Month: April 2017

Book the Green Machine Today for Your Neighbourhood Clean-Up

By Giv'er Saint John / April 22, 2017

Designed and packed to help citizens keep our community clean, the 14′ trailer provides groups with a free mobile toolkit that has all the equipment needed to support clean-up initiatives in our parks and public spaces. To book the Green Machine for your neighbourhood clean-up, call 658-2908 or email parks@saintjohn.ca For more information on the…

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New Brunswick, part of the Canadian Songwriter Challenge

By Giv'er Saint John / April 21, 2017

Music • Musique NB (MNB) is presenting its third annual edition of the Canadian Songwriter Challenge, May 17 to 20 in St. Andrews. The project pairs local and national songsmiths for a collaborative multi-day songwriting camp. The creative sessions will conclude with a Songwriters’ Circle, as part of the Paddlefest schedule. New Brunswick artists Jane…

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SEA DOGS AND SAGUENEENS OPEN SEMIFINALS FRIDAY

By Giv'er Saint John / April 20, 2017

The Saint John Sea Dogs will open the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League President Cup semifinals against the Chicoutimi Sagueneens on Friday at Harbour Station. The QMJHL released the full schedule for the best-of-seven series for which the Sea Dogs enjoy home-ice advantage. It will be played under a 2-2-1-1-1 format. Game 1 is scheduled…

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City of Saint John Wins 2016 Laserfiche Run Smarter® Award

By Giv'er Saint John / April 19, 2017

City of Saint John is pleased to announce that it has won a 2016 Laserfiche Run Smarter® Award in the Best Records management category. Laserfiche, a leading provider of enterprise content management (ECM) software, launched the Run Smarter® Awards program in 2005 to honour organizations that use Laserfiche technology to improve productivity, transform business processes…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, April 13, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 13, 2017

Welcome to another year of Doug’s Fishing Report. A new angling season is upon us Saturday, and it looks like we might be able to head out, at least in some sections of the Miramichi system.

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2017 Film Workshop Series in Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / April 12, 2017

The NB Filmmaker’s Co-Op is offering several workshops this spring in Saint John. Through this annual provincial training programme, you can learn from qualified, specialized instructors. By participating, you acquire new, incredibly interesting skills, and enjoy the camaraderie of the film community in New Brunswick. Here’s what’s coming up in Saint John: THE DIRECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE…

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SEA DOGS RECALL G MATTHEW WILLIAMS

By Giv'er Saint John / April 11, 2017

The Saint John Sea Dogs have recalled goalie Matthew Williams from the Summerside Western Capitals of the Maritime Hockey League (MHL). Williams, who turned 19 in February, played 32 games in his second season in Summerside, posting a record of 14-13-4 with a 3.52 goals-against average and .900 save percentage. He went 2-2 in five…

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Sea Belles Chorus Awarded Funding to Prepare for Atlantic Competition

By Giv'er Saint John / April 11, 2017

Sea Belles ladies’ a cappella chorus recently held a weekend music retreat with chorus director, certified music judge and coach, Kathy Greason. The retreat was held in preparation for the Area 1 (Atlantic) Competition and Contest of Harmony, Inc., this June in Sackville, NB. Financial assistance for this retreat was made possible with funding from…

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Public Auction of Sidewalk Vendor Sites

By Giv'er Saint John / April 11, 2017

In conjunction with amendments to the established sidewalk by-law, a public auction of sidewalk vendor sites will be held in the 10th floor boardroom, City Hall, this afternoon Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 2:30 pm. Registration for interested bidders will commence in the boardroom one-half hour prior to the commencement of the auction. Terms and conditions…

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NOTABLE ACTS SEEKS ENTRIES FOR 16TH ANNUAL PROVINCE-WIDE PLAYWRITING COMPETITION

By Giv'er Fredericton / April 6, 2017

The NotaBle Acts Theatre Company is once again searching for great new plays by New Brunswick playwrights, to be staged at our sixteenth annual Summer Theatre Festival in Fredericton, set to run July 26th to August 5th.

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An Evening with Jean Chrétien at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre

By Giv'er Saint John / April 5, 2017

The New Brunswick Liberal Association (NBLA) is very excited to announce their next provincial fundraiser, An Evening with Jean Chrétien. As a former MP for the federal riding of Beauséjour, his connection to New Brunswick is strong. Join us and our guests from across the Atlantic region, for this unique event with one of the…

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Shooter’s Atlantic 8-Ball Classic

By Giv'er Saint John / April 5, 2017

The Shooter’s Atlantic 8-Ball Classic happens May 5th, 6th and 7th at Fairville Shooters, 638 Manawagonish Road. This is an 8-Ball Billiards Men’s and Women’s Tournament for the Atlantic Provinces with $7500 plus in prizes! Deadline for entries is Friday, April 28th, 2017. There will be a players meeting on Friday May 5th at 1:30 pm followed by…

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