Month: January 2019
New Brunswick Tops List Of Destinations Not To Be Missed In 2019 By Le Monde Newspaper
The newspaper Le Monde has published its annual list of destinations not to be missed in 2019, and New Brunswick is in first place. Since 2016, the French newspaper has drawn up an annual list of the 20 destinations to discover during the year by interviewing professionals and travel experts.
Read More
8th Annual Warm Up to Winterfest Event at Market Square
Join us for the Kick Off To Fundy Winterfest at Market Square as we get in motion during this fun, FREE wellness fair for all ages. There will be: -Over 40 Wellness Booths -Main stage entertainment -Interactive Games -Face Painting -Balloon Animals -Healthy Snacks -Prizes and more!! Here is a sneak peak of some booths…
Read More
Local Entrepreneur Eyes Expansion on Wedding Business
Posted on January 20, 2019 by Eleanor MacLean Last spring, Natasha and Paul Tobias-Cooper got the keys and green light from Saint John city hall to re-develop the old Cornerstone Church on Leinster Street. It meant taking their business to a whole new level. “I spent years handling as many as eight to 15 weddings a weekend.…
Read More
The Salt Spring National Art Prize Calls to Artists Across the Nation
Submissions are now open for the prestigious 2019/2020 Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP). Salt Spring, a small Canadian island known for its large artistic community, created this exciting national art competition in 2015 to celebrate and promote the importance of art in Canada. As one of the largest national art prizes in Canada, the third biennial event offers $40,000 in prize money and significant national exposure to artists.
Read More
2019 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships
January 14 – January 20 This pre-eminent all-Canadian competition will see athletes vie for spots on the Skate Canada National Team and the Canadian teams that will compete at the 2019 ISU World Figure Skating Championships, 2019 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, and 2019 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships. “Skate Canada is excited to…
Read More
2019 SEED (Student Employment Experience Development) Applications Now Available
Summer job applications for the Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) program are now available.
Students may access the applications and other information on the program online. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 31st, 2019. “Our government recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for young New Brunswickers to learn and to gain hands-on experience in the job market,” said Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder. “These types of programs will help our youth become productive and successful members of our society.” For many years, the SEED program has provided experiential learning opportunities for students during the summer months. These placements are intended to help young New Brunswickers gain and develop skills and competencies that will benefit them in their future careers.
Read More
2019 Saint John Chinese New Year Gala
On Sunday, January 27th 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre, located at 12 King Square South, Saint John, New Brunswick, join the Greater Saint John Chinese Cultural Association and the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation for the 2019 Chinese New Year Gala to celebrate the year of the Pig! Enjoy the lively cultural performances featuring traditional and contemporary instruments, dances, vocal music and Chinese opera. For the first time ever, The Chinese Cultural Association of Saint John will donating all proceeds to the Saint John Regional Hospital in support of The GIVE: Clinic 1 Expansion. Don’t miss out! For more information, contact the Greater Saint John Chinese Cultural Association at: info@ccasj.org / purchase tickets for this event: https://www.imperialonline.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=3842 or call 1-506-674-4100.
Read More
17th Annual Saint John Wine Fair – February 23rd, 2019
The 17th Annual Saint John Wine Fair invites you to sip and socialize in support of the Canadian Red Cross.
Proceeds support programs and services across New Brunswick. Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal 111 Water Street, Saint John, New Brunswick. *Must be 19 years or older to attend. General Tasting Time: 7:15 pm to 9:45 pm and VIP Tasting Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This fun night out features wines from around the world presented by very knowledgeable brand reps, as well as a strong showing of local New Brunswick wineries and cideries. This year they have moved the event / wine fair to the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal and are excited to share this new venue with you. Great wines, tasty food, and good times are all in store.
StartUp Sussex Region™ – Powered by StartUp Canada™ Drop In Hours
Do you have a new idea or are you starting a business and need some direction? Join your local Start Up Sussex™ business community and discover opportunities to help you grow your business or find the answers you need to get started. They meet every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Knocks Café, 14 Maple Avenue in Sussex, New Brunswick, for a drink and some social time, a chance to ask any questions you may have about Startup Sussex Region™ or have a chat about new ideas and all the exciting things happening in the region!
Read More