Op-Ed: Let’s talk about trickle down taxation
Things aren’t great in New Brunswick.
I’m sure many of you are feeling the stress of rising inflation, gas prices, housing costs, groceries, and the list could probably stretch to exceed the intended length of this article. The simple fact of life currently, is...
Op-Ed: the silent housing crisis in Saint John
This article was written in collaboration with UNBSJ student, Cassandra Evans-Ketch. The Baron was given permission to publish names and addresses by the interviewee.
Housing has been a hot topic in Canada, particularly in New Brunswick, for as long as I can remember.
It has...
GNB waivers costs of UTI and birth control prescriptions
Have you ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) and been unable to be seen by a health care provider for days or weeks?
Have you ever needed birth control and not had the resources to obtain it? You are not alone if you have...
OP-ED: UNBSJ students left struggling with the cancellation of the NB-EI Connect Program
As many university students know, the Government of New Brunswick announced the cancellation of the NB-EI Connect program, without any warning, on June 23.
In an email announcing the termination of this program, the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) confirmed they will no longer be...
Should youth be allowed to vote? Making the case for Vote 16 in Canada
The following piece was submitted by Hannah Baillie who is a Public Relations student at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Any inquiries into the contents of this article can be directed to Vote 16 via email here.
Every citizen of Canada...
Op Ed: International Day of Peasant Struggles: Raising the voices of the silenced
April 17 is the International Day of Peasant Struggles.
The non-profit organization La Vïa Campesina and its allies have headed the campaign to educate the Global North (formerly known as 'first world countries") on peasant struggles and commemorate those who lost their lives in the...
Op-Ed: Let’s talk about vaccine equality
Many Canadians are tired of COVID-19 mandates and infection rates, but although our governments continually promise an end in sight, the Global South is not lucky enough to have this hope.
While many Canadians and Global North nations are rolling up their sleeves to receive...
By-election results in, voter turnout was poor
The by-election results are in and the turnout was small. Out of almost 2000 registered voters, only 212 ballots were cast.
Emma Higdon was voted in as Arts Student Representative by 22 votes. Jinxuan Li was voted in as International Student Representative, and Christina McLean...
Rally for LGBTQ+ and Women’s Health
The UNBSJ community came together on Thursday to support the rights of LGBTQ+ and women in New Brunswick, and to protest the closure of Clinic 554 in Fredericton.
The news of Clinic 554’s potential closing came last week, following the announcement that the provincial government...
Everything you need to know about Canada’s federal political parties
Are you considering voting in this year’s federal election, but not sure which party best represents your interests? Here is a quick run-down of the four main parties’ platforms to date; Conservative, Liberal, NDP, and Green:
The Conservative party
The Conservative’s platform is focused on cutting taxes...