André Bourgeois, 41, died on Sept. 27, five days after being assaulted in the Tannery, in Fredericton. (Seas the Day Charters)
André Bourgeois, 41, died on Sept. 27, five days after being assaulted in the Tannery, in Fredericton. (Seas the Day Charters)
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. …
The Pathy Family Foundation and Coady Institute have announced that the Pathy Foundation Fellowship is now open to students from every university in Canada. This fellowship provides a 12-month experiential-learning program in youth leadership and community engagement. Each year, up to 12 selected fellows receive comprehensive training, extensive support, and up to $50,000 in funding …
New Brunswick's 2023 Child and Family Poverty Report Card reveals a concerning increase in child poverty rates. The report, released in February 2024, uses tax filer data from 2021 to highlight the growing issue of child poverty in the province. In 2021, approximately 1 in 6 Canadian children lived in poverty, marking an increase in …
New Brunswick announced that it will hold its first “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination” on March 21st, 2024. Fredericton Deputy Mayor Greg Ericson stated: “Fredericton City Council invites residents, organizations, and community leaders to join in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. “This day serves as a call …
With the 2025 Federal election only a year and a half away, political parties are beginning to roll out their plans to win votes. Some ideas that have already been introduced such as “Universal Basic Income” have caught the attention of many Canadians, unsurprising to anyone as Canada’s economy continues to suffer. What is a …
What would you say New Brunswick is mostly known for? Is it the non-existent nightlife? Is it the broken and sometimes dangerous roads? Is it the skyrocketing gas prices? How about grocery prices? High rent costs? Low minimum wage? All these issues have one thing in common and it happens to be related to what …
In a recent outcry for governmental action, the New Brunswick Teachers' Association (NBTA) has highlighted the dire conditions of the province's educational environment. A survey conducted among the NBTA's 6,400 members revealed that teachers are grappling with overcrowded classrooms, inadequate facilities, and the additional burden of addressing students' basic needs. The survey, which saw a …
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is contemplating the closure of the elver fishery for the 2024 season, a decision that has sparked protest from the Wolastoqey chiefs in New Brunswick. The elver fishery, which involves the harvesting of young eels known as elvers, has been a contentious issue due to concerns over …
What would you say New Brunswick is mostly known for? Is it the non-existent nightlife? Is it the broken and sometimes dangerous roads? Is it the skyrocketing gas prices? How about grocery prices? High rent costs? Low minimum wage? All these issues have one thing in common and it happens to be related to what …