Giv'er Saint John
BFM Thrift Store Opens in Loch Lomond Place
The newest Atlantic Bibles for Missions (BFM) Thrift Store opened recently at 120 McDonald Street in Loch Lomond Place. If you are in the area, please come check out their beautiful new store and say hello to their first Manager, Kevin Smith. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5…
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Author Book Talk and Signing
Join author Curtis Mainville for a talk about his new book Till the Boys Come Home at the New Brunswick Museum, 1 Market Square, this Thursday September 17th from 7-9 pm. A century after the beginning of the Great War, the contributions of the Maritimes to the formation of the Canadian Expeditionary force remain relatively unexplored. Till the Boys…
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SPCA Dog Jog Tomorrow
Calling all animal lovers! The Saint John SPCA’s 22nd Annual Dog Jog at Rockwood Park, Second Arch (use the Fisher Lakes entrance) happens tomorrow, Saturday September 12th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Make a pledge to yourself to join in the fun and get outdoors with your four legged friends to enjoy the day and…
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$1.5M Investment Gets Gemba Going
The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) announced a $750,000 venture capital investment in Gemba Software Solutions today. The company’s software-as-a-service product reduces training time and increases consistency by guiding employees through complex processes with small hyperlinked flowcharts. Gemba Software’s visual process maps give new employees confidence on day one, allows them to navigate to answers quickly,…
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30th Annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Starts Friday
Atlantic Canada’s Most Colourful Festival, the 30th Annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta at Princess Louise Park in Sussex starts Friday September 11th and runs through Sunday September 13th. Admission to the Festival grounds is FREE! A weekend of family-oriented activities and events await! Watch 30 hot air balloons fly twice daily (early morning and early evening);…
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Multicultural Festival of Colours this Weekend
The Multicultural Festival of Colours is a free public celebration for all ages happening this weekend. Come celebrate our region’s culturally diverse communities from a current and historic perspective featuring cultural performances, traditional arts demonstrations and a broad range of Exhibitors and Vendors. The Multicultural Festival of Colours is a three day FREE public celebration of…
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Help NBCC Break Guinness World Record
Calling all Kettlebellers! NBCC will attempt to break the Guinness World Records Largest Kettlebell Fitness Class on Sunday October 4th at the Canada Games Stadium on the UNB Saint John campus at 100 Tucker Park Road beginning at 12 noon. They need to have the greatest number of people attending and participating in a kettlebell lesson at…
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Dunhams Run Date Night features Comedian James Mullinger
Dunhams Run’s last show for this season’s Date Night series featuring the live comedy of James Mullinger with support from Jimmy MacKinley happens this Friday, September 4th at the Estate Winery in Kingston. Tickets are $22 plus tax ($24.86), include your first glass of selected wine, and there are still a few tickets left.
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UNB Saint John Seawolves 2015 Schedule
The UNB Saint John Seawolves are gearing up for the 2015 Atlantic Football League (AFL) season with Training Camp happening this week. Training Camp started on the weekend and continues through next Monday August 31st. Games Schedule: Saturday, September 5/6, at Husson University, Bangor, Maine, USA [US Rules] Saturday, September 19th at 8 pm…
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Princess of Acadia
Gary Smith shared this photo on our Facebook Page last week. “Here is a photo I took last week on my walk, of the old Princess of Acadia. She was taken out of service and replaced with the other ferry,” Gary said. We love receiving photos and story submissions from people! You can submit your photos to…
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NB’s Premier Festival Place in Uptown Saint John
New Brunswick’s Festival Place welcomes you to enjoy a taste of Market Square’s finest as you shop, eat, play, and explore! Open from first coffee ’til last call, seven days a week, year round, they are proud to act as the cornerstone of Uptown Saint John! It’s the perfect place to shop, dine, relax or play.…
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Caught up in the Market
Open year-round, Monday to Saturday, the Saint John City Market offers a unique shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. Nowhere else in Saint John can you experience a traditional “farmers market” while shopping for such a wide selection of goods and services, ranging from dulse to hand-made local crafts, and enjoy a delicious meal…
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