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The Current Conflict in Palestine: Perspectives from Fredericton
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…
Students Demand Answers On The Fate of NB-EI Connect Program
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…
Championing Affordable Living in New Brunswick: The Anti-Poverty Rally
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…
Canada’s Bold Step: A Code of Conduct for Ethical AI
Joel Rumson With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) sweeping the nations schools, business and organizations, the Government of Canada has taken a significant stride. Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced a groundbreaking act, Bill C-27, during the first session of parliament…
Delays, Bus Passes, and Advocacy: Frustration and Change Boarding the Fredericton City Buses
Jane Austen once wrote, in Pride & Prejudice, that a “single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” A student in Fredericton, however, must be in want of a car. Not all students…
In Memoriam: Dr. Elizabeth Mancke (1954-2023)
The University of New Brunswick and the broader academic community are mourning the loss of Dr. Elizabeth Mancke, a distinguished historian, mentor, and scholar, who passed away on September 15, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Dr. Mancke, born…
All Paws on Deck: The Oromocto SPCA Projects More Surrenders After a Record-Breaking Year
The Oromocto SPCA has taken to the media to speak about the record-breaking year they have had. Olivia Cannatella, a member of staff at the Oromocto location recently spoke to CBC about how they have taken in over 800 animals…
David Coon Calls for Government Investment Rather than Tax Cuts
The Government of New Brunswick has recently announced its achievement of a 1.01 billion dollar surplus in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Although this news was gleefully received by the Higgs administration, the opposition remains critical. The Brunswickan spoke about the…
Trans Protests in New Brunswick; Blaine Higgs Actions Show Bias
“1 Million March for Children,” sounds like a march for something progressive, right? We should all care about children, their quality of life and education. This name for this march makes it sound like it’s for something that will really…
Brands leaving Canada; Kleenex Blowing the Way For More Companies to Leave?
Things have really been going downhill in Canada ever since Tim Hortons was bought out by Burger King in 2014. Now, not only do we have to cry about possibly the most mediocre coffee in existence tied to our country,…