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City of Saint John Holiday Hours & Services

By News Releases / December 24, 2015

December 24, 2015 – January 1, 2016

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Amazing Pen Pal Visits Santa at the North Pole!

By News Contributor / December 24, 2015

Recently we shared a story about My Amazing Pen Pal, a new business recently launched by Greg Trevors. Click here to read that article. Check out the Christmas episode below! Santa answers some questions that every child asks!

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P.R.O. Kids Reception Recognized Sponsors

By News Releases / December 24, 2015

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, P.R.O. Kids was able raise $220,000 to assist 1,500 kids in 2015.

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NB SPCA Receives Funding to help Enforce Tethering Regulations

By Giv'er Saint John / December 23, 2015

The provincial government has provided more than $40,000 to help the New Brunswick SPCA enforce the regulation that bans the 24-hour tethering of dogs. “We are pleased to support the SPCA in their efforts to enforce the rules, but also to ensure that our collective efforts are increasing awareness and reducing the instances where dogs…

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Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays

By Giv'er Saint John / December 23, 2015

The holidays are about celebration but fire safety should also be a priority at this time of year, said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “We want New Brunswickers to celebrate during the holidays, but we also want them to be safe with things like holiday lights, candles, and Christmas trees,” said Horsman.…

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Capacity Crowd Expected for Wednesday Night’s Mill Rats Game

By Giv'er Saint John / December 22, 2015

The Saint John Mill Rats are excited that so many fans have taken advantage of the tickets provided by Canaport LNG as a capacity crowd of 6,000+ is expected Wednesday night for the pre-season game against the Moncton Miracles at Harbour Station. As of this publication some seats are still available. To get tickets, fans…

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Real Food Connections Opens in Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / December 22, 2015

The Real Food Connections store is now OPEN in Uptown Saint John! It’s been a long time coming, but their brand spankin’ new retail location at 34 Canterbury Street in Uptown Saint John is now open. The shelves and fridges are stocked with the same great local products you’ve come to know in Fredericton, with the…

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My Amazing Pen Pal

By News Contributor / December 18, 2015

I was born in Saint John, NB and grew up in a military family, which meant moving to a new town every four or five years. There is so much to learn about the world around us. I should know, I’ve spent the last 10 years travelling and experiencing as much as I could in 35 countries. Now, I’m returning to Canada to provide parents with a wonderful way to educate their children about people, places and cultures.

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Last Chance to View Current SJAC Exhibits

By Giv'er Saint John / December 17, 2015

The Saint John Arts Centre‘s current exhibitions, which opened on November 6th, wrap up this week, but it’s not too late to come in and enjoy! Toby Graser and Kathy Hooper present a unique joint painting exhibit in the Frazee Gallery. “What a great experience it was. One of us slashing colour onto either a new white canvas or…

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Sea Dogs Holiday Flex Packs On Sale Now

By Giv'er Saint John / December 17, 2015

The Saint John Sea Dogs are excited to announce Holiday Flex Packs are on sale NOW! The packages are available in eight-, twelve-, and sixteen-game allotments starting as low as $64! Save up to $56 over walk-up prices! The more you buy, the more you SAVE! Prices are listed below. (All prices include HST.) Category…

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Give Truly Creative Gifts from the Saint John Arts Centre

By Giv'er Saint John / December 16, 2015

If you’re looking for a unique gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, the Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) can help! SJAC gift certificates are good towards any of their workshops, artwork purchases, or rental time in their pottery and printmaking studios. Kids don’t need any more “stuff”? How about Saturday morning art classes? Have a teen who loves…

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DuffleBag Theatre Bringing Snow White to Saint John

By Bread 'n Molasses / December 14, 2015

Just in time for the New Year, DuffleBag Theatre is coming to Saint John! DuffleBag Theatre, the nearly world famous troupe, brings the classic fairy tale Snow White to life with their signature fun-filled and humorous fashion, using audience members as the stars. With their improvisation, you could say they don’t exactly go by the book! Accompanied by DuffleBag’s witty narration, their lively performances deliver hilarity every time.

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