Culture & Community
Giant Tiger Helps Youth at Boys and Girls Clubs Take a Giant Step Forward
As part of their mission to make a difference for Canadian youth and their families, Giant Tiger has partnered with Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada to launch the Giant Tiger Giant Steps Program, a homework support program for children in grades 7 and 8. Giant Tiger Giant Steps offers opportunities for young people to complete homework…
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Call for Applications: Catapult 2.0
Catapult is an accelerator program for ambitious artists and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to bring their work to market. Catapult aims to improve the entrepreneurial skills and business networks for its participants, and to foster and culture of entrepreneurship in New Brunswick’s arts sector.
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New Brunswick among the best at International Roadcheck 2017
New Brunswick ranked among the top three provinces and territories for commercial vehicle safety compliance at International Roadcheck 2017, an annual 72-hour inspection event sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
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Theatre New Brunswick Tickets Now On Sale for the 2017-2018 Season
Individual tickets for all productions in the 2017-2018 season are now on sale at the Fredericton Playhouse box office. Our coming season has a little something for everyone: Whether you prefer a traditional, time-tested tale, enjoy experiencing new voices and world premieres, or have always wanted to experience a large scale musical.
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NB Power commissions fast-charging stations in Woodstock and Prince William
Two more fast-charging stations have been commissioned along the Trans-Canada Highway in Woodstock and Prince William giving drivers of electric vehicles more options for recharging in New Brunswick.
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Book Review: “Bearing Witness: Journalists, Record Keepers and the 1917 Halifax Explosion” by Michael Dupuis
December 6, 2017, signals the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, Canada’s worst Maritime tragedy to date. In mere seconds, a large portion of Halifax’s North End and waterfront were obliterated when the damaged munitions ship Mont Blanc exploded, killing 2,000 people and injuring thousands more.
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Lumberjacks are Gathering in Boiestown for Lumberjack Festival at the Woodmen’s Museum
The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum, located in Boiestown, NB, will be hosting a two day & Lumberjack Festival on August 19th and 20th, 2017.
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2017 Recipients of the Order of New Brunswick
The names of the 2017 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Edmundston.
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Saint John “Champ” encourages kids to play safe
Marissa Gorjizadeh, 19, of Saint John, joined The War Amps PLAYSAFE/ DRIVESAFE float in Halifax’s recent Natal Day Parade, telling kids to “spot the danger before you play!” Marissa was born a left arm amputee and is a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Through her role as a Safety Ambassador, she…
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Fundy Fringe Festival
The fifth Fundy FRINGE Festival is back August 21-26. Fundy FRINGE Festival is part of a growing community of Fringe Festivals throughout North America, dedicated to supporting independent performers and artists and creating affordable spaces through which diverse communities can experience boundary-pushing theatre and other performances, in accordance with the four criteria set out by…
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Saint John Theatre Company Auditions
Tennessee Williams’ classic ‘memory play’. It is Tom’s recollections of the events with his family that lead to a fateful conclusion. Can you, should you, live your life by what others expect from you or even need from you? Auditions for our Studio production of The Glass Menagerie will take place: Sunday, 13 August (1 – 3pm) Monday,…
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Call for Submissions: Imperial Theatre Exhibition Committee
Since 1994, Imperial Theatre Exhibition Committee has brought artworks from area artists to the patrons of Imperial Theatre and the Saint John arts community at large. With the number of live performances at the theatre, exposure for exhibits is high, focused on an audience knowledgeable in art, as well as newcomers to visual art. During…
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