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On the Road with Ignite: Discovering Hanwell
A little rain didn’t stop us from discovering what makes Hanwell special! Join the Ignite Marketing Team as we hit the road to support a local animal rescue, pick apples at a family orchard, and enjoy some comforting local food. Along the way, we met the people and discovered the places that make this community worth exploring.
Bringing New Brunswick's Stories to Life: The Work of Robin Hanson
During our Ignite Marketing Team’s Entity Visits across the region, we kept coming across the work of New Brunswick artist Robin Hanson. What started with a few sculptures and pieces of public art led us to discover the stories, trails, nature and history behind his work, and the many ways he has made it part of the communities around him.
Read the full story and discover the work and stories behind Robin Hanson’s art.
A Day in Fredericton Junction: Nature, Art & History
What happens when you combine riverside trails, local art, railway history, unexpected discoveries and a hearty lunch? You get a day worth exploring in Fredericton Junction. Join our Ignite Marketing Team as we hit the road to discover some of the community’s hidden gems, from the White Rapids Adventure Trail and Art in the Park to a historic caboose, a porch goose named Gertie and a local diner that feels like home.
MERGE Receives National Recognition for Connecting Municipal Challenges with Startup Innovation
A made-in-the-Capital-Region approach connecting municipalities with innovative companies to solve real-world community challenges has received national recognition from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC).
One Day, So Much to Discover: Sunbury-York South
Our Ignite Marketing Team hit the road to discover some of the people, places and stories that make Sunbury-York South special. From art and history to nature, local food, and a little Western style, come along as we share what we discovered, and why there’s more to explore than you might expect.
AI & the Art of Reinvention with Astromic Solutions
Get ready for an exciting episode of Locked on Local!
What happens when a lifelong creative embraces AI and uses it to reinvent his work and approach to entrepreneurship? On this episode of Locked on Local, Robin Grant of Astromic Solutions shares his journey of using AI to reshape his creative process and explores the way technology can be used as a tool for creating more space for life.
Listen now to join the conversation on how AI is shaping the way learn, reflect, and create.
Q2- Report 2026
Access our 2026 Q2 (quarter two) Board Report, providing details on our team milestones and achievements from April to June 2026, as well as some forward thinking for the year ahead.
CRIN’S Welcoming Kitchen Network
Understanding Food Insecurity: Breaking Myths and Building Awareness
This September, CRIN and the Welcoming Kitchens Network are launching a social media campaign to raise awareness of food insecurity among students and the wider community.
Through a simple infographic series, the campaign will challenge myths, share lived experiences, and highlight local resources in Fredericton and surrounding areas, including food support and financial literacy tools.
Aligned with Welcome Week and Hunger Action Month, the initiative aims to encourage more informed and compassionate conversations while connecting people to available supports.
Stay tuned for the launch and a new Food Security section on CRIN’s website.
A Day in Nackawic-Millville: Festival on the Bend
Our marketing team spent a day in Nackawic-Millville and explored their annual Festival on the Bend. The day was filled with community spirit, incredible local vendors, and breathtaking views of the river. Learn more about our day, where we went, and a little bit of local history here.

