Cinemas remain prime vacant Main St. property
Bathurst has two large vacant buildings at both ends of Main Street in Le Chateau Hotel and the Smurfit-Stone mill. Many talk of the need to fill those buildings but there is another Main Street property that hasn't received much attention since becoming idle over a decade ago.
Playing in the band
Emma Clouston of the Bathurst High School Jazz Band playing her bassoon during one of the opening acts for the Bathurst Music Festival which got under way Sunday at �'cole Secondaire N�½pisiguit. The festival runs until tomorrow, Wednesday, with the Festival of the Stars taking place this Sunday. Emma, 16, is the daughter of Percy and Mary-Ellen of Janeville. She is a Grade 10 student.
Working on their moves
Mike "Ghost" Zanidean of the Harlem Ambassadors basketball team was clowning around with eight-year-old Nicholas Cameron before Saturday night's charity basketball game at the K.C. Irving Regional Centre. About 3,000 people turned out to see the Ambassadors take on a local team to raise money for buses for Bathurst High School and Ecole Secondaire Nepisiguit.
'We have some files...going in right direction': Bathurst council incumbents defend their record heading into Monday's election
Incumbents running for Bathurst city council hope citizens look at their track record when voting in the May 12 municipal election.
Bathurst election: Unfinished business Incumbent city councillors have many goals if re-elected
Many of the seven Bathurst city councillors reoffering in the May 12 municipal election feel they have unfinished business left on the table.
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Broadway coming to Bathurst High Members of hit musical 'Stomp' will give workshop to students
A lot of toe tapping, hand clapping and foot stomping is expected later this spring at Bathurst High School.
Bathurst mayoralty race: Four years from a distance: candidates outline their vision for city's future
There are two names on the ballot box for mayor of Bathurst when the municipal election rolls around next Monday. One is incumbent Stephen Brunet, a retired teacher and veteran city councillor who is seeking a second term as mayor; and former journalist James Risdon, now a student at the New Brunswick Community College. The Northern Light asked both men three questions in relation to their candidacy.
Regional volunteerism earns top recognition
A local group of corporate volunteers has received the higest kudos possible from their peers from across North America and Mexico.
Rezoning being done for former convenience store
No objections for this rezoning have been received. Third reading and approval was expected at last night's meeting.
Beresford: Government makes good on funding commitment for sidewalks
The provincial government made good on a funding promise last week in Beresford.
Judge says vigilanteism will not be tolerated
A Bathurst man will spend another four months in jail for his role in an assault with a baseball bat last November.
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'We have been actively pursuing different companies and businesses'
The current Bathurst city council has varying views on their track record for job creation.
Petit-Rocher election: Godin, LeBlanc both offer experience for mayoralty
The race for the mayoralty of Petit-Rocher involves two men with no shortage of political experience.
Breakfast sweep
Students from Bathurst High School and Ecole Secondaire Nepisiguit were sweeping St. Peter Avenue last weej in efforts to raise funds and create awareness of the annual Bay Breakfast, held last Friday.
Day of Mourning: Workplace safety isn’t just a concept for victims’ families
Mary Jane Doucet and her brother Danny Nowlan know all too well the importance of Monday's Day of Mourning event.
Get ready for the real spring weather!
Snowbanks are about to see their last days in the Chaleur region, according to Environment Canada.
Jobs created by expansion of Bathurst firm
In a region where very new job counts, an expansion announced on Monday for a Bathurst company was very welcome news.
P.E.I. tree-planting ceremony will honour Jan. 12 victims
There is no longer any moment that can be truly perfect or complete for Dale Branch.
City continues its search to hire new city engineer
A replacement for a retiring city engineer has not been found yet.
Bathurst election: Gammon says health and education are key to economic growth
Anne-Marie Gammon believes in a holistic approach for revitalizing Bathurst's economy.
Willett: manufacturing jobs, transit are key
Mike Willett is making his first foray into municipal politics because he feels Bathurst is at a crossroad.
Improving long-term vision for city is important for candidate Brideau
Clarence Brideau wants to make sure Bathurst has a long-term plan.
Voting will be easier May 12
The province's chief electoral officer is promising a better voting experience and quicker results.
Bathurst election: Aubie offers voters experience
Randy Aubie says he's retired but he's not a person to sit around and do nothing. That's why he's running for Bathurst city council in the May 12 municipal election
Improvements are important for Haitian people in order to maintain law and order: Bathurst Mountie
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