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Meet Firefighter Lieutenant Doug Trentowski

By Giv'er Saint John / May 6, 2021

Marc Car Saint John Firefighter, Lieutenant Doug Trentowsk….In 1984 Doug was named the first Aquatic Director of the brand new Canada Games Aquatic Center. Lifeguarding from an early age, Doug is a 40 year member of the Royal Lifesaving Society (RLS) and has instructed countless guards. For 20 years he was also instrumental developing lifesaving…

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Meet Firefighter Adam McIllwraith

By Giv'er Saint John / May 5, 2021

Marc Carey   Saint John Firefighter Adam McIllwraith…..Adam joined the SJFD as part of the 2018 recruit class. A former Saint John Vito’s AAA hockey player he went on to play junior as a captain with the Campbellton Tigers. There he met his future Wife and was also offered a scholarship to Acadia University. As…

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Mothers Day Poem

By Giv'er Saint John / May 4, 2021

Her Hands by Maggie Pittman Her hands held me gently from the day I took my first breath. Her hands helped to guide me as I took my first step. Her hands held me close when the tears would start to fall. Her hands were quick to show me that she would take care of…

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Castle Fallsview Funeral Home Under New Ownership

By Giv'er Saint John / April 29, 2021

Brenan’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium WELCOME TO THE FAMILY We are proud to announce that West Saint John’s oldest funeral home has become a part of our Brenan’s family. Effective today we are delighted to welcome Castle Fallsview Funeral Home as our newest location and the staff there as our newest team members. When the…

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Paula Radwan Seeking Council Seat For Ward 4

By Giv'er Saint John / April 28, 2021

Paula Radwan grew up in Saint John New Brunswick where she graduated from Saint John High School and later graduated with her Psychology degree from the University of Saint John New Brunswick. She has a strong background in finance, human resources and management. For the last 10 years, she opened her restaurant in which she…

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Dave Brown For Rothesay Town Council

By Giv'er Saint John / April 27, 2021

Hi, my name is Dave Brown, a third-generation resident of the Kennebecasis Valley. I am running for Council for the Town of Rothesay. People ask me all the time why I am running. The answer is simple , I have been a lifetime resident of the KV Valley and it’s time for me to give…

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@Market Square 2021

By Giv'er Saint John / April 27, 2021

Our friends at Market Square are always planning fun and safe programs for your enjoyment. For questions on anything you see here, please contact The Hardman Group Limited One Market Square Saint John, NB  | E2L 4Z6 P: 506.658.3600 | F: 506.658.3605 MarketSquareAdmin@hardmangroup.ca Friday, May 7th Easels in the Atrium has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association…

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Make A Wish Parade For James

By Giv'er Saint John / April 23, 2021

On Saturday, April-24-2021, Make A Wish Canada is “Hosting A Parade For James.” The 5-year-old Saint John boy is suffering from liver failure (genetic disorder) and his last wish is to have a parade of police vehicles, fire trucks, construction vehicles along with cars and bikes in his honor. In conjunction with Make a Wish…

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Singing Mechanic Danny Joyce Performs In A NHL Game

By Giv'er Saint John / April 23, 2021

Story by Matt Joyce This is the hardest working guy I know. Dan the signing mechanic Joyce. My uncle will living out his long time goal this Saturday night when he will be performing the National anthem in an NHL game. Tune in this Saturday night for the Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadians Congratulations Uncle…

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Meet Dean Secord Councillor At Large for Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / April 23, 2021

Dear Saint Johners, If we haven’t already had the pleasure of meeting, let me tell you a bit about myself. The city of Saint John means a lot to me. It’s where I chose to live, raise my family, work, and play. We share some of that in common, I am sure! We have a…

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Mayoral Candidates’ Forum April 26

By Giv'er Saint John / April 22, 2021

Organized by Human Development Council, Civic Tec Saint John and Around the Block, Mayoral candidates’ form, Monday April 26 at 12pm to 1:30pm, with moderator Julia Wright. Participating Candidates  Darrell Bastarache, Donna Reardon and Mel Vincent How to participate: 1 in person, Chinese Commerence Centre,24  Coburg St, register on Eventbrite.  2 Facebook live on the…

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Saint John Hyundai Donates A Van To The Joshua Group

By Giv'er Saint John / April 22, 2021

Almost 30 years ago in 1993, Bobby Hayes founded a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, The Joshua Group . By 2008 it had become a charitable organization that is volunteer-driven organization serving at risk children in the Greater Saint John area. The Joshua Group places special emphasis on priority neighborhoods where families most often feel neglected and…

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