Posted by Molly Cormier
Opinion, This Week's Edition
Saturday, October 31st, 2009

The life of a parliamentary journalist can seem similar to the life of a politician on Parliament Hill. They spend their days paying attention to every detail of life on the Hill. It’s an ever-evolving job, fast paced and brutal at times. Journalists or politicians may disagree with this comparison. There’s no way in hell [...]
Posted by Matthew Robertson
Features, This Week's Edition
Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Midterm season is upon us. It is the wonderful time of year where students pull all-nighters, drinking coffee, taking caffeine pills, and doing everything possible to stay awake during late cram sessions. These behaviors may lead to better grades, but unfortunately for students, they take a toll on the immune system, leaving students’ bodies vulnerable [...]
Posted by TJ Milburn
News, This Week's Edition
Friday, October 30th, 2009

The H1N1 priority list has changed again. University students and most other New Brunswickers will have to wait a few more weeks for swine flu immunization. According to a memo released this morning by the Horizon Health Network to Moncton Hospital staff, Public Health officials are laying out new prioritization criteria for the vaccine. Due [...]
Posted by Corinne Frost
News, This Week's Edition
Friday, October 30th, 2009

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that has become more common over the past few years. But with recent negative reports surrounding the vaccination for HPV, some women are debating whether or not they should get it. Gardasil is a vaccine created to help prevent HPV and cervical cancer. When it was [...]
Posted by Special Report
Transcripts
Thursday, October 29th, 2009

V/O: All season tires are becoming a thing of the past. The snow is expected to begin in the coming weeks, and people are choosing to make the transition to snow tires. A choice that New Brunswick residents are giving unlike the province of Quebec, where snow tires were made mandatory in 2008. Fredericton resident [...]
Posted by Special Report
News, This Week's Edition, Video
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Watch it here: With winter nearly upon us, people flock to more indoor activies. The downtown area is not fun when it’s blowing snow and forty below. But how will this affect business downtown? Special to the Beacon, Nathen Swain tells us how local businesses cope with cold. (from STU Basement Tapes) Read transcript here [...]
Posted by Special Report
Transcripts
Thursday, October 29th, 2009

O/C: As people enjoy their last frolic in the leaves, winter is quietly rearing its ugly head. There is an above average snowfall expected this winter which could pose a threat to business downtown. Jennifer Carpenter, Bejewel: For Bejewel, we’ve been finding the cool weather is making people start thinking about Christmas so we’ve actually [...]
Posted by Special Report
Features, This Week's Edition
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
You’ve heard of fair trade coffee and fair trade chocolate, but what about fair trade fashion? Watch this story from 3rd year students Colin Hodd and Lily Boisson.
Posted by Special Report
Transcripts
Thursday, October 29th, 2009

O/C: You’ve heard of fair trade coffee and fair trade chocolate, but what about fair trade fashion? Last Saturday buyers in Fredericton got a first hand look at some Fair Trade clothing at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. Colin Hodd has more. Sound Up (Scissors) V/O: Ellen Agger and Alleson Kase are the co-founders of [...]
Posted by Special Report
News, This Week's Edition, Video
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Watch it here: Special to the Beacon: Jason Cassidy weighs the pros and cons of mandatory winter tires in a province where seasonal tires are optional, not regulated by law. Read transcript here