Giv'er Saint John
SEA DOGS ACQUIRE MATT MURPHY FROM REMPARTS
The Saint John Sea Dogs have acquired defenceman Matt Murphy from the Quebec Remparts. In exchange, Saint John sent defenceman Pierre-Luc Lurette, second-round draft picks in the 2016 and 2018 QMJHL Entry Drafts, and a fifth-round selection in 2017, to Quebec. Murphy, 20, was named captain of the Remparts early in the season. The Fredericton-native…
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Small Acts Big Impact Campaign a Success
The Small Acts, Big Impact awareness campaign, which challenged New Brunswickers to perform meaningful acts of volunteerism, has reached thousands of people through social media over the past two weeks. Organized by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, the campaign encouraged individuals from all walks of life to carry out simple acts in the fields…
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Imperial Theatre’s 12 Days of Christmas Happening Now!
Saint John’s Imperial Theatre kicked off their Twelve Days of Christmas Ticket Giveaways yesterday. For 12 business days (until December 24th) they will be offering a ticket giveaway for a variety of their Season 22 shows with lots of different ways to Enter and Win! Ways to Win: Download their APP! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And…
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Christmas Lights in the Community
Michael, Linda, Nick and Evan Campbell would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and extend an invitation to drop by their house at 11 Wanda Crescent in Rothesay to see their light display that dances to the tune of over 20 songs you can listen to on your FM radio right from the car.…
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Saint John Mill Rats Announce Holiday Break Camp
The Saint John Mill Rats have announced a Holiday Break Camp from Monday December 21st through Thursday December 24th. Campers will meet the entire Mill Rats team! To register online, click here. To download a registration form click here. Season tickets are on sale at the Harbour Station Box Office or by calling 506-657-1234 or by visiting…
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Consolidation of Government Customer Contact Centres & Civil Service Rightsizing being Considered
The provincial government is considering the consolidation of more than 40 customer contact centres and a broader exercise designed to reshape the civil service by using human resources more effectively. The ideas are being considered as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million…
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Mill Rats Sign Two French Canadian Players
The Saint John Mill Rats are thrilled to announce the addition of two French Canadians to the roster: returning 6’8 power forward Jean-Richard “Ricky” Volcy, and 6’4 shooting guard Robinson Odoch-Opong. Volcy arrived in January last season and played a pivotal role for the Mill Rats finishing with a 13-4 record over the final two…
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New approach to naming government buildings, parks and roadways being explored
The provincial government is exploring the idea of generating new revenue by allowing third-parties to purchase the rights to name certain government-owned assets. The idea is being explored as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million to $600 million in savings and revenue…
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Canaport LNG Provides 6000 Tickets to Mill Rats Game
The Saint John Mill Rats are excited to announce that Canaport LNG is providing fans with 6000 complimentary tickets for the December 23rd pre-season game at Harbour Station as a symbolic gift to the City. Canaport LNG General Manager Pedro Boyra said, “When it comes to the community in which we operate, Canaport LNG is committed…
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Saint John Stone Church on the Eve of Destruction
The Saint John Stone Church is losing its wing attached to the main church. The Church was completed in 1825 and was named a national historic site in 1987. The addition to the main church was done in the 1890s and isn’t designated or protected in any way. It is now slated to be torn down later this…
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Seeking Christmas Submissions!
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is preparing for his long flight from the North Pole to Saint John and we want to welcome him in style with a flurry of Christmas submissions from you! Send us your holiday memories, short stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems, series of photographs or other artwork, short films or audio recordings,…
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Special Fan Announcement at Forest Hills School
The Saint John Mill Rats and Canaport LNG are pleased to announce that a special fan announcement will be made at Forest Hills School in the gymnasium today December 1st at 1 pm. The public and media are welcome to attend the brief announcement. “This is a very exciting announcement that we have to share…
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