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,...

The window seat at the Abbey Café looks out over Queen St. and Officer’s Square. (Credit: The Gate/ W. Andrew Powell) On Sept. 6, the...

Local band Wayward Corpse played at The Cap last Sept. 8, 2025. (Credit: Josh Eidt) Wayward Corpse, a local war metal band playing...

Courtney Johnson is a vendor and pottery artist who works at the Boyce Farmers Market every Saturday. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) Long before...

Every week, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery opens its doors not just to showcase art, but to create it. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) Inside, the...

Th e Harvest Music Festival is a renowned community event that builds connections, culture and music from all around...