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New chair and vice-chair named to Board of Governors at UNB
Larry Hachey, president of Bluechip Leasing Atlantic, has been appointed chair of the University of New Brunswick’s Board of Governors for a two-year term, effective July 1. Mr. Hachey, of Quispamsis, N.B., has served on UNB’s Board of Governors since 2011, most recently serving as vice-chair. Robyn Tingley, a Rothesay-based social entrepreneur, author and adviser…
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Boil Water Order – Areas in East Saint John
UPDATE July 9, 2017: Boil Order Lifted Effective immediately, the Boil Water Order has been rescinded for the following addresses 15, 17, 24-183 Westmorland Road 19, 21, 29-73 Tisdale Lane 2, 10 Jardine Street 2-84 McLaughlin Crescent 3-41 Barbara Crescent 2-16 Carl Court 6-35 Eastland Court 6-33 Highmount Court 4-61 Northumberland Avenue 3-31 Killburn Avenue…
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 6, 2017
The Coalition for Better Salmon Management, (CBSM), has put out a press release calling on DFO to reinstate Grilse harvest tags for the balance of the 2017 salmon fishing season. Numbers of fish in the Miramichi system continue to improve slightly.
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Rabies control measures to be conducted in Saint John
The provincial government will begin rabies control measures this month in Fredericton, Saint John and other communities in western New Brunswick. Vaccine bait, contained in small capsules, will be distributed by hand in areas frequented by raccoons and skunks. The bait vaccinates wildlife when ingested. “Distributing vaccine bait is the most effective way to prevent…
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Book Review: “Promises to Keep” by Genevieve Graham
Set during the time of the Acadian expulsion in 1755 from what is now Nova Scotia. “Promises to Keep” contains a stronger, deeper story than its romantic cover art might suggest.
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 29, 2017
This weekend we move through June and into July. Canadians will celebrate 150 years as a country on Saturday, July 1. So we wish all a Happy Canada Day! As well we extend similar greetings to our Americans as they will celebrate their country’s birthday on Tuesday, July 4.
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War Amps Key Tag Service
Most of us don’t realize how valuable our car keys are until we lose them. With remote starters and built-in unlock systems, keys are not as simple or cheap as they used to be, with many owners paying hundreds of dollars in replacement fees.
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 22, 2017
Salmon and a few grilse are moving slowly into the system with a few each day, but no run to speak of. There are also good numbers of shad now in the river. Gradually, the striped bass are dispersing from the spawning grounds to other rivers and bays in the Gulf region.
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Student Financial Assistance Applications Now Available
Students interested in the Free Tuition Program can now apply for student financial assistance for the 2017-18 academic year. The applications are for New Brunswick residents who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution full-time in programs that start on or after Aug. 1.
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Sea Belles Chorus Finishes Second at Atlantic A Cappella Contest, Qualifies for International Contest
Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, Saint John, N.B., chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, recently earned regional recognition as second place Atlantic chorus and qualified for a spot at Harmony, Inc.’s international competition, which will be held later this year in Halifax, Nova…
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Festival of Sail coming to Saint John in August
Saint John Festival of Sail Inc., in cooperation with Discover Saint John will host 10 Tall Ships this summer from August 17-20, thanks to investments by the federal, provincial and municipal governments. The Festival, which is part of the Canada 150 celebrations, will increase tourism and generate economic benefits for the entire region. “For centuries,…
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Book Review: “Living Up to a Legend” by Diana Bishop
Subtitled My Adventures with Billy Bishop’s Ghost, Diana Bishop’s memoirs of her grandfather, WWI Canadian flying ace Billy Bishop, is an insightful, moving look at growing up in the shadow of a legend.
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