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The Pathy Family Foundation and Coady Institute have announced that the Pathy Foundation Fellowship is now open to students from every university in Canada. This fellowship provides a 12-month experiential-learning program in youth leadership and community engagement. Each year, up to 12 selected fellows receive comprehensive training, extensive support, and up to $50,000 in funding …

Fredericton is buzzing with excitement as a new wellness trend takes root in the city: puppy yoga. Launched by local yoga instructor Shayna Hall, these classes offer a delightful mix of gentle exercise and the joy of cuddling with adorable puppies. Hall, a passionate yoga instructor, was inspired to create this unique experience after seeing …

Joel Rumson During the 2022-2023 school year, UNB Collected over $232.5 million total, and owns approximately 10,000 acres of land.  Leaving some students wondering…. “Where does the money even go?” With a 1% assumed growth in the provincial operating grant, increased short term interest rates, and a return to normal revenue levels, there is an …

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 …