Month: December 2015

Imperial Theatre’s 12 Days of Christmas Happening Now!

By Giv'er Saint John / December 10, 2015

Saint John’s Imperial Theatre kicked off their Twelve Days of Christmas Ticket Giveaways yesterday. For 12 business days (until December 24th) they will be offering a ticket giveaway for a variety of their Season 22 shows with lots of different ways to Enter and Win! Ways to Win: Download their APP! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And…

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Not All Lobsters are the Same

By UNB / December 9, 2015

UNB researchers are once again at the forefront of research with the discovery of small but unequivocal genetic differences among Atlantic Canada lobsters. The research, from a five-year study led by Dr. Rémy Rochette, a marine evolutionary ecologist from the Saint John campus, could shed light on the way lobsters are connected and possibly impact the future management of stocks.

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Christmas Lights in the Community

By Giv'er Saint John / December 9, 2015

Michael, Linda, Nick and Evan Campbell would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and extend an invitation to drop by their house at 11 Wanda Crescent in Rothesay to see their light display that dances to the tune of over 20 songs you can listen to on your FM radio right from the car.…

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Saint John Mill Rats Announce Holiday Break Camp

By Giv'er Saint John / December 8, 2015

The Saint John Mill Rats have announced a Holiday Break Camp from Monday December 21st through Thursday December 24th. Campers will meet the entire Mill Rats team! To register online, click here. To download a registration form click here. Season tickets are on sale at the Harbour Station Box Office or by calling 506-657-1234 or by visiting…

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Crime Prevention Award Received UNB-SJ

By UNB / December 8, 2015

UNB Saint John’s very own Dr. Mary Ann Campbell was presented with a certificate of recognition for her work as a member of the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety’s Roundtable on Crime and Public Safety, at the annual luncheon of the Crime Prevention Association of New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety.

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Gord Bamford & Joe Nichols Coming to Harbour Station

By Bread 'n Molasses / December 8, 2015

Twenty-two-time CCMA award winner Gord Bamford, along with four-time Grammy nominee Joe Nichols, are excited to co-headline their “Certified Country Tour”, which will include a May 19th, 2016 appearance at Harbour Station in Saint John.

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Consolidation of Government Customer Contact Centres & Civil Service Rightsizing being Considered

By Giv'er Saint John / December 7, 2015

The provincial government is considering the consolidation of more than 40 customer contact centres and a broader exercise designed to reshape the civil service by using human resources more effectively. The ideas are being considered as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million…

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Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail Continues Through December 24th

By Uptown Saint John Inc / December 7, 2015

The 4th annual Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail kicked off a couple of weeks ago in shops, restaurants and public locations in Uptown Saint John. The Trail, sponsored by Crosby Molasses Co. Ltd., is a network of 34 gingerbread houses and other gingerbread creations on display throughout the uptown core.

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Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue December Hours

By Herb Duncan / December 7, 2015

Below is the Holiday Schedule for the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue this December. Please note the cut-off for Pet Adoptions before Christmas.

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Chatting with a few Saint John innovators

By Jeri Knopp / December 5, 2015

Over the last few months, I have been sitting down and chatting with people from all kinds of fields. These people have two things in common: they are pushing boundaries and coming up with new ideas in their field, and they are choosing to do these things in Saint John. Here is a collection of some of the stories I’ve written.

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Mill Rats Sign Two French Canadian Players

By Giv'er Saint John / December 4, 2015

The Saint John Mill Rats are thrilled to announce the addition of two French Canadians to the roster: returning 6’8 power forward Jean-Richard “Ricky” Volcy, and 6’4 shooting guard Robinson Odoch-Opong. Volcy arrived in January last season and played a pivotal role for the Mill Rats finishing with a 13-4 record over the final two…

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New approach to naming government buildings, parks and roadways being explored

By Giv'er Saint John / December 4, 2015

The provincial government is exploring the idea of generating new revenue by allowing third-parties to purchase the rights to name certain government-owned assets. The idea is being explored as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million to $600 million in savings and revenue…

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