Make buying locally a holiday tradition

The provincial government is urging the public to buy local as they purchase gifts and food for the holidays. Interested individuals may visit their local farmers market, or a local butcher or fish merchant as they prepare for holiday feasts. They may also purchase uniquely New Brunswick gifts. Following are some tips for including local…

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Minister promotes locally grown Christmas trees

New Brunswickers are encouraged to spruce up their homes this holiday season by taking home local, sustainably grown Christmas trees. “Whether you buy from a retail vendor or harvest it yourself at a tree farm, choosing a sustainably grown, local Christmas tree is a fun and easy way to support New Brunswick’s farmers and your…

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Shop Local this Holiday Season

New Brunswickers are encouraged to buy local during the 2016 holiday season. By choosing local and independent businesses for services, shopping, dining and other needs during the holidays, consumers not only enjoy a distinctive and personal experience, but also help build and strengthen communities and the economy. “Local businesses are the heart and soul of…

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BFM Thrift Store Opens in Loch Lomond Place

The newest Atlantic Bibles for Missions (BFM) Thrift Store opened recently at 120 McDonald Street in Loch Lomond Place. If you are in the area, please come check out their beautiful new store and say hello to their first Manager, Kevin Smith. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5…

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NB’s Premier Festival Place in Uptown Saint John

New Brunswick’s Festival Place welcomes you to enjoy a taste of Market Square’s finest as you shop, eat, play, and explore! Open from first coffee ’til last call, seven days a week, year round, they are proud to act as the cornerstone of Uptown Saint John! It’s the perfect place to shop, dine, relax or play.…

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Caught up in the Market

Open year-round, Monday to Saturday, the Saint John City Market offers a unique shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. Nowhere else in Saint John can you experience a traditional “farmers market” while shopping for such a wide selection of goods and services, ranging from dulse to hand-made local crafts, and enjoy a delicious meal…

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