Good morning from the Fundy shore — the tide's turning, and so is New Brunswick. Let's get into it.

### Your groceries just got a lot closer to home, right?

I'll tell you what, there’s nothing quite like small-town grit, and what happened in Salisbury with their only grocery store, well, that's a prime example. Imagine your main place to buy food, just gone, up in smoke. Salisbury, it's not a big spot, just a drive down the Trans-Canada from Moncton, past Magnetic Hill. For eight months, folks there had to catch a shuttle into Moncton just to get their milk and bread. That’s a commitment, right? That’s dedication to keeping your fridge full.

Now, after all that, the Salisbury Foodland is finally reopening. This isn't just about getting groceries; it's about a community getting back a piece of itself. It’s the kind of thing that makes you appreciate the corner store down by King Street, or the City Market uptown, a whole lot more. We take for granted being able to just pop out for a pint of cream, but for a good chunk of the year, Salisbury didn't have that simple luxury.

* **What this means for Saint John:**

* It highlights how vital local services are, especially in smaller communities around us.

* Reminds us that while Saint John has options, many places don't.

* A good news story about resilience, which we can all use more of, right?

It just goes to show you, when something so fundamental as a grocery store vanishes, the impact is felt everywhere, from the family kitchen to the local economy. It’s a good day for Salisbury, and honestly, a good reminder for all of us in Saint John to appreciate what we've got in our own backyard.

Caleb Duguay-Firth, MiTL Sports Desk, Saint John.

The crew on the morning show are probably talking about this right now — go give 'em a listen at mornings.live.