This Week Uncut on CHCO-TV

Transportation troubles, major sports announcements, and political shake-ups made headlines across Charlotte County and on the latest episode of This Week Uncut on CHCO-TV.

The biggest disruption hit Grand Manan Island, where the Grand Manan Adventure ferry broke down, leaving residents and visitors stranded during one of the busiest weeks of the year. The timing was especially rough, coinciding with the island’s high school graduation week. Students scrambling for prom dresses and suits faced unexpected hurdles getting to and from the island. Local fishermen stepped in to help, ferrying people back and forth—a reminder of the community’s grit in the face of setbacks. “Grand Mananers did what Grandma Mananers do,” said Mayor Bonnie Morse, nodding to the local spirit of pitching in when it counts.

The ferry issues also hit local businesses hard. Casey Benson of Benson Company Lobster revealed that a $600,000 shipment destined for Europe was delayed, highlighting just how fragile the supply chain can be in a region reliant on timely transport. “The customers care and feel for you, but in the end, they just want their lobsters,” Benson said.

On a more uplifting note, Sir James Dunn Academy in St. Andrews held its graduation ceremony despite foggy weather. 18 students received scholarships and recognition, with valedictorian Claira Blanchard delivering a speech that stressed resilience and the power of everyday choices. “It’s these consistent decisions that have made us who we are,” she said, capturing the mixed emotions of leaving school and facing the future.

Sports fans got some good news as This Week Uncut announced two new hockey teams coming to Charlotte County—the St. Stephen Seawolves and the Eastern Charlotte Kingfishers, both joining the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC). Team owner Ted Colley seemed confident about the teams’ potential. “We’ve got a great group of five, and this is just the start for the NCDC up here,” he said.

Meanwhile, politics took a hit with the resignation of St. Andrews Councillor Jamie Hirtle, following the recent departure of former Mayor Brad Henderson. Hirtle, who recently relocated to Halifax for a job opportunity, cited professional reasons for stepping down.

This week’s episode of This Week Uncut laid bare the ongoing challenges and changes facing Charlotte County—from transportation and business to politics and community milestones. It’s a reminder that life here, as anywhere, is full of unexpected twists and the people who keep pushing forward.