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‘He seemed to know everything about everything.’ Tantramar mayor pays tribute to Wallie Sears

Posted on February 26, 2024 by brucewark

Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black delivered a heartfelt tribute today to one of Sackville’s most beloved and accomplished citizens. “Wallie Sears was one of the greatest community-minded people that you would ever meet,” Black said. “He and his wife, Norma.” Sears, … Continue reading →

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Rotary panel ponders local news drought and Irving media empire

Posted on January 12, 2022 by brucewark

Concerns about the disappearance of local news and the dominance of the Irving media empire bubbled up Monday when the Sussex Rotary Club held an online panel discussion entitled: “New Brunswick, News Deserts and Democracy.” “Our aim in this conversation … Continue reading →

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