Category: Saint John

That controversial campground proposed for Parlee Beach has lost another of its major investors.

Michel Boudreau, who founded Shediac Camping Ltd., has also now pulled out of the development. Boudreau, who is the regional sheriff for Moncton, admits he’s leaving because of all the controversy. Five of the seven original investors have now withdrawn from the project.

Another covered bridge has failed inspection and been closed to heavy traffic.

Vaughan Creek Bridge in St. Martins now has a weight restriction of 18 tonnes….so it’s closed to tour buses carrying tourists, according to CBC. The bridge is still open to smaller vehicles…but the tourists now have to get off the buses and cross it on foot. Excursion operators are now making it part of the experience…walking across a covered bridge, talking about its history and giving them the opportunity to take pictures.