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Second Annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival Starts Tomorrow

By Giv'er Saint John / October 17, 2015

The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum is holding the second annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival from October 18 to October 22, 2015. The films to be shown will be primarily prize winning films that have been featured in prestigious film festivals around the world. The proceeds from the film festival will support the work of…

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Saint John Mill Rats Ink Hollis-Jefferson

By Giv'er Saint John / October 13, 2015

The Saint John Mill Rats are pleased to announce the signing of explosive 6’6 forward, Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson from Chester, Pennsylvania. Rahlir is the older brother of Rondae, the Brooklyn Nets first round 2015 NBA Draft pick out of Arizona. Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson played his college ball at Temple University where he averaged 8.9 points, 6.1 rebounds,…

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Saint John Rides@Rockwood Huge Success

By Giv'er Saint John / October 10, 2015

Saint John’s inaugural Rides@Rockwood Automotive Show happened the last weekend of September and was a tremendous success. The weather cooperated and Rockwood Park came alive with the sounds of hopped up hot rods and ground pounding muscle cars. Over 230 folks, not just from Saint John but from all around the province and even south of the border, brought their favourite ride to put on display.

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Submission Call: Giv’er Saint John!

By Giv'er Saint John / October 9, 2015

We want to hear from you! From new business start-ups and fundraising endeavours to childhood memories and your favourite recipes, there’s a place for you in the pages of Giv’er Saint John! It’s Autumn in New Brunswick — one of the most colourful and beautiful times of the year! We’re looking for your best seasonal…

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Become part of Building a Social Enterprise Hub

By Giv'er Saint John / October 7, 2015

  The Saint John Community Loan Fund is planning a larger space to foster creativity and entrepreneurship for poverty reduction. The 15,000 square foot building will be located at 139 Prince Edward St. and encompass three floors. The cost is $2.25 million. The space will include the following: On the ground floor a social enterprise…

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Sweet Caroline Walk/ Run this Weekend

By Giv'er Saint John / October 5, 2015

The Sweet Caroline Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of allergies and anaphylaxis, are hosting a walk/ run this Saturday, October 10th in Rothesay. The 10K run/ walk will begin at 10 am, while the 2.5K walk/ run starts at 10:15 am at Rothesay High School. Both courses travel down the Rothesay Road towards Rothesay…

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Saint John Loyalist Plaza set for transformation

By Giv'er Saint John / October 3, 2015

The Saint John Waterfront Foundation has a new plan to refurbish the area around Market Square and Loyalist Plaza. It launched a $9 million capital campaign on Thursday that will be largely community driven, with a $3.4 million commitment from the City of Saint John. The Make Your Mark on History campaign includes an architect’s…

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7th Annual Saint John Zombie Walk and Food Drive

By Giv'er Saint John / October 2, 2015

The 7th Annual Saint John Zombie Walk and Food Drive is back tomorrow, Saturday October 3rd from 3:30 to 7:30 pm at King’s Square! Bring lots of food because as always all food items will be donated to The Romero House. With just one day away everyone is getting super pumped about this event! But remember to stay…

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Imperial Theatre presents Whitehorse

By Giv'er Saint John / September 29, 2015

The Imperial Theatre is proud to present the Canadian duo Whitehorse on Friday, October 9th at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale at the Imperial Theatre Box Office for $32 per adult. Subscriber tickets are $26 each and Student RUSH tickets are $20. Whitehorse is the story of two acclaimed musicians joining forces under one new name – no drummer, no…

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1812: The New Brunswick Story Exhibition

By Giv'er Saint John / September 24, 2015

An exhibition entitled 1812: The New Brunswick Story opened earlier this month at the New Brunswick Museum and will run through January 3rd, 2016. On June 18, 1812 the United States declared war on Britain and placed His Majesty’s colonies in British North America (now Canada) in peril. Already fighting a life and death struggle with…

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Yuk Yuk’s Stand-Up Comedy Tour Coming to Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / September 23, 2015

Get ready for some uncensored comedy as Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Tour reaches Saint John! Tickets are now available for the first of several Yuk Yuk’s On Tour events happening next Wednesday, September 30th at 7 pm at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre in the Loyalist Room. This show features a hilarious line-up of some…

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Retro Film Series presents: To Kill a Mockingbird

By Giv'er Saint John / September 22, 2015

Season 22 of the Retro Film Series continues at the Imperial Theatre next week with the Oscar winning classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, who defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge,…

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