Category: Issue 20

Note from the NB Green Party

We have probably all heard the saying ” an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This doubly applies to our health and consequently our health care system. The need to reduce the amount of tax dollars spent on health care in this Province, along with the...

“Too much coffee, man.”

The Old Man in the Hat Okay. They say confession is good for the soul. No matter how embarrassing. I am unsure as to how revealing ones most intimate and sensitive personal proclivities to a public audience raises one up to become a shining light for those who come...

Home Care in Perth-Andover Goes Green

You may have noticed a lot more green around town in the last few months. That would be thanks to the new home health services company in town, Kindred Home Care. You may have seen one of their “Kindred Green” brochures or flyers, or noticed their new sign as...

Victoria Villa Seniors Apartments

Jennifer Eagan and her mother Sharon had always wanted to provide a seniors assisted living facility for their community. They felt that there was need for this kind of housing in this area. The Eagans remodelled the former school board building at 566 East Riverside Drive in Perth-Andover into...

Rachelle’s Mainway Convenience Store

In the seven years that Rachelle Broad has managed the Perth-Andover Irving Mainway, the store has evolved into much more than just a gas station. Under Rachelle`s dedicated and personable management it has become a gathering place and community center. Stop in early any morning and you will find...

Hemp Can Save NB and the World

Marijuana is dangerous. But not to the human body or mind in any way, shape or form.   It is, however, a deadly threat to the corporate criminals and oil cartels who currently rule our world.   When corporate profit became the touchstone of civilization, the future could only...

RESPECT SELF, RESPECT THE TALKING CIRCLE

Aboriginal people use methods, which are non-confrontational and non-adversarial, of reaching agreement or consensus that are in keeping with values fundamental to their world view and spirituality. The circle is not just a symbol, it is the model by which their society and thought are structured. A Talking Circle...

Ode To My Molly

Ode To My Molly All I have left is a collar And a well worn metal dog-tag I don’t have my beautiful doggy With the tail I used to make wag, But I know I always can find her In the mirror of my mind And when I’m tramping...

WE’RE ALL DUNROAMIN’

The Eagle Has Landed Florenceville Veterinary Clinic veterinarian Dr Shannon Monteith and her staff worked under an eagle eye a couple of weeks ago. It made some staff nervous and uncomfortable as this was a new experience for them but they weren’t the only ones stressed and uncomfortable. The...