2024
Region's ecological restoration discussed at Summit of the Bay
The speakers at a two day conference in St. Andrews did not, precisely, speak with one voice.
Derwin Gowan
2024
Liberals win but not in Charlotte County
Charlotte County bucked the trend in the New Brunswick provincial general election on October 21. Voters in both Saint Croix and Fundy The Isles Saint John Lorneville stuck with the Progressive Conservatives even as the party lost seats across the province to the Liberals under leader Susan Holt.
2024
Saint Croix candidates address year-round ferry, homelessness
All seven candidates running in the Saint Croix riding in the October 21 provincial general election say Campobello Island needs a year round ferry. They agree that law courts should return to Charlotte County and that the area faces issues with homelessness, drugs, crime and healthcare.
2024
At 101, St. Stephen woman takes part in Terry Fox Run
Mildred Smith of St. Stephen joined the estimated 3.6 million people in the 44th annual Terry Fox Run in about 600 communities across Canada on September 15. At 101, she can very likely claim bragging rights as the oldest.
2024
Proposed hotel site in St. Stephen offered for sale after bankruptcy
The site of a proposed hotel on the St. Croix riverbank in St. Stephen is for sale for $1.6 million in Canadian funds. That is the price that Brunswick Brokers/Commercial Real Estate Advisors is asking for the 2.
2024
Fire brings pressure on town to address homelessness crisis
A fire on June 17 brings pressure to deal with the continuing crisis of people without homes in St. Stephen. The fire destroyed the officially vacant older wooden apartment building at 80 Union St.
2024
Temporary housing plan paused after neighbours raise concerns
The provincial government's plan to open temporary housing for homeless people in St. Stephen seems uncertain following a meeting with affected neighbours. Social Development Minister Jill Green announced the plan on January 16 to set up trailers on provincially owned land...