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By The 15th Annual Saint John Community Fair kicked off yesterday afternoon, Thursday June 16th, at Harbour Station. The Fair features Campbell Amusements and offers a midway every day through next Saturday June 25th, 2016. Regular Ride Pricing: Different Rides Require a Different Amount of Coupons per Ride. $1.50 Single Coupon $25: 20 Coupons $40: 40 Coupons… Read more »
• By This weekend June 16-19, 2016 marks the return of Loyalist City RibFest for its second annual edition. Featuring four professional Ribbers; various vendors selling everything from french fries, steak, poutine, bloomin onions and desserts; a spectacular indoor Summer Celebration Sale; a beverage tent with a wide variety offered; terrific entertainment all weekend; and parking by donation (shared with… Read more »
• By Aftershock, a 2015 book published by Nimbus is an essential read for those interested in the Halifax Explosion of December 6th, 1917. It was on this date that one of the biggest explosions up to that time in North America occurred in Halifax harbour killing thousands and leaving many more injured and scarred for life.
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• By Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, Saint John, NB chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, recently earned regional recognition and qualified for a spot at Harmony, Inc.’s international competition, which will be held in Providence, Rhode Island later this year. Sea Belles placed third… Read more »
• By The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) held their annual WordSpring writing festival at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel in Historic downtown Chatham recently. Writers from all over the province enjoyed a weekend filled with workshops, readings, book launches, awards, musical entertainment, and more. Read more »
• By They call themselves the Guatemala Girls and they are a diverse team of nurses who embarked on a journey last June that changed their lives forever. Using their combined skills, education, and mindsets, they provided health care and teaching to almost 3000 vulnerable individuals in remote villages of Guatemala. Read more »
• By This muffin recipe was submitted by Darlene Jardine of Barnettville. “Blueberries are one of my favourite ingredients to cook with and I love making blueberry pie, jam and muffins. I pick blueberries every summer and freeze them so I always have some on hand.“ Read more »
• By New Brunswick author Susan White’s “The Memory Chair” (2015, Acorn Press) was recently chosen by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre as one of their Best Books for Kids and Teens. It is the story of Betony, a thirteen-year-old girl who is often dragged along by her father when he visits Gram, Betony’s great-grandmother. Read more »
• By On Saturday October 15th, 2016 at 7:30 pm Saint John’s Imperial Theatre welcomes back by popular demand The Comic Strippers! Tickets go on sale this Friday June 10th at 10 am. Tickets are $42 for individuals or $37.50 for groups of 10 or more. Fresh from sold out shows in Vegas, Australia and across Canada,… Read more »
• By Thinking it’s time to get ready for Summer camping enjoyment with the family? If so, then a stop at Harbour Station is a must this weekend for the GIANT RV CLEARANCE presented by Pine Acres. Come visit for a great selection of RV units the whole family can enjoy. Shop now and avoid the HST… Read more »
• By Seventeen year old Spencer Hetherington of Saint John won the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award for his short film The Island in the 15th annual ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth Film Competition. The annual festival of film, video and media for youth announced its award-winners for the ViewFinders Youth Film Competition presented by DHX… Read more »
• By Ellerdale & Area Community Organization (ECO) will hold their annual community clean-up and BBQ on Saturday June 18th, 2016 (rain date June 25th). Registration begins at 11:45 am at 411 Ellerdale with litter clean-up (whole stretch of Ellerdale) and bottle drive starting at 12 noon. At 1 pm the playground will be spruced up with sand blasting,… Read more »
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