This story was co-written and a collaborative effort between The Aquinian staff. See end of story for list of reporters and what they covered. Blaine Higgs, the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick, pumped his fists in the air when he entered the Lion’s Club in his home riding of Quispamsis, NewContinue reading “Progressive Conservatives win majority government: how election night went for each party”
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The new world of online learning at St. Thomas University
St. Thomas University sociology professor Erin Fredericks said they think STU made the right decision announcing classes will be held online in the fall. “I expect, as do public health officials, that there will be another lockdown of some sort, maybe not to the extent as last time, and we couldn’t distance in our classrooms,Continue reading “The new world of online learning at St. Thomas University”
‘Positive Project’ clothing company will fight stigma around mental illness
FREDERICTON – By age 40, approximately 50 percent of the Canadian population will have or have had a mental illness. For something so common, mental illness is still stigmatized, and people often feel ashamed talking about it. One St. Thomas University student wants to break that stigma – through clothing. “I kind of decided …Continue reading “‘Positive Project’ clothing company will fight stigma around mental illness”
Planet Hatch and The Cap partner on co-working space in downtown Fredericton
FREDERICTON – Starting August 31, entrepreneurs will have a co-working space in the downtown core that will provide support to early-stage entrepreneurs and startups. “The Nest” is a collaboration between Planet Hatch and The Cap and will provide entrepreneurs with a working space, business counselling, funding, programs, and events. “Even in a small town like Fredericton, there can beContinue reading “Planet Hatch and The Cap partner on co-working space in downtown Fredericton”
Atlantic Chamber of Commerce launch new platform to gain insight from businesses
ATLANTIC CANADA – The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (ACC) has launched a new cloud-based community to help get feedback and insight from Atlantic Canadian businesses more efficiently. Atlantic IMPRESSIONS officially launched late last week. “During COVID, we noticed that things were turning around so fast – businesses needed help and they needed it fast,” said ACC CEO, SheriContinue reading “Atlantic Chamber of Commerce launch new platform to gain insight from businesses”
iGenNB bringing intergenerational living to Fredericton
FREDERICTON – A new pilot project out of Fredericton is providing an opportunity for younger adults to save money and for older adults to have company through intergenerational living. Spearheaded by The Ville Cooperative, iGenNB aims to enhance quality of life and provide affordable housing and mentorship through connection and co-living between younger adults and seniors. “EachContinue reading “iGenNB bringing intergenerational living to Fredericton”
Saint John’s BunkHaus closing due to COVID-19
SAINT JOHN – After just two years in business, a high-end hostel in uptown Saint John is closing its doors because of COVID-19. The BunkHaus hostel hasn’t been able to survive the dry tourism season due to the pandemic. But the whole business isn’t going under. The Uptowner café and taproom will be staying open along with owner IngridContinue reading “Saint John’s BunkHaus closing due to COVID-19”
Market Square restaurants team up to let customers order off their phones
SAINT JOHN – After taking a seat on the patio of McGill’s at Market Square, you can scan the QR code on your table and order from nearby Barred Rock Chicken or Toro Taco, then top it off with a drink from McGill’s. The new system, rolled out this summer, allows contactless ordering during the Covid-19 pandemic and utilizes vacant patio spaceContinue reading “Market Square restaurants team up to let customers order off their phones”
J’s Asian Kitchen opening second location on Northside
FREDERICTON – J’s Asian Kitchen in downtown Fredericton is opening a second location on the city’s Northside. With the new location, restaurant owner Gina Lee and her husband can open the dining room to customers since the current location can’t accommodate social distancing. “We really want to see our lovely customers as soon as possible,” said Lee.Continue reading “J’s Asian Kitchen opening second location on Northside”
Fredericton food truck expanding to restaurant on Northside
FREDERICTON – Peter Jones from PJ’s Wings an Things started his fish and chicken business out of the Northside Market seven years ago and upgraded to a food truck two years ago. Now, Jones is gearing up to open the physical location for the new PJ’s Wings an Things. Jones realized he wanted to start his ownContinue reading “Fredericton food truck expanding to restaurant on Northside”
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