Health & Lifestyle
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 21, 2016
July is proving to have some fresh fish moving through each day, with a few days producing very good numbers, especially on the Southwest Miramichi. Generally, the fish are moving rather than holding.
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Rabies control measures to be conducted in Saint John
The provincial government will conduct wildlife rabies control measures in Fredericton and Saint John this year. Beginning this month, staff from the departments of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries and Energy and Resource aDevelopment, along with municipal employees, will be distributing oral rabies vaccine bait. This will occur in Saint John the week of July 18.…
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YMCA Yoga Instructor Course
Do you have a regular yoga practice? Are you interested in developing a deeper knowledge of yoga and its history? Join us and build on your foundation to create a lifelong learning journey through the YMCA Group Fitness Yoga Leader certification offered this summer! Pre-requisites for Participation 16 years of age at the time of…
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Senior Goodwill Ambassadors Appointed
Thirty senior goodwill ambassadors have been appointed to engage seniors, their families and communities in supporting wellness, active living and independence for seniors in New Brunswick. “Our senior goodwill ambassadors are dedicated volunteers who participate in community events or programs to promote inclusion and healthy aging,” said Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Lisa Harris. “They…
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Algonquin Golf Course to Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade
Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, announced yesterday that top Canadian golf course architect Rod Whitman will lead a generational repositioning of the Algonquin Resort’s highly acclaimed course. Whitman most recently gained world renown for his work on Nova Scotia’s Cabot Links, the top course in Canada and winner of…
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Sophia Recovery Centre to be supported by Friar Sisters annual Concert
Congratulations to the Sophia Recovery Centre on being chosen as the organization to be supported by this year’s annual Friar Sisters fundraiser concert! The fundraising concert will happen on November 28, 2016 at the Imperial Theatre. Now in its 13th year, the Friar Sisters concert supports a different organization annually and all proceeds go to the chosen group.…
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Success for NBCC at this year’s Skills Canada National Competition
Six New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) students and apprentices accepted medals at the Skills Canada National Competition closing ceremony which took place in Moncton on June 8th. Congratulations to the following NBCC apprentices and students who were medalists: Gold Jason Bonnell – NBCC Saint John Apprentice Competition: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Pascal Marquis – NBCC […]
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Guatemala Girls Changing One Life at a Time
They call themselves the Guatemala Girls and they are a diverse team of nurses who embarked on a journey last June that changed their lives forever. Using their combined skills, education, and mindsets, they provided health care and teaching to almost 3000 vulnerable individuals in remote villages of Guatemala.
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Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
This muffin recipe was submitted by Darlene Jardine of Barnettville. “Blueberries are one of my favourite ingredients to cook with and I love making blueberry pie, jam and muffins. I pick blueberries every summer and freeze them so I always have some on hand.“
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First Local School Garden Officially Opens Tomorrow
Thanks to the vision of City staff, a generous grant from Scotts Miracle-Gro, and the dedicated efforts of Communities in Bloom and Anglophone School District – South, students at Princess Elizabeth School (PES) will now have their own garden to grow. With an official opening scheduled for tomorrow, June 1st, the garden project at PES…
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Sobeys Nutrition Events June 2016
Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month! Sobeys Saint John West and Rothesay, JUNE 2016 Taste & Learn Classes (FREE class)! Try a new food. Recipes and samples provided! SUMMER SALADS: Wednesday, June 15th, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Saint John West SUMMER SALADS: Tuesday, June 28th…
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Port Days 2016 Offers Expanded Business Programming
Port Days has always offered great speakers and topics related to import/ export, global transportation infrastructure, and international partnerships – but the 2016 schedule is bigger and better than ever. “For the first time ever, the Port Days line-up includes concurrent sessions, which means we have more to offer than ever before,” says Jim Quinn,…
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