Local leaders optimistic about possible explosives plant, but have questions
Fredericton, NB
· Population 122,500 · Saint John River Valley · Atlantic Time
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Population 122,500 · Saint John River Valley · Atlantic TimeFredericton is the capital of New Brunswick, a picturesque city of approximately 65,000 people nestled along the Saint John River. Despite its modest size, Fredericton punches above its weight culturally and intellectually, home to both the University of New Brunswick — Canada's...
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📊 City Stats
WikipediaPopulation (2021)63,116
Metro population108,610
Area133.93 km²
Density471.3/km²
Time zoneAST (−04:00) / ADT (−03:00)
Postal codeE3A, E3B, E3C, E3E, E3G
Area code506 and 428
📰 Fredericton News
RSSPolice investigating death of 34-year-old man outside shelter as homicide
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
High school hopes for greater social connection, fewer distractions with new cellphone policy
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
N.B. deficit jumps to almost $1.7 billion
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Man in mental distress killed in RCMP shooting in northeast N.B., police say
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Canadian seafood industry 'relieved' with removal of their products from retaliatory tariff list
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Holt’s fracking moratorium review draws concern from experts, politicians
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Fredericton’s Exhibition Grounds look the same after expropriation, but change is coming
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Murder victim's gunshot wound 'not survivable,' Saint John trial hears
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
'Pain points' expected for Canadian business amid retaliatory tariffs, says Trade Minister LeBlanc
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Underwater AI data centre proposal concerns Peskotomuhkati leaders in Canada, U.S.
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Convicted murderer George Pitt denied day parole 33 years after death of Saint John girl
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Holt Liberals will consider lifting natural gas moratorium
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
N.B.'s devastated bat world offers cause for a bit of optimism
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Northern N.B. site near Belledune chosen for new explosives factory
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
N.B.'s devastated bat world offers cause for a bit of optimism
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Trial of 2 men charged with being accessory after 2024 Saint John murder hears from killer
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Nova Scotia Power prepares to expropriate land for transmission line to N.B.
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Man charged with arson following Saint-Simon Church fire
CBC | New Brunswick News ·
Fredericton council votes to help fix aging pools while it works to get new one
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📅 Fredericton Events
EventbriteChange Management Certification Training in Fredericton, NB
Downtown, Fredericton · 4:00 PM
Change Management Certification Training in Fredericton, NB
ByWard Market, Ottawa · 4:00 PM
The Kidfest Big Splash Pool Party at DRIFT Pool
Downtown, Fredericton · 6:00 PM
Professional Development Days 2026 Hybrid Conference (September 1-25)
Downtown, Fredericton · 7:00 PM
Professional Development Days 2026 Hybrid Conference (September 1-25)
Downtown, Fredericton · 7:00 PM
FrediDev - Fredericton IDM industry social
LincolnHeights, Fredericton · 7:00 AM
Welcome Expo: Community Connections & Career Fair
South Fredericton, Fredericton · 8:00 PM
Hatch Connect: Meet the Ecosystem
LincolnHeights, Fredericton · 11:00 PM
Claire Hunter, Emma Worley & Talel McBriar with Jenna James
Downtown, Fredericton · 2:00 AM
Grief Café - September 2026
Downtown, Fredericton · 11:00 PM
PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Fredericton, NB
Downtown, Fredericton · 4:00 PM
Lastwall Community Night at Grimross
South Fredericton, Fredericton · 12:00 AM
Charity Golf Tournament
2:30 PM
Charity Golf Tournament for Mental Health
2:30 PM
Paint and Sip at Boston Pizza - Fall Vibes
South Fredericton, Fredericton · 1:00 AM
Co-Workers First Workshop - Fredericton
Marysville District, Fredericton · 3:30 PM
Karma Bridal - Wedding & Prom Dresses - Fredericton
Downtown, Fredericton · 4:00 PM
Big Shiny ‘90s ROCK Dolan's Pub, Fredericton, NB
Downtown, Fredericton · 3:00 AM
Jesse Campbell’s Family Magic Show!
Downtown, Fredericton · 8:00 PM
A Night Out at the Delta with Jesse Campbell Magic (Adults Only)
Downtown, Fredericton · 2:00 AM
🎵 Fredericton Live Music
Live🎵 Professional Development Days 2026 Hybrid Conference (September 1-25)
Downtown, Fredericton · Tue, Sep 1 at 7:00 PM
Tickets →🎵 Big Shiny ‘90s ROCK Dolan's Pub, Fredericton, NB
Downtown, Fredericton · Fri, Oct 16 at 3:00 AM
Tickets →🎵 Live Music at Deschain feat. Dave Semans | Gainesville TX
Fredericton, NB · Sat, Oct 24 at 10:00 PM
Tickets →🦋 Bluesky
Bluesky🦋 Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social
Historic annual N.B. deficit grows by $260 million in new fiscal update
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🦋 Medias 🇨🇦 @mediasca.skyfleet.blue
RCMP in New Brunswick say man dead after gunfire exchange with police
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🦋 Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social
Canadian firm plans New Brunswick TNT plant to double NATO’s explosives supply
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🦋 @NancyCrouse.bsky.social @nancycrouse.bsky.social
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/atlantic/can...
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🦋 Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca
New Brunswick vows improvements to virtual care after criticism of new provider: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/new-b... by @eliridder.bsky.social.
