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New Brunswick Artist Kurtis Knappe’s Video Featured in Ed Sheeran’s New Song

ByJoel RumsonMar 2, 20224 min read

For more than a week, UNB students and staff have been raving non-stop about the university’s short appearance in Ed Sheeran’s “The Joker And The Queen,” featuring Taylor Swift.  The footage was a beautiful drone clip that overlooks the campus…

Postmedia, Brunswick News

Postmedia, Brunswick News

ByJoel RumsonMar 2, 20222 min read

Postmedia Network Canada Corporation announced on February 17 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with J. D. Irving, Limited to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Brunswick News Inc.  The proposal includes Brunswick News’ daily…

Attacks on Politicians Come on the Heels of the Freedom Convoy

Attacks on Politicians Come on the Heels of the Freedom Convoy

ByJoel RumsonMar 2, 20222 min read

As the “Freedom Convoy” in Ottawa is disbanded, politicians in Nova Scotia are being targeted by chemical attacks through the mail.  Recently, six Liberal and three Conservative politicians received similar packages containing a chemical irritant. In all incidents, the packages…

The “Ram Ranch Resistance” Frustrates the “Freedom Convoy”

The “Ram Ranch Resistance” Frustrates the “Freedom Convoy”

ByJoel RumsonMar 2, 20223 min read

The “Freedom Convoy” protests are being forcibly dispersed in Ottawa with Prime Minister Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act.  Even before the invoking of the Emergencies Act, protest organizers faced adversity from a grassroots source.  Protestors in different areas were using…

Canadian Forces, Members Respond to COVID-19 Mandates and “Freedom Convoy”

Canadian Forces, Members Respond to COVID-19 Mandates and “Freedom Convoy”

ByJoel RumsonFeb 26, 20223 min read

The Canadian Forces has launched its investigation into Maj. Stephen Chledowski, based at CFB Gagetown, for a seven-minute-long video describing government actions throughout the pandemic as “tyranny” while likening the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to “genocide.”  Since the investigation…

“Freedom” Convoy Rolls into Fredericton

“Freedom” Convoy Rolls into Fredericton

ByJoel RumsonFeb 18, 20223 min read

On January 27, hundreds of people gathered on the Nevers Road overpass above the Trans-Canada Highway in Fredericton.  The initial point of the rally was to cheer on a convoy of truckers making their way to Ottawa to protest vaccine…

“We believe in the potential of healing for all women suffering with life-controlling issues and exist to instill hope of a productive, purposeful future.”

“We believe in the potential of healing for all women suffering with life-controlling issues and exist to instill hope of a productive, purposeful future.”

ByJoel RumsonFeb 18, 20223 min read

In February 2021, Harvest House Atlantic opened the doors to its Women’s Recovery House. The house is able to accommodate up to eight individuals who will share a communal living space while engaging in a holistic, faith-based 12-step program. The…

Ottawa Convoy Problems Could Come to Fredericton

Ottawa Convoy Problems Could Come to Fredericton

ByJoel RumsonFeb 18, 20222 min read

The “Freedom Convoy” is well into its third week in Ottawa.  The convoy has brought chaos and gridlock to the city. Now, counter-protestors arrive and are demanding that the convoy leave, going so far as to block the convoy’s route…

Farmers and the Changes to New Brunswick Milk Prices

Farmers and the Changes to New Brunswick Milk Prices

ByJoel RumsonFeb 18, 20224 min read

Fredericton as we know it now as a white settler town really began with three families who knew their land and farmed it graciously and appreciatively. What was once only settlement of these three families, though it proclaimed exuberant soil…

Skating Loop at Carlton Park

Skating Loop at Carlton Park

ByJoel RumsonFeb 12, 20222 min read

Carleton Park received a winter facelift with the addition of a skating loop that is free and open to the public. On January 22, City of Fredericton’s Department of Recreation, Leisure, and Community Development announced in a tweet, “We’re happy…