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Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue December Hours
Below is the Holiday Schedule for the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue this December. Please note the cut-off for Pet Adoptions before Christmas.
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Chatting with a few Saint John innovators
Over the last few months, I have been sitting down and chatting with people from all kinds of fields. These people have two things in common: they are pushing boundaries and coming up with new ideas in their field, and they are choosing to do these things in Saint John. Here is a collection of some of the stories I’ve written.
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New approach to naming government buildings, parks and roadways being explored
The provincial government is exploring the idea of generating new revenue by allowing third-parties to purchase the rights to name certain government-owned assets. The idea is being explored as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million to $600 million in savings and revenue…
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Saint John Asked to support National Syrian Refugee Resettlement Plan
“This is about leadership and working across our diverse community-focused sectors: labour, non-profit, business, government, community groups and individuals to support a national undertaking that has a very real local impact,” says Mayor Mel Norton. “As a safe and caring community, Saint John has built a reputation as a haven for people around the globe. Our City and values were built by refugees and immigrants and are upheld by our citizens today.”
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SAINT JOHN SPCA ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE WEEK: WYATT
Meet the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Pet of the week — Wyatt! The SPCA Animal Rescue is open for visitation Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. They are located at 295 Bayside Drive. For more information telephone (506) 642-0920,
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Canaport LNG Provides 6000 Tickets to Mill Rats Game
The Saint John Mill Rats are excited to announce that Canaport LNG is providing fans with 6000 complimentary tickets for the December 23rd pre-season game at Harbour Station as a symbolic gift to the City. Canaport LNG General Manager Pedro Boyra said, “When it comes to the community in which we operate, Canaport LNG is committed…
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Saint John Stone Church on the Eve of Destruction
The Saint John Stone Church is losing its wing attached to the main church. The Church was completed in 1825 and was named a national historic site in 1987. The addition to the main church was done in the 1890s and isn’t designated or protected in any way. It is now slated to be torn down later this…
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Uptown Sparkles! An Old Fashioned Holiday Open House this Friday Night
Imagine horse-drawn trolley rides, festive carollers spreading seasonal glad tidings as they meander the historic uptown streets. Shops, lit and warm, welcome visitors with gingerbread, hot cider, and personal greeting as only speciality boutiques and shops can. This evening will be a unique holiday experience and create memories that will last a life time. Bring a date, get some friends together, or treat your family to this charming uptown tradition.
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Seeking Christmas Submissions!
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is preparing for his long flight from the North Pole to Saint John and we want to welcome him in style with a flurry of Christmas submissions from you! Send us your holiday memories, short stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems, series of photographs or other artwork, short films or audio recordings,…
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Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Holiday Wish List
This Christmas make a donation to the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue. From Pet Food to toilet paper, there are a lot of items on their Holiday Wish List. Help out some less fortunate furry friends.
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UNB to celebrate GivingTuesday Tomorrow
This year UNB’s alumni annual giving program is participating in GivingTuesday, an international celebration of philanthropy. On December 1st, UNB will join 26,000 organizations in 68 countries to harness the collective power of giving. On GivingTuesday we will be celebrating the generosity of UNB alumni.
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Applications Being Accepted for Council on Aging
The provincial government is inviting those interested in serving on the Council on Aging to submit an application. The mandate of the council will be to develop an Aging Strategy that creates a sustainable system based on the government’s vision for long-term care. “We are looking for people who represent a broad range of perspectives…
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