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Le globe café Shediac opened earlier this month on Main Street next to Halo Donuts and Lost and Found Ice Cream.
Vincent Foucher said he and his partner Chris Foucher had a dream of opening a cafe when they moved from France to New Brunswick in 2023.
They saw the need for a local cafe in Shediac, as well as the growth the coastal town has shown in the past few years. Their first week in business was bustling, particularly around lunch time.
“We are already busy and it is the month of March. I think the summer is going to be busy every day,” Vincent Foucher said.
The Fouchers’ history of travel was the vision behind the global theme. The couple has been traveling the world, visiting more than 20 countries. There are plaques of the places they stopped adorning the walls of the cafe.
Vincent Foucher said Chris, who was a chef in France, picked up inspiration for the cafe’s menu from their travels.
The plan is for the menu to change regularly, and he said pictures will be posted of the day’s offerings on Le globe café Shediac’s social media pages. In addition to soups and sandwiches there are different varieties of pastries, deserts, and tarts.
The cafe uses local products through partnerships with New Brunswick businesses like Café Codiac and CoPain. The drink menu has a mixture of cold drinks and hot beverages, such as coffee, lattes, cappuccinos and hot chocolate. Vincent Foucher said there will also be summer drinks when the weather is warmer.
Vincent Foucher said the plan is to keep working on the cafe’s menu and possibly add more locations in the years to come if the venture is successful.
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New BrunswickNews‘What happened to him?’ Viral video brings confusion, laughter to New Brunswick townBy Derek HaggettPublished: February 15, 2025 at 4:11PM EST
The Town of Shediac has adopted a new strategic plan to prepare for future growth in the municipality
Mayor Roger Caissie said the municipality’s former plan was in need of an update to account for the needs of communities that joined Shediac as part of local government reform in 2023
which added the local service districts of Shediac Cape
to work on the 2025-2027 strategic plan and consulted with the council
and community groups last year to come up with objectives for the plan
The new strategic plan was adopted at a special meeting of council on Jan
and operational excellence were selected as the four pillars of the strategic plan
Caissie said the environment portion includes updating the town’s climate change adaptation plan and aligning the municipal plan to take into account sustainable development
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“The actions of the municipality do affect the environment. We want to make sure that’s something that’s top of mind in anything,” he said.
Becoming Canada’s first net-zero community by 2035 is also one of the objectives, and the mayor said there will be first steps in attaining the town’s goal that will soon be announced.
“That’s going to require more than just individual investment on the part of citizens,” Caissie said. “It will require some community investment as well and it will require national investment.”
As for lifestyle, Caissie said it involves enhancing services, cultural activities, and recreational assets, not just for those who visit during tourism season, but residents who live in the town full-time. He gave an example of a four-season park nature park that is being planned.
In order for Shediac to grow and encourage future development, Caissie said it will involve updating aging municipal infrastructure like pipes and roads, and identifying key parcels of land for residential and commercial development.
He pointed to the extension of Breaux Bridge Street, which will help to alleviate traffic congestion on Main Street. That work is set to get underway in the spring.
Caissie said a new five-storey residential/commercial building on Main Street was one of the first new developments in Shediac’s downtown in a few years, and has attracted businesses such as Halo Donuts, Lost & Found Ice Cream, and Le globe cafe Shediac.
“We’ve had significant development. The pace was quicker than we were used to in the last few years,” the mayor said. “We also need to plan for the future.”
Each pillar of the strategic plan will include a large number of initiatives and priorities that will be part of an operational plan to be implemented during the first quarter of the year, said the town in a release.
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POINTE-DU-CHENE – Members of the Canadian Armed Forces Navy and Army reserves worked through wind and rain at the Pointe-du-Chene Wharf Friday during a training exercise to simulate how they would help civilians during a natural disaster like a hurricane
The wharf, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Fiona in 2022, has been transformed into a command centre this week with army tents, trucks, a mobile kitchen and a command and communications centre.
Commander Tom Watts of the Canadian Navy Reserve said Operation Fundy Torrent is a joint exercise of the army and navy reserve.
There are approximately 120 members of the army and navy reserve units participating.
A central part of the exercise includes using the boat crews to search and patrol the coast as sthey would do after a natural disaster, like the hurricanes that have struck here in the past. The high winds and storm surges damaged roads, knocked down trees and power lines and flooded homes and businesses.
“There could be people stranded with boats or stranded in their homes. Sometimes communications are down too, so we can help them get what they need,” Watts said. The military would work with the provincial Emergency Measures Organization.
He said the Canadian Navy and Navy Reserves are on a recruiting drive for the future, as the next generation of patrol ships are being built in Halifax.
The public is invited to visit the exercise on Pointe-du-Chene Wharf Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see the equipment and facilities. The military has the main road to the wharf blocked off, so photo identification is required to enter the area.
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A popular Moncton doughnut shop is expanding to add a location in Shediac this month
Jacques Allain, co-owner and operator of Halo Donuts, said the new Shediac location will open on Jan. 8 at 353 Main Street, a newly constructed multi-unit residential apartment building with commercial space on the first floor.
Allain said seeing the development in the town caught their attention, and prompted the addition of a Shediac location.
“We’ve seen Shediac is growing so much and obviously the summers are good there, but there’s such a big community around Shediac now year-round that we think it’s a good move for us,” he said.
Halo Donuts has two Moncton locations on St. George Street downtown and Gorge Road in the north end. Allain said they have had visitors from Shediac come to the Moncton locations for doughnuts and ask if they would consider coming to Shediac.
“It definitely helped in our decision,” he said, noting the business has seen growth since the first location was opened in 2020.
“Hopefully there’s more locations in store.”
Allain said the Shediac location will have the same menu as the other two locations. According to the Halo Donuts website, it is known for having raised doughnuts and cake doughnuts in both traditional flavours, as well as seasonal and creative flavours from the baking team.
