St. Stephen

• Proposed homeless shelter ‘on pause’ in St. Stephen, N.B., after neighbours voice concerns

  After a meeting with New Brunswick officials, a homeless shelter planned for St. Stephen appears to have been put on 'pause' amid concerns from residents.

  Health

  Jan 19
  
• St. Stephen, N.B. opens warming shelter just days after state of emergency declared

  The new shelter will be operated by Neighbourhood Works Inc. It will provide refuge from the cold and food but not accommodations, due to regulatory issues.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2023
  
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• N.B. minister’s comments on homeless state of emergency lack compassion: mayor

  The state of emergency accuses the N.B. government of failing to provide support services to the town of St. Stephen, where 70 people are homeless in a community of about 4,150.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2023
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• St. Stephen ‘desperate’ for out-of-the-cold shelter as temperatures drop

  The Municipal District of St. Stephen said it is desperate to find a space, even temporary, to house community members who are homeless or living precariously.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2023
• St. Stephen businesses hit hard by increased crime

  The mayor of St. Stephen, N.B., said his small town is facing big-city crime, and is now calling on the provincial government for solutions.

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2023
• How rural New Brunswick communities are navigating the housing crisis

  These days in St. Stephen, N.B., stakeholders find themselves at the drawing board, looking for solutions to the dilemma most other Canadian communities face as well – housing.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2022
• N.B. border businesses ‘cautiously optimistic’ about dropping COVID-19 measures

  Oct. 1 marked the end of a series of pandemic restrictions, including the need to use the ArriveCAN app, show proof of vaccination, undergo testing, and quarantine or isolate.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2022
• N.B. border town residents say removing AriveCAN app may benefit tourism

  Businesses in the bordertown of St. Stephen, New Brunswick are serving more Americans then they have since the pandemic hit - but bet they'd see more without the ArriveCAN app.

  Money

  Jun 17, 2022
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• New Brunswick stakeholders welcome border changes

  When Canada lifts the requirement for a pre-arrival COVID-19 test at the border, there’s hope New Brunswick businesses will see a lot more U.S. licence plates in the parking lot.

  Economy

  Mar 18, 2022
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• Maine town hopes free PCR testing can bring Canadians back

  Hairdresser Debra Loring says businesses in Calais, ME are feeling the absence of Canadian customers.

  Economy

  Feb 1, 2022