Culture & Community
Mactaquac Conversation Continues with Discussion Paper, Community Sessions
NB Power is inviting the public to a series of community-based dialogue sessions about the future of Mactaquac Generating Station, and encouraging informed dialogue with a new discussion paper focused on policy and technical considerations related to the decision.
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Saint John Sea Belles’ Member Recognised as Barbershopper of the Year
Sea Belles, Atlantic Canada’s number one ladies’ a cappella chorus, recently held a weekend music retreat with 10 year chorus director and 15 year Certified Music Judge and coach, Kathy Greason. The workshop was held to prepare for the June, 2016 Harmony, Inc. Area 1 Competition and Contest (ACC) in Sackville, NB. The highlight of…
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City Market Pedway Upgrades Continue
On Monday March 28th, the stairway between the second level of the Brunswick Square pedway and the Saint John City Market will be closed temporarily while overhead work is performed in the area. The stairway will remain closed until Wednesday, March 30th and will tentatively reopen on Thursday, March 31st. Access to the Market will be…
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City Hours and Service Schedules for Holiday Weekend
The City of Saint John reminds citizens that its City Hall, Rothesay Avenue, and Adelaide Street offices will be closed Good Friday, March 25 and Easter Monday, March 28. Carleton Community Centre will be open Saturday and closed Friday, Sunday and Monday. Programming will resume at all community centres on Tuesday, March 29. Arenas remain…
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Nominations Open for May 9th Election
Candidates running in the May 9th municipal council, district education council and regional health authority elections can officially submit their nomination forms. The 21 returning offices and satellite returning offices set up across the province to administer the elections opened to the public yesterday. A total of 107 mayoralty positions and 544 councillor positions will…
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You’re Home! Visit the City of Saint John at the Home Show
Visit the City of Saint John booth at Harbour Station during the Atlantic National Home Show this weekend. City staff will be on hand to provide information and demonstrations designed to help you with your 2016 building projects, large or small. Get a demo of Clik2Gov, the City’s new online permit tracking application. Find out…
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Local Rowers Attend Spring Training Down South in Georgia
Members of the Fredericton and Kennebecasis Rowing Clubs went south on the March Break for some spring training. Rowers took part in a week long provincial rowing camp in beautiful Richard B. Russell State Park in Elberton, Georgia.
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River Watch 2016 Officially Launched
New Brunswickers are reminded to be cautious around waterways and watch for any potential flooding in their communities as River Watch was officially launched yesterday. “Protecting our families and our communities is always first and foremost in our minds,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “Although we have a significantly smaller snowpack…
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Saint John Spring Registration Expo April 13th
Members of the general public are invited to attend the Saint John Spring/ Summer Registration Expo on Wednesday April 13, 2016 beginning at 6;30 pm. The Registration Expo is your one-stop-shop for those interested in registering for upcoming activities across Greater Saint John. Come learn about the many sports, recreation, arts, cultural and education programs and…
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Local Elections Open House on Wednesday March 16th
Thinking of running for Saint John Common Council, the District Education Council or the Regional Health Authority? Attend an Open House presented by Elections New Brunswick and The City of Saint John. With the May 9, 2016 local elections quickly approaching, Elections New Brunswick and the City of Saint John are organizing an information session for prospective…
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Nominations Sought for New Brunswick Human Rights Award
Nominations are being sought for the 29th annual New Brunswick Human Rights Award. The deadline is June 1st, 2016. The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission established the award to recognize outstanding effort, achievement or leadership on a volunteer basis by individuals or organizations in the promotion of equality and human rights in the province. The…
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Saint John to enjoy Boost in Cruise Ship Passenger Numbers in 2016
The first cruise ship of the season docks in Saint John harbour on May 9th, 2016 and it will be the beginning of a busy season of calls. By the time the last ship casts off its lines on October 28th, 64 ships will have visited, bringing with them approximately 144,000 passengers and 57,700 crew.…
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