El Mariachi: Saint Thomas Dorm converted into Resturant
By: Crytal Keyamo Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, El Mariachi offers an authentic Mexican dining experience in a setting steeped in history. Housed in the former Rigby Hall, once a dormitory for St. Thomas University students, the restaurant blends the…
New Brunswick Elections and a New Chapter for the Province
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…
Death at the Tannery raises questions of safety in Fredericton
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…
Green Party Leader David Coon Proposes Universal School Food Program
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…
UNB and Saint John Leaders to Explore Copenhagen’s Urban Health Innovations
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…
Pathy Foundation Fellowship Now Open to All Canadian University Students
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…
New Brunswick’s Child and Family Poverty Rates Rise in 2023
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. …
Conservatives Introduce an Adult Entertainment “Security” Bill
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…
Anti-Poverty Rally; A Call for Affordable Living in NB
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…