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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…

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New Brunswick’s COVID Catastrophe: Here We Go Again

ByConnor FraserNov 12, 20233 min read

On May 5th of this year, the World Health Organization declared the pandemic known as COVID-19 to be over. As cases died down, symptoms lessened, and masks disappeared, we collectively thought that we were in the clear. Unfortunately, that is…

Boiestown’s Woodsmen’s Museum Secures $200,000 in Government Funding

Boiestown’s Woodsmen’s Museum Secures $200,000 in Government Funding

ByThomas LepperNov 12, 20233 min read

In the rural New Brunswick town called Boiestown lies the Woodmen’s Museum. The museum stands as a testament to the region’s rich logging history. Established in 1979, it has been a local tourist attraction but has seen minimal renovations since…

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Vandalism Strikes Local Cemeteries

ByThomas LepperNov 12, 20233 min read

community. The Forest Hill, Rural Cemetery, and another cemetery on Route 645 in Harvey have all fallen victim to these acts of vandalism over a three-week period, from September 22nd to October 5th. Extent of the Vandalism Between September 22nd…

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Fredericton’s Hockey Legend; Happy Birthday Willie O’Ree!

ByConnor FraserNov 3, 20234 min read

Hello out there, we’re on the air, it’s hockey night tonight! Or at least it was on Sunday, October 15th! Why you may ask? Well, it was the birthday of the local hockey legend himself, Willie O’Ree! Willie O’Ree, a…

The Current Conflict in Palestine: Perspectives from Fredericton

The Current Conflict in Palestine: Perspectives from Fredericton

ByAnonymousOct 30, 20235 min read

In recent weeks, the world has been closely following developments in Palestine and Israel. Following Hamas’ Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the Israeli Defense Forces have responded with ongoing military operations and shelling in Gaza.  As of the time of writing, the…

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Students Demand Answers On The Fate of NB-EI Connect Program

ByCrystal KeyamoOct 30, 20234 min read

The NB-EI Connect program, a lifeline for students who had worked sufficient hours in summer jobs to secure employment insurance benefits, met an abrupt end in June 2022. Shockingly, the provincial government executed this cancellation without any public announcement or…

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Championing Affordable Living in New Brunswick: The Anti-Poverty Rally

ByConnor FraserOct 30, 20233 min read

When you think of New Brunswick, Canada, what comes to mind? Is it the lackluster nightlife, crumbling roads, soaring gas and grocery prices, exorbitant rent, or the low minimum wage? These issues all stem from a common problem that has…