Month: May 2017

Perth-Andover’s Gathering of the Scots Festival

By rivervalley / May 13, 2017

Gathering of the Scots Festival Perth-Andover, NB, Canada May 30th- June 4th, 2107, In the Scottish Highlands of New Brunswick: On a recent trip to Scotland with my family, I took an early morning stroll along a rural road in the small community of Moy, just a few miles south of Inverness…

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Province to host national summit for LGBTQ youth

By Giv'er Saint John / May 12, 2017

New Brunswick has been selected to host OUTShine, Canada’s LGBTQ youth summit. The bi-annual summit is presented by Egale Canada Human Rights Trust, which made the announcement at this year’s summit in Windsor, Ontario. “We are pleased to have been chosen to host this important event that celebrates our LGBTQ youth,” said Education and Early…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 11, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 11, 2017

This week was pretty slow for angling and pretty fast for all rivers in the system. Last weekend’s rain brought rivers to extremely levels, some not seen here in many years. Not only were they high, but they were raging beyond flood stages.

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From left: Debbie McInnis, United Way; Moncton East MLA Monique LeBlanc; Finance Minister Cathy Rogers; Kristen Barnes, Canadian Mental Health Association; Paul Toner, United Way; and Premier Brian Gallant.

Release of New Brunswick Family Plan report on supporting those with addictions and mental health challenges

By Giv'er Saint John / May 11, 2017

The provincial government has released a report on supporting those with addictions and mental health challenges. The report stems from the stakeholder engagement process to develop the New Brunswick Family Plan. “Good mental health is fundamental to the resilience of individuals, families and communities,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “Improving mental health will also increase productivity…

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Book Review: “Black River Road” by Debra Komar

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 10, 2017

Canadian author and retired forensic anthropologist Debra Komar has written her fourth book examining a historical crime, Black River Road. Subtitled “An Unthinkable Crime, an Unlikely Suspect, and the Question of Character”, Ms. Komar searched back through historical court records to find this unique case of a murder committed outside the city of Saint John.

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From left: Jennifer Richard, director of community development at the Fredericton Sexual Assault Centre; Gallant; and Lorraine Whalley, executive director of the centre.

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Giv'er Saint John / May 9, 2017

Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, is encouraging New Brunswickers to seek opportunities for awareness and education during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “Every community in New Brunswick has the power to create a supportive and responsive environment for victims of sexual violence,” said Gallant. “We are working with partners to…

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Makers Market Seeks Vendors

By Giv'er Fredericton / May 9, 2017

The Makers Market is an exhibition, a community celebration and the perfect way to spend the first Sunday afternoon of June. With the help of our media partners, and local associations we’re bringing together gardeners, farmers, forestry…

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SEA DOGS SHUT DOWN ARMADA IN GAME 2

By Giv'er Saint John / May 8, 2017

by TIM ROSZELL Julien Gauthier scored twice and added an assist and Callum Booth made 27 stops for the shutout as the Saint John Sea Dogs blanked the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, 4-0, in Game 2 of the Rogers President Cup Final, Saturday at Harbour Station. For Gauthier, it was his second consecutive two-goal, three-point performance. Booth’s…

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Join Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project from July 9-14th

By Giv'er Saint John / May 8, 2017

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn will be in Canada from July 9-14th for Habitat for Humanity’s 34th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project to help build 150 homes for Canada’s 150th anniversary – Habitat Canada’s biggest build project ever! Everyone in Canada has the right to a safe, affordable and decent…

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Launch of new seniors’ guide

By Giv'er Saint John / May 7, 2017

The latest New Brunswick Seniors’ Guide to Services and Programs was released recently. “Fostering healthy aging and support for seniors is one of the seven pillars of the New Brunswick Family Plan framework,” said Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Lisa Harris. “Your government is listening to you and getting things done. This guide is just…

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Health Minister Victor Boudreau; Annie Boucher LeBlanc, a cancer survivor and volunteer at Bladder Cancer Canada; and Premier Brian Gallant.

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

By Giv'er Saint John / May 6, 2017

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. “Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Canada,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau. “This month, I encourage New Brunswickers to learn more about the disease and to focus on living a healthy lifestyle to reduce their chance of being diagnosed with any cancer.” Bladder Cancer Canada is…

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Name of new Saint John elementary school announced

By Giv'er Saint John / May 5, 2017

A $20 million school being built in Saint John will be named Seaside Park Elementary School. Premier Brian Gallant made the announcement at Havelock School recently. “Improving education is crucial for our economy and for the health of our families and communities,” said Gallant. “We are proud to be building the first new school in…

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