2021
Added rules to cross border upset islanders
Campobello residents appear ready to fight the latest electronic hoop through which they must jump to get off and back on their island.
Derwin Gowan
2021
Recent fisheries statement may impact Peskotomuhkati Nation
Negotiations quietly continue towards recognizing the Peskotomuhkati as a First Nation in Canada. "This is an ongoing matter; in fact, they are negotiating on a regular basis including, I believe, today and maybe again later in the week," according to Allan Bonner.
2021
Committee seeking year-round ferry weighs legal action
A citizens' group hopes to avoid going to court to force federal and provincial governments to fund a year round ferry for Campobello Island.
2021
Pandemic taking toll on area households; Government aid assists many
Government programs including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) helped people cope with the pandemic through 2020. However, staff and volunteers say that demand at Charlotte County food banks has returned to historic numbers as the CERB program ended...
2021
Businesses survive pandemic’s challenges: Federal aid, staycations help
Government assistance and New Brunswickers taking vacations in their own province helped Charlotte County businesses survive 2020 and the COVID 19 pandemic. They are, as the Bee Gees put it, "Stayin' Alive," hoping that vaccines will allow life to return closer to normal.
2020
Aboriginal rights across border to be considered by court
A legal case concerning a man who shot an elk 10 years ago on the west coast could affect Peskotomuhkati rights in Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada reserved judgment after hearing an appeal in Ottawa on October 8 against the acquittal of Richard Lee Desautel...
2020
Year-round ferry plea rebuffed; Williamson promises to fight on
The ferry from Campobello to Deer Island will run until Sunday, January 10, according to New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Jill Green.