Health & Lifestyle
2016 Saint John Fall Registration Expo
Saint John’s Fall Registration Expo is your opportunity to learn about all the various sports, recreation, arts, cultural and educational programs and services that are available for Saint John residents of all ages. Free Admission Wednesday, August 31, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saint John Trade and Convention Centre 1 Market Square For more…
Read MoreMiramichi Fishing Report for Week of August 18, 2016
THIS WEEK’S KEY WORD IS “IMPROVEMENT” With cooler temperatures and some rain, angling and angling conditions have improved this week. First, the Cold-Water Pool closures have revoked and are now open to regular angling.
Read MoreCitizens Asked to Help Conserve Water
Saint John Water is asking citizens to help conserve water during what is proving to be a very hot, dry season. With the consistent heat across the region over the past two months, water levels at the City’s watersheds – Spruce Lake (west) and Latimer Lake and Loch Lomond (east) – have dropped, leaving the…
Read MoreTraffic Advisory: Marathon by the Sea
The organizers of the 2016 Emera Marathon by the Sea would like to advise residents and motorists that a number of traffic and safety plans have been put in place for this year’s event. The run will begin at the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal at 8 am on Sunday, August 14th, and follow a mapped…
Read MorePassport to Parks at Carleton Community Centre Tomorrow
We’re Back On! The weather is cooperating! Come join Passport to Parks at Carleton Community Centre (also known as Family Fun Day) this Saturday, August 13th from 12-4 pm. All activities are free! What’s Passport to Parks? Passport to Parks or #P2PSJ, is your invitation to a fun and active summer in Saint John. Our…
Read MoreMiramichi Fishing Report for Week of August 11, 2016
Warm weather and lack of rain have kept the salmon cold-water pools closed and pretty much the same for all other river stretches where salmon are involved. We need rain and lots of it for angling to get back to normal.
Read MoreMiramichi Fishing Report Week of August 4, 2016
Generally, angling is slow with warm water, and pool closures still in effect. Doug White’s Tammerack Sports Fly Shop in Juniper said the fishing was slow and then it stopped. Seems to be a few fish around but the water is low and warm and with the possible exception of a local or two, the river is vacant.
Read MoreSaint John Champ warns kids about “Mean Machines”
The War Amps float passed on the vital PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE message at the recent Natal Day Parade, in Halifax, NS. This year’s theme, “Mean Machines. Spot the danger before you play!” was depicted on the colourful, animated float, which had a special focus on lawn mowers, farm equipment and railway crossings. Emma Coakley, 10, of Saint…
Read MoreSaint John Police Force Tee Off For Mental Health, Sponsorships Sought
This fall, the Saint John Police Force will be hosting its first annual golf tournament at the Rockwood Golf Course. On September 30, 2016 members of the community will have the opportunity to take part in a fundraising effort to support the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick Saint John Office and SJPF Wellness…
Read MoreFree vehicle entrance to provincial parks on New Brunswick Day
During New Brunswick Day celebrations on Monday August 1st, the provincial government will be offering free gate admission at provincial parks as part of its Get Outside! NB program.
Read MoreMiramichi Fishing Report for Week of July 28, 2016
Angling had been decent to quite good last weekend before the heat brought fishing to a crawl, and the implementation of the closure of identified cold water pools.
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