Health & Lifestyle
May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, is encouraging New Brunswickers to seek opportunities for awareness and education during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “Every community in New Brunswick has the power to create a supportive and responsive environment for victims of sexual violence,” said Gallant. “We are working with partners to…
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Makers Market Seeks Vendors
The Makers Market is an exhibition, a community celebration and the perfect way to spend the first Sunday afternoon of June. With the help of our media partners, and local associations we’re bringing together gardeners, farmers, forestry…
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Launch of new seniors’ guide
The latest New Brunswick Seniors’ Guide to Services and Programs was released recently. “Fostering healthy aging and support for seniors is one of the seven pillars of the New Brunswick Family Plan framework,” said Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Lisa Harris. “Your government is listening to you and getting things done. This guide is just…
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May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. “Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Canada,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau. “This month, I encourage New Brunswickers to learn more about the disease and to focus on living a healthy lifestyle to reduce their chance of being diagnosed with any cancer.” Bladder Cancer Canada is…
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 4, 2017
Fishing this week depended where you were. From the mouth of the Cains down the water was very high and dirty while above it was fishable and catching was good for spring salmon. Striped bass was sporadic with some places good and others just producing a few here and there.
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Sobeys Nutrition Events May 2017
Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month, May 2017, at Sobeys Extra East Point, Rothesay, and Saint John West! Taste & Learn Classes (FREE) Learn how to use different foods. Recipes and samples provided! Smoothies: Monday, May 8th, 1:00-2:00 pm, Rothesay Avocado: Thursday, May 18th, 11 am-…
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2017 Striper Cup Bass Fishing Tournament in May
Atlantic Canada’s award winning Premiere striped bass fishing tournament attracted over 1800 fishing enthusiasts in 2016. This year’s tournament runs the weekend of May 26-28, 2017.
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 27, 2017
Spring salmon season appears to be quite good in most places and slower to average in others. Striped Bass are sporadic at best thus far, with a few here and there as the water is still too cold for good fishing.
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Book the Green Machine Today for Your Neighbourhood Clean-Up
Designed and packed to help citizens keep our community clean, the 14′ trailer provides groups with a free mobile toolkit that has all the equipment needed to support clean-up initiatives in our parks and public spaces. To book the Green Machine for your neighbourhood clean-up, call 658-2908 or email parks@saintjohn.ca For more information on the…
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April 2017 Happenings with Sobeys Dietitians in Saint John
Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what your Sobeys Dietitians are up to this April! Sobeys Extra East Point Taste & Learn Classes (FREE) Learn how to use different foods. Recipes and samples provided! Cauliflower: Tuesday, April 4th , 12:00-1:00 pm, East Point Healthy Cooking Class with Chef and Dietitian ($15) Learn how to…
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Locavore Foods Now Offering Locally Sourced Prepared Meals!
Locavore recently sent out an email newsletter to former Real Food Connections subscribers. Check it out below! Prepared Meals Now Online! It’s about time … EatLocavore.ca is now Live! It has been a crazy 100+/- days since the closure of Real Food Connections and their marketplace for local food. In that time Locavore Foods has…
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FELIXSON DIAGNOSED WITH HODGKIN LYMPHOMA
The Saint John Sea Dogs announced last week that defenceman Oliver Felixson has been diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. The diagnosis was confirmed by Horizon NB medical staff at the Saint John Regional Hospital. It is the same type of cancer diagnosed in Pittsburgh Penguins’ superstar Mario Lemieux in 1993. “Hodgkin Lymphoma is a cancer of the…
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