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Transphobia on the Rise in Canada
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…
Conservatives Introduce an Adult Entertainment “Security” Bill
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…
Anti-Poverty Rally; A Call for Affordable Living in NB
What would you say New Brunswick is mostly known for? Is it the non-existent nightlife? Is it the broken and sometimes dangerous roads? Is it the skyrocketing gas prices? How about grocery prices? High rent costs? Low minimum wage? All…
ACORN Protests Against Price Gouging at Loblaw Stores
The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) organized demonstrations outside Loblaw Company Limited stores in nine Canadian cities, including Halifax, Moncton, and Fredericton. These protests aimed to highlight the issue of price gouging by major grocery chains and…
NBTA Urges Higgs Government to Prioritize Investment in Education Amidst Alarming Survey Results
In a recent outcry for governmental action, the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association (NBTA) has highlighted the dire conditions of the province’s educational environment. A survey conducted among the NBTA’s 6,400 members revealed that teachers are grappling with overcrowded classrooms, inadequate…
The Mastriano Affair: Administration Response
In the middle of 2023, the University of New Brunswick launched a review of the School of Graduate Studies’ policies. Two external examiners, Dr. Gayle MacDonald (Mount St. Vincent University) and Dr. Noreen Golfman (Prof. Emeritus, Memorial University), oversaw this…
Wolastoqey Chiefs Protest Proposed Elver Fishery Closure
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is contemplating the closure of the elver fishery for the 2024 season, a decision that has sparked protest from the Wolastoqey chiefs in New Brunswick. The elver fishery, which involves the harvesting…
Anti-Poverty Rally: A Call for Affordable Living in NB
What would you say New Brunswick is mostly known for? Is it the non-existent nightlife? Is it the broken and sometimes dangerous roads? Is it the skyrocketing gas prices? How about grocery prices? High rent costs? Low minimum wage? All…
Clinic 554 closing: Higgs Attack on Bodily Autonomy
New Brunswick has let a large portion of its citizens down once again, forcing the closure of Fredericton’s only safe space to practice safe abortions outside of hospitals, Clinic 554. Though the news is devastating it comes to the surprise…
Rally Against Hate: Fredericton Allies Rally Against Alberta Anti-Trans Policy
On February 1st, 2024, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced new anti-trans policies. These policies include but are not limited to: school district workers having to inform parents if their child decides to change their name or pronouns. This part of…