Month: December 2015

Real Food Connections Opens in Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / December 22, 2015

The Real Food Connections store is now OPEN in Uptown Saint John! It’s been a long time coming, but their brand spankin’ new retail location at 34 Canterbury Street in Uptown Saint John is now open. The shelves and fridges are stocked with the same great local products you’ve come to know in Fredericton, with the…

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My Amazing Pen Pal

By News Contributor / December 18, 2015

I was born in Saint John, NB and grew up in a military family, which meant moving to a new town every four or five years. There is so much to learn about the world around us. I should know, I’ve spent the last 10 years travelling and experiencing as much as I could in 35 countries. Now, I’m returning to Canada to provide parents with a wonderful way to educate their children about people, places and cultures.

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Last Chance to View Current SJAC Exhibits

By Giv'er Saint John / December 17, 2015

The Saint John Arts Centre‘s current exhibitions, which opened on November 6th, wrap up this week, but it’s not too late to come in and enjoy! Toby Graser and Kathy Hooper present a unique joint painting exhibit in the Frazee Gallery. “What a great experience it was. One of us slashing colour onto either a new white canvas or…

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Sea Dogs Holiday Flex Packs On Sale Now

By Giv'er Saint John / December 17, 2015

The Saint John Sea Dogs are excited to announce Holiday Flex Packs are on sale NOW! The packages are available in eight-, twelve-, and sixteen-game allotments starting as low as $64! Save up to $56 over walk-up prices! The more you buy, the more you SAVE! Prices are listed below. (All prices include HST.) Category…

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Sobeys Nutrition Events

Sobeys Saint John West & Rothesay Nutrition Events for January 2016

By Giv'er Saint John / December 16, 2015

Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month! Taste & Learn Classes (FREE class)! Recipes and samples provided! CASSEROLES: Thursday, January 7th, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM Rothesay CASSEROLES: Wednesday, January 27th, 1:30-2:30 PM Saint John West SOUP: Wednesday, January 6th, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM, Saint John West…

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Give Truly Creative Gifts from the Saint John Arts Centre

By Giv'er Saint John / December 16, 2015

If you’re looking for a unique gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, the Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) can help! SJAC gift certificates are good towards any of their workshops, artwork purchases, or rental time in their pottery and printmaking studios. Kids don’t need any more “stuff”? How about Saturday morning art classes? Have a teen who loves…

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DuffleBag Theatre Bringing Snow White to Saint John

By Bread 'n Molasses / December 14, 2015

Just in time for the New Year, DuffleBag Theatre is coming to Saint John! DuffleBag Theatre, the nearly world famous troupe, brings the classic fairy tale Snow White to life with their signature fun-filled and humorous fashion, using audience members as the stars. With their improvisation, you could say they don’t exactly go by the book! Accompanied by DuffleBag’s witty narration, their lively performances deliver hilarity every time.

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New Rules for Mortgage Brokers Coming in the New Year

By Giv'er Saint John / December 14, 2015

New rules will come into effect on April 1st, 2016 that will require all mortgage brokerages, associates, brokers and administrators to obtain a licence from the Financial and Consumer Services Commission and will require individual licensees to take an approved education course. The commission is providing advance notice of these changes to give industry time…

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SEA DOG STYLES OPEN DAILY UNTIL DECEMBER 24TH

By Giv'er Saint John / December 14, 2015

Sea Dogs Styles, your home for official Saint John Sea Dogs merchandise and apparel, is now open every day until December 24th! Monday-Friday: 11 am – 4 pm Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm Sunday: 12 pm – 4 pm December 24th: 11 am – 2 pm Staff can also open the store weekdays 9…

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SEA DOGS SIGN, RECALL ALEX BERNIER

By Giv'er Saint John / December 13, 2015

The Saint John Sea Dogs have signed and recalled defenceman Alex Bernier from the Dieppe Commandos of the Maritime Hockey League (MHL). The 18-year-old from Dieppe is in his first season with the Commandos, where he has seven goals and 21 points in 24 games. He was named the MHL Rookie of the Month in…

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SEA DOGS ACQUIRE MATT MURPHY FROM REMPARTS

By Giv'er Saint John / December 12, 2015

The Saint John Sea Dogs have acquired defenceman Matt Murphy from the Quebec Remparts. In exchange, Saint John sent defenceman Pierre-Luc Lurette, second-round draft picks in the 2016 and 2018 QMJHL Entry Drafts, and a fifth-round selection in 2017, to Quebec. Murphy, 20, was named captain of the Remparts early in the season. The Fredericton-native…

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Small Acts Big Impact Campaign a Success

By Giv'er Saint John / December 11, 2015

The Small Acts, Big Impact awareness campaign, which challenged New Brunswickers to perform meaningful acts of volunteerism, has reached thousands of people through social media over the past two weeks. Organized by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, the campaign encouraged individuals from all walks of life to carry out simple acts in the fields…

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