Culture & Community
Crime Prevention Awards
Individuals and organizations from across the province were honoured recently for their crime prevention efforts at the annual luncheon of the Crime Prevention Association of New Brunswick. “We are incredibly fortunate to have so many organizations and individuals dedicated to crime prevention here in New Brunswick,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman.…
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Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is Patches
Meet the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Pet of the week — Patches! “In the Boys Room at the shelter, I’m known as the quiet, relaxed kitty. I love to curl up on the volunteers’ laps and just be loved.”
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NB Power and Public Safety Test Response Plans
NB Power and the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Measures Organizations will test nuclear emergency response plans in a full-scale, multi-jurisdictional exercise today, November 17th, and tomorrow, November 18th. In addition, NB Power is testing emergency response plans related to grid reliability and stability through a North America-wide table-top exercise among power operators November 18th…
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Province Updates Progress on Strategic Program Review
The provincial government has taken steps within the past year to decrease the cost of administration, eliminate waste, remove redundancy and implement process improvements to help ensure taxpayers’ dollars are being spent wisely. “Without action, our province faces mounting debt,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau, who is also minister responsible for the Strategic Program Review.…
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UNB Saint John Lorenzo Reading Series Presents Allan Cooper & Harry Thurston
Poets Allan Cooper and Harry Thurston will read from The Deer Yard and Keeping Watch at the End of the World, respectively on Thursday, November 19th at 7 pm in the Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre. The reading is hosted by the Lorenzo Reading Series and supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
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Changes this Winter for Overnight Parking
The City would like to inform citizens of changes to overnight on-street parking restrictions in the north, east and west sides of the City.
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Schools celebrate Diversity and Respect Week
Diversity and Respect Week begins Monday, November 16th in New Brunswick schools as part of a provincial effort to support a safe, welcoming and affirming school environment for all students. Diversity and Respect Week replaces Anti-bullying Week promoted in New Brunswick schools since 2012. “We wanted to include a broader mandate for schools to celebrate…
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Saint John Service of Remembrance
The City’s Service of Remembrance is to be held at Harbour Station, 99 Station Street, Saint John, NB, Wednesday morning, November 11th. Doors will open to the general public at 9:00 a.m. and attendees are requested to be seated by 10:10 a.m.
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Lest We Forget: Remembrance Day Display at Saint John Arts Centre
As a gesture of respect for our veterans, the Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) has initiated a new tradition of hosting a display of artifacts honouring a member of the Canadian Armed Forces during the November-December exhibit cycle.
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SAINT JOHN TO HOST ECMW 2017
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) announced today that Saint John will host East Coast Music Week (ECMW) in 2017. The event takes place from April 19-23, 2017 and marks a return to the city for the first time in 15 years.
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New Educational Resources Mark Financial Literacy Month
To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, the Financial and Consumer Services Commission is introducing two new resources, a budget workshop and an auto insurance infographic. These resources are to support New Brunswickers on their financial wellness journey. Financial decision-making can be difficult. With the launch of these resources, the commission is working to make it easier…
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Seven New Members Appointed to UNB Board of Governors
The University of New Brunswick is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to the Board of Governors. Among them are Joel Attis, Janet M. Hoyt, Robyn Tingley and Marc Bedard. In addition, three Continue reading →
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