One of their signature doughnuts is called The Homer, referring to the pink sprinkled doughnut from “The Simpsons” TV show.
When asked if there will be a Shediac-themed doughnut, Allain said it could be considered for the future.
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A Moncton ice cream shop is adding a Shediac location this spring
told Brunswick News he will be expanding his ice cream business into Shediac at 351 Main Street
Morrison said he had been approached by the developer who was planning to have a corridor of high-end food businesses in the area
The building that will house the new ice cream shop is a mixture of residential and commercial space
With a culinary background as a former chef for the Moncton restaurant Clos
Morrison started his business by selling ice cream during the COVID-19 pandemic
and making deliveries of ice cream to people’s houses when people were not going out as often
Later, he opened his first Lost and Found location on St. George Street.
Morrison said what sets his ice cream apart is the use of New Brunswick and Maritime ingredients, including locally sourced fruit.
“I think it makes a big difference in our product,” he said. “I think the fact that we change our flavours very regularly with seasons more people have heard about it and has created a larger buzz.”
He noted Lost and Found has grown organically, but when approached about the Shediac location, he was looking forward to taking the next step with his business, given the growth in the Shediac area.
Morrison said his locally-made ice cream will be appealing to tourists, as well as New Brunswickers looking to support businesses close to home.
“Since the pandemic people really appreciate local businesses and local products that are made next door. “People support each other. I think it’s a great movement. I think it’s definitely going to help us out.”
In the past, Morrison has worked with Halo Donuts on offerings like doughnut ice cream and doughnut ice cream sandwiches. With the proximity to Halo Donuts in both Moncton and Shediac, Morrison said there is a possibility for future collaborations.
He hopes to open the Shediac location in April, and is currently preparing to take on the workload of a second location, which includes adding staff, planning the upcoming year’s flavours, and marketing his business.
“We have a great products, and I just want to tune it in and make sure we have enough to support the two shops,” Morrison said.
The business offers both hard and soft serve ice cream, and Morrison said milk shakes are being added to the menu.
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A Monton judge has approved the province’s settlement payment of $1.275 million in a class action filed by inmates who were incarcerated when a fire broke out at a Shediac jail more than seven years ago
At a hearing in the Court of King’s Bench in Moncton
Justice Tracey DeWare approved the settlement amount
which was agreed upon by lawyers on both sides
The suit filed in September 2018 includes 162 potential claimants who were inmates of the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre when the fire broke out on Oct
The allotment of that $1.275 million was also detailed in court Thursday
A common experience fund was allocated $810,000
Another $115,000 is available through the physical injury fund
and $200,000 is available through the psychological injury fund
said the common expense fund guarantees a $5,000 payout to all class members present at the jail during the incident while class members who suffered a physical or psychological injury can submit a separate claim
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Nearly $400,000 will go toward legal costs.
The lawsuit alleged the staff at the provincial jail mismanaged proper protocol and disregarded the safety of the inmates, causing them mental distress on the day of the fire.
According to affidavits filed in the lawsuit, inmates say they were stuck in their cells during the fire, panicking until they were brought out to the yard where they say they were then penned in and zip-tied while choking on smoke and trying to dodge pieces of flaming tar raining down on them from the roof. Some claimed they were hit with burning pieces, and still have the scars from that day.
In one affidavit, inmate Dustin LeBlanc says he was locked in his cell when he began to smell smoke. LeBlanc said he and others in his unit began to yell and bang on their cell doors to draw attention to the smoke.
“I was frantic,” his affidavit reads. “The amount of smoke increased quickly. It became hard to breathe and my eyes were stinging.”
Jamie Cassie wrote in his affidavit that he felt like a “caged animal in a burning building and the guards didn’t care.” He said when smoke began coming into the cells through the ventilation system, prisoners stuffed clothing, bedding, toothbrushes, and toilet paper into the vents to try to stop it. He wrote that he tried to kick down the door out of desperation.
Jessy Timothy Rose and Lee Mitchell, who served as representative plaintiffs for the class action, were each awarded a $5,000 honorarium.
The Province of New Brunswick did not admit to any wrongdoing, denying allegations of negligence in a statement of defence filed with the court that said there were designated smoking areas for staff, staff was reminded to follow that policy, and smoking outside designated areas was prohibited.
The statement also said plans were in place for fire prevention and emergencies, and those plans were followed by staff. It said staff followed a three-stage evacuation plan, evacuating inmates to the common area of the living unit, then to the outside recreation yard, then to the fenced-in perimeter.
“Correctional centre staff acted swiftly, safely, and reasonably considering the developing emergency situation facing them; no inmates were ever put in close proximity to the active fire,” according to the statement of defence, which also denies inmates suffered injuries, burns and/or mental distress.
Denis Thériault, a lawyer for the province, said the settlement was in the best interest of the class action and the province and payments should flow “relatively quickly.”
AtlanticNewsThieves in Shediac, N.B. steal liquor, food from restaurantBy Alana PickrellPublished: November 25, 2024 at 6:10PM EST
The Town of Shediac says it will reduce its tax rate by a cent and a half to $1.4334 per $100 of assessment in the 2025 budget
but residents of newly incorporated areas will see an increase
In a news release, the town said council had approved an operating budget of just over $25.3 million for 2025. The tax rate for 2024 was $1.4484 per $100.
“Shediac has experienced steady growth over the past few years, but the consensus around the council table is that it’s important to maintain some financial stability,” Shediac Mayor Roger Caissie said in the news release.
With the provincial government’s municipal reform in 2023, the Town of Shediac grew with the addition of the former local service districts of Pointe-du-Chêne, Shediac Cape, Scoudouc and Scoudouc Road. The town said it conducted a thorough assessment of of services provided to these new areas.
