2021
Canadian border not yet reopening but restrictions being eased
Canada will take the first baby step next month toward reopening the border to American visitors. The measures announced in Ottawa might seem painfully little...
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.