April Pyne's abstraction showcase. (Credit: Malachi Lefurgey) The 10-year-old Gallery on Queen is one of those galleries that aren't afraid to represent the unrepresented, showcasing art that says and means something. “That is my mandate,” said Nadia Khoury, owner of the gallery. On March 28, Khoury presented to the city of Fredericton “In Conversation,” a celebration of Black art. “Black artists and history are not just February, we need to celebrate ... but the rest of

Julia Reid-Howell makes her world record attempt at the Base Gagetown Fitness Facility. (Submitted: Julia Reid-Howell) A local Fredericton middle school art teacher and avid runner may have just broken the world record for fastest female 1 km run while pushing a stroller. With her 17-month-old daughter Winnie sitting in front of her, Julia Reid-Howell beat the current record by nearly 20 seconds at Base Gagetown’s Fitness Facility on Feb. 28. The current Guinness World Record

Fredericton Express defenceman John Harty guides the puck up ice. (Credit: Tyler Farrer/Tyler Farrer Photography) The Fredericton Express are headed to the championship round of the Beausejour Senior Hockey League in their inaugural season. The team defeated the Elsipogtog Hawks 8-2 in game six of the semi-finals on March 14 at the Grant-Harvey Centre. The sold-out crowd was entertained throughout the game, cheering on their home team goal after goal. The first period began w

Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, members of the Fredericton community gathered in front of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick to honour those lost and call for continued support for Ukraine. (Polina Kozlova/AQ) About 100 people braved the winter cold, wrapped in blue-and-yellow flags and holding handmade signs. For many attendees, the rally was both a public demonstration and a personal act of remembrance. (Polina Kozlova/AQ)

Affordability pressures in Fredericton have intensified the debate over whether wage policy alone can keep pace with rising living costs. (Credit: Ali Ahmed Iraqui) When rent goes up, groceries go up and everything from transit to textbooks costs more, the instinctive response is simple: wages should go up too. In New Brunswick, that instinct has turned into renewed calls for a “living wage,” a rate of pay meant to reflect what it costs to sustain yourself every day. While

Corey Kavanagh prepares his stream for the second game of the Fredericton vs. Miramichi playoff series. (Credit: Lucy Francis) Standing in the media box at the Grant Harvey Centre, Corey Kavanagh sets up his three cameras while sipping from a large cup of Tim Hortons coffee. Kavanagh is about to begin his livestream of the second game of the first-round playoff series between the Fredericton Express and the Miramichi Northmen. Fans are already filling up the stands for the B

Nicholas Hussey, born in 1992, is a Fredericton-based multimedia director who coordinates commercial and nonprofit productions for clients across Canada and overseas while living with ALS. (Credit: Suzanne Shah/AQ) Nicholas Hussey was not meant to be an artist but a soldier. Hussey joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2012 when he was 19. He left after being injured and later being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), changing the course of his life. ALS is a pr

Rocky Lemon bakery on Lincoln Road is set to expand with a second downtown Fredericton location. (Credit: Sheldon Poon) Strong community support and creative desserts are helping the Rocky Lemon bakery thrive, with the Lincoln Road business set to open a second location in downtown Fredericton later this winter. Nada Wiltshire, the owner of the Rocky Lemon, first sold her products at the Northside Creators Market in 2020. Wiltshire said the bakery plans to open a second

Eight teams from across the country participated in the Rainbow Cup in Fredericton. (Submitted: Stephen Muzzerall) From Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, the Capital Winter Club (CWC) hosted their inaugural Rainbow Cup in Fredericton. The pride bonspiel aimed to create a welcoming environment for members of the LGBTQ+ community to enjoy curling. “Everybody should have a safe place to play and it's also to show that curling is for everyone,” said CWC past President and Marketing Committee C

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

Tony’s Music Box is a family-owned business that opened in 1975. (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) After two generations of supplying musical instruments, tools and repairs to the city of Fredericton, Tony’s Music Box is putting away cords, picks and closing their guitar cases. Matt Blanchard, a shop technician who has worked at Tony’s for nine years, was sad to see it go. “None of us wants to close,” said Blanchard. The store had faced financial difficulties, which worsened when t

Chelsea Winters and Shayne Lake at their booth, showing the beauty in weird and strange art at the Esoterica Market. (Credit: Elizabeth Pellerin) On Oct. 5, Fredericton’s Capital Exhibit Centre hosted the Esoterica Alternative Market – a recurring event dedicated to promoting unconventional arts often overlooked in mainstream communities. By curating an environment that takes pride in the unfamiliar, the market draws in artists from across the Maritimes who look to share thei

Tejiri “TJ” Emore on sax, with Joel Miller (sax, left), John Bailey (drums), and Jason Flores (bass, right) performed during Jazz Night at The Cap. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) Every Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight, The Wilser’s Room at The Cap comes alive with local musicians, students and friends for a pay-what-you-can jazz night. Behind the steady beat of the night is Fredericton drummer Jon Bailey, who has been part of the city’s music scene for years. “I come from a musical

Tim Hortons has announced a nationwide coffee price increase due to rising coffee bean costs and inflation. (Fernanda Sánchez/AQ) For the first time in nearly three years, the beloved Canadian coffee chain Tim Horton’s has announced a nationwide price increase of roughly 1.5 per cent, or 3 cents per cup. The corporation cited inflation, more specifically the increase in pricing for coffee beans, as the reason in a statement to CTV News. MarketWatch.com has reported a pound

(Photo Credit: Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) In the city of Fredericton, people from all walks of life stroll through the streets. In the daily hustle bustle, we often take for granted the importance of connecting and having conversations with the people around us. At the end of the day, we are walking the same streets of Fredericton and taking a moment to share a smile can change a person’s day. Meet Noah Buote, an undergraduate student at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Co

On Sept. 25, mail and parcel delivery across Fredericton came to a standstill amid a nationwide strike by Canada Post workers. (Polina Kozlova/AQ) Aurora McKee, a postal worker at the Prospect Street post office, confirmed that employees are no longer accepting letters or parcels — except for Amazon returns, which she says will be held in the office until the strike ends. “But even Amazon returns, we’re just keeping [them] in the office until the end of the strike.” She added

Afro Fest will run from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4 in the city of Fredericton, including Officer's Square. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) Afro Fest, the...

Runners taking off from the starting line at the 42nd Fredericton Fall Classic Road Race (Credit: Paul Jordan Photography) The Capital...

The Indigo Girls played at the Harvest Music Festival in Fredericton last Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, opening for Melissa Etheridge on the main stage. (Submitted: Indigo Girls) I am not a lifelong resident of Fredericton. I only heard of the Harvest Music Festival when I came to Fredericton to pursue my Bachelor’s and STU gave out free day passes. The first year I attended Harvest, Trey Anastasio was headlining a very high-profile rock n’ roll artist. This headliner was still

The "Draw the Line" rally occurred on Sept. 20 in Fredericton, starting at Fredericton City Hall. (Polina Kozlova/AQ) On Sept. 20,...