Joel Rumson

Joel Rumson

Postmedia, Brunswick News

Postmedia Network Canada Corporation announced on February 17 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with J. D. Irving, Limited to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Brunswick News Inc.  The proposal includes Brunswick News’ daily…

Back in Action: Doreen & the HIL Café

UNB’s in-person classes have been in session for nearly three weeks; so, too, has the Harriet Irving Library’s Commons Café. Who among us can resist the delectable goodness of the café’s muffins, smooth self-serve coffee machines, and my personal favourite…

Druthers: The Only “True” Media?

You may have recently heard rumblings about Canada’s first-ever “for-the-people” newspaper – Druthers. For just a dime apiece, Druthers purports to tell the people what they really want to hear. By encouraging skepticism of vaccines, Druthers has captured the attention…

“Freedom” Convoy Rolls into Fredericton

On January 27, hundreds of people gathered on the Nevers Road overpass above the Trans-Canada Highway in Fredericton.  The initial point of the rally was to cheer on a convoy of truckers making their way to Ottawa to protest vaccine…