Cannabis: Peeling Back the Layers | Behind the Scenes with FIGR

A year after the legalization of the cannabis industry, it’s time to shed some light on the specific science and agricultural knowledge that comes with producing high-quality cannabis. Providing consumers with accessible and accurate information about what they’re consuming, and where it’s coming from is at the forefront of the cannabis movement. Whether you’re a […]

GUIDED TOUR: QUINPOOL ROAD

Follow the road to fun The Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association is teaming up with the HFX Wanderers to bring the most action-packed Quinfest to date! It’s their way of saying thank you to the wonderful community members for supporting them all year long. The family-friendly event brings fun to the open street, and this […]

Why recycling properly is key.

The recycling bin. It’s the place where your yogurt containers go to start a new life, where an old magazine becomes new paper. Traditionally, some items have been harder to recycle than others, but over the last few years, manufacturers have made significant advances to ensure that some previously unrecyclable packaging and containers can now […]

W.T.F, New Brunswick

You’re probably thinking that we’ve shown it all: we’ve zipped downhill while skiing, stuffed our faces on a foodie adventure, and reconnected with our love on a romantic getaway. So Where’s the Fun for our last W.T.F New Brunswick weekend? Well, we have a special escape planned for the wild and courageous who aren’t afraid […]

Six Months Since Legalization

Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s already been six months since recreational cannabis was legalized and Organigram has learned a lot, says Ray Gracewood, Organigram’s chief commercial officer. “The legalization of this industry is a marathon and not a race,” he says. “Although we’ve come incredibly far, we still have a long way to […]

W.T.F, New Brunswick

We’re all for some winter snuggling with our honeys, but it’s time to reconnect on a spring weekend away. Love birds, this “Where’s the Fun” weekend is planned just for you. UPCOMING EVENTS Saint John Beerfest, April 13 Uptown Burger Week, April 29 – May 5 Gallery Hop, May 3 Margaritaville at the Cantina: May […]

W.T.F, New Brunswick

Already back for more adventure? We like explorer types, and we have the perfect weekend ready for you brave foodies. This is a weekend for the Indiana-Joneses of food; for those of you who can’t get enough of discovering new [insert braised food item here] or [insert other unusual concoction here]. UPCOMING EVENTS Colin James: […]

W.T.F, New Brunswick

The days are getting longer, the birds are deciding between flying north or south, and allergy season is just around the corner. You know what that means? It’s finally time to peek out from under our winter blankets and get back outside. UPCOMING EVENTS 2019 YFC Burger Battle, March 16-April 6 Fredericton Tattoo Expo, March […]

Saint Mary’s University Science: Finding Geology

Cynthia Sawatzky didn’t go searching for her program. Instead, geology found her. She registered at Saint Mary’s University, but had signed up late for first semester. Some courses she wanted to take were full, so she added an intro geology course to fill a science slot in her schedule. “I had no previous introduction to […]

Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education: Learn to Work and Play in a Job Market That’s Hiring

Jenna LeBlanc knew from a young age that she wanted to grow up to become a teacher. But becoming a teacher in Nova Scotia seemed impossible – there were no job openings and her own high school teachers were discouraging of the profession. Jenna then spent a year working in an after-school program and confirmed […]

Université Sainte-Anne: The Curious Thrill of the Sciences

Shawn Craik had very little teaching experience before finding Université Sainte-Anne. He taught a few undergraduate lectures as a graduate student at McGill, and as a PhD student, he had the opportunity to teach some undergraduate courses and labs. He decided then and there that he wanted to teach at a small undergraduate university, where […]

Make Networking Work

The further we dive into the age of information and learning, the harder it is for our qualifications to stand out on their own. Candidates can look perfect on paper, having completed any number of degrees, and turn out to be a complete dud in person. That’s why the personal touch still matters. A great […]

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