On Sunday, a group of concerned citizens gathered on a hill at the corner of Basin and Kerrs Ridge Road in Bocabec for a "Stop Spraying Our Forests Rally."

Kim Reeder, John Gardner and Rod Cumberland, all former candidates in the provincial election for the St. Croix riding, were among the speakers at the event who shared their concerns and knowledge about the spraying of glyphosate in New Brunswick forests, specifically on crown land.

"This is the Agent Orange of our lifetime--glyphosate spraying," said Cumberland. "It is very problematic, and it is in all of our food. The battle right now needs to focus on taxpayers dollars spent spraying poison on taxpayer land."

The location of the rally was chosen by Reeder not because it had been sprayed with glyphosate but because she believes it represents the natural beauty of New Brunswick that all of us are responsible to protect.  

A bronze sculpture of William Francis Ganong was unveiled in St. Stephen near the St. Croix River on Wednesday. Ganong was a renowned historian and scientist known for mapping New Brunswick's coastline, waterways and mountains. He was also a unifying figure with a keen interest in all aspects of New Brunswick's rich history and cultural landscape. Sculptors Fred Harrison and Darren Byers created the 6'8 bronze masterpiece that is now been designated a provincial heritage site.

Finally, the last Farmers Market on the 2020 summer season takes place in St. Andrews this week. Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, the market enjoyed a safe and successful summer season. The St. Andrews Farmers Market will enjoy a brief renaissance this holiday season returning as an outdoor Christmas market taking place during the local Christmas-by-the-sea celebrations.