Month: November 2015
NB Power and Public Safety Test Response Plans
NB Power and the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Measures Organizations will test nuclear emergency response plans in a full-scale, multi-jurisdictional exercise today, November 17th, and tomorrow, November 18th. In addition, NB Power is testing emergency response plans related to grid reliability and stability through a North America-wide table-top exercise among power operators November 18th…
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Port of Saint John CEO Named Chair of American Association of Port Authorities
The American Association of Port Authorities recently named Port of Saint John CEO Jim Quinn its 2015-16 chair of the board. “The Port of Saint John has built a stellar reputation on the world stage, and this appointment is a testament to Mr. Quinn’s professionalism and leadership qualities,” said Ed Doherty, minister responsible for Service…
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UNB named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2016
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. The 2016 winners were announced in the Globe and Mail last week. Mediacorp Canada Inc. received a record number of applicants this year, with UNB being one of four Canadian post-secondary institutions recognized.
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Sussex Beard Oil Merchants get deal with CBC’s Dragons’ Den
Sussex Beard Oil Merchants, a client company of Opportunities NB, recently secured a deal with the CBC TV show Dragons’ Den to expand and grow its business. “We congratulate Matt White of Sussex Beard Oil Merchants on his successful pitch on Dragons’ Den,” said Stephen Lund, CEO of Opportunities NB. “It is fantastic to see…
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Province Updates Progress on Strategic Program Review
The provincial government has taken steps within the past year to decrease the cost of administration, eliminate waste, remove redundancy and implement process improvements to help ensure taxpayers’ dollars are being spent wisely. “Without action, our province faces mounting debt,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau, who is also minister responsible for the Strategic Program Review.…
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Retro & Rust New Stylish Home Decor Boutique
Fitting nicely into our urban core is a new and unique home decor store, Retro & Rust. The owners are passionate about creating new, unique pieces…often, with recycled, re-purposed materials. Trendy, yet timeless, the pieces in this cozy space are suited for both the traditional and modern.
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Saint John Mill Rats Sign NBA D-League Draft Pick Marlin Mason
The Saint John Mill Rats signed NBA D-League draft pick, 6’6 Marlin Mason, from Cleveland State. The 6’6 versatile and athletic forward was drafted by the Delaware 87ers last month, but was waived after training camp.
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UNB Saint John Lorenzo Reading Series Presents Allan Cooper & Harry Thurston
Poets Allan Cooper and Harry Thurston will read from The Deer Yard and Keeping Watch at the End of the World, respectively on Thursday, November 19th at 7 pm in the Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre. The reading is hosted by the Lorenzo Reading Series and supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
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Changes this Winter for Overnight Parking
The City would like to inform citizens of changes to overnight on-street parking restrictions in the north, east and west sides of the City.
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Schools celebrate Diversity and Respect Week
Diversity and Respect Week begins Monday, November 16th in New Brunswick schools as part of a provincial effort to support a safe, welcoming and affirming school environment for all students. Diversity and Respect Week replaces Anti-bullying Week promoted in New Brunswick schools since 2012. “We wanted to include a broader mandate for schools to celebrate…
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Wingfield Lost & Found
The Imperial Theatre in Saint John presents Wingfield Lost and Found on Friday November 20th, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $30 for Subscribers, $35 for Adults, $32 for Seniors, and $20 Student RUSH.
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Saint John Service of Remembrance
The City’s Service of Remembrance is to be held at Harbour Station, 99 Station Street, Saint John, NB, Wednesday morning, November 11th. Doors will open to the general public at 9:00 a.m. and attendees are requested to be seated by 10:10 a.m.
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