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Mazda Zoom Fest September 17th

By Giv'er Saint John / September 3, 2016

King Mazda in Saint John is excited to announce that they will host their first annual Zoom Fest on Saturday September 17th from 10 am to 2:30 pm. All Mazda Enthusiasts from near and far are invited to come participate in this event and have fun showcasing their vehicles! There will be Live Music provided by the band…

Retirement Celebration for Vito’s Marie-Mae is September 7th

By Giv'er Saint John / September 1, 2016

After over 41 years of service, one of the region’s most beloved waitresses, Marie-Mae McLaughlin, will retire this month. There will be a retirement celebration on Wednesday September 7th beginning at 8 pm at Vito’s restaurant, 324 Rothesay Avenue. A post on the restaurant’s Facebook page earlier this week said: “The Georgoudis family and the…

Sea Belles Hold One Day Thrift Store Sale

By Giv'er Saint John / August 31, 2016

Sea Belles, Saint John’s ladies A Cappella chorus is holding a one day Thrift Store Sale, Saturday September 10th from 8 am to 2 pm at the Portland United Church Hall, 50 Newport Crescent, Saint John. Great Thrift Store prices on many items, including books, clothing, jewellery, shoes, purses, bedding, kitchen items, exercise equipment, etc. A…

Sobeys Dietitians Nutrition Events for September 2016

By Giv'er Saint John / August 29, 2016

Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month at Sobeys East Point, Saint John West and Rothesay! Taste & Learn Classes (FREE class!!) Try a new way to use foods. Recipes and samples provided! PEACHES: Wednesday, September 7th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, East Point BLUEBERRIES: Thursday, September…

Saint John BFM Thrift Store First Year Anniversary Celebration

By Giv'er Saint John / August 24, 2016

The Atlantic Bibles for Missions (BFM) Thrift Store at 120 McDonald Street in the Loch Lomond Mall is celebrating its one year anniversary! Join them for a First Anniversary Celebration on Saturday August 27th, 2016 from 10 am to 5 pm. There will cake, live entertainment, and in-store specials. Enter to win a diamond ring…

2016 Saint John Fall Registration Expo

By Giv'er Saint John / August 22, 2016

Saint John’s Fall Registration Expo is your opportunity to learn about all the various sports, recreation, arts, cultural and educational programs and services that are available for Saint John residents of all ages. Free Admission Wednesday, August 31, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saint John Trade and Convention Centre 1 Market Square For more…

Construction and Traffic Disruptions: Reversing Falls Bridge

By Giv'er Saint John / August 21, 2016

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wishes to advise the motoring public that starting Monday, August 22nd, 2016 there will be maintenance taking place on the Reversing Falls Bridge, causing a change in traffic patterns.  This work is expected to take approximately 2 days, signage will be in place. This is part of the ongoing…

Federal, provincial and municipal governments invest in Saint John City Market

By Giv'er Saint John / August 20, 2016

The provincial and federal governments and the City of Saint John are investing a total of $6.09 million to support infrastructure upgrades and improvements to the Saint John City Market. “We know how important economic growth is to New Brunswickers,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “We are getting things done with investments like this which will…

Holland College, NBCC and UPEI Instructors Partner to Enhance Skills

By Giv'er Saint John / August 18, 2016

Holland College, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) are pleased to announce a new articulation agreement that allows instructors to further develop their instructional skills by transferring credits from one post-secondary institution to another. The Instructor Development Program (IDP) offers the opportunity for instructors to enhance their knowledge, learn…

Citizens Asked to Help Conserve Water

By Giv'er Saint John / August 18, 2016

Saint John Water is asking citizens to help conserve water during what is proving to be a very hot, dry season. With the consistent heat across the region over the past two months, water levels at the City’s watersheds – Spruce Lake (west) and Latimer Lake and Loch Lomond (east) – have dropped, leaving the…

Gabriel Iglesias Coming to Harbour Station

By Giv'er Saint John / August 17, 2016

Gabriel Iglesias rolls into Saint John’s Harbour Station with his Fluffy Breaks Even tour on Thursday October 20th, 2016. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday August 19th at 10 am. Tickets range in price from $72.50 for P1 to $92.50 for Gold Circle tickets. There are also two VIP packages available,…

Traffic Advisory: Marathon by the Sea

By Giv'er Saint John / August 13, 2016

The organizers of the 2016 Emera Marathon by the Sea would like to advise residents and motorists that a number of traffic and safety plans have been put in place for this year’s event. The run will begin at the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal at 8 am on Sunday, August 14th, and follow a mapped…