Month: September 2016

SEA DOGS ANNOUNCE HOME OPENER JERSEY PROMOTION

By Giv'er Saint John / September 15, 2016

The Saint John Sea Dogs are giving fans a chance to see the team’s first home game of the 2016-17 season FREE of charge. The Sea Dogs have introduced a special jersey promotion: Buy a replica jersey at Sea Dogs Styles and receive two (2) FREE Lower Bowl tickets for the Sea Dogs’ home opener…

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NBCC announces new Chair of Board of Governors

By Giv'er Saint John / September 14, 2016

The Board of Governors of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is proud to announce that Susan Murchison has been elected as the new Board Chair. During the Board’s Annual General Meeting on June 24th, the annual election of the Chair and Vice-Chair positions took place. Governor Susan Murchison was elected as Board Chair, and Governor…

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Just in Time for Culture Days: ArtsLink NB New HQ in Uptown Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / September 13, 2016

The ArtsLink NB Headquarters have moved to a more spacious and accessible office. Just in time for Culture Days, they are now sharing Suite 407 at 89 Canterbury Street with Third Space Gallery in Uptown Saint John. Their new digs include room for member-based programming such as readings, exhibitions, workshops and more. They plan to open up this…

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LAST WEEK TO BUY SEA DOGS FLEX-34 SEASON TICKET PACKAGE

By Giv'er Saint John / September 12, 2016

The Saint John Sea Dogs have announced that this is the final week to buy a Flex-34 Season Ticket package. Starting at under $13/ voucher for an Adult package, it comes with 34 flex vouchers, which can be redeemed for any game in any denomination during the 2016-17 regular season. It is considered a Season…

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Open Farm Day is Sunday September 18th

By Giv'er Saint John / September 11, 2016

Sunday, September 18th, 2016 is Open Farm Day. Come rain or shine, many farms in all corners of the province will open up their gates to give you a free backstage pass to life on the farm. Visit one of the 55+ farms that are participating to see the hard work and dedication farmers contribute…

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Woman, Naked. One Woman. One Funny Show.

By Giv'er Saint John / September 10, 2016

Woman, Naked. Part stand up comedy. Part Theatre. Sept 15-17 – this week at the BMO Studio Theatre. Newfoundland comedienne Berni Stapleton presents a one-woman, straight from the heart look at body image, body shaming, diet fads, the pressure on women to be thin, young and never hungry. Mature content. Tickets $22.50 / $15 students. Remember…

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CIBC Run for the Cure

By Giv'er Saint John / September 9, 2016

The CIBC Run for the Cure is a 5K or 1K walk or run that raises funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). It is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada in support of breast cancer research. The CIBC Run for the Cure will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in more…

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Canadian Mental Health Fall Education Programs

By Giv'er Saint John / September 8, 2016

FACT: Today 1 in 5 Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime. FACT: That represents 151,000 New Brunswickers. FACT: Mental illness is not discriminatory to gender, race, creed or social status. We are all responsible for taking care of our physical and mental health. Your mental health matters and effective treatment for…

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Dollar Per Game Sea Dogs Season Tickets for Kids

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2016

The Saint John Sea Dogs are very excited to unveil two new programs designed to help more children see Sea Dogs games this season. The Sea Dogs have introduced a new Kids Pass season ticket. The team is also offering a FREE game ticket to every child who registers for minor hockey in this region.…

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Book Review: “The Call of the Ocean” by Jim Wellman

By James / September 4, 2016

Flanker Press recently released an invaluable book penned by Jim Wellman of twenty-eight fascinating profiles of people who are (or were) involved with the modern ocean fishery industry in one way or another. There are stories of lives lived on the sea, lives lost at sea, lives saved at sea, boat builders, both young and old, women who fish & more.

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Mazda Zoom Fest September 17th

By Giv'er Saint John / September 3, 2016

King Mazda in Saint John is excited to announce that they will host their first annual Zoom Fest on Saturday September 17th from 10 am to 2:30 pm. All Mazda Enthusiasts from near and far are invited to come participate in this event and have fun showcasing their vehicles! There will be Live Music provided by the band…

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Festival 506 Coming to Miramichi this October

By News Contributor / September 2, 2016

Miramichi will be the place to be this October as Festival (506) comes to the mighty river for the very first time! Thirty-eight bands and solo artists from all across New Brunswick will meet in the ‘Chi October 13th to 16th to take part in this event which has something for all music fans.

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