“Following the adjustment plan put forward by the province, a slight increase of $0.05 will be added to the tax rate for the year 2025 for these territories,” the town said. The new services include weekly garbage collection and management of municipal bylaws including animal control and management of dangerous and unsightly premises. Caissie said the town will continue to work to provide more services in coming years.
The town said 2025 will include several infrastructure projects, including a new trunk sewer line and improvement of several streets. Phase 2 of the Breaux Bridge Street extension project is scheduled to begin in the coming year, extending the town’s new main artery to Ohio Road. Breaux Bridge Street will end up between the Kent building supplies store and the Shediac RCMP detachment. Infrastructure work will also be carried out on Calder Street.
“The new trunk sewer line project will give our municipality new options for new developments near Ohio Road and Highway 15,” Caissie said. The extension of Breaux Bridge Street, a project that has been on the drawing board for over 50 years, is intended to give residents easier access from Ohio Road.
The town says a new fire station is scheduled for 2025. That is a $10 million project in development for several years.
The municipality’s budget deliberations were held Nov. 13, 14 and 25. Shediac council also decided to maintain the rate for water service at the same level as in recent years. The rate remains at $365 per unit per year, with a $34 rebate for users who pay their bill by March 31, 2025.
Caissie said the town has consulted residents on their vision for a new recreational centre and that work will continue in 2025.
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An RV at a Shediac campground was heavily damaged by fire on Wednesday morning
Julien Boudreau, deputy chief of the Shediac Fire Department, said the department responded to a fire at Camping Oceanic around 9:50 a.m. Upon arrival, Boudreau said there was “heavy fire” coming from one of the RVs.
No one was home at the time, and Boudreau said it was believed a neighbour called to report the fire. The owners of the unit arrived shortly after being advised of the fire.
The department was able to contain the fire to the one RV and prevented it from spreading to the adjacent RV units. Boudreau said there were no injuries and the damage to the RV was “extensive.” It took roughly five minutes to extinguish the fire, and the department was on scene for about an hour and a half.
Boudreau said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The marketing executive from Shediac is part of a large experiment that began five years ago to see if solar power could change the way households use electricity
Haché signed up for the Shediac Smart Energy Community Project because he wanted to help the province reduce its need to burn heavy fossil fuels that dangerously warm the plant during peak demand
We never lost power in our house and it saved us from losing stuff in the fridge and freezer
But he didn’t realize one of the big side benefits: keeping the lights on when wind-driven storms knock out power for almost everyone else in the seaside town in southeastern New Brunswick
“The power would be out all day or night in most of the area
thanks to our storage battery,” says Haché
we’ve seen more storm surges and stronger winds
We’ve noticed that the town has lost power a lot more often in the last four years than before
and it was really convenient to have the battery
We never lost power in our house and it saved us from losing stuff in the fridge and freezer.”
The pilot program has taken longer than expected
with the sponsors expected to publicly release data on how the experiment worked
a German multinational technology conglomerate
NB Power and Nova Scotia Power announced they would launch a joint pilot project aimed at saving energy
with a significant amount of funding from Ottawa and the provincial government
The grand vision was to build a solar farm that would electrify public buildings
hook up hundreds of Moncton and Shediac homes to panels
and also get a First Nation in on the green energy act
The Moncton and First Nation portions eventually fell by the wayside
the Shediac project involved three parts: signing up close to 500 households for solar power
and hooking up two commercial buildings to the new energy grid
battery energy storage and energy efficiency upgrades to the Shediac Multipurpose Centre and the Government of Canada Pension Centre
connecting them to a new solar farm that became operational in February 2023
making them New Brunswick’s first net-zero commercial buildings
designed to provide clean electricity to the two buildings
with excess electricity flowing into the community via the distribution system
nearly 500 homes scattered throughout Shediac were outfitted with various energy savings devices
different rates for the time of day energy was used
solar panels for the roof of the house and high-efficiency heat pumps
all bolstered with a backup Tesla battery when the sun doesn’t shine
Participants were provided with an app to monitor their energy use
the town’s former mayor and the Liberal MLA for Shediac-Beaubassin-Cap-Pelé
is an enthusiastic supporter of the program
He recently thumbed through the app on his phone in Fredericton to show a reporter how the solar panels mounted on his house in Shediac feed energy to his Tesla backup battery when his family is not there
During those times of low electrical demand
when most people wake up or arrive home from work
are the most expensive because that’s when NB Power must fire up more generators to meet the peak load
Such rates encourage people to use smart devices
such as programmable washers and dishwashers
“We’re a living lab in Shediac and we’re doing the project on a micro scale,” the politician said
“But New Brunswickers can’t afford the $40,000 or whatever it costs to put in all this stuff in each home
It has to be incentive-based and it has to be done right
Siemens Canada developed the software and a microgrid control platform
and NB Power provided their customers hardware and surveys to test the platform
The federal National Research Council is assessing the data and will supply NB Power with the findings
NB Power wouldn’t select just anyone to be part of the program
asking them about their habits and technical questions
such as the position and angle of their roofs
Households deemed suitable got the nod for the full package
got the first components early on but didn’t receive the solar panels and Tesla battery until two years ago
the houses with solar are scattered throughout the town of 8,800 inhabitants
Haché figures about 125 homes stand out because of the solar panels which
“It’s a small town and people know where you live
Are you using the app?’ And we compare our phones to see how we are doing and how we consume
I’ve talked to quite a few people to see how they are doing compared to us
He said the program offered a valuable education
He knew of NB Power’s problems – its high debt
and customers’ increasing demand on the grid
as more people use gadgets and cars that draw more electricity
“The kids asked me a lot about power and the time of day when we first started using it
It gave me an opportunity to talk to them about energy consumption and how we can help and be part of the solution,” said the father
You need to go through life and do what you do
But obviously if we can do laundry at a later time
we set a timer to do our laundry during the day
The big question is whether NB Power could afford to roll out such an expensive program more widely
Although Siemens Canada declined an interview request
company CEO Faisal Kazi spelled out some of the challenges in a white paper published in October 2020
He wrote the pilot’s aim was to better manage the province’s electricity
potentially reducing consumers’ future electricity costs and lowering greenhouse gas emissions
was encouraging customers not only to buy electricity
He also talked about the importance of utilities learning to balance supply and demand based on the inconsistency or “intermittency” of natural conditions when the sun shines
Upgrading power grids when they weren’t originally designed for a multidirectional flow won’t be easy
The business executive predicted solar panels would rapidly decrease in price
Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory
the rapid decline hit a snag during the pandemic
when supply chains and inflation pushed prices higher
Kazi also cautioned that buying peak or backup power
would be reluctant to change their business models
Those utilities can’t earn revenues to pay back debt if too many people are making their own power
And people who produce energy might have to temper their expectations because they probably won’t get back as much money as they think they are owed
It can only succeed with careful planning and sensible regulatory reforms
Traditional grid upgrades also might become too expensive once solar
with pressure mounting for “more microgrids than power poles and wires.”
