Politics
Annual – 2018 Spiritus Award Dinner and Auction for the Divine Mercy Catholic School
The Annual – 2018 Spiritus Award Dinner and Auction for the Divine Mercy Catholic School will be held on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint John, located at 39 King Street. This delightful evening will feature a silent and live auction, a performance by the Nationally recognized, award winning, heart melting DMCS Choir, cocktails and dinner and presentation of the Spiritus Award. This year, we will be posthumously honouring Ms. Gertrude Mooney. Gertrude was a dear friend and supporter of DMCS and we are proud to be presenting the Spiritus Award to her family in her honour! All proceeds from the Spiritus Dinner directly support Divine Mercy Catholic School. For tickets or information on sponsorship, please call (506) 214-5556 or email info@dmcssj.com.
Tickets: $80 ($33 tax receipt).
Stitches In Time: A Quilt Show
Stitches in Time, a fall quilt show by the Elm City Quilters’ Guild, is at Gibson Memorial Church, 183 Gibson Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick. The show is taking place Friday, October 19 from 10 am – 8 pm and Saturday, October 20 from 10 am – 4 pm. Projects on display include quilts, bags, wall hangings, small pieces of furniture with quilted tops, ironing board covers, etc. There will be a well-stocked tea room. Admission is $5, payable at the door. Parking is at the rear of the building.
Nominations sought for New Brunswick Human Rights Award
Nominations are being sought for the 30th annual New Brunswick Human Rights Award. The deadline is August 1st. The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission established the award to recognize outstanding effort, achievement or leadership on a volunteer basis by individuals or organizations in the promotion of equality and human rights in the province. The award…
An Evening with Jean Chrétien at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
The New Brunswick Liberal Association (NBLA) is very excited to announce their next provincial fundraiser, An Evening with Jean Chrétien. As a former MP for the federal riding of Beauséjour, his connection to New Brunswick is strong. Join us and our guests from across the Atlantic region, for this unique event with one of the…
Candidates sought for three legislative officer positions
New Brunswickers are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for three legislative officer positions: the Conflict of Interest Commissioner, the New Brunswick Consumer Advocate for Insurance, and the Chief Electoral Officer for the Province of New Brunswick.
Public invited to participate on electoral reform commission
The provincial government is calling for expressions of interest for individuals to serve on an electoral reform commission and is also inviting the public to comment.
Investment in mental health support in schools
The Integrated Service Delivery model for providing mental health, addiction, intervention and social services to children and youth will expand to another 112 schools this fall, from Saint John to Sussex and in the Miramichi and Chaleur-Restigouche regions. “To ensure our children are getting the education they need and deserve, we must offer them more…
NBCC Saint John Campus receives infrastructure funding
The provincial and federal governments are investing a total of $15.89 million at NBCC Saint John campus for a new trade education facility. The funding is being provided though the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. “By working with the Trudeau government, we are getting things done to advance New Brunswickers priorities of economic growth, education…
Federal, provincial and municipal governments invest in Saint John City Market
The provincial and federal governments and the City of Saint John are investing a total of $6.09 million to support infrastructure upgrades and improvements to the Saint John City Market. “We know how important economic growth is to New Brunswickers,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “We are getting things done with investments like this which will…
International Youth Day
The following statement was issued today by Nathalie Chiasson, chairperson of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, on the occasion of International Youth Day, August 12th: In December 1999, the United Nations approved a resolution decreeing that August 12 would become International Youth Day with the theme Youth is the future of mankind, to promote…
Free 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.
Saint John region receives $1.4 million in infrastructure investments
Road upgrades will soon begin in Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay and Saint John. The investments are being made under the Municipal Designated Highway Program. “Investing in our transportation network is a priority of our government,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser. “Our government is pleased to partner with the three municipalities to improve infrastructure for…