Month: August 2016

Traffic Advisory: Marathon by the Sea

By Giv'er Saint John / August 13, 2016

The organizers of the 2016 Emera Marathon by the Sea would like to advise residents and motorists that a number of traffic and safety plans have been put in place for this year’s event. The run will begin at the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal at 8 am on Sunday, August 14th, and follow a mapped…

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International Youth Day

By Giv'er Saint John / August 12, 2016

The following statement was issued today by Nathalie Chiasson, chairperson of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, on the occasion of International Youth Day, August 12th: In December 1999, the United Nations approved a resolution decreeing that August 12 would become International Youth Day with the theme Youth is the future of mankind, to promote…

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Passport to Parks at Carleton Community Centre Tomorrow

By Giv'er Saint John / August 12, 2016

We’re Back On! The weather is cooperating! Come join Passport to Parks at Carleton Community Centre (also known as Family Fun Day) this Saturday, August 13th from 12-4 pm. All activities are free! What’s Passport to Parks? Passport to Parks or #P2PSJ, is your invitation to a fun and active summer in Saint John. Our…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Week of August 11, 2016

By News Contributor / August 11, 2016

Warm weather and lack of rain have kept the salmon cold-water pools closed and pretty much the same for all other river stretches where salmon are involved. We need rain and lots of it for angling to get back to normal.

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Greg Fairbrother

Poem – DON’T MENTION METERS

By Giv'er Saint John / August 9, 2016

DON’T MENTION METERS The meters are settled. It’s no longer news. We’ve listened to countless hours of views. We’ve settled for less, when we coulda got more. Now, talk about taxis is really a bore. Lets talk about anything other than meters. Let’s talk about summer and crazy eyed skeeters; Or, hot dogs roasting on…

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FEST FORWARD: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

By Giv'er Fredericton / August 8, 2016

From November 18-20, 2016, the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton will host the 6th annual emerging musician’s festival now known as FEST FORWARD, formally known as NB-ME.

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Sea Dogs Select Russian F Alexander Vdovenko in CHL Import Draft

By Giv'er Saint John / August 6, 2016

The Saint John Sea Dogs have selected Russian forward Alexander Vdovenko 42nd overall in the 2016 CHL Import Draft. The 17-year-old from Moscow is 6’4″ and 200 lbs. and plays centre and left wing. Vdovenko (pronounced “doh-VEHN-koh”) posted nine goals and 24 points in 34 games last season with the Vityaz Podolsk Under-17 team in Russia.…

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The Tragically Hip: A Canadian Celebration at the Imperial Theatre

By Giv'er Saint John / August 5, 2016

Together with CBC Saint John, the Imperial Theatre is screening The Tragically Hip’s Kingston, ON show, LIVE on Saturday, August 20th at 9:30 pm (doors open at 8:30 pm). Tickets are FREE but you have to come to the theatre to pick them up. Tickets will be available starting tomorrow, Saturday August 6th at the Box Office from…

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Miramichi Fishing Report Week of August 4, 2016

By Doug Underhill / August 5, 2016

Generally, angling is slow with warm water, and pool closures still in effect. Doug White’s Tammerack Sports Fly Shop in Juniper said the fishing was slow and then it stopped. Seems to be a few fish around but the water is low and warm and with the possible exception of a local or two, the river is vacant.

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Saint John Champ warns kids about “Mean Machines”

By Giv'er Saint John / August 4, 2016

The War Amps float passed on the vital PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE message at the recent Natal Day Parade, in Halifax, NS. This year’s theme, “Mean Machines. Spot the danger before you play!” was depicted on the colourful, animated float, which had a special focus on lawn mowers, farm equipment and railway crossings. Emma Coakley, 10, of Saint…

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Saint John Police Force Tee Off For Mental Health, Sponsorships Sought

By Giv'er Saint John / August 3, 2016

This fall, the Saint John Police Force will be hosting its first annual golf tournament at the Rockwood Golf Course. On September 30, 2016 members of the community will have the opportunity to take part in a fundraising effort to support the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick Saint John Office and SJPF Wellness…

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Miramichi Dragway’s 1st NHRA Event Huge Success

By News Contributor / August 2, 2016

Miramichi Dragway hosted the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) National Open over the weekend on Friday July 29th and Saturday July 30th, 2016. This was the first time a sanctioned event had ever been held in the Miramichi and it was a big event for the local drag racing park with record attendance for cars and spectators.

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