Giv'er Saint John
Minimum Wage to Increase on April 1st
Premier Brian Gallant recently announced that the minimum wage in New Brunswick will increase from $10.30 per hour to $10.65 per hour on April 1, 2016. “Increasing the minimum wage will put more money in the pockets of New Brunswickers and have a positive effect on the economy,” said Gallant. Recently, the Regulatory Accountability and…
Air Quality Data Portal launched
The provincial government has launched a new Air Quality Data Portal, providing the public with immediate access to air quality monitoring data. “Our government is committed to providing transparency and improving access to government services,” said Environment and Local Government Minster Brian Kenny. “We provide air quality monitoring services, and now New Brunswickers and organizations…
January Events at the Kennebecasis Public Library
January Events at the Kennebecasis Public Library Contact Info: 849-5314, www.kvlibrary.org Exhibit by Ruth Rayburn-Arsenault December 2015-January 2016 Artist Open House: January 14th, 6-8 pm. All are welcome! Exhibit by students of Quispamsis Middle School January 2nd to 30th Artwork is located in the children’s area of the library. Four Week Toddler Storytime From January…
Text with 911 Service Now Available in New Brunswick
Text with 911 service is now available province-wide for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired community. “I am pleased to announce this upgrade to our 911 service,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “Text with 911 creates an alternate and more efficient way for this community to communicate with 911, making…
Sea Belles Chorus Spread Holiday Cheer and Charity
Sea Belles, Atlantic Canada’s Number One ladies A Cappella Chorus, have had a busy few months sharing their Holiday Harmonies and good cheer with local nursing homes, malls, public, churches and local charities. Each year the chorus donates a portion of fund raising profits to two local charities. Cindy Mayo, Sea Belles Charity Coordinator, recently…
Young Readers Encouraged to join Hackmatack Program
Children in Grades 4 through 6 are being invited by the New Brunswick Public Library Service to join a Hackmatack book club at their local library and to participate in the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards. “The Hackmatack program is a fun and educational way to introduce children to the joy of reading,” said Post-Secondary…
Team New Brunswick looking for chef de mission
The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced volunteer to serve as the chef de mission for Team New Brunswick at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg, Man. from July 28 to Aug. 13, 2017. The chef de mission will lead Team New Brunswick’s contingent of about 400 athletes,…
NB SPCA Receives Funding to help Enforce Tethering Regulations
The provincial government has provided more than $40,000 to help the New Brunswick SPCA enforce the regulation that bans the 24-hour tethering of dogs. “We are pleased to support the SPCA in their efforts to enforce the rules, but also to ensure that our collective efforts are increasing awareness and reducing the instances where dogs…
Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are about celebration but fire safety should also be a priority at this time of year, said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “We want New Brunswickers to celebrate during the holidays, but we also want them to be safe with things like holiday lights, candles, and Christmas trees,” said Horsman.…
Capacity Crowd Expected for Wednesday Night’s Mill Rats Game
The Saint John Mill Rats are excited that so many fans have taken advantage of the tickets provided by Canaport LNG as a capacity crowd of 6,000+ is expected Wednesday night for the pre-season game against the Moncton Miracles at Harbour Station. As of this publication some seats are still available. To get tickets, fans…
Real Food Connections Opens in Saint John
The Real Food Connections store is now OPEN in Uptown Saint John! It’s been a long time coming, but their brand spankin’ new retail location at 34 Canterbury Street in Uptown Saint John is now open. The shelves and fridges are stocked with the same great local products you’ve come to know in Fredericton, with the…
Last Chance to View Current SJAC Exhibits
The Saint John Arts Centre‘s current exhibitions, which opened on November 6th, wrap up this week, but it’s not too late to come in and enjoy! Toby Graser and Kathy Hooper present a unique joint painting exhibit in the Frazee Gallery. “What a great experience it was. One of us slashing colour onto either a new white canvas or…