Month: December 2015
Young Readers Encouraged to join Hackmatack Program
Children in Grades 4 through 6 are being invited by the New Brunswick Public Library Service to join a Hackmatack book club at their local library and to participate in the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards. “The Hackmatack program is a fun and educational way to introduce children to the joy of reading,” said Post-Secondary…
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ELEMENTARY LITERACY INC. READING MENTORS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There is a saying “it takes a village to raise a child” but Elementary Literacy Inc. (ELI) knows it can take a village to raise a reader. Last school year, over 950 students participated in their supplementary reading programs in nearly 150 elementary schools in New Brunswick. During the school year, the average student participant had increased their reading level by two levels over the 10-week period.
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Christmas Tree Drop Off Program
Christmas Tree Drop Off Program from Friday, January 1, 2016 to Friday, January 15, 2016. When it’s time to get rid of your Christmas Tree, drop it off at one of the City of Saint John Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites.
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Season’s Greetings & Thank You from SPCA Animal Rescue
As the final pages of the Book of 2015 close, I’d like to take this opportunity to offer my deepest gratitude for your life-saving support for our shelter. A note from Melody McElman, President, Board of Directors.
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New Brunswick Museum’s Spirit of the Season
New Brunswick has holiday traditions that have long been celebrated and handed down from generation to generation. Drawing on the collections of the New Brunswick Museum Archives and Research Library, here are several enchanting holiday memories of yesterday.
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Amazing Pen Pal Visits Santa at the North Pole!
Recently we shared a story about My Amazing Pen Pal, a new business recently launched by Greg Trevors. Click here to read that article. Check out the Christmas episode below! Santa answers some questions that every child asks!
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Team New Brunswick looking for chef de mission
The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced volunteer to serve as the chef de mission for Team New Brunswick at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg, Man. from July 28 to Aug. 13, 2017. The chef de mission will lead Team New Brunswick’s contingent of about 400 athletes,…
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P.R.O. Kids Reception Recognized Sponsors
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, P.R.O. Kids was able raise $220,000 to assist 1,500 kids in 2015.
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NB SPCA Receives Funding to help Enforce Tethering Regulations
The provincial government has provided more than $40,000 to help the New Brunswick SPCA enforce the regulation that bans the 24-hour tethering of dogs. “We are pleased to support the SPCA in their efforts to enforce the rules, but also to ensure that our collective efforts are increasing awareness and reducing the instances where dogs…
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Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are about celebration but fire safety should also be a priority at this time of year, said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “We want New Brunswickers to celebrate during the holidays, but we also want them to be safe with things like holiday lights, candles, and Christmas trees,” said Horsman.…
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Capacity Crowd Expected for Wednesday Night’s Mill Rats Game
The Saint John Mill Rats are excited that so many fans have taken advantage of the tickets provided by Canaport LNG as a capacity crowd of 6,000+ is expected Wednesday night for the pre-season game against the Moncton Miracles at Harbour Station. As of this publication some seats are still available. To get tickets, fans…
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