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Book Review: “Finding Woods” by Matt Mott
It has been quite some time since I have read any ‘modern’ horror novels. Back in my younger years I was quite a fan of Stephen King, but as I got older my reading tastes changed to literature and history with the occasional novel or book of short stories thrown in for variety. Recently I was alerted to the fact that a Miramichi resident (who has since moved to Saint John) has written a book that I should take a look at. I was able to get a review copy of Finding Woods by Matt Mott (2014, Montag Press) from the author himself.
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Air Quality Data Portal launched
The provincial government has launched a new Air Quality Data Portal, providing the public with immediate access to air quality monitoring data. “Our government is committed to providing transparency and improving access to government services,” said Environment and Local Government Minster Brian Kenny. “We provide air quality monitoring services, and now New Brunswickers and organizations…
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January Events at the Kennebecasis Public Library
January Events at the Kennebecasis Public Library Contact Info: 849-5314, www.kvlibrary.org Exhibit by Ruth Rayburn-Arsenault December 2015-January 2016 Artist Open House: January 14th, 6-8 pm. All are welcome! Exhibit by students of Quispamsis Middle School January 2nd to 30th Artwork is located in the children’s area of the library. Four Week Toddler Storytime From January…
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Text with 911 Service Now Available in New Brunswick
Text with 911 service is now available province-wide for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired community. “I am pleased to announce this upgrade to our 911 service,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “Text with 911 creates an alternate and more efficient way for this community to communicate with 911, making…
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Sea Belles Chorus Spread Holiday Cheer and Charity
Sea Belles, Atlantic Canada’s Number One ladies A Cappella Chorus, have had a busy few months sharing their Holiday Harmonies and good cheer with local nursing homes, malls, public, churches and local charities. Each year the chorus donates a portion of fund raising profits to two local charities. Cindy Mayo, Sea Belles Charity Coordinator, recently…
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Setting Goals for 2016
This New Year don’t make flimsy resolutions that you will soon forget. Instead, take the time to make some solid goals for your future. Below is a bit of helpful information found in Jim Rohn’s videos on Goal Setting and a point by point plan to help you set your own goals and design your own life plan.
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Young Readers Encouraged to join Hackmatack Program
Children in Grades 4 through 6 are being invited by the New Brunswick Public Library Service to join a Hackmatack book club at their local library and to participate in the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards. “The Hackmatack program is a fun and educational way to introduce children to the joy of reading,” said Post-Secondary…
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ELEMENTARY LITERACY INC. READING MENTORS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There is a saying “it takes a village to raise a child” but Elementary Literacy Inc. (ELI) knows it can take a village to raise a reader. Last school year, over 950 students participated in their supplementary reading programs in nearly 150 elementary schools in New Brunswick. During the school year, the average student participant had increased their reading level by two levels over the 10-week period.
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Christmas Tree Drop Off Program
Christmas Tree Drop Off Program from Friday, January 1, 2016 to Friday, January 15, 2016. When it’s time to get rid of your Christmas Tree, drop it off at one of the City of Saint John Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites.
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Season’s Greetings & Thank You from SPCA Animal Rescue
As the final pages of the Book of 2015 close, I’d like to take this opportunity to offer my deepest gratitude for your life-saving support for our shelter. A note from Melody McElman, President, Board of Directors.
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New Brunswick Museum’s Spirit of the Season
New Brunswick has holiday traditions that have long been celebrated and handed down from generation to generation. Drawing on the collections of the New Brunswick Museum Archives and Research Library, here are several enchanting holiday memories of yesterday.
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Amazing Pen Pal Visits Santa at the North Pole!
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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