Anti-Fracking Protest in Perth-Andover
Stephanie Kelley Tobique First Nations anti-fracking protesters closed the Trans-Canada to transport traffic for about 8 hours on October 17. This peaceful demonstration was in support of Elsipogtog First Nation activists who had been subjected to police brutality earlier in the day. Elsipogtog protesters have had an ongoing blockade...
Let’s Talk about Sex… the Consensual Kind!
by Emily Lockhart Emily Lockhart grew up in Perth Andover and graduated from Southern Victoria high school in 2005. She holds a BA in Sociology and Women’s Studies and an MA in Sociology from the University of New Brunswick. She is currently a Ph.D. student in Socio-legal studies at...
Family Cultural Day at Tobique First Nation
Stephanie Kelley A Family Cultural Appreciation Day complete with a potluck picnic, barbecue, dancing, drumming and nature hikes was hosted by Tobique First Nation on October 12, 2013 at Mudwass Park. The event received support from the Heritage Canada Youth Take Charge initiative through Falls Brook Centre in Knowlesville....
Note from the NBGP
The New Brunswick Green Party (NBGP) is committed to building a green economy. One would have to live with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell not to realize we are in the last stages of an economy based on the use (mis-use?)of fossil fuels; with the associated side effect of...
“Judge a book by its Cover”
the old man in the hat I like books. I guess I grew up a time in our history when there were no cable channels, no satellite TV, no internet, no cell phones, no Facebook. You know. The dark ages. The 1960’s. Rabbit ears and three channels. My children...
A New Future is Possible for New Brunswick…
From the Editor…. Stephanie Kelley Strange days here in little ol’ New Brunswick. The recent confrontation in Rexton has turned the eyes of the world-wide Frack-Off movement upon us. We are at a crossroads in time….shall we move into a bold new future where we humans finally take care...
The Look-One Stop Department & Bridal Store
Grand Opening November 1st! Stephanie Kelley Holy O Moly! My recent pre-opening visit to The Look-One Stop Bridal & Department Store almost made me want to get married again! Or to at least be preparing for a Prom Date…. Cindy McLaughlin has remodelled and repurposed the former liquor...
REDEFINING PERTH-ANDOVER: IT′S EVERYONE′S RESPONSIBILITY
Doug Griffiths, author of ῝13 Ways to Kill Your Community″, outlines his observations of what people do that contribute to their community′s decline. The following is a summary of point #13 in his book. Don’t Take Responsibility Lack of housing and financial resources, declining volunteerism, high...
River Valley Physiotherapy
Most of us, unless we have a pre-existing physical impairment or challenge, tend to take our bodies for granted …. We don’t think much about the mechanical functions of the miraculous physical vehicles that house our souls until something goes haywire in them. As with many things in life,...
Marty’s Electric
Autumn and hunting season have officially arrived in New Brunswick, and, if you are any kind of sports enthusiast you need to drop by Marty’s Electric in Perth-Andover as soon as possible. This emporium is a hidden gem that carries an unbelievable assortment of goods and supplies….it is more...