Joel Rumson Officer Square, situated in Fredericton, New Brunswick’s Historic Garrison District, has been held as a historic and eventful center piece by many Fredericton residents. Initially established by the British Government, the many buildings scattered around the square provided support to the military through housing, stores, and security. Out of these numerous original buildings, …
Canada has had a longstanding reputation around the world for being a country of kindness and compassion. Though as of late that reputation seems to have taken a hit as more and more hate fueled bills are passed with increasing frequency. Bill 7 is the newest iteration of that hate. On Tuesday, October 24th, Public …
In a recent interview with the New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC), Stéphane Robichaud, the Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the pressing concerns surrounding youth mental health and the potential role of social media in easing these challenges. As Robichaud stated, "Youth mental health has been trending in the wrong direction for close to a decade, and …
White Ribbon Fredericton, an organization of men dedicated to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality, recently issued a statement on October 18th, criticizing Premier Blane Higgs for his government’s stance on Policy 713. Understanding Policy 713 Policy 713 was implemented by the New Brunswick government in August 2020, with the goal of creating …
On May 5th of this year, the World Health Organization declared the pandemic known as COVID-19 to be over. As cases died down, symptoms lessened, and masks disappeared, we collectively thought that we were in the clear. Unfortunately, that is not the case, especially in New Brunswick. The “Pirola” Variant One of COVID-19’s most …
In the rural New Brunswick town called Boiestown lies the Woodmen’s Museum. The museum stands as a testament to the region's rich logging history. Established in 1979, it has been a local tourist attraction but has seen minimal renovations since its inception. Thankfully, on October 5th, 2023, the museum received a much-needed financial boost. Government …
community. The Forest Hill, Rural Cemetery, and another cemetery on Route 645 in Harvey have all fallen victim to these acts of vandalism over a three-week period, from September 22nd to October 5th. Extent of the Vandalism Between September 22nd and 24th, unidentified individual(s) vandalized 20 headstones at Forest Hill Cemetery. Notably, these damaged headstones …
Hello out there, we’re on the air, it’s hockey night tonight! Or at least it was on Sunday, October 15th! Why you may ask? Well, it was the birthday of the local hockey legend himself, Willie O’Ree! Willie O’Ree, a Fredericton native, was born on October 15th, a date that would later become synonymous with …
In a shocking turn of events, the Snacktivist rebellion on the University of New Brunswick campus came to an abrupt end yesterday as the notorious underground food smuggling ring was busted by university authorities. The Snacktivists, a group of daring students, were allegedly involved in a clandestine scheme to provide affordable and tasty food alternatives, …
What can you do in 48 hours? For some filmmakers in Fredericton, the answer is: make a short film from scratch. The New Brunswick 48 Hour Film Competition started in 2007 and has since become a staple in Fredericton. The festival has evolved into a province-wide extravaganza, drawing creative minds from various corners of New …
