Monthly Archives: July 2024

Tantramar Liberal candidate John Higham says majority Liberal gov’t key to ousting Blaine Higgs

“A change is needed in how politics are run in New Brunswick,” John Higham told about 50 people who had gathered Monday night at the Veterans Memorial Civic Centre in Sackville. “Higgs and his team, and their disregard for broader … Continue reading

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Sackville town crier David Fullerton remembered for his passion, humour and community spirit

David Fullerton’s three children remembered their father last week as a man who was passionate about politics, history, teaching, music and sports. “Stick to your convictions,” former Sackville Town Councillor Merrill Fullerton quoted his father as saying during David’s funeral … Continue reading

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Sackville’s Wheaton Covered Bridge closed indefinitely for public safety

MLA Megan Mitton says she’s hoping to have more information by the end of the week on the indefinite closure of the Wheaton Covered Bridge on Sackville’s High Marsh Road. In an e-mail to Mitton, an official with the provincial … Continue reading

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Tantramar council votes to keep Sackville water flowing in — and out

Water is the driving force of all nature — Leonardo da Vinci. Tantramar Council allocated thousands on Tuesday to ensure the steady flow of well water into Sackville taps and thousands more to add the final touches to a project … Continue reading

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Tantramar council gives preliminary approval to revised bylaw on loitering and soliciting

In a 6-2 vote, Tantramar Town Council gave first and second readings Tuesday night to a new bylaw that would prohibit loitering and soliciting in public places. The proposed bylaw had been substantially revised from earlier versions including one that … Continue reading

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