By: Kirpass Kaur A group of students from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) presented their startup at the Boost 2024 Ideation Camp, where entrepreneurs, post-secondary students, and researchers had an opportunity to provide a tech-based solution to impact one of the following areas according to the application: population growth i.e. affordable housing, mobility, food …
By: Thomas Lepper On October 21st, 2024 the Progressive Conservative Party (PC) lost their New Brunswick election to the Liberal Party. New Brunswick's new Premier is now Susan Holt, a member of the Liberal Party. She not only broke the PC’s grasp on New Brunswick, but is the first female Premier of New Brunswick. The …
For the past five years, a local woman by the name of Sabarah Pilon who goes by the stage name DenMother, has been working on music. On September 17 2024, DenMother released her album I Chased The Water. According to DenMother, she prepared this album by meditating and performing rituals along the Atlantic Shore for …
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Woodsmen team is a student-run group uniting students from all academic disciplines on UNB. With roots stretching back over six decades, the team aims to showcase forestry-related skills and events that reflect the methods and endurance of Canada’s pioneer foresters.
On September 22, 2024, an assault took place at the Tannery, resulting in the death of 41-year-old André Bourgeois of Grand-Digue. On October 3, 2024, Fredericton Police arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the crime. The youth has been charged with “S. 236 (b) C.C. - Manslaughter.” The identity of the youth is being kept …
Kylie Fox is a Fredericton-based artist who has recently released an album titled Sequoia. It is an 11-track album. It’s a perfect Sunday morning album where one doesn’t need to pay much attention. But if one chooses to listen carefully, then Fox has something thoughtful to say. Currently, she is on a tour around New …
By: Thomas Lepper Every Monday at 7:30pm in Tilley Hall, Room 102, The New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative, also called the NB Film Co-Op, airs a film. How did it start? In an interview with NB Film Co-Op’s Executive Director Tony Merzetti who runs the Monday Night Film Series. The Monday Night Film Series was started …
By: Crystal Keyamo Green Party leader David Coon has announced a comprehensive plan to introduce a Universal School Food Program in New Brunswick. This initiative, a key element of the Green Party's manifesto, aims to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in the province, addressing the critical issue of food insecurity among children. …
Crystal Keyamo, October 9th, 2024 This October, a dedicated team from the University of New Brunswick Saint John (UNBSJ) and the City of Saint John will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, to participate in an exciting workshop focused on urban health policy. Hosted by 8 80 Cities, a Toronto-based non-profit, this event aims to inspire cities …
Fredericton is buzzing with excitement as a new wellness trend takes root in the city: puppy yoga. Launched by local yoga instructor Shayna Hall, these classes offer a delightful mix of gentle exercise and the joy of cuddling with adorable puppies. Hall, a passionate yoga instructor, was inspired to create this unique experience after seeing …
