On October 15, 2025, the City of Fredericton announced that it will add six new hybrid diesel-electric buses to its Fredericton Transit fleet—an $8.4 million dollar investment aimed at cutting consumption and advancing the City’s climate-action targets.
Cover photo credit: City of Fredericton website On Friday, September 18th, 2025, the Miramichi and Fredericton integrated enforcement units (IEUs) arrested two drug traffickers and seized $20,000 worth of illegal drugs on Fredericton's Northside. According to the City of Fredericton, the seizure included cocaine, methamphetamine, and $1300 in cash. Despite this successful raid, there are …
Cover Photo Credit: Daniel S. Burton As increased AI use compromises the integrity of various professions, editors from The Baron, The Aquinian, and The Brunswickan begin to discuss the implications of AI on student journalism. Major AI fiascos have already transpired in the professional world. NPR recently reported that Sports Illustrated allegedly used AI tools …
Cover photo credit: Nicole Sheldon on behalf of Picketa Systems In a release on September 8, 2025, a spokesperson from Global Grow-NY—an initiative that gathers agricultural startups for competition—announced that Picketa Systems will represent New Brunswick at the 2025 Global Grow-NY Business Competition. The competition seeks to promote innovation in agriculture and offers a 3 …
Edited by: Daniel S. Burton The two iconic 19th-century cannons have returned to Officers’ Square in downtown Fredericton, following a meticulous restoration by the City of Fredericton. Removed in 2018 during the square’s revitalization, the cast iron artillery pieces have called Officers’ Square home since 1947, and were reinstalled on May 5, 2025 near their …
“NB Power keeps raising rates while major industrial users…Meanwhile, everyday people are falling behind,”
“this is what colonialism is — it erases our existence, our identity, and in diaspora, it’s even harder to hold on as much as we can.”
FREDERICTON (April 29, 2025) — As part of National Volunteer Week celebrations, the City of Fredericton has recognized four outstanding individuals and one community service organization with Community Recognition Awards for their exceptional contributions and commitment to supporting others. These recipients were honoured for leading impactful initiatives — from supporting women in transition, preserving cultural traditions, and promoting youth engagement, to enhancing the lives of Francophone …
“Now is the time for the new government to affirm its commitment to made-in-Canada research and innovation.”
“our provinces have yet to stabilize population growth, so attracting and retaining people is essential for today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.”
