# brunswick (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover brunswick. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Part of Washington Politics That Could Come Back to Brunswick County's Water](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/the-part-of-washington-politics-that) _2026-08-19 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Rouzer is sponsoring legislation that would restrict the circumstances under which state regulators can impose conditions through Clean Water Act §401 certifications. ## [Read the Notes, Not the Map](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/read-the-notes-not-the-map) _2026-08-18 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Every site plan has two parts. ## [We Banned Oyster Farming to Protect It. Stormwater Took It Anyway.](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/we-banned-oyster-farming-to-protect) _2026-08-18 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Brunswick County banned new shellfish leases in 1949 ## [How ONB Helps Businesses Make Informed Decisions](https://onbcanada.ca/how-onb-helps-businesses-make-informed-decisions/) _2026-08-18 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ Whether a company is growing in New Brunswick or considering establishing operations here, having the right information at the right time can make all the difference. That is why ONB \[…\] ## [Your Special Use Permit Hearing Is Not a Public-Opinion Contest](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/your-special-use-permit-hearing-is) _2026-08-18 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ If you are planning to oppose an SUP, you need to understand the rules before you walk into the room. ## [Correction: BCS still accepts cash](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/correction-bcs-still-accepts-cash) _2026-08-15 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ it was good news for school families ## [Is Brunswick County Schools is going cashless?](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/brunswick-county-schools-is-going) _2026-08-14 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ BCS is moving school payments to a cashless system operated by a private third-party vendor. The question is: what does this convenience cost families, and why is a basic school payment function being outsourced? ## [House Bill 1222 & The TIA Trap](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/house-bill-1222-and-the-tia-trap) _2026-08-13 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ A Bill Nobody Fully Read Now Requires a Traffic Study for Kennels and daycares ## [I Heard You Wanted to Help...](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/i-heard-you-wanted-to-help) _2026-08-13 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Building a Better Brunswick, Together. ## [Together, we're Brunswick Built, together!](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/together-were-brunswick-built-together) _2026-08-13 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ That’s the slogan Brunswick County Schools is using while asking parents and residents to weigh in on a $350 million school bond. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hsAAKoboSPqw) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Checking Out Saint John, New Brunswick - Canada's Oldest City](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/checking-out-saint-john-new-brunswick) _2026-08-12 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ We crossed the United States/Canada border and arrived in Saint John, Canada’s oldest incorporated city. ## [The Affordable Housing Feedback Loop](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/the-affordable-housing-feedback-loop) _2026-08-12 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ “Deliver Results for North Carolinians.” ## [“Not in a Flood Zone” ...Until the Water Came](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/not-in-a-flood-zone-until-the-water) _2026-08-12 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Six Boiling Spring Lakes residents are now suing the city and developers after years of drainage problems and flooding. ## [Breezeline repairs local channel distribution signals](https://www.brunswick.oh.us/breezelinesignal/) _2026-07-31 · Tom Keppler · The City of Brunswick_ . ## [The Alpha School Panacea: Is AI-School a Learning Revolution or the latest Educational Mirage?](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/the-alpha-school-panacea-is-ai-school-a-learning-revolution-or-the-latest-educational-mirage/) _2026-07-30 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ Every generation produces its educational silver bullet. Progressive education promised child-centred discovery learning. Open classrooms were supposed to liberate learning. Computer-assisted instruction would individualize education. More recently, personalized digital learning was heralded as the solution to every problem facing schools. Today, artificial intelligence has become the latest… ## [Boomster "Vibes" in Augusta, Hallowell, and Belfast, Maine (On the Way to New Brunswick, Canada)](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/boomster-vibes-in-augusta-hallowell) _2026-07-30 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ After leaving Portland, Maine, we headed up to the state capital, Augusta. ## [Education Neverland: What Does It Take to Break a Cycle of Decline?