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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 …

white text on blue background "$25 MILLION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE" next to colorful cartoons of a saxophone, ballet slippers, a paintbrush, and paints.

The Arts and Culture Sector in New Brunswick has requested a $25 million investment from the provincial government for the 2024-2025 budget. This request stems from the challenges faced by the sector, notably the impact of COVID-19 and underfunding. The sector’s plea is supported by eight industry groups and associations who have signed a joint …

white text on black background "WHITE RIBBON SOCIETY CALLS OUT HIGGS" upper right corner has White Ribbon logo, a large white W with a banner saying "30 YEARS"

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 …

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 …

black text on white background "VANDALISM IN LOCAL CEMETERIES" to the right of text is a gray tombstone

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 …