says the building was fully involved when emergency responders arrived.

2023

Lovefest for iconic lighthouse raises $50,000 for Swallowtail

A telethon for Swallowtail lighthouse on Sunday, April 16, was a love fest for the island's iconic landmark that ran over four hours, bringing in a grand total of $50,000 toward replacing the deteriorating shingles with vinyl siding.