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Mill Rats President/ GM Steps Down
The Saint John Mill Rats President and General Manager, Ian McCarthy has stepped down. McCarthy issued the following statement earlier this afternoon: I have decided to return to the United States and rejoin my family there, and as such, I have stepped down as President and will no longer act as General Manager of the Saint…
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Workshop Natural Dyes with Denise Richard
On Sunday, May 29th from 1-5 pm join the New Brunswick Museum (NBM) for a one day Natural Dyes workshop with New Brunswick Artist, Denise Richard. In this Natural Dye workshop, participants will explore a variety of dyes including plants, roots, wood and insect dyes. By the end of the workshop, they will have learned…
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Port Days 2016 Offers Expanded Business Programming
Port Days has always offered great speakers and topics related to import/ export, global transportation infrastructure, and international partnerships – but the 2016 schedule is bigger and better than ever. “For the first time ever, the Port Days line-up includes concurrent sessions, which means we have more to offer than ever before,” says Jim Quinn,…
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Protect yourself against Lyme disease
New Brunswickers are reminded to protect themselves against Lyme disease. “I encourage New Brunswickers to get outside, be active and play this summer while ensuring they take the appropriate precautions to avoid being bitten by blacklegged ticks,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, acting chief medical officer of health.
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May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, reminds New Brunswickers that May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the province.
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Saint John Disability Awareness Week May 30 – June 4
The City of Saint John will mark Disability Awareness Week from May 30th through June 4th, 2016. Saint John Ability Advisory Committee’s (SJAAC) Disability Awareness Week Schedule of Events May 30 – June 4, 2016 OPENING CEREMONIES Monday, May 30, 2016, 12:00 – 3:00pm 1st Level Brunswick Square, 39 King Street, Saint John, NB Come…
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Steubenville Coffee House Fundraiser
St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Quispamsis will host a Steubenville Atlantic Coffee House Fundraiser on Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 pm. Featured performers are: Pandora, Adam McIntyre, Moments of Magic (Seabelles Quartet), The Rainbows, Brenda Renaud, Tiffini Rennick, “Bills” Destiny, and possible other talent. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at St. Mark’s…
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Mill Rats Circle the Wagons for Home Games 3 & 4
The Saint John Mill Rats are circling the wagons and preparing for Games 3 and 4 at home this weekend against the #1 Halifax Hurricanes. They returned from Halifax Sunday night down 0-2 to the top ranked Hurricanes. Both games were won in convincing fashion by the home team. “The key to this series is the…
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Professional Visual Artists’ Fund 2016 Winner
Congratulations to Emily McCumber, Saint John fibre artist, a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and the recipient of this year’s Professional Visual Artists’ Fund grant! A cheque presentation for $1000 will be held at the Saint John Arts Centre on Friday, July 8, 2016. A small exhibition of her work…
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Atlantic Division Championship Series Begins Tonight in Halifax
The Atlantic Division Championship Series, presented by Dental Fix, begins tonight in Halifax at the Scotiabank Centre as the #1 Halifax Hurricanes (32-11) host the #2 Saint John Mill Rats (28-16). Tip off is set for 7 PM AST. The winner of the best-of-seven series will face the winner of the Central Division series between…
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Saint John Mill Rats Players Raising Money for Fort McMurray Relief Fund
The Saint John Mill Rats players are raising money for the Fort McMurray Relief Fund and hoping to pack the Station for their home play-off games on May 20th, 21st, and 24th. “They came to me and said they wanted to help pack Harbour Station for our play-off games. We talked about ways to do…
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Nominations open for Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards
Nominations for the Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards in the anglophone and francophone sectors are now open for the 2015-16 school year. The nominations are open to all educators throughout the education system as well as the early-learning and child-care centres. “By presenting the awards to educators in both the early learning and school sectors, we…
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