Health & Lifestyle

Cooking For Cancer 2015 in Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / October 30, 2015

Imagine a sensuous aroma wafting throughout the room; cut-throat competition involving knives and exotic ingredients and local community and business leaders in chef aprons. It’s a cooking competition like no other. It’s a bite for the fight! Welcome to Cooking For Cancer: bite for the fight! Join us at the Delta Brunswick where 10 prominent…

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Now Open – emerald aesthetics – 56 King Street

By Uptown Saint John Inc / October 27, 2015

We are happy to welcome ‘Emerald Aesthetics’ uptown. Situated in a private and cozy space at 56 King (inside Pristine), this is a comfortable space to find a deserved reprieve and welcome escape during a busy day uptown.

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Spa Chance Harbour Last Bonfire of the Month this Weekend

By dsjadmin / October 27, 2015

Enjoy the beautiful fall colours and relaxation at Spa Chance Harbour this Saturday, October 31st from 8 pm to 10:30 pm with live music in the Cabana or on the beach with a brilliant bonfire right outside the Polar Bear Cafe. Musical entertainment will be provided by Carol Perry and Brad White, some of our region’s best talents!

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Boil Water Order Rescinded

By News Releases / October 21, 2015

Boil Water Order Rescinded

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Submission Call: Giv’er Saint John!

By Giv'er Saint John / October 9, 2015

We want to hear from you! From new business start-ups and fundraising endeavours to childhood memories and your favourite recipes, there’s a place for you in the pages of Giv’er Saint John! It’s Autumn in New Brunswick — one of the most colourful and beautiful times of the year! We’re looking for your best seasonal…

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Vote for Carleton’s Splash Pad!

By News Releases / October 7, 2015

Carleton Community Splash Pad will be a water feature in the centre of the Lower West Side community playground. The splash pad will be a place for children to gather and to have access to active, outdoor play, in the heart of a priority neighborhood that is known to have a 33% poverty rate. The play park is adjacent to a very busy community garden and neighborhood wellness centre, as well as the local food bank. Children in this area do not have access to a community pool or beach, as transportation is a barrier to most.

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Meet SPCA Pet of the Week: Fergus

By Herb Duncan / October 6, 2015

 

This friendly boy has been waiting a few months for his special family to come in. He is friendly and loving but will be a bit shy at first. But once he knows you have a warm, caring hand to pat him, he will be in love. Words that describe Fergus are loyal and appreciative. Come visit Fergus in our Boys Room.

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Sweet Caroline Walk/ Run this Weekend

By Giv'er Saint John / October 5, 2015

The Sweet Caroline Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of allergies and anaphylaxis, are hosting a walk/ run this Saturday, October 10th in Rothesay. The 10K run/ walk will begin at 10 am, while the 2.5K walk/ run starts at 10:15 am at Rothesay High School. Both courses travel down the Rothesay Road towards Rothesay…

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Halifax Learning Centre in Saint John

By Uptown Saint John Inc / October 4, 2015

Halifax Learning Centre in Saint John is proud to offer the SpellRead Program! SpellRead is a gold-standard reading program that focuses on phonological automaticity and reading fluency for struggling readers. Backed by independent research, SpellRead combines intensive phonemic and phonetic activities with a language arts program to build students’ reading comprehension, fluency, decoding, spelling and writing strategies!

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Over $8600 raised at SPCA/ARL 22nd Annual Dog Jog

By Herb Duncan / September 14, 2015

The Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue had a great day at their 22nd Annual Dog Jog fundraiser on the weekend. Thanks to all who attended! Over $8600 in pledges came in. What fabulous support we have in our community! Here are some photos they shared on their blog. Visit their Facebook Page to see more photos from the event.

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SPCA Dog Jog Tomorrow

By Giv'er Saint John / September 11, 2015

Calling all animal lovers! The Saint John SPCA’s 22nd Annual Dog Jog at Rockwood Park, Second Arch (use the Fisher Lakes entrance) happens tomorrow, Saturday September 12th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Make a pledge to yourself to join in the fun and get outdoors with your four legged friends to enjoy the day and…

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Help NBCC Break Guinness World Record

By Giv'er Saint John / September 2, 2015

Calling all Kettlebellers! NBCC will attempt to break the Guinness World Records Largest Kettlebell Fitness Class on Sunday October 4th at the Canada Games Stadium on the UNB Saint John campus at 100 Tucker Park Road beginning at 12 noon. They need to have the greatest number of people attending and participating in a kettlebell lesson at…

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