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NB Motorists Stuck on Gas Price Roller Coaster

NB Motorists Stuck on Gas Price Roller Coaster

ByJoel RumsonNov 16, 20212 min read

Commuters across New Brunswick have watched gas prices steadily climb this season, hitting a high of $147.2 on October 21. Prices dipped momentarily by 1.4 cents per litre for motorists when The Energy and Utilities Board made their weekly price…

COVID-19 Outbreaks in New Brunswick’s Nursing Homes and a Lack of Transparency

COVID-19 Outbreaks in New Brunswick’s Nursing Homes and a Lack of Transparency

ByJoel RumsonNov 16, 20213 min read

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have been battling with an intense fourth wave of COVID-19 across New Brunswick.  On September 22, the PROMT (Provincial Rapid Outbreak Management Team) was issued by the government to look after 15 nursing homes…

BREAKING: CUPE Strike Reaches Tentative Agreement, Vote Incoming

BREAKING: CUPE Strike Reaches Tentative Agreement, Vote Incoming

ByJoel RumsonNov 14, 20211 min read

On November 13, the New Brunswick Government announced that it had reached a tentative agreement with seven of the local bargaining units representing CUPE.  The Central Bargaining Team (CBT) came together to propose a wage package that was presented to…

Vaccine Passport Regulations Coming to New Brunswick

Vaccine Passport Regulations Coming to New Brunswick

ByJoel RumsonNov 9, 20213 min read

COVID-19-related restrictions are beginning to ease as Canada continues to trend in a positive direction; larger gatherings and events are gradually becoming more accessible and safe for the public thanks to growing vaccination rates and continued efforts made by Canadians. …

Canada and U.S. Border Restrictions

Canada and U.S. Border Restrictions

ByJoel RumsonNov 9, 20213 min read

On November 8, the United States will open land, sea, and air borders to fully vaccinated travellers. This works alongside the Public Health Agency of Canada’s July 19 announcement of their plan to ease travel restrictions beginning on September 7,…

STU Indigenous Film Series looks at Residential Schools impacts

STU Indigenous Film Series looks at Residential Schools impacts

ByJoel RumsonOct 29, 20213 min read

STU Indigenous Film Series looks at Residential Schools impacts

Senators 2019

Senators 2019

ByJoel RumsonOct 29, 20213 min read

Senators 2019

Satire: Dead rats found in UNB Student Union Building

Satire: Dead rats found in UNB Student Union Building

ByJoel RumsonOct 29, 20212 min read

Satire: Dead rats found in UNB Student Union Building

Recognizing Black History Month

Recognizing Black History Month

ByJoel RumsonOct 29, 20213 min read

Recognizing Black History Month

November News in Brief

November News in Brief

ByJoel RumsonOct 29, 20214 min read

November News in Brief