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Monthly Archives: September 2015

SPCA Dog Jog Tomorrow

SPCA Dog Jog Tomorrow

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… Read more »

Uptown Mugs #37: Dan Mcgaghey

Uptown Mugs #37: Dan Mcgaghey

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. Read more »

$1.5M Investment Gets Gemba Going

$1.5M Investment Gets Gemba Going

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,… Read more »

Harbour Passage to be Restored: Cranberry to the Core

Harbour Passage to be Restored: Cranberry to the Core

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. Read more »

30th Annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Starts Friday

30th Annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Starts Friday

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);… Read more »

Back to School: Traffic Safety Reminder

Back to School: Traffic Safety Reminder

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. Read more »

Barbour’s General Store is OPEN for business

Barbour’s General Store is OPEN for business

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. Read more »

Uptown Mugs #36 Harrison Teed

Uptown Mugs #36 Harrison Teed

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. Read more »

Multicultural Festival of Colours this Weekend

Multicultural Festival of Colours this Weekend

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… Read more »

Help NBCC Break Guinness World Record

Help NBCC Break Guinness World Record

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… Read more »

Dunhams Run Date Night features Comedian James Mullinger

Dunhams Run Date Night features Comedian James Mullinger

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. Read more »

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