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Fredericton’s Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital gets $250 million in funding for an upgraded ICU

A new ICU unit in Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital will be welcomed this February.

Emma Murray
February 16, 2023

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Fredericton to Upgrade to Hybrid Busses

Fredericton is not the first city in Canada (or even New Brunswick) to adopt a hybrid fleet. In Saint John, the first hybrid buses took to the streets in July, and the City of Saint John also leased six fully electric, smaller buses.

Sophia Cohen
February 16, 2023

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“Like Water Off a Duck’s Back”: Sussex Drag Show Continues Despite Disapproving Letter

A leaked letter from June 2022 signed by local businesses to the Sussex City Council and mayor outlined their outrage at an “all ages drag show” to be featured in the city’s “Diversifest” event.

Aidan Keenan
December 12, 2022

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New Brunswick Government Refuses to Release Documentation Behind New $32 million Prison

The government’s withholding of documents has been a point of contention with the general public, experts, and politicians alike.

Sophia Cohen
December 12, 2022

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Higgs’ Disregard for Minority Rights Results in Protest

The alliance between the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq, and Acadian peoples which dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries was reinforced on Tuesday, October 25th when they joined forces in protest of Premier Higgs’ infringement on their respective language rights.

Emma Murray
November 21, 2022