Claude Richard | Commentary As Published in the the Times Transcript, Telegraph Journal, & Daily Gleaner – December 23, 2021 It is unfortunate the federal government has rejected what we saw as a reasonable and responsible proposal to keep the Belledune Generating Station operating past 2030. But since that is the decision, it is not […]
Greetings: Originally called “Armistice Day”, Remembrance Day was first observed throughout the British Commonwealth in 1919. It was held to pay tribute to the end of the First World War through the signing of the Armistice Agreement on November 11, 1918 at 11 am. Armistice Day was held on the Monday during the week in […]
IBEW Local 37 stands in solidarity with members of CUPE NB and supports their current strike for fair and equitable wages. These are dedicated, caring, valuable frontline workers who provide much needed services and supports to our province, our communities, and to our families. And throughout this pandemic, they have put their own health and […]
Did you know that 10-20% of Canadians are impacted by dyslexia? Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that makes it difficult to read, write, and spell. The red pen can be a constant reminder of the lack of support needed for children with dyslexia to succeed in school and in everyday life. During October, the […]
Link to original post FREDERICTON – Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske called on workers to get involved in the federal election and make sure the voices of working people are heard loud and clear by the political parties. “Over the last year and a half, we have faced unprecedented upheaval as COVID-19 has wrought […]
Unprecedented. Uncertain. Challenging. New Normal. Social Distancing. Isolation. Lockdown. These are just some of the words and terms that have quickly taken on new meaning for all of us. They have become part of our regular vocabulary as we continue to live and work through the COVID-19 Pandemic. They remind us of the extreme change, […]
Greetings: While we are very grateful to live in a country where we enjoy many privileges, we must acknowledge that these privileges aren’t equitably distributed. The recent news of the discovery of remains and unmarked graves from residential schools has shone a much needed light on Canada’s dark history and our horrible treatment of Indigenous […]