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New Brunswick Addresses Offensive Place Names Following Years of Advocacy
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
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…
There was Dasher and Dancer and … A Taxidermied Deer? A Recap of Fredericton’s Santa Claus Parade
‘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…
Bill 7: Another Step Backwards
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…
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Protecting Youth Mental Health in the Age of Social Media
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…
Blaine Higgs Faces Further Criticism Over LGBTQ+ School Policy
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…
New Brunswick’s COVID Catastrophe: Here We Go Again
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
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…
Vandalism Strikes Local Cemeteries
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…
Fredericton’s Hockey Legend; Happy Birthday Willie O’Ree!
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…