People in St. Mary’s, a small community in Canada’s easternmost province, are getting relief from a long-running odor problem as authorities begin removing what multiple outlets describe as rotten fish sauce. The smell has been present for years, affecting the town especially when the wind carries it toward residents. Coverage emphasizes that the town has experienced the stench repeatedly over an extended period, to the point that it became a defining nuisance for local life. The Independent, ABC News International, the Washington Times, and Stuff.co.nz all report that the odor source is now being taken away, allowing residents to “breathe a sigh of relief.” While the articles use different phrasing to describe the strength of the smell, they converge on the same basic timeline and location: St. Mary’s has endured the foul odor for years, and removal efforts are finally underway to eliminate it. The reports do not provide detailed technical information about the remediation method or a specific completion date, focusing instead on the fact that the offensive substance is being removed and the town is expected to notice improved air conditions.