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“The World Will Catch Up:” The Dandy Paint Lounge

“The World Will Catch Up:” The Dandy Paint Lounge

ByAidan KeenanDec 12, 20223 min read

A true hidden gem in Fredericton’s Tannery, the Dandy Paint Lounge is a wonderful place to spend a few hours stretching your creative muscles.

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New Brunswick Government Refuses to Release Documentation Behind New $32 million Prison

BySophia CohenDec 12, 20223 min read

The government’s withholding of documents has been a point of contention with the general public, experts, and politicians alike.

Higgs’ Disregard for Minority Rights Results in Protest

Higgs’ Disregard for Minority Rights Results in Protest

ByEmma MurrayNov 21, 20223 min read

The alliance between the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq, and Acadian peoples which dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries was reinforced on Tuesday, October 25th when they joined forces in protest of Premier Higgs’ infringement on their respective language rights.

BREAKING: Fire at Joy Kidd Residence

BREAKING: Fire at Joy Kidd Residence

ByJoel RumsonNov 14, 20221 min read

At approximately 1PM on November 14, the Fredericton Fire Department arrived at Joy Kidd residence on Fredericton Campus.

Chase Benjamin Antiques: Fredericton’s Friendliest Antiques Dealer

Chase Benjamin Antiques: Fredericton’s Friendliest Antiques Dealer

ByJoel RumsonOct 27, 20223 min read

Just outside downtown Fredericton sits a little vintage store on the corner of Smythe and King. Chase Benjamin Antiques is a small, locally owned business that is adored by many lovers of the past. 

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Canada in Ukraine: Interview with Dr. Lee Windsor

ByJoel RumsonApr 15, 20224 min read

The Brunswickan sat down with Dr. Lee Windsor this week to discuss the current conflict in Ukraine and Canada’s involvement in it.  Dr. Windsor is an associate professor of History at UNB and is the Eaton Chair in Canadian army…

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Halifax Hopes for World Juniors Coming to the Scotia Centre

ByJoel RumsonApr 15, 20222 min read

Originally, the World Juniors had been scheduled to be played in Novosibirsk, Russia, but Russia’s attacks on Ukraine quickly led to their privileges being withdrawn.  Now, the provincial governments of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are working together on a…

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The Nurse Endemic in New Brunswick

ByJoel RumsonApr 15, 20226 min read

The nurses of New Brunswick are and have been a critical part of the healthcare system. According to the Canadian Nurses Association, in 2019 there were 439,975 regulated nurses with an active licence. The distribution of nurses by licence type…

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Provincial Budget Comes Under Fire From Opposition

ByJoel RumsonApr 15, 20223 min read

The Higgs government recently released the provincial budget for 2022-2023 and it has already come under heavy fire from official opposition.  Liberals criticized transparency and accountability points of the budget, claiming that Higgs is lowballing the expected surplus.  Liberal finance…

Human Rights Complaint Over Lifting of Mask, Isolation Mandates in Schools

Human Rights Complaint Over Lifting of Mask, Isolation Mandates in Schools

ByJoel RumsonApr 2, 20223 min read

Fredericton mother, Jessica Bleasdale, filed a complaint on behalf of her son, 12, with the Human Rights Commission on March 16 over the province’s decision to lift mask and isolation mandates in schools. Premier Blaine Higgs, Health Minister Dorothy Shephard,…