Kazi said the magnitude of the issues could stall the transformation
along with people’s insatiable energy demand
be a massive and highly complex undertaking,” he wrote
“It can only succeed with careful planning and sensible regulatory reforms.”
NB Power wasn’t ready to divulge any of the experiment’s findings
we made a commitment to the participants in Shediac and
that we would share the results and conclusions with them first and so we intend to do that in the new year – and then immediately share the results with the public thereafter,” wrote spokeswoman Dominique Couture in an email
It would not be accurate to say the success or failure of the program rests only on 'changing people’s consumption habits’ as there are all kinds of research findings that will go beyond this
She said the project wasn’t just about changing people’s energy habits
The National Research Council is producing several different reports from the research that will cover a wide range of both technical results and results that delve into human behaviour
“There is much here to learn – not the least of which is how the use of high-efficiency heat pumps can impact morning peak energy usage
it would not be accurate to say the success or failure of the program rests only on ‘changing people’s consumption habits’ as there are all kinds of research findings that will go beyond this and potentially influence NB Power’s future programs and policies.”
One of the key components – time of day rates
which require the installation of smart meters – could be introduced once everyone has the devices
NB Power’s mass deployment of smart meters is expected to be completed by late 2025 at a cost of $97 million
But Couture said it didn’t necessarily mean NB Power would automatically switch to time-of-day rates and abandon the traditional
simpler model for consumers who normally pay the same cost for electricity
“All meters need to be replaced on a periodic basis
and this is a foundational part of our grid modernization activities,” Couture wrote
“Over 80 per cent of Canada has or is installing smart meters.”
Haché isn’t sure of the experiment’s economics
He just wants people to know that it isn’t as difficult as they might think to change their habits
installing the equipment and showing him how to use the app
he gets to keep the expensive solar panels and Tesla battery
He’s just on the hook for servicing them if they need repairs or maintenance
“It would be great if we were the first to jump on this in New Brunswick and find ways to have greener communities
Change is not always as hard as it seems or is that complicated
I’m guessing it will get cheaper and cheaper and as more people buy technology and use it
He added that he was proud his hometown jumped on board
“But other communities also have to step up and want to do these things.”
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A cannabis producer behind one of a handful of farmgate stores in New Brunswick is closing its doors as it looks to reset its cannabis business from the ground up.
Crystal Cure Inc.
says it will cease its cannabis operations at the end of September
primarily due to delays in securing the financing needed for its planned expansion.
says this is likely not the end of the road for the company but a chance for them to reset their business
building out a new facility that better matches their needs and the realities of market demands.
“Eventually we knew that we were going to have to make a decision,” Wilson tells StratCann
“We made this decision now before it gets to a point where we can’t meet commitments as we’ve seen happen to others
We are optimistic that this is not goodbye to the legal cannabis industry
but hopefully more of a see-you-soon.”
The company has been operating for several years inside a much larger facility that has remained underutilized. In late 2023, Crystal Cure made the decision to downgrade their licence from a standard to a micro
reflecting that it was already operating with a very small footprint
The building the company has been operating is 63,000 sq
built at a time when the company was looking at bold early market projections
due to this and problems with how the facility was constructed
Crystal Cure wasn’t able to fully utilize the space
the company has also been involved in legal proceedings concerning the construction of its original facility.
temporary space that was only supposed to be in place for a year,” notes Wilson in a company press release
the construction of our original facility was halted prematurely when the structure was rendered unusable
which now has to be dealt with in a court of law
This has added a lot of costs to a small operation
“When you combine the added pressure with the current financial ecosystem of the legal cannabis industry
it doesn’t give us enough to be able to survive
let alone generate enough profit from our operations to expand to meet demand
This is one example of the impacts of the short-sighted decisions made by policymakers across the country
impacts that they’ve flat out ignored at both the federal and provincial levels.”
Although the owners had hoped to maintain their current licence while they bring in new investors to build out a new purpose-built facility
Wilson says they had to finally make the tough decision to revoke their licence and shut down operations while they work towards that ultimate goal.
“We love the legal cannabis industry and we believe we will play a part in its future here in Canada,” he explains in a company press release
we have to take a step back from it and focus elsewhere in order for us to survive long enough to secure the funding for our expansion
We have found a potential partner that believes in us and understands our vision
We will do whatever is necessary to hang on
even if it means ceasing our current operation and starting again
One thing that had kept the company going over the past year
giving them hope they could hold off this new decision to shut down entirely
was the success of their cannabis farmgate store
one of just six in New Brunswick and only a few more in all of Canada.
That’s the part I’m the saddest about,” Wilson tells StratCan
“The supporters of farmgate are the ones who have given us an extra couple of months
This summer has been incredible with new customers and tourists
and the feedback we get has helped let us know we are doing something right
“The part I’m going to miss the most is seeing customers every day.”
