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Meet Firefighter Adam McIllwraith

By Giv'er Saint John / May 5, 2021

Marc Carey   Saint John Firefighter Adam McIllwraith…..Adam joined the SJFD as part of the 2018 recruit class. A former Saint John Vito’s AAA hockey player he went on to play junior as a captain with the Campbellton Tigers. There he met his future Wife and was also offered a scholarship to Acadia University. As…

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Mothers Day Poem

By Giv'er Saint John / May 4, 2021

Her Hands by Maggie Pittman Her hands held me gently from the day I took my first breath. Her hands helped to guide me as I took my first step. Her hands held me close when the tears would start to fall. Her hands were quick to show me that she would take care of…

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Castle Fallsview Funeral Home Under New Ownership

By Giv'er Saint John / April 29, 2021

Brenan’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium WELCOME TO THE FAMILY We are proud to announce that West Saint John’s oldest funeral home has become a part of our Brenan’s family. Effective today we are delighted to welcome Castle Fallsview Funeral Home as our newest location and the staff there as our newest team members. When the…

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Paula Radwan Seeking Council Seat For Ward 4

By Giv'er Saint John / April 28, 2021

Paula Radwan grew up in Saint John New Brunswick where she graduated from Saint John High School and later graduated with her Psychology degree from the University of Saint John New Brunswick. She has a strong background in finance, human resources and management. For the last 10 years, she opened her restaurant in which she…

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Dave Brown For Rothesay Town Council

By Giv'er Saint John / April 27, 2021

Hi, my name is Dave Brown, a third-generation resident of the Kennebecasis Valley. I am running for Council for the Town of Rothesay. People ask me all the time why I am running. The answer is simple , I have been a lifetime resident of the KV Valley and it’s time for me to give…

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Make A Wish Parade For James

By Giv'er Saint John / April 23, 2021

On Saturday, April-24-2021, Make A Wish Canada is “Hosting A Parade For James.” The 5-year-old Saint John boy is suffering from liver failure (genetic disorder) and his last wish is to have a parade of police vehicles, fire trucks, construction vehicles along with cars and bikes in his honor. In conjunction with Make a Wish…

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Singing Mechanic Danny Joyce Performs In A NHL Game

By Giv'er Saint John / April 23, 2021

Story by Matt Joyce This is the hardest working guy I know. Dan the signing mechanic Joyce. My uncle will living out his long time goal this Saturday night when he will be performing the National anthem in an NHL game. Tune in this Saturday night for the Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadians Congratulations Uncle…

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Meet Dean Secord Councillor At Large for Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / April 23, 2021

Dear Saint Johners, If we haven’t already had the pleasure of meeting, let me tell you a bit about myself. The city of Saint John means a lot to me. It’s where I chose to live, raise my family, work, and play. We share some of that in common, I am sure! We have a…

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Mayoral Candidates’ Forum April 26

By Giv'er Saint John / April 22, 2021

Organized by Human Development Council, Civic Tec Saint John and Around the Block, Mayoral candidates’ form, Monday April 26 at 12pm to 1:30pm, with moderator Julia Wright. Participating Candidates  Darrell Bastarache, Donna Reardon and Mel Vincent How to participate: 1 in person, Chinese Commerence Centre,24  Coburg St, register on Eventbrite.  2 Facebook live on the…

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Russell Wilson Seeking Ward 2 Council Seat

By Giv'er Saint John / April 22, 2021

I’m Russell Wilson, I am seeking a seat on council to represent Saint John and WARD 2. I would like to offer my 25 years of wealth management and business experience to bring back a prosperous Saint John. Please follow Wilson4saintjohn See Less – Owner Brookfield Insurance – 25 years as a Financial Planner –…

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Kerrie Luck Running For Council In Quispamsis

By Giv'er Saint John / April 21, 2021

I am excited to announce I will be running for Quispamsis Town Council. For many of you who know me, this will be no surprise, but for those who don’t, let me tell you a bit about myself and why I decided to run. I have called Quispamsis home for over 22 years and there…

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Meet Saint John Firefighter Melissa Martin

By Giv'er Saint John / April 20, 2021

Story by Marc Carey Saint John Firefighter Melissa Martin……In 2002 Melissa qualified as a Forest Technician from the Maritime College of Forest Technology in Fredericton. She then graduated from the Conservation Enforcement program at Holland College in PEI before being hired as an NB Conservation Enforcement Officer. In 2004 she was promoted to the position…

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