Culture & Community
National Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7
The following message was issued by Justice and Public Safety Minister Stephen Horsman in recognition of National Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1-7: Taking action to protect you and your family in the event of an emergency begins before an emergency happens.
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Sea Belles Participate in National Music Day
On Monday May 2nd Canadians from coast-to-coast will take time out of their day to call attention to the vital role music plays in their lives, their communities and in their schools. Saint John’s Sea Belles of Harmony, Inc., will be participating in this coast to coast music video podcast. Sea Belles’ music video submission, Heading Home,…
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The City of Saint John to Observe 2016 Day of Mourning
On Thursday, April 28th, flags at all City of Saint John facilities, including City Hall, will be lowered to half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Mourning. Held annually, the National Day of Mourning commemorates workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. The day also honours…
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Book the Green Machine Today for Your Neighbourhood Clean-Up
The City of Saint John is pleased to launch the first year of our Green Machine! The Green Machine is a 14’ trailer that provides groups with a free mobile toolkit containing the equipment required to support clean-up initiatives in our community. Many communities and local organizations throughout Saint John plan and host events during…
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YMCA of Greater Saint John’s Annual General Meeting
The YMCA of Greater Saint John will be hosting the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Saint John Regional Y. The meeting will start promptly at 11:30 am and light refreshments to follow. Date: Tuesday May 17, 2016 Time: 11:30 am Location: Saint John Regional Y—McMurray Community Room Please RSVP by…
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Forest-fire season began April 18th
Each year, the season begins on the third Monday of April and continues through until October 31st unless otherwise indicated. Anyone igniting a Category 1 fire (fires with a diameter of three metres or less) should ensure burning is allowed in that area. This can be done by calling the toll-free burn line at 1-866-458-8080 or by visiting the Department of Natural Resources’ website.
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Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week
Health Minister Victor Boudreau is encouraging New Brunswickers to observe National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week this week, April 18th to the 25th. “This important week gives us the opportunity to show our support to those waiting for a tissue or organ donation,ˮ said Boudreau. “At the same time, this week serves as a…
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City of Saint John 2016 Spring Street Sweeping Program
The City of Saint John’s Spring Street Sweeping Program begins this week and citizens can expect to see crews cleaning the sand and debris from our streets and sidewalks until the end of June. The Street Sweeping Program is a vital program to improve the function of our streets, sidewalks and storm water systems as…
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Free Tuition for Low-income & Middle-class Families
Premier Brian Gallant and Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour Minister Francine Landry have announced that through the Education and New Economy Fund, tuition will be free for New Brunswick students from low-income and many middle-class families.
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Culture Plus: A strong new partner for NB’s cultural workforce
An important player is taking the stage in NB’s cultural sector. Several years of collaboration within the cultural sector has led to the establishment of the Cultural Human Resources Council of New Brunswick (Culture Plus), a not-for-profit, bilingual organization committed to ensuring the vitality of the cultural workforce through life-long career development and training.
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Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region Marks National Volunteer Week
Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region – ReStore is marking National Volunteer Week by celebrating all of their valued volunteers who help make what they do possible! They have a volunteer recruitment booth set up in their store with complimentary coffee. So come visit the ReStore to celebrate Volunteer Week and learn more about the…
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PARC presents the Annual New Brunswick Playwrights’ Cabaret!
All are welcome to attend as the Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre (PARC) presents its annual New Brunswick Playwrights` Cabaret on Saturday April 30th 2016 at 7:30 pm. Hosted by the Saint John Theatre Company (SJTC) in the BMO Studio at 112 Princess Street with MC Stephen Tobias, SJTC`s Artistic Director, the evening will feature readings by Saint John writers Neil Bonner, Dan Culberson, Gretchen Kelbaugh, Jordan Stewart and Bet O’Toole.
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