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New Brunswick Housing Crisis: Higgs and Government Babying Landlords whilst Citizens Suffer
New Brunswick used to be known as a place of beauty; a place of comfort that brought people peace. Well, that’s all a thing of the past as this province has become increasingly more difficult to love over the years.…
From Rails to Trails: a Historical Review of the Walking Trails in Fredericton, New Brunswick
Introduction If you are from Fredericton, chances are high that you found yourself passed by a 70-year-old marathoner, or perhaps, you had been run off the trail by a gang of electric scooters. Feeling disappointment upon seeing someone double your…
The Mastriano Affair: Revisiting Douglas Mastriano’s Allegedly Fraudulent PhD
The University of New Brunswick has been facing a scandal of international proportions. In September 2022, media outlets broke the news of alleged fraud in the doctoral dissertation of Republican Pennsylvania State Senator Douglas Mastriano. What ensued was a litany…
David Coon Calls to End Higgs Gas Tax Subsidy
David Coon, the leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick, has called on the provincial government to end the carbon adjuster, a tax that he says subsidises Irving Oil and other large emitters. The carbon adjuster is a tax…
UNBSU Campus Food Bank: Student Union Tackles Food Insecurity on Campus
On January 5th, 2023, the UNB Student Union (UNBSU) took to its official Instagram account to announce its newest program: the UNBSU Campus Food Bank. This initiative is a partnership between the Student Union and a local charity, Greener Village.…
Tropical Storm Rocks D’Avray Hall
It’s been an odd winter, to say the least. As most people will have noticed, temperatures this winter have been unusually high, which usually would not be anything to complain about. However, when a cold front meets a warm front,…
The Plight of International Students as NBCC Cancels Programs and Restricts Admissions
Applying for a study permit to Canada as an international student from Nigeria is a very lengthy and expensive process. The costs usually include visa application fees, medical screening fees, biometric registration fees, a first year tuition deposit, an accommodation…
Blaine Higgs Incorrectly Cites Facts on Trans Youth in Year-End Interview
In a recent year-end interview, Premier Blaine Higgs made statements regarding gender identity in schools, citing a study to support his government’s policy. However, the lead investigator of the study, Greta Bauer, has since contradicted Higgs, stating that he had…
New Brunswick’s Housing Crisis Exposed: ACORN Urges Government Action
New Brunswick is in the midst of a housing crisis, impacting the lives of thousands of low-income tenants living in substandard and unsafe rental units, according to a recent report released by NB ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform…
Historic L.S. Lowry Painting Auctioned at Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery made headlines recently as it auctioned off a significant painting by British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry, commonly known as L.S. Lowry. The masterpiece in question, titled “Beach Scene, Lancashire,” was initially acquired by Lord Beaverbrook in…