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Underfunding in New Brunswick Arts and Culture Spurs $25 Million Request

ByThomas LepperDec 29, 20233 min read

The Arts and Culture Sector in New Brunswick has requested a $25 million investment from the provincial government for the 2024-2025 budget. This request stems from the challenges faced by the sector, notably the impact of COVID-19 and underfunding. The…

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Universal Basic Income: The Canadian Economies Lifeline?

ByConnor FraserDec 29, 20233 min read

Canada is struggling when it comes to the subject of financial success for the citizens. In 2021, bills S-233 and C-223 were introduced in Parliament, recently passing their second reading in April. The purpose of these bills is to provide…

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Students Rally Against Rising Tuition and Debt Loads

ByCrystal KeyamoDec 29, 20233 min read

With the cost of living skyrocketing due to high inflation, hundreds of university students and supporters gathered at the University of New Brunswick on Wednesday to protest surging tuition fees and the crippling debt burden they create. The rally, organized…

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UNB Study Spaces: Struggling to Keep Up

ByConnor FraserDec 29, 20233 min read

The year is 2023 and it’s been over two full years since the University of New Brunswick welcomed its students back to campus. One would think that the in-person experience of attending one of Canada’s oldest universities would dwarf that…

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New Brunswick Addresses Offensive Place Names Following Years of Advocacy

ByCrystal KeyamoDec 29, 20233 min read

This article discusses an offensive slur, The Brunswickan has decided to censor every mention of it. In response to persistent advocacy and calls for change, New Brunswick is taking steps to rectify offensive place names with a historical connection to…

A Fredericton Gem: A Picky Eater’s Review of Tokyo Ramen

A Fredericton Gem: A Picky Eater’s Review of Tokyo Ramen

BySophia CohenDec 29, 20233 min read

As many Frederictonions already know, Tokyo Ramen is a not-so-hidden gem.  I finally tried this staple on a sunny Saturday. I recently moved to a nearby apartment complex a few months ago, and have been meaning to pay a visit…

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There was Dasher and Dancer and … A Taxidermied Deer? A Recap of Fredericton’s Santa Claus Parade

ByConnor FraserDec 29, 20233 min read

‘Twas a cold crispy night when the events had begun, as citizens of Fredericton gathered both old and young. With joy in their hearts and big smiles on their face, they knew that to see Santa Claus, they had come…

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Bill 7: Another Step Backwards

ByConnor FraserNov 24, 20233 min read

Canada has had a longstanding reputation around the world for being a country of kindness and compassion. Though as of late that reputation seems to have taken a hit as more and more hate fueled bills are passed with increasing…

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: Protecting Youth Mental Health in the Age of Social Media

ByCrystal KeyamoNov 24, 20233 min read

In a recent interview with the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC), Stéphane Robichaud, the Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the pressing concerns surrounding youth mental health and the potential role of social media in easing these challenges. As Robichaud stated, “Youth…

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Blaine Higgs Faces Further Criticism Over LGBTQ+ School Policy

ByThomas LepperNov 24, 20233 min read

White Ribbon Fredericton, an organization of men dedicated to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality, recently issued a statement on October 18th, criticizing Premier Blane Higgs for his government’s stance on Policy 713.  Understanding Policy 713 Policy 713…