Giv'er Saint John
Mark Splude First Ever Local Headliner at Chuckles Comedy Club
Chuckles Comedy Club has been around for years, hosting professional comics from around the world. Often using local comedians as hosts or openers, Saint John Comedy fans can always count on belly laughs from start to finish. Never in the history of Chuckles, have they offered a headlining spot to a local comedian … until…
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Saint John region receives $1.4 million in infrastructure investments
Road upgrades will soon begin in Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay and Saint John. The investments are being made under the Municipal Designated Highway Program. “Investing in our transportation network is a priority of our government,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser. “Our government is pleased to partner with the three municipalities to improve infrastructure for…
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Fire hydrant flushing underway across the City
The City of Saint John is underway with the annual fire hydrant flushing program (also referred to as uni-directional flushing) to clean the water distribution pipes across the City. Over the next several months, flushing will be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Customers may experience turbidity (dirty or cloudy) water…
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Poem: “Giv’er, Saint John Online!”
Giv’er, Saint John Online! Have you read the news On Saint John Online? You can read about places where people can dine. Community events, you can find it all there. You can read about things going on in the square. You can buy and sell or make a trade; Purchase a car or lemonade. Advertise…
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Environmental Trust Fund projects to support local economy in Saint John and Sussex region
The local economy in Saint John and Sussex will benefit from an investment of about $530,000 in 22 projects under the provincial government’s Environmental Trust Fund. “We are focused on creating jobs in New Brunswick and to do so, we have a diversified approach, which includes the responsible development of our natural resources and the…
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UNB ranked among top universities in the world
The University of New Brunswick is among the top four per cent of degree-granting institutions of higher learning in the world, according to a newly released global ranking. This year’s tally by the Center for World University Rankings, the largest academic ranking of global universities, places UNB at 882 among the more than 25,000 institutions…
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Rabies control measures to be conducted in Saint John
The provincial government will conduct wildlife rabies control measures in Fredericton and Saint John this year. Beginning this month, staff from the departments of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries and Energy and Resource aDevelopment, along with municipal employees, will be distributing oral rabies vaccine bait. This will occur in Saint John the week of July 18.…
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$136 million invested in Port Saint John
The provincial and federal governments have jointly invested more than $136 million to modernize Port Saint John’s west side terminals. “The provincial and federal investment in Port Saint John will create thousands of jobs. It will also help ensure that New Brunswick businesses are able to export and import competitively,” said Premier Brian Gallant. The…
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YMCA Yoga Instructor Course
Do you have a regular yoga practice? Are you interested in developing a deeper knowledge of yoga and its history? Join us and build on your foundation to create a lifelong learning journey through the YMCA Group Fitness Yoga Leader certification offered this summer! Pre-requisites for Participation 16 years of age at the time of…
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Poem – The King of the Taxis
THE KING OF THE TAXIS The King Of The Taxis shouted with pride … “YOU’LL SEE FOR YOURSELF WHEN WE METER YOUR RIDE!” You will SEE that it’s fair. You will NOT take the bus. You will SOON stop the worry and ALL of the fuss. So, spread it on Facebook. Dispel all your fears.…
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Senior Goodwill Ambassadors Appointed
Thirty senior goodwill ambassadors have been appointed to engage seniors, their families and communities in supporting wellness, active living and independence for seniors in New Brunswick. “Our senior goodwill ambassadors are dedicated volunteers who participate in community events or programs to promote inclusion and healthy aging,” said Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Lisa Harris. “They…
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Algonquin Golf Course to Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade
Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, announced yesterday that top Canadian golf course architect Rod Whitman will lead a generational repositioning of the Algonquin Resort’s highly acclaimed course. Whitman most recently gained world renown for his work on Nova Scotia’s Cabot Links, the top course in Canada and winner of…
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