In the meantime, Crystal Cure will continue to have a foothold in the cannabis industry through its sister company, Gourmet Chef Packers, which sells living soil, worm castings and other agricultural inputs under the brand Adonis Growing Solutions
Clients include several other licensed cannabis producers.
“We have been working behind the scenes on a project across the parking lot
focused on regenerative agriculture and many of the things we hold near and dear.” Wilson adds
“This will allow us to still stay connected to the industry we are so passionate about
being able to work in an exciting environment without the exorbitant excise taxes
and over-regulation that have plagued producers from day one.”
“We managed to survive an additional year longer than we thought
We made this decision now before it gets to a point where we can’t meet commitments as we’ve seen happen to others
but hopefully more of a see-you-soon.”
consumers of Crystal Cures products will have a few more weeks of availability before their limited releases are no longer available.
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its rectangular grid layout earned it UNESCO World Heritage status
The brightly painted wooden structures in Old Town Lunenburg are a reminder of its shipbuilding tradition
making it one of Canada’s most significant heritage districts
a replica of the legendary racing schooner
offering cruises aboard this celebrated vessel
While Shediac’s claim as the Lobster Capital of the World is well-earned
its downtown has more to offer than just seafood
A Giant Lobster sculpture greets visitors at the entrance
a playful nod to the town’s maritime identity
home to one of Acadian Canada’s first senators
offers a glimpse into 19th-century Acadian life
Main Street is a lively mix of seafood restaurants
with Adorable Chocolat standing out for its handmade treats
Shediac Bay Marina provides stunning waterfront views and access to Canada’s warmest saltwater beaches
Every corner of Annapolis Royal holds a story
The town’s past unfolds at Fort Anne National Historic Site
where centuries-old fortifications overlook the Annapolis Basin
the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens feature a Rose Collection with thousands of fragrant blossoms
an Innovative Garden showcasing modern urban gardening techniques
and a reconstructed Acadian House representing life in 1671
one of Canada’s oldest surviving wooden structures
the Candlelight Graveyard Tour takes visitors through one of Canada’s oldest English graveyards at Fort Anne
where stories of early settlers are shared by lantern light
whose stately campus adds to the town’s charm
is a serene retreat with themed gardens and woodland trails
Wolfville Waterfront Park offers scenic views of the Minas Basin
Paddy’s Brewpub & Rosie’s Restaurant is a lively spot for Maritime comfort food and craft beer
Wolfville also serves as a gateway to the Annapolis Valley wine region
with vineyard tours and tastings just minutes away
Few places capture Prince Edward Island’s coastal character better than Summerside
The Baywalk Boardwalk and Cycling Trail runs along Bedeque Bay
offering dramatic ocean views and leading to Spinnaker’s Landing
a colorful cluster of fishing-style shops and restaurants
the Harbourfront Theatre keeps the arts scene alive with live music
The Eptek Art & Culture Centre preserves local history and Island craftsmanship
while the Wyatt Historic House Museum showcases artifacts from a prominent local family
brings Summerside’s transportation history to life
Amherst wears its Victorian elegance proudly
Its downtown core is a showcase of ornate sandstone buildings
constructed from locally quarried Amherst red sandstone
a material that shaped the town’s identity
tells the story of Amherst’s industrial and cultural past
serves as a gathering place for seasonal markets and community events
The town’s artistic spirit thrives at Amherst Artisan Gallery
built in 1908 using the town’s signature sandstone
stands as a reminder of Amherst’s historic role as a regional transportation hub
With its coastal elegance and timeless architecture, St. Andrews by the Sea is one of Canada’s most picturesque small towns
offers a glimpse into 19th-century aristocratic life
Downtown’s Water Street is home to Serendipin’ Art
a gallery featuring local maritime-inspired artworks Just beyond
features themed gardens and resident alpacas
visitors can walk across the ocean floor to Minister’s Island
where they can explore the grand estate of railway tycoon William Van Horne
Pictou's waterfront is a testament to Scottish heritage and maritime resilience. The Hector Heritage Quay commemorates the Hector, the ship that brought Nova Scotia's first Scottish settlers in 1773. The Northumberland Fisheries Museum highlights the region's deep connection to the sea and features a live lobster hatchery.
Downtown Water Street is lined with independent boutiques and artisanal shops, including TABITHA + CO., known for its handcrafted leather goods. At the heart of town, the Grohmann Knives Factory Outlet continues a long-standing tradition of fine craftsmanship. Across the harbor, Brown's Point Lighthouse offers postcard-worthy views, rounding out Pictou's blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and coastal beauty.
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men and a Halifax woman died at the scene the single-vehicle crash
— Three people were killed in a single-vehicle crash near the seaside community of Shediac
The RCMP were called to the crash on Route 132 where they believe the vehicle veered off the road and landed on its roof at the base of a 100-foot embankment
On board were a 54-year-old man from Indian Island First Nation
and a 25-year-old woman from Halifax — all of whom died on the scene
A police collision reconstructionist is also assisting with the investigation and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the driver’s exact cause of death
The investigation into the crash is ongoing
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Shediac RCMP believe a missing Shediac girl might be in Moncton
Police said in a news release that Emma Weisshuhn
She was reported missing to police the same day
and was last seen wearing a blue North Face vest
pink pyjama pants with bunnies on them and white sneakers
She was last known to possibly be in the Moncton region
Anyone who has seen her recently or has any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Shediac RCMP at 506-533-5151
Shediac: Lobster capitals going head-to-head in lobster roll challenge‘I’m ready to bring my A game,' says chef from Capt
NS – Bragging rights will be on the line when chefs from seven municipalities in the Maritimes go up against each other in the first-ever Lobster Roll Challenge during the 75th Shediac Lobster Festival on July 9
and fellow New Brunswick communities of Moncton
“Shediac is undoubtedly the Lobster Capital of the World
but every corner of the Atlantic boasts the best Lobster Roll recipe
we have to show everyone that the Lobster Capital of the World has the best Lobster Roll recipe,” says Shediac Mayor Roger Caissie in a media release
“I have no idea what I’m in for but I’m ready to bring my A-game,” says Wendell McKay
Kat’s Lobster Shack in Barrington Passage which will be representing the Municipality of Barrington in the challenge
“I know what I’m doing when it comes to lobster.”
