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New Brunswick Fines For Distracted Driving Doubling Starting Jan 1 2021

By Giv'er Saint John / February 18, 2021

New Brunswick motorists have some new rules to follow in the new year and can expect heftier fines if caught for distracted driving. The government is doubling fines to $280 for drivers convicted of distracted driving and to $480 for drivers who pass a school bus while its red lights are flashing. Public Safety Minister…

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Moonlight Snowshoe Hike with Elmhurst Outdoors

By Giv'er Saint John / January 6, 2021

Moonlight Snowshoe Hike with Elmhurst Outdoors Enjoy the magic of a guided moonlight snowshoe hike, then return for some delicious soup, homemade biscuit, giant chocolate chip cookie and a hot drink around the bonfire outside the lodge. Always a wintertime highlight! All at Elmhurst Outdoors, located at 65 Ganong Road, Erbs Cove, New Brunswick. Preregistration…

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Peter Powning: A Retrospective Virtual Book Launch

By Giv'er Saint John / December 18, 2020

Peter Powning: A Retrospective Virtual Book Launch Celebrating the launch of Peter Powning: A Retrospective! Join us Sunday, December 20, for an afternoon of art and conversion with artist Peter Powning and award-winning art historian, John Leroux. The event will stream live on Youtube and feature a presentation and Q&A period. Peter Powning is simultaneously…

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Kindling Man Bottle Drive For The Oncology Dept SJRH Nov.14th

By Giv'er Saint John / November 13, 2020

This article submitted by Bill Lewis, The Kindling Man We previously planned a Bottle / recycling drive to raise money for the Oncology Department at Saint John Regional Hospital. We have decided that it will be held on November 14th in the parking lot of the Superstore on Rothesay Ave by the Big Blue Bins.…

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YMCA Red Triangle Award / Leader To Watch Award

By Giv'er Saint John / November 5, 2020

YMCA of Greater Saint John The 30th #YMCA #RedTriangle Gala is finally here — hosted digitally for the first time ever! We can’t wait to honour this year’s award recipients. Red Triangle Award: The Friars Family | The Friars Family has long been admired by many in Greater Saint John for their support of local…

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New Radio Station Oldies 96 Opens In The KV

By Giv'er Saint John / November 5, 2020

Welcome to a new radio experience. We are a new local, community radio station serving Kennebecasis Valley, Saint John and surrounding communities. Our Music Library will feature the greatest artists and hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and more; and our hosts include many familiar names you’ve come to know and love listening to on…

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First Steps Christmas Craft & Bake Sale

By Giv'er Saint John / November 3, 2020

This Saturday, November 7, 2020 First Steps is hosting a Christmas Craft & Bake sale with over 30 vendor tables!! 10-6pm, November 7 at the Kent Theatre. 24 Coburg St Santa will be there, we’ll be taking pre-orders for custom wreaths as featured in L.L. Bean (!!!!!), there will be a silent auction, raffle, 50/50…

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MHL Moves Start of 2020-21 Season to October 30th

By Giv'er Saint John / September 15, 2020

  MHL Moves Start of 2020-21 Season to October 30th Truro, N.S. (September 1, 2020) – The Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) has announced that the start of the 2020-21 regular season will be moved from October 2nd to October 30th. The decision was made during a recent meeting of the Board of Governors in Moncton due…

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Uptown Burger Week – What’s Cookin’?

By marketing / September 14, 2020

Barred Rock Chicken Pork Schnitzel Burger – Schnitzel Burger on a beautiful butter toasted bun, with a poof of house made Slaw, smeared with our house made Tomato jam and Garlic aioli. Comes with fries […]

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September 19, I’m buying an NB book!

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2020

September 19, I’m buying an NB book! Bookstores, publishers, and literary organizations across New Brunswick are teaming up to launch the first ever I’m buying an NB book! day. The aim of this rallying event, which fosters curiosity and pride, is to highlight New Brunswick authors and increase sales of their books in local bookstores.…

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September is World Alzheimer’s Month – Show Your Support!

By Giv'er Saint John / September 1, 2020

September is World Alzheimer’s Month – Show Your Support! Join the Forget-Me-Not Rock Challenge! September is World Alzheimer’s Month – Show Your Support! September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the Alzheimer Society is raising awareness with its new rock-hiding campaign, the Forget-Me-Not-Rock Challenge. Until the end of September, you can join the fun by finding…

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Provincial parks and tourism sites to host new artist-in-residence program

By Giv'er Saint John / August 20, 2020

Provincial parks and tourism sites to host new artist-in-residence program 12 August 2020 FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick professional artists are invited to participate in a new artist-in-residence program at provincial parks and tourism sites during the Labour Day weekend. Launched by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, the Fresh AIR Program is intended…

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