Month: September 2015

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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Celebrate Chown Field’s New Look

By News Releases / September 11, 2015

Join Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council, representatives from CN EcoConnexions and members of the community to celebrate your new and improved Chown Field. Thursday, September 17, 2015, 12:00pm

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Uptown Mugs #37: Dan Mcgaghey

By Uptown Saint John Inc / September 10, 2015

There exists in uptown Saint John, a mid-high end, uber hip and modern men’s clothing store, Colwell’s Mens (Brunswick Square, Level 3). More often than not, you will find this handsome bundle of energy behind the counter, ready to assist and lend his impeccable fashion sense to anyone who needs a little help. With a couple of decades under his belt at Colwell’s and a unique flare for true gentlemen’s style, Dan is the man.

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$1.5M Investment Gets Gemba Going

By Giv'er Saint John / September 9, 2015

The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) announced a $750,000 venture capital investment in Gemba Software Solutions today. The company’s software-as-a-service product reduces training time and increases consistency by guiding employees through complex processes with small hyperlinked flowcharts. Gemba Software’s visual process maps give new employees confidence on day one, allows them to navigate to answers quickly,…

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Harbour Passage to be Restored: Cranberry to the Core

By News Releases / September 8, 2015

The City of Saint John is pleased to announce that Harbour Passage will be receiving a much needed refresh. The project includes an asphalt overlay and reapplication of the iconic cranberry coating. It is anticipated that upon completion of this work the Passage will be restored to its original beauty that residents and visitors have come to appreciate. The overall construction schedule is expected to begin today Tuesday, September 8th with an estimated completion date of Friday, October 16th.

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30th Annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Starts Friday

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2015

Atlantic Canada’s Most Colourful Festival, the 30th Annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta at Princess Louise Park in Sussex starts Friday September 11th and runs through Sunday September 13th. Admission to the Festival grounds is FREE! A weekend of family-oriented activities and events await! Watch 30 hot air balloons fly twice daily (early morning and early evening);…

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Back to School: Traffic Safety Reminder

By News Releases / September 4, 2015

As a new school year approaches, residents are reminded to exercise caution in school zones. School zones on Loch Lomond Road in front of Bayview School and on Union Street in front of Prince Charles School each have a reduced speed limit of 40 KM/H, 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM on school days. All other school zones in the City have speed limits of 50 KM/H, 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM on school days.

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Barbour’s General Store is OPEN for business

By Uptown Saint John Inc / September 4, 2015

At the foot of King Street sits Barbour’s General Store, originally brought to Saint John in 1967 by G.E. Barbour Company. Inside is a plethora of local curiosities, historic merchant wares, and modern retail items. Also housed here is a Visitor Information Centre and new this year, a Saint John Tour Desk … offering various tours to both visitors and locals.

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Uptown Mugs #36 Harrison Teed

By Uptown Saint John Inc / September 3, 2015

Pristine is the new kid on the block, and Harrison Teed is the fine gent behind this growing business. Pristine has a new location at 56 King Street and is a unique boutique specializing in skateboards, accessories and urban lifestyle fashions.

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Multicultural Festival of Colours this Weekend

By Giv'er Saint John / September 3, 2015

The Multicultural Festival of Colours is a free public celebration for all ages happening this weekend. Come celebrate our region’s culturally diverse communities from a current and historic perspective featuring cultural performances, traditional arts demonstrations and a broad range of Exhibitors and Vendors. The Multicultural Festival of Colours is a three day FREE public celebration of…

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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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Dunhams Run Date Night features Comedian James Mullinger

By Giv'er Saint John / September 1, 2015

Dunhams Run’s last show for this season’s Date Night series featuring the live comedy of James Mullinger with support from Jimmy MacKinley happens this Friday, September 4th at the Estate Winery in Kingston. Tickets are $22 plus tax ($24.86), include your first glass of selected wine, and there are still a few tickets left.

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