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Fredericton: Living Wage Update. Spoiler, It’s Not Good
The year is 2024 and New Brunswick has delved directly into a financial crisis and who’s to blame for it? Is it the citizens’ fault for not “working hard enough?” Absolutely not. Most residents in New Brunswick must work two…
New Brunswick Businesses Urged to Report Unclaimed Property By March 31
New Brunswick’s annual reporting period for unclaimed property is underway, and businesses and other organizations holding unclaimed funds have until March 31st to report them to the province’s Unclaimed Property Program. The program, administered by the Financial and Consumer Services…
N.B. Liberals, Greens to Ban Out-of-Province Party Fundraising
The leaders of the Liberal and Green parties in New Brunswick have pledged to ban out-of-province donations to their political parties, following criticism of the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party’s fundraising trips to other provinces. Susan Holt, the Liberal leader, and…
Crandall University Stands By Its Decision To Fire Professor Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Crandall University, a private Christian institution in Moncton, New Brunswick, has defended its decision to fire John Stackhouse Jr., a former professor of religious studies, after an independent investigation found that he made inappropriate or sexually-oriented statements to students in…
Canada Extends 20-Hour Work Limit Waiver for International Students
In a recent development, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, The Honourable Marc Miller, has confirmed the extension of the waiver on the 20-hour-per-week limit for international students working off-campus while classes are in session. The decision, communicated in…
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
Discover the rich history of Fredericton’s walking trails, tracing their journey from bustling railways to cherished community pathways, shaped by visionaries and fueled by resilience.
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.…