Since January 5, access to rapid tests has been restricted to symptomatic individuals between age two to 49 by appointment only. Asymptomatic individuals are no longer eligible for a rapid test kit. Vitalité Health Network states on their website: “Use of the kits is reserved for symptomatic individuals under the age of 50 who are …
Dr. Jean-Robert Ngola has launched a lawsuit against the province of New Brunswick, the RCMP, and Facebook. He was blamed for being patient 0 in a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak in Campbellton, New Brunswick at the start of the pandemic. Higgs called him an, “irresponsible individual.” Since then, he claims he has been singled out and …
As COVID-19 began its tear across the globe in early 2020, a mysterious neurological illness began to afflict small numbers of people in Eastern New Brunswick. While not receiving the same publicity as the new coronavirus, this disease, which causes similar symptoms as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, is causing serious illness in the affected individuals. To date, …
New Brunswick entered Level 3 of the Winter Action Plan on January 14, and although the province has returned to Level 2, students are still doing school online for at least another week. These restrictions have many New Brunswick residents raising questions about how to support their mental health, as well as their loved ones, …
On January 18, six universities in the United Kingdom pledged to not use Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in dealing with complaints of sexual misconduct, bullying, and other forms of harassment at their institutions. This comes over a month after the CBC wrote an article describing a “culture of silence and fear” on the University of Prince …
Since the first cases of the Omicron variant were found in New Brunswick in early December 2021, hospitalization rates in the province have increased visibly due to the variant's high transmissibility. This adds an immense amount of stress on the already-fragile healthcare system that the province is working with, and especially on the healthcare workers. …
You don’t have to look far if you’re on the hunt for some free fun in Fredericton. The Fredericton Public Library (FPL) has been a trusted resource centre for Frederictonians since 1955, providing the city with a place to enjoy thoughtful reading, reflection, study, and even just some good old-fashioned peace and quiet. With a …
A debate has raged across New Brunswick social media pages during the past week. With Level 3 measures taking effect, gyms have been forced to close. Many gym owners and gym-goers have expressed their displeasure with the provincial government’s decision. People opposed to the opening of gyms have pointed out the high likelihood of COVID-19 …
Immerse yourself in the UNB Art Centre’s newest installment of Rediscovering the Roots of Black New Brunswickers and learn why the lives of Black New Brunswickers have always mattered throughout the province’s history and today. For the second year in a row, the UNB Art Centre is working in conjunction with the Bi-Campus Standing Committee …
In the spirit of celebrating Black History Month in 2022, The Brunswickan consulted Black Lives Matter Fredericton’s website to gather some insight on their reading lists, movie recommendations, and favourite podcasts. The site has a ton to choose from, with each section offering deep dives on a number of topics in the fields of politics, …