director of marketing and tourism for the Municipality of Barrington
Kat’s was chosen to represent the municipality based on its reputation
Kat’s is a great representative for the Lobster Capital of Canada
They won the lobster roll competition for the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl twice and we feel because they’ve entered that competition it makes them a great candidate,” she says
Atwood thinks it will be a lot of fun competing against the Lobster Capital of the World
as well as other municipalities in the Maritimes
We will definitely give them a run for their taste buds
we know lobster here in the Lobster Capital of Canada
I have no doubt in my mind we will come out on top.”
The lobster roll challenge comes with a twist
All chefs will be set up in the same kitchen and will have 30 minutes to create their best version of a lobster roll using ingredients provided by the festival
The ingredients will only be revealed to participating chefs at the start of the event
All the chefs are only allowed to bring a frying pan
“I think it’s going to be interesting because it’s going to be a Master Chef type thing,” says Barrington Municipal Warden Eddie Nickerson
Each municipal unit competing in the challenge has also been invited to send a judge
a task that will be handled by someone from municipal council
“I think we will be right up there with the best of them,” he says
executive director of the Shediac Lobster Festival
says organizers would love to make the lobster roll challenge an annual event at the festival
“I think there are always opportunities to innovate lobster rolls and develop new ways of serving this traditional dish
We love the idea of making this an annual event where different municipalities known for their beloved lobster rolls can come to Shediac and compete for the top lobster roll
We think it will be a fun competition for the public to watch as well
A great addition to our new culinary stage,” she says
“We think that the competition will be fierce amongst all participating municipalities
We have put a lot on the line here and we think everyone wants to take the title home
Shediac has held the title of Lobster Capital of the World since the 1960s
while the Municipality of Barrington was granted the trademark Lobster Capital of Canada in 1998 by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
“When the Town of Shediac signed a twinning agreement in 1970 with Beaux Bridge
the relationship between the two lobster capitals has grown
“We attended the Shediac Lobster Festival last year
We were there for five days promoting our area in the Lobster Capital of the World
We have a great relationship with them,” says Atwood
“It’s a fun thing to promote the two capitals and while it always appears we are in competition
Any time people are talking about lobster and the Lobster Capital of Canada and the Lobster Capital of the World it’s great for both locations.”
Shediac has attended the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl
held annually in February along Nova Scotia’s South Shore to promote its festival and to get “a taste of what we have here,” says Atwood
“I think the relationship is going to get bigger and better
This year we’re honoured to be there to help them celebrate the 75th anniversary of their lobster festival.”
The Shediac Lobster Festival runs from July 5 to 14
For further information visit www.shediaclobsterfestival.ca/en
Moncton city council will have a public hearing July 15 for an application to rezone a property at 1187 Shediac Rd
council voted in favour of an application to rezone the property from R2 (two-unit residential) to RM (residential mix)
The city’s planning department said the property is an odd-shaped 1,686-square-metre lot near the Harrisville Plaza
and currently occupied by a single-family home
The proposed four-unit rowhouses would be two storeys tall with four parking spaces and four bicycle spaces
on a single lot but each with its own address
Public hearings are normally held when a proposed building requires a rezoning
Neighbours are notified and are able to voice any objections in writing before the public hearing
• Another public hearing was set for Aug. 19 on an application to rezone a property at 54 Maplewood Drive, to accommodate a three-storey,18-unit apartment building. The property must be rezoned from R2 (two-unit dwelling) to R3 (multiple-unit dwelling). The proposal is for a three-storey building with 18 one and two-bedroom units accessed from a main interior corridor. The lot is vacant but on an irregular L-shaped lot.
Mayor Dawn Arnold noted that Monday’s meeting would be the last for Jocelyn Cohoon, the city’s manager of recreational services, who is retiring after more than 30 years service.
A Dieppe chef has come away with the top prize at the inaugural lobster roll competition at the Shediac Lobster Festival
executive chef at Tony’s Bistro and Atelier Tony
won the Lobster Roll Challenge on Tuesday night
which used to build the world’s largest lobster roll at the annual festival
gave up the event several years ago due to increasing costs and logistical difficulties
the organizing committee created the Lobster Roll Challenge in its place
Chefs from seven municipalities in the Maritimes went head-to-head in the competition
The contest had competitors from New Brunswick
and a judge from each of the municipalities
The competition was done “black box” style
meaning every competitor got the standard ingredients for a lobster roll
contestants got to choose other ingredients from a table
Holden represented Dieppe. He said he has been making lobster rolls for Tony’s for almost 14 years. The restaurant offers lobster rolls on a homemade croissant. Since he couldn’t bring a croissant to the competition, he toasted the bun in butter and tried to mimic the same flaky taste.
The ingredients he selected were cucumbers, dill, and radish. Holden said he chose a traditional lobster roll approach, and wanted the flavours to enhance the lobster.
Contestants had 30 minutes to construct the lobster rolls before judging. Holden called the time crunch “intense.”
“You look down and you look back up and 10 minutes were off the clock,” he said.
Susan Cormier, a councillor from Cap-Acadie, was selected as a judge. She said there was anticipation among the judges because they couldn’t see the chefs making the rolls.
“We didn’t know what to expect,” she said.
Entries were each given a number so the judges did not know which chef made which plate. They were asked to judge each lobster roll on characteristics, such as appearance, taste, and texture.
