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Derwin Gowan

2022

New Brunswickers to go to polls with new municipal structure

Voters in much of Charlotte County and across New Brunswick will go to the polls on November 28 to elect new mayors and councillors. Nominations closed on October 28 for the elections for the new municipal structure coming into effect January 1.

2022

St. Stephen looks to solutions for homelessness

St. Stephen appears on the verge of announcing a "warming centre" to save people without homes from freezing this winter.

2022

Crossing guard leaves a legacy of kindness

A changing of the guard took place in early September when Dot Larsen did one final shift ushering children safely across King Street to and from St. Stephen Elementary School. She did not plan on a 35-year career as a school crossing guard back in 1986.

2022

Adding LNG export capacity could supply energy to Europe

Canada could replace all of the natural gas that Europe buys from Russia, says New Brunswick Southwest Conservative MP John Williamson.

2022

Post office closure plan for Deer Island opposed by leaders

Community leaders on Deer Island want Canada Post to reverse its decision to close the Leonardville Post Office. The federal Crown corporation plans to permanently close the post office this summer and replace it with outdoor community mail boxes.

2022

Fire destroys bar, leaves eight families displaced

A faulty electrical outlet in a popular bar in Calais caused a fire the night of Sunday, May 1, that displaced eight families who lived upstairs in the four-story downtown building.

2022

Vaccinated can cross border without testing

Canada will be dropping the requirement that fully vaccinated people entering the country by land, water or air take COVID 19 tests starting on April 1. All travellers, including Canadians returning home, will still need to register with the ArriveCAN free mobile app or website.