\*](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/07/17/education-neverland-what-does-it-take-to-break-a-cycle-of-decline/) _2026-07-17 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ The Canadian province of New Brunswick ranks last in student achievement and may be a worst-case scenario. Confronting a populace losing faith in public education, the Government of New Brunswick has rolled out yet another provincial education improvement plan. The accompanying 30-second “Together for Success” video promoting the new Anglophone and Francophone Education Plans \[ \] ## [Portland, Maine (On the Way to New Brunswick, Canada)](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/portland-maine-on-the-way-to-new) _2026-07-15 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ A Great Boomster City With Great ”Lob-stah" ## [Market Diversification: A Quick Look at Japan and South Korea](https://onbcanada.ca/market-diversification-japan-and-south-korea/) _2026-07-14 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ Market diversification has become more important than ever for New Brunswick’s many world-class exporters. As the economic landscape evolves and Canada works to diversify its trade relationships, Opportunities NB (ONB) continues \[…\] ## [On the way to New Brunswick, Canada: West Springfield, Massachusetts](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/on-the-way-to-new-brunswick-canada-9fa) _2026-07-02 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ A Mistake That I Made Led to Some Really Good Finds ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v4fQnt4J4nlB) _2026-07-02 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Mandate Creep: What is the Core Mission of Public Education – stocking minds or filling bellies?\*](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/06/27/mandate-creep-what-is-the-core-mission-of-public-education-stocking-minds-or-filling-bellies/) _2026-06-27 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ “Mandate creep” sneaks up on public service institutions and especially school systems. Provincial systems in Nova Scotia and elsewhere gradually wander away from their original core mandate of providing academic preparation and begin to resemble social service agencies. The current rush, post-pandemic, to provide universal school meal programs is the latest and most obvious example. \[ \] ## [Why New Brunswick Is Canada’s Next Nuclear Opportunity](https://onbcanada.ca/why-new-brunswick-is-canadas-next-nuclear-opportunity/) _2026-06-23 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ Opportunities NB (ONB) was proud to serve as a presenting sponsor of the recent SMR Forum in Saint John, an event that brought together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors \[…\] ## [On the Way to New Brunswick, Canada: Providence, Rhode Island](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/on-the-way-to-new-brunswick-canada) _2026-06-17 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ My Milestone Birthday Trip Finally Comes to Pass! :o) ## [Saying No to Social Media for Kids: Is “Age-Gating” the Next Frontier in Child Health Protection?](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/06/10/saying-no-to-social-media-for-kids-is-age-gating-the-next-frontier-in-child-health-protection/) _2026-06-10 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ Canada’s Culture Minister Marc Miller is poised to introduce a Digital Safety Act and signal the federal government’s intention to move forward with a social media ban for minors up to 16 years of age. With social media addiction rampant among the smartphone generation, it is late in the game, but it is so far \[ \] ## [Canada’s Defence Boom Means Opportunities for New Brunswick](https://onbcanada.ca/canadas-defence-boom-means-opportunities-for-new-brunswick/) _2026-06-09 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ 3 minutes read time. From the buzz of the exhibition floor to conversations with global industry leaders, CANSEC 2026 offered a look at the developments shaping the future of defence \[…\] ## [Visiting "Pitts-chigan" (Part Three)](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/visiting-pitts-chigan-part-three) _2026-06-04 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ Okay, Last One in This Series - I Promise! :o) ## [New Brunswick exporters honoured at 2026 Export Awards](https://onbcanada.ca/new-brunswick-exporters-honoured-at-2026-export-awards/) _2026-05-29 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ From left: Traci Simmons, CEO of Opportunities NB; Jarvis Spires, president of Smet Monuments; Laurence Paradis Bolduc, chief operating officer of Vimsoft; Aaron McKinnon, marketing manager of Chinova Bioworks; Mark \[…\] ## [Premier promotes New Brunswick as key hub for defence](https://onbcanada.ca/premier-promotes-new-brunswick-as-key-hub-for-defence/) _2026-05-29 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Susan Holt recently attended CANSEC, Canada’s global defence and security trade show, in Ottawa, to advance defence sector opportunities in New Brunswick. “New Brunswick has established \[…\] ## [Why Defence Giants are Looking at New Brunswick](https://onbcanada.ca/why-defence-giants-are-looking-at-new-brunswick/) _2026-05-27 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ “Canada’s renewed investment in defence is creating a generational opportunity, and New Brunswick is uniquely positioned to capture