International Women’s Day – March 8
A world free of bias, discrimination, and stereotypes based on gender, allows for global societies to experience a diverse, equitable, and inclusive population. Equality for women is the main mission of the annual International Women’s Day, which occurs on March 8.
In addition to advocating...
Top 3 Reasons You Should Get Your Flu Shot
Knock knock! It’s flu season! Because of this, flu shots are being promoted everywhere and here's why you should get yours.
First of all, they are being offered for free in the student health centre; since you're already on campus, why not stop in?
Secondly, and...
Circuit Breaker extends to Saint John area
The Government of New Brunswick announced on Thursday, October 28 that most of Zone 2 will be covered by the circuit breaker and it will last at least 14 days.
Circuit breaker in Saint John
Although daily case counts have been decreasing, according to Dr. Jennifer...
Garden Oasis event at Market Square
“Garden Oasis” will be a public three-day event where people can relax in an indoor installation designed to simulate spring.
The mental health event will be held on the second floor of Market Square, and it will last the whole weekend. The event aims...
Artist Spotlight: Harry Manx
Often touring in the maritime region, but currently residing in BC, Harry Manx is a talented performer and poet. Fusing a melancholic combination of blues and folk with his scruffy vocals, he delivers a very beautiful package.
Manx was born on The Isle of Man...
Ask Becky: Making Friends & Roommate Struggles
Hi all, and welcome to the very first edition of Ask Becky, The Baron’s weekly advice column where your questions, comments, and concerns are read and answered by yours truly. This week, we received two questions from readers who are looking for guidance. If...
Province updates Emergency Measures Act
Given the news that the “Freedom Convoy” is planning to cause a gridlock on February 11, the province has added measures to the Emergency Measures Act.
Emergency Measures Act updated
The new measures included in the Act forbid:
Stopping or parking any item in a way that...
NWAC hosts virtual vigil for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
Today, the Native Women’s Association in Canada will be hosting a virtual vigil, “Sisters in Spirit” in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
Sisters in Spirit virtual vigil
October 4 is a day to honour the lives of missing and murdered...
Fun dates on a university budget: Getting in your partner’s good books while paying for your own
University has a way of making plans difficult, especially in the finance department. Unfortunately, a night or day out with your significant other often falls under the money category too, putting a serious stopper in treating your love to something special.
You can’t very well...
Meet your SRC External Vice President
The Baron is publishing a series highlighting this year’s Student Representative Council (SRC) Executives; this time, we sat down with Ridhima Dixit, Vice President External (VP-E), to find out a little more about her position within the SRC.
Ridhima Dixit was born in India and...