Cormier noted that Holden’s lobster roll had the right balance of lobster and mayonnaise. It was “fresh” and had a good presentation, she added.
“It was the perfect mix for the great flavour it gave,” Cormier said.
Jane Crawford, an executive chef for Abbiocco in Charlottetown, P.E.I., came in second place. She had competed in lobster roll competitions in P.E.I. and was excited to be asked to participate in the Shediac contest.
For her additional ingredients she chose Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, bread and butter pickles, and tortillas, which she didn’t end up using. Crawford said she grilled the buns in a chive butter, used the brine from the pickles to sweeten the mayonnaise, and added a hint of hot sauce.
Many of the chefs knew each other, and were joking around as they made the lobster rolls. The audience was also engaged in watching the contestants compete.
“People were totally invested in it,” Crawford said. “I’d definitely go back if I was invited.”
Holden said he was surprised to be named the winner, and plans to hang up the plaque in the restaurant. He is also working with other local chefs in a new event for the festival called The Succulent, a six-course fine dining experience at Parlee Beach on Friday.
In addition, Holden is a participant in the regional qualifier for the Canada’s Great Kitchen Party in September, and he said the lobster roll competition was a warm up for that culinary competition.
AtlanticNews'Where is it going to end?': Shediac man frustrated over 45 per cent tax hike By Derek Haggett Published: March 12, 2024 at 6:54PM EDT
Detail from a map showing the potential effects of a 100-year storm by 2030 in Point-du-Chêne
from a presentation at Hôtel Shediac on Jan 24
Concerned residents gathered in Shediac recently to learn about how rising sea levels and coastal erosion contribute to the risk of disastrous flooding in southeast New Brunswick
The risks were vividly illustrated by a computer rendering showing the effects of a potential “100-year storm” by 2030
Several stretches of road in Pointe-du-Chêne were outlined in red
Several roadways were marked in orange and yellow
51 buildings could experience “maximum damage,” said Meher Chelbi of the company 2Pixels Geomatics
In that extreme scenario, water levels would reach 2.6 m. That’s 50 cm higher than levels recorded in the Shediac area during Hurricane Fiona, which damaged hundreds of homes in New Brunswick when it struck in September 2022
Data from the Pointe-du-Chêne tidal gauge station indicates that the maximum water level reached 2.1 metres at that time
But as the global climate crisis causes sea levels to rise
storms like Hurricane Fiona will become increasingly common
potentially once every 10 years by 2050 or annually by 2100
And a storm with water levels reaching 3.1 m could occur once every 20 years by the end of the century
potentially affecting more than 1,700 buildings in the Shediac area alone
Chelbi presented the information — along with Dominique Bérubé
a coastal geomorphologist with the provincial government — as part of a series of public meetings organized by the New Brunswick Environmental Network
Data illustrating worst-case scenarios should inform decision-making in fields such as land management and emergency response planning
Some area residents said government officials are doing too little to address the effects of climate change on coastal communities
“They’re still authorizing buildings in areas that are extremely vulnerable,” said Arthur Melanson
He’s vice-president of the Red Dot Association
a group of that promotes environmental protection of local coastal and wetlands area
“Where’s the common sense from government?” he asked
president of the Southeastern Anglers Association
also expressed concern about new construction
saying it would cause “all kinds of problems.”
His group has taken on restoration projects to help prevent erosion and flooding
manager of the Shediac Bay Watershed Association
said updated climate change models can be overwhelming but that local decision-makers must consider the information carefully
She added that major storms tend to serve as a “wake-up call” but the effect tends to be temporary
seems to have left a stronger impression on people
“It’s good to see that there’s still so much interest in the topic of how to adapt,” she said
David Gordon Koch is a journalist with the NB Media Co-op. This reporting has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada, administered by the Canadian Association of Community Television Stations and Users (CACTUS)
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The Maritimes, an extremely picturesque region in Eastern Canada, is made up of three provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island
the area offers curious travelers a unique blend of small-town charm and inviting landscapes to explore
Find out more about seven of the friendliest towns in the Maritimes
and restaurants like the Grand Banker Bar & Grill and The Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar serve up fresh caught delicacies daily
Known as the “Lobster Capital of the World,” Shediac is a welcoming town on New Brunswick’s eastern shore that’s worth spending a day or two exploring
Famous for its 99-ton giant lobster sculpture (it’s the town’s #1 selfie spot)
this lovely community offers plenty of opportunities for visitors to enjoy fresh local seafood in restaurants like Seaside Grazing while soaking up the friendly coastal atmosphere
You can learn more about the importance of the local fishing industry with Shediac Bay Cruises
all while learning about the local lobster industry firsthand from friendly crew members
Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island (aka, PEI), is a quaint town brimming with friendly faces and maritime charm. As the birthplace of Canada’s Confederation
Charlottetown offers visitors a fascinating historical experience
with Province House National Historic Site (built in 1847) and the Confederation Centre of the Arts among the town’s top attractions
Charlottetown’s scenic waterfront area with its boardwalks and parks is home to landmarks such as Queen’s Wharf and Dundas Terrace National Historic Site
so allocate sufficient time to explore and take in those excellent views of the harbor
The friendliness of Charlottetown is perhaps most evident during its festivals
in particular the PEI International Shellfish Festival held every September
This popular e event not only celebrates the island’s bountiful seafood haul
it also brings together locals and visitors to enjoy shellfish-based cuisine
Other must-dos here include exploring nearby Green Gables Heritage Place where the iconic Canadian novel
Annapolis Royal is a small town with a big heart. A popular tourist destination situated along the Annapolis River, this picturesque small town played a major role in Canadian history
with attractions like Fort Anne National Historic Site offering a fascinating glimpse into the area’s past
with friendly local guides providing engaging stories that bring the region’s early years to life
The Annapolis Royal Farmers' and Traders' Market provides an opportunity to meet local crafters and growers every Saturday and Wednesday
with an indoor winter program from October to May
