From Joel Rumson, Editor In Chief The previous years (2020-2024) have not treated the Brunswickan well. We have been struck with every problem known, from banking issues, to simple things such as stories being left out of the magazine. Oh, and Covid took us, chewed us up like a rabid dog, and spit us out. …
Any action misisrepresenting the Brunswickan Publishing Incorporated or undermining the mission and values statements outlined within rectifies Immediate Dimissal. See here for 2025 Mission Statement: Mission Statement 2024-2025. 1.0 Context behind Code of Conduct As the oldest student publication in Canada, The Brunswickan upholds the highest journalistic standards. Our organization has no tolerance for plagiarism, …
New Brunswick's 2023 Child and Family Poverty Report Card reveals a concerning increase in child poverty rates. The report, released in February 2024, uses tax filer data from 2021 to highlight the growing issue of child poverty in the province. In 2021, approximately 1 in 6 Canadian children lived in poverty, marking an increase in …
New Brunswick announced that it will hold its first “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination” on March 21st, 2024. Fredericton Deputy Mayor Greg Ericson stated: “Fredericton City Council invites residents, organizations, and community leaders to join in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. “This day serves as a call …
Once upon a time, Canada had a reputation for being a country filled to the brim with kindness and acceptance. Unfortunately, it seems like we are drifting further and further away from this once beloved reputation. Marginalized groups have been attacked and discriminated against for years now, and with the election cycle coming up, it …
With the 2025 Federal election only a year and a half away, political parties are beginning to roll out their plans to win votes. Some ideas that have already been introduced such as “Universal Basic Income” have caught the attention of many Canadians, unsurprising to anyone as Canada’s economy continues to suffer. What is a …
What would you say New Brunswick is mostly known for? Is it the non-existent nightlife? Is it the broken and sometimes dangerous roads? Is it the skyrocketing gas prices? How about grocery prices? High rent costs? Low minimum wage? All these issues have one thing in common and it happens to be related to what …
In 2024, the subject of trangender people is more prevalent throughout society than ever. But that doesn't mean that the subject is as new as many people think it is. Transgender people have always existed, whether in public or in private – they have always been there. On February 13th, UNB’s 203 Centre held a …
The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) organized demonstrations outside Loblaw Company Limited stores in nine Canadian cities, including Halifax, Moncton, and Fredericton. These protests aimed to highlight the issue of price gouging by major grocery chains and to demand fair pricing for essential food items. Timothy Allenby, co-chair of ACORN's Dartmouth Chapter, …
In a recent outcry for governmental action, the New Brunswick Teachers' Association (NBTA) has highlighted the dire conditions of the province's educational environment. A survey conducted among the NBTA's 6,400 members revealed that teachers are grappling with overcrowded classrooms, inadequate facilities, and the additional burden of addressing students' basic needs. The survey, which saw a …
