Thousands of people gather along the banks of the St. John River in Fredericton for Canada Day fireworks. (Submitted by: City of Fredericton) The City of Fredericton is considering replacing traditional fireworks with drone light shows — a move praised for its environmental benefits but questioned for its cost and emotional impact. At a recent Economic Prosperity and Growth Planning Committee meeting, councillors heard that drone shows could offer a quieter, more sustainable

The most recent truck crash on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge occurred on Friday, Oct. 17. (Photo Credit: CBC Fredericton) The Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge on Waterloo Row has seen a series of transport trucks get stuck under the overpass due to wrongfully estimating the maximum height. Two of these crashes occurred within the same week, leading to the situation becoming a Fredericton-wide joke that was capitalized on by businesses and social media influencers. Kane “Kaner” Fit