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Break-in at the Fredericton Library

Break-in at the Fredericton Library

ByThomas LepperOct 10, 20242 min read

By: Thomas Lepper On 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…

UNB and Saint John Leaders to Explore Copenhagen’s Urban Health Innovations

UNB and Saint John Leaders to Explore Copenhagen’s Urban Health Innovations

ByCrystal KeyamoOct 9, 20243 min read

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…

Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct

Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct

ByJoel RumsonSep 1, 20244 min read

Any action misisrepresenting the Brunswickan Publishing Incorporated or undermining the mission and values statements outlined within rectifies Immediate Dimissal. See here for 2025 Mission Statement: Mission Statement 2024-2025. 1.0 Context behind Code of Conduct  As the oldest student publication in…

New Brunswick’s Child and Family Poverty Rates Rise in 2023

New Brunswick’s Child and Family Poverty Rates Rise in 2023

ByCrystal KeyamoApr 22, 20243 min read

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. …

A Step in the Right Direction or Lip Service?: New Brunswick’s New “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”

A Step in the Right Direction or Lip Service?: New Brunswick’s New “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”

ByConnor FraserApr 22, 20243 min read

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…

Transphobia on the Rise in Canada

Transphobia on the Rise in Canada

ByConnor FraserApr 22, 20243 min read

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

Conservatives Introduce an Adult Entertainment “Security” Bill

ByConnor FraserApr 22, 20243 min read

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

Anti-Poverty Rally; A Call for Affordable Living in NB

ByConnor FraserApr 22, 20243 min read

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…

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ACORN Protests Against Price Gouging at Loblaw Stores

ByCrystal KeyamoApr 3, 20242 min read

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…

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NBTA Urges Higgs Government to Prioritize Investment in Education Amidst Alarming Survey Results

ByCrystal KeyamoApr 3, 20243 min read

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…