Health & Lifestyle
ELEMENTARY LITERACY INC. READING MENTORS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There is a saying “it takes a village to raise a child” but Elementary Literacy Inc. (ELI) knows it can take a village to raise a reader. Last school year, over 950 students participated in their supplementary reading programs in nearly 150 elementary schools in New Brunswick. During the school year, the average student participant had increased their reading level by two levels over the 10-week period.
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Real Food Connections Opens in Saint John
The Real Food Connections store is now OPEN in Uptown Saint John! It’s been a long time coming, but their brand spankin’ new retail location at 34 Canterbury Street in Uptown Saint John is now open. The shelves and fridges are stocked with the same great local products you’ve come to know in Fredericton, with the…
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My Amazing Pen Pal
I was born in Saint John, NB and grew up in a military family, which meant moving to a new town every four or five years. There is so much to learn about the world around us. I should know, I’ve spent the last 10 years travelling and experiencing as much as I could in 35 countries. Now, I’m returning to Canada to provide parents with a wonderful way to educate their children about people, places and cultures.
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Sobeys Saint John West & Rothesay Nutrition Events for January 2016
Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month! Taste & Learn Classes (FREE class)! Recipes and samples provided! CASSEROLES: Thursday, January 7th, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM Rothesay CASSEROLES: Wednesday, January 27th, 1:30-2:30 PM Saint John West SOUP: Wednesday, January 6th, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM, Saint John West…
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Small Acts Big Impact Campaign a Success
The Small Acts, Big Impact awareness campaign, which challenged New Brunswickers to perform meaningful acts of volunteerism, has reached thousands of people through social media over the past two weeks. Organized by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, the campaign encouraged individuals from all walks of life to carry out simple acts in the fields…
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Not All Lobsters are the Same
UNB researchers are once again at the forefront of research with the discovery of small but unequivocal genetic differences among Atlantic Canada lobsters. The research, from a five-year study led by Dr. Rémy Rochette, a marine evolutionary ecologist from the Saint John campus, could shed light on the way lobsters are connected and possibly impact the future management of stocks.
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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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Small Changes can Lead to Big Results!
While education is a necessary component to achieve sustainable behaviour change, it is not sufficient on its own. Education, coupled with health coaching, has been found to be significantly more effective in achieving lasting behaviour change. A health coach can help you set and reach your wellness goals, increase your self-confidence, improve your health, manage stress, be more active and stay on track.
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Choose the Right Furniture for Your Life
The decision to purchase a new piece of upholstered furniture can be a big one. Especially when we have so many fabric options and considerations to make, but that decision can be made easier by asking yourself the following questions.
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November is Family Violence Prevention Month
Premier Brian Gallant, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, signed a declaration marking November as Family Violence Prevention Month in New Brunswick. The Premier Brian issued the following statement: Family violence is a serious societal issue that does not discriminate; it affects our families and communities and is often experienced behind closed…
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Major milestone reached for Safe Clean Drinking Water Project
Port City Water Partners has been declared preferred proponent with respect to the City’s Safe Clean Drinking Water Project.
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The Complicated Web of Wellness
Nowadays, it’s easy to ask Google to define wellness for you. Quickly you learn that it is a “state or condition of being in good physical and mental health”. But what does that really tell you? And how does it relate to your own life? In order to truly understand its meaning one has to look beyond the words.
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