Alex MacLean working through his shift at St. Thomas University, where rising costs are making life harder to afford. (Credit: Suzanne Shah/AQ) Alex MacLean realized something had shifted when a routine grocery trip in Fredericton cost around $150. “I did not expect us to be where we are now,” he said. MacLean works full-time as a cleaner at St. Thomas University. For years, steady employment meant stability. Rent was manageable, groceries were predictable and budgeting felt

World leaders gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where discussions on peace and global cooperation took place amidst ongoing international conflicts. (Credit: AP News / Evan Vucci) While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a “Board of Peace,” an initiative he said would operate alongside existing international institutions. When asked whether the proposal would replace the United Nations, Trump said, “You