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I shouldn't have to 'look' non-binary for my identity to be respected
Despite identifying as non-binary, Julia Wright says almost every person they meet assumes they're a woman because of their appearance.
Saint John councillor slams 'ridiculous' $650,000 splash pad
Saint John city council has voted to apply for federal funding for a long-awaited west side splash pad, but some some city councillors see the ballooning cost of the project as "ridiculous."
A mom's 5 tips for a painless first week of school
Rothesay mother of five Charlotte Pierce offers some tips for making the first week of school more manageable.
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The mall is dead, long live the mall: The rise and fall of Saint John's suburban shopping meccas
A look at the past and present of three once-flourishing Saint John shopping centres: Prince Edward Square Mall, Parkway Mall and Loch Lomond Place.
Be in this space: first-ever Moonlight Bazaar to light up abandoned Saint John lot
A glowing orb will rise over Saint John on Saturday for the Moonlight Bazaar, combining costumes, DJ tunes, tarot card readers and reiki practitioners, artisans, food vendors and bars serving up beer and cocktails.
Hatfield Point man pleads not guilty to assaulting transgender woman
Eldon Joseph Hogan, 55, of Hatfield Point, pleaded not guilty to assault in New Brunswick Provincial Court on Tuesday.
Overcrowded shop classes endanger students, Saint John High School teacher
A packed classroom of teens in a room full of saws, drills and other dangerous machinery is an accident waiting to happen, according to Ross Phinney, a veteran Saint John High School machine shop and carpentry teacher.
Saying thanks: Syrian newcomers plan dinner for homeless in Saint John
When Syrian Reham Abazid and her young family arrived in Canada as refugees in January 2016, Saint Johners reached out to help. Now she and friends in the Syrian community want to return the favour.
Team New Brunswick snags first-ever volleyball medal at Canada Games
New Brunswick’s indoor women’s volleyball team recovered after a tough second set to upset Ontario 3-2 (26-24, 23-25, 25-14, 19-25, 15-13), snagging the province’s first-ever medal in women’s indoor volleyball on Saturday at the Canada Games.
Lone anti-Pride protester has 'zero effect' on celebrations
The red SUV towing a trailer with a large sign with biblical quotes and anti-Pride slogans was spotted on King Street in Saint John on Thursday evening.