Culture & Community
The 2017 Marigold Project
The Marigold Project is set to celebrate its 20th year on Thursday, June 15, 2017 with over 7,000 students from 55 local schools gathered to plant over 140,000 marigolds in 55 locations. Since its inception in 1997, Saint John has been a proud supporter and major beneficiary of the community project that now sees close…
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Traffic Advisory June 15th, 2017
Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Loch Lomond Road between Gibbon Avenue and Charles Street East in both directions starting Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 7 am to 7 pm for two days while the asphalt is resurfaced. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure advises the motoring public that the eastbound ramp at the…
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Father’s Day Show & Shine
Canadian Tire East Saint John is hosting a Father’s Day Show and Shine in support Of Jumpstart on Sunday June 18th, 2017 from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be a 50/50 draw, BBQ, and entertainment. Registration starts at 10 am. Proceeds will go to support Jumpstart. June is Jumpstart month! Jumpstart is more…
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Community Day & Annual Runway Run at Saint John Airport
Come join the fun for Community Day and the Annual Runway Run at the Saint John Airport this Saturday June 17th, 2017 from 1-4 pm! There is something for everyone! Including the OutKast Car Club show, celebrating the 50th year for Camaros & Firebirds, a BBQ, Flea Market, Laser tag, bubble soccer and more. There will also be a fashion show featuring…
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2nd Annual Charity Car Show and Flea Market
The OutKast Car Club will host their 2nd Annual Charity Car Show and Flea Market in association with Saint John Airport Community Days on Saturday June 17th, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm. All makes and models of vehicles are welcome to participate. Registration starts at 9 am and is by donation. This event is in support of the SPCA…
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 8, 2017
The sea trout run has petered out except for the above Boiestown area. There are some river trout and still some striped bass in places. Bright salmon are gradually making their way into the system as we begin the move from spring to summer fishing.
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War Amps “Champs” to pass on safety message
The War Amps, a leader in the field of child safety, is bringing an important safety message to those attending the Safe Kids Expo. Marissa Gorjizadeh, 18, was born a left arm amputee and Emma Coakley, 11, was born a right hand amputee. As members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, they are…
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Animaritime 2017
We’re back in 2017 for our 13th year, and we invite you to join over a thousand of your fellow fans as we hold our event in Fredericton to celebrate all things anime, manga, and gaming. Be ready for fanfare and a great time because we are excited for Carnival – this years theme!
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Major Traffic Disruptions at Union and St Patrick Streets
Work will result in improved pedestrian access and traffic flows. Motorists who use Union and St Patrick streets and approaches are advised that a project to renew traffic signaling infrastructure will result in significant traffic delays. Work will begin Wednesday, May 31 and is expected to continue until the end of July. The project will…
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Sea Belles prepare for Atlantic Women’s A Cappella Singing Contests
Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, Saint John’s only chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, will head to Sackville, NB June 1-4th to participate in an area contest that could qualify the local singers for an international competition later this year. Sea Belles will go head to head with six choruses in Harmony, Inc.’s Area 1, which includes…
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East Coast Favourites Earthbound Trio, Nausikaa and Wobble Wallah to play New Brunswick Permaculture Festival June 2-4
From folk to world bass to a country barn dance, only in New Brunswick would one find such an eclectic and strangely complementary line up. And only in New Brunswick will such a line up be connected to fermenting food, growing food forests, and learning about excavators. The Praxis Project Permaculture Festival June 2-4.
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Vimy Ridge Never Leaves You
Arrive at Vimy Ridge before the sun rises to 8 am. Arrive while the birds are breaking the silent dawn with song. Arrive while mist still lingers and swirls in the shell craters. Stand. Face the monument. Be still. Listen. Feel the powerful sense of presence in this sacred place.
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