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Avi Lewis is a two-time NDP federal candidate. He also teaches climate justice and documentary film at the University of British Columbia. (Credit: Avi Lewis Official) “It’s time for the NDP to fight for the many, not the money.” That’s how Avi Lewis sets the tone for his campaign to lead Canada’s New Democratic Party, a message amplified through bold graphics, vibrant social media clips and a website that reads more like a movement hub than a policy manual. The filmmaker, a

A post on Moltbook, an online network for AI agents, shares a message about human creators and artificial intelligence. The site launched Jan. 28 and is designed primarily for interactions between AI bots. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly abundant in everyday life, an online network specifically made for bots to interact with each other has officially launched. Moltbook, created by Octane AI, is intended for agentic AI to connect with e

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell accept Song of the Year at the Grammys' ceremony. (Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Content Warning: This article mentions immigration enforcement, detention and explicit language used in speeches at the Grammys. Every year, the Recording Academy celebrates artists and their music at the Grammy Awards. This year marked the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. For many artists, it was a celebration of their work, but for others, it was an opportun

Melania Trump arrives for the premiere of her movie “Melania” at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) The rollout of the documentary Melania was meant to spotlight first lady Melania Trump’s return to Washington. Instead, it has unfolded as a study in political polarization, awkward optics and renewed scrutiny of its director. The film, directed by Brett Ratner, follows the 20

Dr. M. Nauman Farooqi, President and Vice-Chancellor, with Sidnel Longuma at the Black History Month opening ceremony. (Photo credit: Gisele Gallibois) Sidnel Longuma traveled from Entebbe, Uganda, to Canada in August 2024—a nearly 20-hour plane ride she took alone for the first time. She came to St. Thomas University (STU) to pursue a double major in human rights and sustainability and environmental studies. On Monday, Feb.1, Longuma served as the emcee (MC) for the openi

Camila Baquerizo, Alex Ryan, Charlotte Boulting and Kyra Lustig, members of STU moot court team, holding their prizes for the Dow Cup competition. (Credit: Dalhousie University) St. Thomas University’s moot court teams delivered a standout performance at the Dow Cup competition hosted by Dalhousie University, sweeping all four awards presented and marking a major milestone for the program. The team of Kyra Lustig and Camila Baquerizo claimed victory in the final round of the

Finance and National Revenue Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne looks on as Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks outlines new affordability measures at a grocery store in Ottawa. (Credit: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld) Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new federal package on Jan. 26, designed to reduce the cost of groceries and other essential goods for Canadians, part of a broader push to make daily life more affordable amid persistent price pressures. The initiative

Ahmik Burneo, former 2023-24 STUSU vice-president administration and 2024-valedictorian elect, addressed student crowd during his valedictorian speech at the 2024 spring convocation. (Credit: STU Communications) Every spring convocation, St. Thomas University chooses a graduating student to deliver the valedictory address and bid farewell to students completing their degree, including bachelor of arts, bachelor of applied arts and bachelor of social work. What was once a dem

N.B. government opens a new anti racism office in response to report. (Polina Kozlova/AQ) The New Brunswick government has launched a new anti-racism office and released its response to the province’s systemic racism report, but critics say the plan leaves unanswered questions about how systemic racism in policing will be addressed. The new anti-racism office will operate within the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, transforming New Brunswick into t

Car., unidentified. Canadian Private Post Card. Knowles & Co. London Ont. Circa 1907/09 (Credit: An Encyclopedia of Canadian Animation, Cartooning and Illustration) Canada is entering 2026 facing what global risk analysts describe as its most precarious relationship with the United States in decades, a moment that is forcing Ottawa to rethink long-standing assumptions about trade, security and economic dependence. In its Top Risks 2026 report, political risk consultancy Eura

Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Credits: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse) In a headline-making speech at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 20, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney called on “middle powers,” countries with moderate global influence, to work together in response to shifts in the global economy and growing pressure from major economic rivals. For business and international relations students at institutions such as St. Thomas University, the speech highligh

(Graphic art by Oma Studios) Two fatal shootings in Minneapolis this January didn’t just take lives. They set off protests, political firestorms and a blitz of online narratives racing ahead of the facts. Almost immediately, videos, tweets and posts shaped what people believed had happened. On Jan. 7, Renée Good was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent during an enforcement operation. On Jan. 24, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse for the U.S.

A residential area during a power blackout this month in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Credit: Oksana Parafeniuk) A major Russian aerial assault on Ukraine has left large parts of Kyiv without heating, water and electricity as winter temperatures hover around –10 C, Ukrainian officials said last Wednesday. The overnight barrage involved drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles targeting energy and civilian infrastructure across the country. At least four people were killed and dozens

About 200 people gathered outside Fredericton City Hall to show support for protesters in Iran as demonstrations continue across the country. Several attendees said they have friends or family in Iran whom they have been unable to contact because of widespread communications blackouts. (Credit: Tabassom Tallaie) Deadly anti-government protests in Iran are intensifying, with human rights groups reporting at least 2,000 people killed as demonstrations continue to challenge the

A Syncrude oil sands mining facility near Fort McKay, Alta., in September 2022. Venezuelan oil is a similar grade to that from Canada’s oil sands. (Ed Jones / Getty Images) Global energy geopolitics are rapidly reshaping markets and national strategies throughout the Western Hemisphere. Venezuela’s potential reemergence as a major oil producer has recently renewed the U.S. interest in strategic resources, including those in the Arctic. Combined with increasing pressure on Ca

On Nov. 24, 2025, the Fredericton City Council approved the 2026 General Fund Operating Budget, valued at $184.8 million. (Polina Kozlova/The AQ) According to the president of the St. Thomas University Students’ Union (STUSU), the City of Fredericton’s 2026 budget leaves post-secondary students on the sidelines. The municipal budget, approved earlier this month, prioritizes health-care infrastructure, K–12 education and long-term municipal services. While student leaders ack

Matt Dinan, a Great Books professor at St. Thomas University, presents a lecture on artificial intelligence and the future of liberal arts education as part of the STU Public Lecture Series on Jan. 14. (Brianna Lyttle/The AQ) With users increasingly leaning into AI for help and others frantically running in the opposite direction, the question remains: how will the future of higher education be implicated for St. Thomas University? This is the question that Matt Dinan, grea

First-year students Olivia Christie, left, and Erica Thistle, right, walk across campus. Both say the recent switch to Daylight Saving Time has affected their mood, sleep and motivation. (Credit: Brianna Lyttle/AQ) On Nov. 2, autumn Daylight Saving Time (DST) began, with citizens being asked to turn their clocks back an hour. Sleep researchers have found negative effects from DST in terms of fatigue and motivation, with the Canadian Sleep Society recommending the abolishment

“Buy Canadian Instead” sign stands among liquor displays in a Vancouver store, part of a federal push to steer public spending toward domestic suppliers. (Credit: Canadian Press) Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2025 budget announcement in Fredericton last week introduced a major shift in federal spending, with new measures aimed at making Canada its own best customer. The budget includes $186 million to implement a Buy Canadian policy across federal departments and $79.9 million

Political labels such as “socialist” and “fascist” are seen as divisive among students, but they also fuel political debate on campus. (Credit: Jennifer William/AQ) Buzzwords like “socialist,” “fascist,” and “woke” dominate political discourse, but experts say young voters are often misled by labels that don’t reflect policy. At St. Thomas University, students and faculty stress that extreme political rhetoric frequently obscures the real issues. “‘Socialist’ is basically a