August 2026

how high should we grow?

Posted on Aug 31, 2026

Does Fredericton Need More High-Density Housing? What Halifax Can Teach Us About Growth, Supply and Affordability

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🔥 Monday | The Fredericton Conversation
How High Should We Grow?

Fredericton is growing up — perhaps literally.

Apartment buildings are appearing where there were once smaller buildings or open land. Townhouses...

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one more summer weekend

Posted on Aug 28, 2026


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Friday | The Weekend Chapter
Local Events • Family Activities • Things to Do in Fredericton

August isn't finished quite yet.

This weekend brings a brand-new family event to downtown Fredericton, and it arrives at just the right time for families looking to squeeze a little more out of Summer before September routines take...

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keeping our character

Posted on Aug 27, 2026

🌳 Growing While Preserving Our City's Character

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Thursday | Looking Ahead

Every city has things that make it unmistakably itself.

Sometimes they're landmarks.

Sometimes they're traditions.

But often, they're much quieter than that.

A canopy of mature trees over an established street. 🌳

The Saint John River appearing unexpected...

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between the front doors

Posted on Aug 26, 2026

🌿 How Everyday Neighbourhood Spaces Create Community

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Wednesday | Living Fredericton

A neighbourhood is made of houses.

But a community is often created in the spaces between them.

The sidewalk where two neighbours stop for an unexpected conversation. The front porch where coffee lasts longer than planned. The trail where f...

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the late-summer shift

Posted on Aug 25, 2026

🍂 What The Late-Summer Shift Means For Buyers And Sellers

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Tuesday | Real Estate Trends

There is a moment near the end of August when the rhythm of the housing market begins to change.

Not dramatically. Not overnight.

It happens much like the season itself.

Summer vacations begin winding down. Calendars start filling again...

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the rhythm of home

Posted on Aug 24, 2026

🌿 Why Everyday Lifestyle Matters When Choosing a Neighbourhood

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Monday | Monday Perspective

Late August has a rhythm all its own.

The mornings can still feel unmistakably like Summer. The trees remain full and green, the trails are busy, patios still invite us to linger, and there are plenty of evenings left for one more w...

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