Manslaughter plea brings end to murder trial, with sentencing and victim impact statements still to come

May 3, 2023

CHMA News, Local Journalism Initiative, Community Radio Fund of Canada

On today’s Tantramar Report, we look at what happened in the last days of the first degree murder trial of Henry Pottie, and hear from Pottie’s defense lawyer Nathan Gorham. Plus in news and information briefs: no boundaries changes to Dorchester and Port Elgin schools, spring clean up week, and Mount Allison adds Scotland and Italy to field school destinations.

Listen to Tantramar Report for Wednesday, May 3, 2023:

Lady Smith Manor summer market draws nearly 1,500 visitors to Dorchester

Newly-created position at Mount A aims to help cultivate inclusive, welcoming environment for all students

Mount Allison to play host to National Music Festival sessions

‘Go kill yourself’: Former Tantramar mayor speaks out about harassment

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Lady Smith Manor summer market draws nearly 1,500 visitors to Dorchester

‘Go kill yourself’: Former Tantramar mayor speaks out about harassment

Manslaughter plea brings end to murder trial, with sentencing and victim impact statements still to come

Lady Smith Manor summer market draws nearly 1,500 visitors to Dorchester

Newly-created position at Mount A aims to help cultivate inclusive, welcoming environment for all students

Mount Allison to play host to National Music Festival sessions

‘Go kill yourself’: Former Tantramar mayor speaks out about harassment

Lady Smith Manor summer market draws nearly 1,500 visitors to Dorchester

‘Go kill yourself’: Former Tantramar mayor speaks out about harassment

A provincial conversation arrives in Sackville

Getting there: Transportation gap challenges local seniors hoping to age in place

Megan Mitton signals possible run for Green Party leadership

Sackville Farmers’ Market and Struts Gallery partner to connect community with art

New council reaffirms opposition to NB Power’s Tantramar gas plant

The York on schedule for early 2027; will welcome Pump House restaurant opening day

Tantramar council begins shaping priorities for next four years

Audience suggestions shape every performance of Conundrum

Protesters keep pressure on province over proposed Centre Village gas plant

Union electricians rally at Mount Allison as contract wage dispute continues

Break-in at Port Elgin food bank shocks staff: “If anybody asks for anything, we give it”

Struts Gallery residency explores what photographs really capture