Giv'er Saint John

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…

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From left: Saint John Mayor Don Darling; Premier Brian Gallant; Service New Brunswick Minister Ed Doherty; and Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long.

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…

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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…

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Conserve water, only water lawns when necessary, and less frequently.

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…

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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,…

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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…

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International Youth Day

By Giv'er Saint John / August 12, 2016

The following statement was issued today by Nathalie Chiasson, chairperson of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, on the occasion of International Youth Day, August 12th: In December 1999, the United Nations approved a resolution decreeing that August 12 would become International Youth Day with the theme Youth is the future of mankind, to promote…

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Passport to Parks at Carleton Community Centre Tomorrow

By Giv'er Saint John / August 12, 2016

We’re Back On! The weather is cooperating! Come join Passport to Parks at Carleton Community Centre (also known as Family Fun Day) this Saturday, August 13th from 12-4 pm. All activities are free! What’s Passport to Parks? Passport to Parks or #P2PSJ, is your invitation to a fun and active summer in Saint John. Our…

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Greg Fairbrother

Poem – DON’T MENTION METERS

By Giv'er Saint John / August 9, 2016

DON’T MENTION METERS The meters are settled. It’s no longer news. We’ve listened to countless hours of views. We’ve settled for less, when we coulda got more. Now, talk about taxis is really a bore. Lets talk about anything other than meters. Let’s talk about summer and crazy eyed skeeters; Or, hot dogs roasting on…

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Sea Dogs Select Russian F Alexander Vdovenko in CHL Import Draft

By Giv'er Saint John / August 6, 2016

The Saint John Sea Dogs have selected Russian forward Alexander Vdovenko 42nd overall in the 2016 CHL Import Draft. The 17-year-old from Moscow is 6’4″ and 200 lbs. and plays centre and left wing. Vdovenko (pronounced “doh-VEHN-koh”) posted nine goals and 24 points in 34 games last season with the Vityaz Podolsk Under-17 team in Russia.…

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The Tragically Hip: A Canadian Celebration at the Imperial Theatre

By Giv'er Saint John / August 5, 2016

Together with CBC Saint John, the Imperial Theatre is screening The Tragically Hip’s Kingston, ON show, LIVE on Saturday, August 20th at 9:30 pm (doors open at 8:30 pm). Tickets are FREE but you have to come to the theatre to pick them up. Tickets will be available starting tomorrow, Saturday August 6th at the Box Office from…

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Saint John Champ warns kids about “Mean Machines”

By Giv'er Saint John / August 4, 2016

The War Amps float passed on the vital PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE message at the recent Natal Day Parade, in Halifax, NS. This year’s theme, “Mean Machines. Spot the danger before you play!” was depicted on the colourful, animated float, which had a special focus on lawn mowers, farm equipment and railway crossings. Emma Coakley, 10, of Saint…

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