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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
'Hands Across the Border' brings St. Stephen and Calais together
Atlantic Watch It's a summertime tradition for residents of St. Stephen, N.B., and Calais, Maine to meet in the middle of their international bridge to exchange flags, shake hands, and hug.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Cross-border handshake tradition between N.B. and Maine returns Wednesday night
A photo from 'Hands Across the Border' in 2022, on the Ferry Point International Bridge between St. Stephen, N.B. and Calais, Maine. (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic) A longstanding cross-border tradition between St. Stephen, N.B., and Calais, Maine returns on Wednesday amid strained relations between Canada and the U.S. A procession of people from the two countries will meet on the Ferry Point Bridge to sing both national anthems, exchange flags, and hug. The event, titled 'Hands Across the Border,' serves as the official opening for the 2025 International Homecoming Festival and begins at 7 p.m. AST. The opening event, which includes a traditional handshake between the mayors of St. Stephen and Calais, has kicked off the festival since 1974. It wasn't held in 2020 or 2021 due to pandemic restrictions. The International Homecoming Festival continues until Sunday under the theme 'We Hug It Out.' The unique relationship between St. Stephen and Calais is renowned amongst border communities, from family connections to mutual emergency responses. However, there's been a noted drop in border traffic as the trade war continues. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
New Brunswick announces new affordable housing in St. Stephen
St. Stephen Mayor Allan MacEachern and David Hickey, minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation announce new affordable housing development. (Source: Government of New Brunswick) The Government of New Brunswick announced a new public housing development in St. Stephen will expand access to affordable housing in the community. A five-unit modular complex on Main Street is expected to be completed soon and welcome tenants by the fall. 'In rural communities, finding access to safe, affordable housing for families can be very challenging,' said David Hickey, minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation. 'We're excited to soon be welcoming tenants to this beautiful new facility.' New Brunswick now has 3,900 public housing units with plans to open more before the end of the year, the province said in a news release. 'Our team is working hard to deliver newly built affordable housing for New Brunswickers,' said Hickey. The corporation has a variety of housing programs for renters and property owners to help address affordability and housing commitments in the province. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
N.B. RCMP ask for public's help identifying car involved in hit-and-run
St. Stephen RCMP is asking for the public's help following a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in St. Stephen, N.B. Police and Ambulance New Brunswick responded to a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Oct. 3, 2024, around 6:30 a.m., a news release reads. The victim, a 24-year-old woman who had been struck by a car on Pleasant Street, died from her injuries at the scene. Police believe the woman was struck by a vehicle travelling eastbound on Pleasant Street that did not remain at the scene. Police have released a photo of the vehicle that may have been involved in the incident and are asking if anyone may be able to identify it. 'We recognize that the photo quality is quite poor and hard to make out, but unfortunately at this time it is the only photo we have and is currently our best hope of furthering this investigation,' said Sgt. Scott Mackenzie with the St. Stephen RCMP. Police are also asking anyone travelling in the area who witnessed the collision or has dash-cam footage, local security footage, or information that could help further the investigation, to contact the St. Stephen RCMP at 506-466-7030 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
07-06-2025
- CTV News
N.B. RCMP look for vehicle of interest tied to arson, assault
An RCMP vehicle can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) RCMP in New Brunswick are asking the public for help locating a vehicle believed to be tied to a series of incidents. Police described the vehicle as a black Honda Civic with New Brunswick licence plate JMY 601. Police said it is missing its front bumper. RCMP did not have a photo of the vehicle. According to police, the vehicle may be connected to incidents in St. Stephen and St. George, including arson and assault with a weapon. Police did not say when these incidents occurred and did not provide any details on potential suspects. Police are asking anyone with information to contact St. George RCMP at 506-755-1130 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