The annual Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Festival
also adds to the town’s appeal with visitors invited to explore the award-winning gardens
Summerside is undoubtedly one of the friendliest towns in Canada’s Maritimes region
where you can enjoy a stroll along the Baywalk Boardwalk
a 6.5-kilometer-long walking and biking trail that features an in-town section lined with shops and cafés
Another attraction to visit is the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada where you can experience the island’s strong Celtic traditions through music and dance performances
The town’s warm community spirit is very much on display during the Summerside Lobster Carnival in July, a fun annual event that brings townsfolk and tourists together for lobster feasts and concerts. You can find out more about this event, as well as the town’s history, at the Summerside Interpretive Centre and PEI Fox Museum, which includes fascinating insights into the rare native silver black fox
St. Andrews-by-the-Sea is a charming coastal town that’s especially popular among tourists for its stunning scenery. Located on the Bay of Fundy
this very picturesque town boasts incredible ocean views
and historical sites like the Algonquin Resort
which has been welcoming guests since 1889
a fun festival that attracts both locals and tourists with live music
a 27-acre horticultural paradise that’s especially perfect during the spring and summer months
Located on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake, Baddeck is a picturesque community with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Known for its connection to Alexander Graham Bell
the town offers visitors the chance to explore the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
where exhibits showcase Bell’s experimentation that was to lead to some of his greatest inventions
The town’s waterfront is perfect for strolling
with opportunities to hop aboard a boat tour around the lake
The friendliness of Baddeck is on full display during Regatta Week
this fun event attracts competitors from across the region to celebrate sailing and the town’s connection to the sea
Easy to get to from the United States as it shares a border with the state of Maine
the Maritimes region is filled with friendly towns that truly exemplify one of Canada’s greatest attributes: its friendly people
From the historic streets of Lunenburg to the coastal charm of St
and natural beauty that all add up to a memorable getaway destination
For anyone looking to experience an authentic taste of Maritimes charm (not to mention its world-renowned seafood)
these seven friendly towns are perfect destinations
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a 90-tonne cement crustacean draws thousands of visitors to this New Brunswick town
divisive opinions about what colour it should be
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Jared Betts has been commissioned by the town of Shediac
as the latest caretaker of the Big Lobster
an 11-metre-long roadside attraction.Photography by Darren Calabrese/The Globe and Mail
the seafood counter at the Sobeys in Shediac
it’s something else entirely: a research station
the new caretaker of what is likely the most expensive
When staff notice him looking a little too long
he pretends to be checking the price on something else
“I probably look a little bit crazy doing that,” he said
11-metre-long cement monument that has been welcoming visitors to this beachside town since 1990
With more than half a million people expected to visit the famous lobster this year
Betts is under pressure to get the sculpture’s annual restoration just right
he has immersed himself in the underwater world of lobsters
studies them up close at a local lobster processing plant
and watches documentaries on the creatures
he projects videos of lobsters onto his walls
“I’ve gone almost obsessive with it,” he said
“But I want to get a feel for how they move
Betts observes lobsters at the Sobeys seafood counter in Shediac
New Brunswick’s roadsides are littered with oversized monuments
But none are as renowned as the Big Lobster
which in the summer months draws hundreds of tour buses full of people clamouring for photos
which bills itself as the lobster capital of the world
the Big Lobster is a source of significant pride
Generations of Acadian fishermen have pulled lobsters from the nearby Northumberland Strait
Thousands of locals have worked in canning facilities that ship lobster worldwide
They love lobster so much here that there’s an annual lobster festival – and a separate festival just for lobster roll sandwiches
“That Big Lobster has come to symbolize what Shediac is,” explained the town’s mayor
Betts studies his notes as inspirational footage of the ocean plays on a makeshift screen at his partner's home in Pointe-du-Chêne
It should come as no surprise then that people in Shediac have strong opinions about their beloved Big Lobster
the lobster’s keeper for the past 25 years
applied a new coat of white primer a few years ago
“The town got a lot of calls that morning,” Ms
“Some people thought someone was vandalizing the lobster.”
an unsuccessful motion to temporarily paint the lobster blue – about one in every two million lobsters in the wild are that colour – divided the townspeople
Others want the monument to look more like a boiled
which they argue would make it more recognizable for tourists
black and green shell of a live lobster pulled fresh from the sea
“This causes a lot of discussion,” the mayor said
Shediac’s Rotary Club began fundraising for the landmark’s construction in the mid-1980s
eventually paying $175,000 to Winston Bronnum
a self-taught New Brunswick sculptor who had already made a series of oversized
Jumbo the Elephant and the Cow Bay Moose of Cow Bay
Betts formally began his 10-year contract as the Big Lobster’s new caretaker earlier this year
As an artist who normally paints surrealist images on canvas
he said he’s enjoying working on a project that gets him out of his studio and allows him to interact with the public
“There’s something about larger-than-life things
The most powerful art is art that disrupts your everyday routine and forces you to stop,” he said
Betts studies his notes and samples of paint and textures from the Big Lobster
paint and tools to help the Big Lobster recover from abuse by salty sea air and all those climbing tourists
She’s teaching him the labour-intensive process of sandblasting
as he prepares to put in 10-hour days to perfect the lobster in time for the town’s Canada Day celebrations
Working on a giant outdoor monument is challenging
rain can wreak havoc and visitors sometimes walk past the artist’s barriers
stepping in wet paint while trying to get photos
But helping maintain a piece of public art that’s recognized around the world is priceless
said she decided to pass the torch after the death of her husband
handling the power tools needed to repair the lobster’s worn spots
She tried to continue that work on her own after his death
she’ll be easing into retirement by selling her house and moving into an apartment – one with a clear view of the Big Lobster
“I told Jared I’m going to just be across the way
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