Culture & Community
Poem – DON’T MENTION METERS
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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FEST FORWARD: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
From November 18-20, 2016, the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton will host the 6th annual emerging musician’s festival now known as FEST FORWARD, formally known as NB-ME.
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The Tragically Hip: A Canadian Celebration at the Imperial Theatre
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”
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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Free vehicle entrance to provincial parks on New Brunswick Day
During New Brunswick Day celebrations on Monday August 1st, the provincial government will be offering free gate admission at provincial parks as part of its Get Outside! NB program.
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City Hours and Service Schedules for Holiday Weekend
The City of Saint John reminds citizens that City Hall, Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street offices as well as community centres will be closed on Monday August 1st, 2016. The Saint John City Market will be closed Monday, August 1st. Saint John Transit will follow its Sunday/ Holiday schedule. There will be no Comex service…
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Celebrate Area 506 this Weekend!
Get ready to celebrate the best of New Brunswick as Saint John’s Waterfront hosts Area 506‘s Inaugural New Brunswick Day Festival this weekend! Showcasing New Brunswick music, culture and goods in a unique shipping container village on the city’s long wharf; it’s about celebrating and shining a light on the entire province. Starting today, Friday…
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Bell Aliant gives $10 K to YMCA Kids Program
On Wednesday July 27th, 2016 Bell Aliant announced a $10,000 donation to the YMCA of Greater Saint John for their Rainbows for All Children program. “Rainbows” fosters emotional healing among children and youth grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis. This unique international program offers a safe and supportive environment for children to process their feelings…
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Meet the Artist: Susan Lapides
Take a midday break and meet the creator behind the art! Please join us at the Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) on Thursday July 28th at 12:15 pm for a free artist talk with Boston-based photographer Susan Lapides on her exhibit Western Isles of the Bay of Fundy. “In this series of photographs, I explore the…
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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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Memories of the Old Store
In the early years when Mr. & Mrs. British Nathaniel Underhill were running the store, they would order a puncheon of molasses, a barrel of vinegar, one of salt pork, one of corned beef and salt herring.
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