it,” notes Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) CEO Traci Simmons. “With strategic assets, \[…\] ## [Waska on Productivity – NB Export Award Winners](https://onbcanada.ca/waska-on-productivity-nb-export-award-winners/) _2026-05-20 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ 2 minutes read time. From a family-owned business in Clair, New Brunswick to a recognized leader in cedar shingle manufacturing, Clair Industrial Development Corp. (Waska) has built its success on \[…\] ## [World's cheapest GPUs, deployed fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/M4qckzXFwlyG) _2026-05-20 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy a live GPU-backed API in minutes for under $10 ## [Visiting "Pitts-chigan" (Part Two)](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/visiting-pitts-chigan-part-two) _2026-05-20 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ A Portmanteau for the Ages ;o) ## [The Withering of Local Education Governance: Why has ‘Acclamation Disease’ become an Epidemic in New Brunswick?\*](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/the-withering-of-local-education-governance-why-has-acclamation-disease-become-an-epidemic-in-new-brunswick/) _2026-05-19 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ Local citizens across New Brunswick could be forgiven for thinking that District Education Councils (DECs) were moribund. Post-municipal election pulse taking, in case you are wondering, revealed little more than a faint pulse in the education body politic. The ‘acclamation disease’ afflicting New Brunswick’s District Education Councils (DECs) can now be classified as an epidemic. \[ \] ## [Academic Gatekeepers Under Siege: What’s Really Threatened in Canada’s Universities?](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/academic-gatekeepers-under-siege-whats-really-threatened-in-canadas-universities/) _2026-05-13 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ The ‘Culture War’ has totally enveloped our universities and effectively undermined the foundation of ‘the commons’- one place where open, lively civic debate and intellectual exchanges across the battle lines were still possible. A new University of Regina Press collection of essays with the ironic title Knowledge Under Siege, cobbled together by one of \[ \] ## [Three’s Company Concerts](https://www.brunswick.oh.us/threes-company-concerts/) _2026-05-13 · Tom Keppler · The City of Brunswick_ Mark your calendar for the Three's Company Concerts at the Brunswick Rec Center. All are welcome at these free events on June 3, July 3, and August 3, 2026! ## [Visiting "Pitts-chigan" (Part One)](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/visiting-pitts-chigan-part-one) _2026-05-06 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ A Portmanteau for the Ages ;o) ## [Proposed changes to tax credit aim to stimulate growth, increase productivity](https://onbcanada.ca/proposed-changes-to-tax-credit-aim-to-stimulate-growth-increase-productivity/) _2026-05-05 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ FREDERICTON (GNB) – Proposed updates to the Small Business Investor Tax Credit program are intended to support New Brunswick businesses, promote innovation and encourage economic growth by fostering greater investment \[…\] ## [40 companies vie for 2026 New Brunswick Export Awards](https://onbcanada.ca/40-companies-vie-for-2026-new-brunswick-export-awards/) _2026-05-05 · Chloe Saulnier · ONB Canada_ Ceremony in Saint John on May 28SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Opportunities NB and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) will celebrate the contributions of the province’s export companies at the \[…\] ## [Laurel Maxwell Intersection Improvements](https://www.brunswick.oh.us/laurel-maxwell-intersection-improvements/) _2026-05-01 · Tom Keppler · The City of Brunswick_ Laurel Road will be closed in the eastbound direction between Pinewood Drive and Coventry Drive starting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for the contractors to complete the Laurel Maxwell Intersection Improvements Project. ## [Spelling Bees and Schools: Why are Spelling Bee Competitions Making a Comeback?](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/spelling-bees-and-schools-why-are-spelling-bee-competitions-making-a-comeback/) _2026-04-28 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ Thirty-nine years after the founding of Spelling Bee of Canada, founder Juile Spence was beaming as she took centre stage at Crandall University in Moncton on Saturday April 11, 2026 for the first live New Brunswick provincial competition. Resplendent in her impressive yellow jacket and colour- coordinated dress, the undisputed “Queen Bee” of spelling had \[ \] ## [Saving Local Museums: Who Says News Commentaries Have No Impact on Public Policy?