Find out more at canadahealthwatch.ca
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🦋 Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social
N.B. to review ban on fracking amid U.S. tariffs, premier says
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🦋 Paul @airsculpture.bsky.social
Saint John River (Wolastoq River), Fredericton New Brunswick 🇨🇦
Summer 2026
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🦋 Democracy, Canadian Style 🇨🇦 Elbows Up! @democracycan.bsky.social
NB Premier Susan Holt says growth of Lastwall is an example of NB's potential as investment hub for strengthening Canada’s defence capabilities
Holt says it’s beneficial to have domestic cybersecurit…
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🦋 Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social
New Brunswick won’t stop supplying power to Maine at this point, premier says
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🦋 Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social
N.B. cybersecurity firm gets $16-million investment
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🦋 Mark @ferl67.bsky.social
This Fredericton mom is officially a Guinness World Record holder — and she shares it with her daughter
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/julia-reid-world-record-stroller-racing-9.7313689…
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🦋 Mark @ferl67.bsky.social
A search and rescue effort brought her missing autistic son home. Now, this mom feels less alone
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-mom-missing-boy-9.7315346
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🦋 James Mullinger @jamesmullinger.bsky.social
For more than four centuries, Black families have helped shape New Brunswick, yet their stories have too often been overlooked or forgotten. Still Here is changing that.
#StillHere #BlackHistory #Ne…
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🦋 EH! @eh-now.bsky.social
Some records come with a passenger. 😉
Fredericton teacher Julia Reid holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest one kilometre pushing a stroller, earned with her toddler Winnie on board. Ratifi…
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🦋 Climate, Ecology, War & More: Dr. Glen Barry BigEarthData.ai @bigearthdata.ai
Environmental Trust Fund supports 45 projects in central and western New Brunswick
->New Brunswick | More on "Environmental Trust Fund New Brunswick" at BigEarthData.ai | #Environment
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🦋 ActiveHistory.ca @activehist.bsky.social
Rosemarie Forsberg explores the history of lesbian spaces in Fredricton, New Brunswick. Highlighting the importance of building informal networks and challenging ideas that queer spaces and histories…
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🦋 Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social
New Brunswick extends contract for head of public power utility, grants pay bump
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🦋 Peggie @pegasushere.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DcKiRcCtdzM/
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🦋 Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social
I was born in Fredericton but also lived in northern Newfoundland, north coast of Nova Scotia, central NB, and in Moncton. Newfoundland and New Brunswick feel like home to me, but I've been in Ontario…
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🦋 Shapeless Ink @shapelessink.bsky.social
Vacation photos! At last!
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💬 r/fredericton
RedditDirtbikers driving in the cityprincess margaret bridge - fredericton - 2021-04-04Shaving kit (local)[ Removed by Reddit ]Looking for local Medical Lab Technicians to share what shift work is likeIf you were to dress up as a Fredericton....New buildingPSA about Picaroons beer:Diaper bankCharity golf tournament in support of mental healthSunset Hill InvestmentsPhysiotherapist recommendations for TMJ/TMD, preferably at Max HealthLost glassesGarbage truck stuffies - one thing to love about FrederictonFredericton council votes to help fix aging pools while it works to get new oneRentalsJust to bring awarenessDentists for Obese Patients?Good ol' HealthcareWhat are the worst workplaces in Fredericton, and why?
🎥 Fredericton Videos
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Espera a escuchar el simple cambio del final✨ #identidad #coaching #mente
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🌳 Fredericton - Silverwood, New Brunswick 🇨🇦 4K60 Drone
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Fredrod car show - Downtown Fredericton NB #fredrod #carshow #downtown #oldschool #shorts
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Fully God and Fully Man
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Turns Out, It’s Nature We Need 🌿🍃 #fredericton #lake #mywalkingdiary
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They all have a story #carstory #classiccars #racecar #pontiac #shorts
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Just Go Away, Justin!!
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Karma Bridal Pop-Up is coming to Fredericton! ✨Shop wedding gowns, prom dresses, and accessories
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A Light
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A Light
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Maggie Chasing Water Bugs. Mactaquac P.P.,N.B.
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🌊 Island View, New Brunswick 🇨🇦 4K60 Drone
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Day to moon rise time lapse. Fredericton NB. August 2026.
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I chased this car! #heritagebrothers #dodge #coronet #carchase #shorts
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He Is Wonderful
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Maggie Finds Water Doing Trails at Mactaquac P.P,N.B
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🌊 Kingsclear, New Brunswick 🇨🇦 4K60 Drone
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BOG MONSTER! #halloween2026 #spirithalloween #fnaf #halloweendecorations #animatronics #new
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Fun in Canada 2023. #bobandelliothismustache
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🎧 Fredericton Podcasts
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As It Happens
A Canadian ice cream company freezes out American suppliers ·
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This is New Brunswick
New Brunswick summer bucket list: Fantasy draft ·
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Maritime Noon
Today's phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre on EVs. And off the top, NB plans to review the shale gas moratorium; plus your feedback on tariffs. ·
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As It Happens
Will $18B US settlement make Meta platforms safer for kids? ·
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Maritime Noon
On the phone-in: Robert Huish from Dalhousie University answers listeners' questions and comments about Canada's retaliatory tariffs, announced yesterday. And off the top, we hear encouraging news about bats in NB. ·
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This is New Brunswick
The Artifacts of our Ancestors ·
📷 Fredericton Photos
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💡 Did You Know?
Trivia“Fredericton has over 85 km of trails along the Saint John River — one of the most trail-dense cities per capita in Canada.”
Source: Wikipedia