Applying for a study permit to Canada as an international student from Nigeria is a very lengthy and expensive process. The costs usually include visa application fees, medical screening fees, biometric registration fees, a first year tuition deposit, an accommodation deposit, language test fees, among others. Then you wait with bated breath for about three …
In a recent year-end interview, Premier Blaine Higgs made statements regarding gender identity in schools, citing a study to support his government’s policy. However, the lead investigator of the study, Greta Bauer, has since contradicted Higgs, stating that he had misrepresented the research findings. During the interview with The Canadian Press, Higgs claimed that approximately …
New Brunswick is in the midst of a housing crisis, impacting the lives of thousands of low-income tenants living in substandard and unsafe rental units, according to a recent report released by NB ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), a grassroots organization committed to social and economic justice. The report entitled “State of …
Fredericton's Beaverbrook Art Gallery made headlines recently as it auctioned off a significant painting by British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry, commonly known as L.S. Lowry. The masterpiece in question, titled "Beach Scene, Lancashire," was initially acquired by Lord Beaverbrook in 1955 and generously gifted to the gallery in 1959. Tom Smart, the director of the …
On November 20, 2023, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a solemn occasion to honour the lives of trans people who have been killed by transphobia, was marred by a cyberattack. The organizers of TDOR had shared a public Zoom link on a Facebook page, intending to create a safe and inclusive space for the …
The Plain Site Theatre Festival, now in its fifth year, continues to make waves as a platform for emerging queer playwrights, providing a unique space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the local theatre scene. Founded and curated by Alex Rioux, a Saint Thomas University alum, the festival is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and visibility …
In the charming city of Fredericton, where traffic sometimes feels like a slow-motion ballet, a revolutionary roundabout has emerged as the latest local attraction. Move over, Leaning Tower of Pisa – there's a new architectural sensation in town! Meet the Lincoln Road roundabout, where the pièce de résistance is none other than a utility pole …
With the cost of living skyrocketing due to high inflation, hundreds of university students and supporters gathered at the University of New Brunswick on Wednesday to protest surging tuition fees and the crippling debt burden they create. The rally, organized by the Canadian Federation of Students, called on governments to make post-secondary education truly accessible …
In the heart of the University of New Brunswick's Fredericton campus, the Student Union Building (SUB) stands as a testament to the spirit of students who dared to dream. In the early 1960s, when the idea of a new building was still in its infancy, UNB students were ignited by a shared aspiration. They envisioned …
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 racial slurs. The government has initiated a 28-day consultation period to rename the community of …