\*](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/04/23/saving-local-museums-who-says-news-commentaries-have-no-impact-on-public-policy/) _2026-04-23 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ Closing local heritage museums looked like a low-risk political calculation for Nova Scotia’s Tim Houston government. Local museums and public libraries have long occupied a low rung on the provincial pecking order, surviving repeated rounds of austerity by making-do with less. The latest cuts, however, proved deeply troubling—not only to me, but to many \[ \] ## ["Booked" in "North Jersey" (Northern New Jersey)](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/booked-in-north-jersey-northern-new) _2026-04-22 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ Indulging in Used Bookstores During My Birthday Weekend Trip to Three States ## [Where the Three Come Together](https://theweekendboomster.substack.com/p/where-the-three-come-together) _2026-04-09 · Bruce Puckett · The Weekend Boomster_ A Cool "Milestone Birthday" Trip ## [Schools and Life Lessons: What do Daryl’s School Days in the Fifties Teach Us?](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/04/03/schools-and-life-lessons-what-do-daryls-school-days-in-the-fifties-teach-us/) _2026-04-03 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ One of New Brunswick’s most public-spirited citizens, Daryl Branscombe—founder and CEO of Greenarm Realty in Fredericton— surfaced again recently in the news. This time it was as chair of the Community of Creative Citizens calling for a provincial education review to end what he described as the “patchwork” approach to improving New Brunswick’s \[ \] ## [Children and Screens: It is Time to Bring Back the Textbook?](https://educhatter.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/children-and-screens-it-is-time-to-bring-back-the-textbook/) _2026-03-24 · Paul W. Bennett · Educhatter_ Schools across Canada have spent billions of dollars on educational technology over the last 15 years. During that time, Big Tech has made tremendous inroads and significantly altered the terms of engagement in the K-12 classroom. Schools have gone paperless and most textbooks have either been completely replaced by online learning resources or reduced to \[ \] ## [Navigating Different Realities: Do Neurotypicals See Different Context?](https://shaylynnraymond.com/navigating-different-realities-do-neurotypicals-see-different-context/) _2025-09-16 · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, LCT-C_ Neurotypicals generally process and perceive context differently than many neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum. This isn’t a matter of one group being more or less perceptive, but rather a fundamental difference in how their brains prioritize and synthesize information. The core distinction lies in what’s known as “top-down” versus “bottom-up” processing.… ## [Decoding the Unseen: Understanding and Navigating Caetextia](https://shaylynnraymond.com/decoding-the-unseen-understanding-and-navigating-caetextia/) _2025-09-16 · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, LCT-C_ Have you ever found yourself in a conversation, reading an email, or watching a social interaction and felt like you were missing a crucial piece of information? Like everyone else understood the unspoken rules, the hidden meanings, or the underlying emotional currents, but you didn’t? This experience, where the subtle nuances and surrounding information that… Read more The post Decoding the… ## [Understanding Therapy Across Canada: Licensing, Accessibility, and Ethical Concerns](https://shaylynnraymond.com/understanding-therapy-across-canada-licensing-accessibility-and-ethical-concerns/) _2025-07-27 · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, LCT-C_ Navigating mental health care in Canada can sometimes feel complex, especially when it comes to understanding how therapists are regulated and where they can practice. For individuals seeking support, it’s crucial to know that many qualified professionals are accessible, and for practitioners, understanding inter-provincial guidelines is key to ethical practice. As an LCT-C (Licensed Counselling…… ## [Insurance Covered Therapy](https://shaylynnraymond.com/insurance-covered-therapy/) _2025-07-27 · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, LCT-C_ Psychotherapy/Counselling are often covered by insurance. Therapy sessions are $150 each (tax and fees included). Some insurance companies require you to pay directly and then submit your receipt for reimbursal. In this case you must pay 100% of the session. Many insurance companies are now accepting direct billing for psychotherapy/counselling, and your plan may be… Read more The post Insurance… ## [Navigating Private Therapy in New Brunswick: Your Guide to Accessing Mental Health Support](https://shaylynnraymond.com/navigating-private-therapy-in-new-brunswick-your-guide-to-accessing-mental-health-support/) _2025-07-27 · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, LCT-C_ In New Brunswick, accessing mental health support has evolved, offering a range of private therapy options alongside publicly funded services. For many, private therapy provides an opportunity for more immediate access, specialized care, and a greater degree of choice in their therapeutic journey. This article will explore how private therapy operates in the province, covering… Read more The post… ## [Are Our Devices Spying on Our Therapy Sessions With Clients?](https://shaylynnraymond.com/are-our-devices-spying-on-our-therapy-sessions-with-clients/) _2025-06-24 · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond · Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, LCT-C_ Whether you’re in an in-person therapy clinic where you see clients one on one or in your own office at home providing virtual therapy, there may be a breach of confidentiality hiding in your midst. As a web-developer turned virtual therapist, I’m always considering the ethics of cybersecurity (check out the video below on a… Read more The post Are Our Devices Spying on Our Therapy Sessions With…