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Derwin Gowan

2021

Reopening of border a federal decision that may be complex

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs hopes to greet visitors from Maine this summer, but folks in Lubec and Calais should not line up at the bridges to Campobello Island and St. Stephen just yet.

2021

Four mayors are voted out in Charlotte County municipalities

Voters in most Charlotte County municipalities opted for change in local elections on May 10. According to results posted by Elections New Brunswick, Councillor Bonnie Morse won an upset with 862 votes over long time incumbent Dennis Greene with 199 for mayor of Grand Manan.

2021

Broadband access focus of new initiatives; Fiber-optic line could aid Lubec

Lubec stands to benefit from a plan to bring better Internet service to Grand Manan, according to Crave Technologies Ltd. President Howard Small.

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.

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...