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Yugoh Cutting Edge Taxi Service Launches in Saint John
A unique new taxi service has just launched in Saint John. Using the latest in technology, Yugoh gives users the choice of three different ways to order a taxi: either traditionally by just calling 607-1020, through a free app called Taxicaller, or directly from their website www.yugoh.ca. “Many years ago, I started a cab service in the Kennebecasis Valley, called Town…
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Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week
Health Minister Victor Boudreau is encouraging New Brunswickers to observe National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week this week, April 18th to the 25th. “This important week gives us the opportunity to show our support to those waiting for a tissue or organ donation,ˮ said Boudreau. “At the same time, this week serves as a…
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City of Saint John 2016 Spring Street Sweeping Program
The City of Saint John’s Spring Street Sweeping Program begins this week and citizens can expect to see crews cleaning the sand and debris from our streets and sidewalks until the end of June. The Street Sweeping Program is a vital program to improve the function of our streets, sidewalks and storm water systems as…
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Free Tuition for Low-income & Middle-class Families
Premier Brian Gallant and Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour Minister Francine Landry have announced that through the Education and New Economy Fund, tuition will be free for New Brunswick students from low-income and many middle-class families.
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Culture Plus: A strong new partner for NB’s cultural workforce
An important player is taking the stage in NB’s cultural sector. Several years of collaboration within the cultural sector has led to the establishment of the Cultural Human Resources Council of New Brunswick (Culture Plus), a not-for-profit, bilingual organization committed to ensuring the vitality of the cultural workforce through life-long career development and training.
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Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region Marks National Volunteer Week
Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region – ReStore is marking National Volunteer Week by celebrating all of their valued volunteers who help make what they do possible! They have a volunteer recruitment booth set up in their store with complimentary coffee. So come visit the ReStore to celebrate Volunteer Week and learn more about the…
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PARC presents the Annual New Brunswick Playwrights’ Cabaret!
All are welcome to attend as the Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre (PARC) presents its annual New Brunswick Playwrights` Cabaret on Saturday April 30th 2016 at 7:30 pm. Hosted by the Saint John Theatre Company (SJTC) in the BMO Studio at 112 Princess Street with MC Stephen Tobias, SJTC`s Artistic Director, the evening will feature readings by Saint John writers Neil Bonner, Dan Culberson, Gretchen Kelbaugh, Jordan Stewart and Bet O’Toole.
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Saint John Native Named Executive Director of ArtsLink NB
The Board of Directors of ArtsLink NB is very pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Dykeman as Executive Director of the organization. A Saint John native, Gillian is an arts administrator and practicing interdisciplinary artist.
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Still a Few Spots Available for NB Film Co-op Workshop this Weekend
The NB Film Co-op workshop series provides hands-on practical film and video training for members and non-members alike. This Saturday, April 16th, 2016 from 10 am to 4 pm the NB Film Co-op presents Paul Erskine’s The Independent Cinematographer at the Saint John Free Public Library, Room #1, at 1 Market Square. Bring your own lunch. The…
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Saint John City Market pedway upgrades continue: Restricted Stairway Access
On Wednesday April 13th, 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, April 27th and will tentatively reopen on Thursday, April 28th. Access to the Market will…
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Get Your Tickets for “What’s in the Box?”
The Saint John Arts Centre’s (SJAC) major annual fundraiser “What’s in the Box?” is coming up soon on Thursday April 21st, 2016. Drop by or call SJAC at 633-4870 to reserve your tickets today. For more information about the fundraiser click here. Check out this new short video to see some highlights from past fundraisers and sneak peeks at…
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UNB Professor to Help Choose Short List of Women for New Bank Note
The Bank of Canada is looking for a new face to display on a bank note, and it relying on the expertise of one UNB professor. Margaret Conrad, professor emerita at UNB, is one of seven on an advisory panel tasked with choosing five to seven women who could be on a newly designed Canadian…
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