Canada is struggling when it comes to the subject of financial success for the citizens. In 2021, bills S-233 and C-223 were introduced in Parliament, recently passing their second reading in April. The purpose of these bills is to provide a basic livable income to all Canadian citizens over the age of 18. Given that …
In the charming city of Fredericton, where traffic sometimes feels like a slow-motion ballet, a revolutionary roundabout has emerged as the latest local attraction. Move over, Leaning Tower of Pisa – there's a new architectural sensation in town! Meet the Lincoln Road roundabout, where the pièce de résistance is none other than a utility pole …
With the cost of living skyrocketing due to high inflation, hundreds of university students and supporters gathered at the University of New Brunswick on Wednesday to protest surging tuition fees and the crippling debt burden they create. The rally, organized by the Canadian Federation of Students, called on governments to make post-secondary education truly accessible …
The year is 2023 and it’s been over two full years since the University of New Brunswick welcomed its students back to campus. One would think that the in-person experience of attending one of Canada’s oldest universities would dwarf that of anything you could find at home, right? Well yes and no. For many, it …
In the heart of the University of New Brunswick's Fredericton campus, the Student Union Building (SUB) stands as a testament to the spirit of students who dared to dream. In the early 1960s, when the idea of a new building was still in its infancy, UNB students were ignited by a shared aspiration. They envisioned …
This article discusses an offensive slur, The Brunswickan has decided to censor every mention of it. In response to persistent advocacy and calls for change, New Brunswick is taking steps to rectify offensive place names with a historical connection to racial slurs. The government has initiated a 28-day consultation period to rename the community of …
‘Tis the season to dance and sing as jingle bells jingle and silver bells ring. With snow that falls like a blanket to the ground, you notice there’s nothing but smiles to be found. As warm fires flicker and chestnuts roast, a holiday cheer can be heard from coast to coast. “The Nutcracker!” kids yell …
As many Frederictonions already know, Tokyo Ramen is a not-so-hidden gem. I finally tried this staple on a sunny Saturday. I recently moved to a nearby apartment complex a few months ago, and have been meaning to pay a visit to Tokyo Ramen ever since. After procrastinating for almost the whole semester, I finally walked …
‘Twas a cold crispy night when the events had begun, as citizens of Fredericton gathered both old and young. With joy in their hearts and big smiles on their face, they knew that to see Santa Claus, they had come to the right place. It was the Santa Claus Parade, the night was here! To …
The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) held its annual craft sale between the 17th and the 19th of November. The event, which took place at The George Fry Gallery, is a unique opportunity for students to showcase their talents to the Fredericton community. Brooxie Ross is a textile artist, and also a …
