Month: July 2017

New chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities

By rivervalley / July 31, 2017

Andrew Daley of Green Mountain has been appointed the new chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities. The council makes an important contribution to improving the lives of persons with a disability.

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 27, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 27, 2017

With the cold-water pool closures now lifted, and very few anglers on the rivers, I will do a summary report this week. Fortunately, temperatures both during the day and night have been cooler. However, the rivers remain low, and we need a good day’s rain to really improve things.

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The Glass Menagerie Auditions August 13,14,16

By Giv'er Saint John / July 24, 2017

Tennessee Williams’ classic ‘memory play’.  It is Tom’s recollections of the events with his family that lead to a fateful conclusion.  Can you, should you, live your life by what others expect from you or even need from you?   Auditions for our Studio production of The Glass Menagerie will take place: Sunday, 13 August (1 – 3pm)…

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Traffic Advisory: Champlain Drive

By Giv'er Saint John / July 23, 2017

Motorists are advised of the following traffic interruptions: Streets: Champlain Drive Date: Starting Monday, July 24, 2017 to Friday, July 28, 2017 Time: Starting at 6:30 AM July 24, 2017 Duration: 5 days Direction: Champlain Drive will be reduced to two lanes of traffic in either direction. One lane will be dropped to allow for heavy equipment to turn. Specific…

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Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Restrictions on Route 1 (near km 119.7)

By Giv'er Saint John / July 22, 2017

Gateway Operations wishes to advise the public of temporary lane restrictions on Route 1. Beginning Monday, July 24, 2017, portions of the acceleration/deceleration lanes in both the eastbound and westbound directions near km 119.7 on the west side of Saint John will be closed. The restrictions are scheduled to be in place for up to…

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Traffic Advisory: Loch Lomond Road (from Courtenay Avenue to McDonald Street)

By Giv'er Saint John / July 21, 2017

Motorists are advised of the following traffic interruptions: Streets: Loch Lomond Road from Courtenay Avenue to McDonald Street Date: Starting Monday, July 24, 2017 until July 31, 2017 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily Duration: Seven days Direction: The two east bound lanes will be closed and the two west bound lanes will be utilized for two-way traffic, in…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, July 20, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 20, 2017

As of Thursday, July 20, 26 cold water pools will be closed to fishing on the Miramichi River system. A variation order was just issued yesterday to this effect (download 2017 Salmon Pool closures pdf), and a notice to anglers was published on the regional DFO Internet…

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Tickets on sale now for the 2017 QMJHL Rookie Challenge!

By Giv'er Saint John / July 20, 2017

Tickets on sale now for the 2017 QMJHL Rookie Challenge! The Moncton Wildcats are looking forward to welcoming all of the players and parents to Moncton from August 18th-20st for this inaugural event. All six Maritime Division QMJHL teams will be competing in this three day tournament; the Sea Dogs, Wildcats, Halifax Mooseheads, Acadie-Bathurst Titan,…

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Traffic Advisory: Ocean Westway (from Spruce Lake to Manawagonish Road)

By Giv'er Saint John / July 19, 2017

Motorists are advised of the following traffic interruptions: Streets: Ocean Westway from Spruce Lake to Manawagonish Road Date: Starting Saturday, July 22, 2017 until August 12, 2017 Time: 24 hours/daily Duration: 21 days Direction: Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions. Specific Area: Ocean Westway from Spruce Lake to Manawagonish Road Description of Work: Port City Water Partners will…

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International Games of La Francophonie: unveiling of Team Canada-New Brunswick

By rivervalley / July 19, 2017

The provincial government revealed this week the members of the team that will represent New Brunswick at the 8th Games of La Francophonie July 21-30 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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The Taming of the Shrew Opens Today at BMO Studio Theatre

By Giv'er Saint John / July 18, 2017

A timeless Shakespearean comedy! Tuesday – Saturday this week @ BMO Studio Theatre “Taming has it all: love and laughs, along with some thoughtful reflection on family and marriage.” Sandra Bell, Director. Tickets for The Taming of the Shrew are $17.50 or $12.50 for students. To purchase call 1-888-311-9090 or visit www.ticketpro.ca or click link below! Get Tickets! 

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SEA DOGS PAR 3 CELEBRITY CHALLENGE COMING IN AUGUST

By Giv'er Saint John / July 17, 2017

The Sea Dogs Foundation, in partnership with Investor’s Group, is very excited to announce the first annual “Sea Dogs Par 3 Celebrity Challenge” is coming to Rockwood Park Golf Course in August. Set for Friday, August 18th, the Challenge will see golfers play 18 par-3 holes with prizes on each hole worth at least $50,000…

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