Month: May 2016

The Saint John Mill Rats have made it to the Atlantic Division Championship Series for the first time in franchise history, and will start the series in Halifax on Saturday May 14th.

Atlantic Division Championship Series Dates Set for Saint John Mill Rats

By Giv'er Saint John / May 11, 2016

The Saint John Mill Rats have made it to the Atlantic Division Championship Series for the first time in franchise history, and will start the series in Halifax on Saturday May 14th. Halifax won the regular season, finishing with the best record overall (29-11), but lost the season series versus the Saint John Mill Rats 6-5.…

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Saint John Early Music Festival

Early Music Festival

By Giv'er Saint John / May 10, 2016

The Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) is proud to be the host venue of the 2016 Saint John Early Music Festival celebrating “Mozart and his Mentors”, from Friday May 27th to Sunday May 29th, 2016. Tickets are available at SJAC for concerts, and be sure not to miss the FREE events! Schedule Saint John’s Early Music…

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Mill Rats Defeat Miracles and Advance to Division Finals

By Giv'er Saint John / May 9, 2016

The Saint John Mill Rats defeated the Moncton Miracles 116-114 at the Moncton Coliseum, and advance to the Atlantic Division Championship series. The Halifax Hurricanes defeated the Island Storm and advance to face the Mill Rats in the next round. The dates for the next series are pending from the league. The Mill Rats were…

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Emma at the 2016 Atlantic Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar wearing her swim device, thanks to public support of the Key Tag Service.

SAINT JOHN “CHAMP” CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF WAR AMPS KEY TAGS AT ATLANTIC SEMINAR

By Giv'er Saint John / May 8, 2016

Emma Coakley of Saint John has returned from The War Amps 2016 Atlantic Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar in Charlottetown marking the 70th anniversary of The War Amps Key Tag Service.

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Saint John Mill Rats Win Game 3

Mill Rats Win Pivotal Game 3 in Moncton, 108-97

By Giv'er Saint John / May 7, 2016

The Saint John Mill Rats won the pivotal Game 3 over the Moncton Miracles 108-97 at the Moncton Coliseum. The Mill Rats now lead the series 2-1 and can advance with a win on Sunday at 2 PM, also at the Coliseum. “We got a great lift from our bench tonight,” said Mill Rats Head…

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City of Saint John Traffic Advisory: Hickey Road (May 9-13)

By Giv'er Saint John / May 6, 2016

Saint John Motorists are advised of the following traffic interruptions: Streets: Hickey Road, from Loch Lomond Road to Grandview Avenue Date: Starting Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13, 2016 Time: 7am-6pm Monday through Friday Duration: approximately 5 days Direction: On occasion, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions Specific Area: Hickey…

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New Brunswickers encouraged to complete census questionnaire

By Giv'er Saint John / May 5, 2016

New Brunswickers are encouraged to complete their census forms this May. “All levels of government rely on the information collected during the census to plan for the future provision of services like education, housing, skills training, public transportation and police and fire services,” said Finance Minister Roger Melanson. Statistics Canada conducts a census every five…

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First MBA dual degree grad with the Burgundy School of Business

By Giv'er Saint John / May 4, 2016

Prince Attakora-Ofori is the first graduate from UNB Saint John’s dual-degree program with the Burgundy School of Business (BSB) in Dijon, France. UNB’s arrangement with BSB, which began in 2002, offers the opportunity to get two degrees for the price of one, expanded academic offerings to students plus an internship in France, which deepens the international…

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International Compost Awareness Week

By Giv'er Saint John / May 3, 2016

The following message was released today by Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny to mark International Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7: Recycling organics through composting is a simple and rewarding way to help protect the environment. Recognizing this week enables us to raise awareness of the many benefits of composting. Composting supports soil health…

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Mental Health Week May 2-8

By Giv'er Saint John / May 3, 2016

Mental Health Week is being held in New Brunswick May 2-8. “As part of Mental Health Week, I encourage all New Brunswickers to talk openly and honestly about mental health issues,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau. “Mental health is important and we need to reduce the stigmas that often create barriers for those who live…

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NBL Canada Playoffs Come to Harbour Station Wednesday

By Giv'er Saint John / May 3, 2016

The NBL Canada Playoffs come to Harbour Station Wednesday night as the (#3) Moncton Miracles pay a visit to the (#2) Saint John Mill Rats in Game 1 of their best of five series. Playoff tickets are on sale now at the Harbour Station box office at506-657-1234 and www.harbourstation.ca. “It’s GO-time, this is the time of the…

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13th annual Walk for Alzheimer’s – Sunday, May 29th

By Giv'er Fredericton / May 3, 2016

On Sunday, May 29th, New Brunswickers in 15 communities will be coming together to celebrate the 13th annual Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The Walk for Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer Society’s signature grassroots event that brings much needed funds and public awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Funds raised at the […]

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