Ahead of the upcoming New Brunswick provincial elections this Monday, David Coon and the Green Party have made environmental health and access a pivotal campaign issue. Within the past three weeks, Coon has emphasized his intention to pass a “Right to a Healthy Environment” bill into law if the Green Party comes out on top …
On September 22, 2024, an assault took place at the Tannery, resulting in the death of 41-year-old André Bourgeois of Grand-Digue. On October 3, 2024, Fredericton Police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the crime. The youth has been charged with “S. 236 (b) C.C. - Manslaughter.” The identity of the youth is being kept …
By: Crystal Keyamo Green Party leader David Coon has announced a comprehensive plan to introduce a Universal School Food Program in New Brunswick. This initiative, a key element of the Green Party's manifesto, aims to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in the province, addressing the critical issue of food insecurity among children. …
By: Thomas LepperOn September 30th at approximately 6:40 am, the Fredericton police received a call of a break-in at the Fredericton Public Library. According to the reports, the infrastructure on the first floor of the library had been broken as well as several windows. Electronics such as computers had been broken and over $300 of …
Crystal Keyamo, October 9th, 2024 This October, a dedicated team from the University of New Brunswick Saint John (UNBSJ) and the City of Saint John will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, to participate in an exciting workshop focused on urban health policy. Hosted by 8 80 Cities, a Toronto-based non-profit, this event aims to inspire cities …
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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 …
