Culture & Community

2nd Annual Charity Car Show and Flea Market

By Giv'er Saint John / June 9, 2017

The OutKast Car Club will host their 2nd Annual Charity Car Show and Flea Market in association with Saint John Airport Community Days on Saturday June 17th, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm. All makes and models of vehicles are welcome to participate. Registration starts at 9 am and is by donation. This event is in support of the SPCA…

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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, June 8, 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 8, 2017

The sea trout run has petered out except for the above Boiestown area. There are some river trout and still some striped bass in places. Bright salmon are gradually making their way into the system as we begin the move from spring to summer fishing.

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War Amps “Champs” to pass on safety message

By Giv'er Saint John / June 8, 2017

The War Amps, a leader in the field of child safety, is bringing an important safety message to those attending the Safe Kids Expo. Marissa Gorjizadeh, 18, was born a left arm amputee and Emma Coakley, 11, was born a right hand amputee. As members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, they are…

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Animaritime 2017

By Giv'er Fredericton / May 31, 2017

We’re back in 2017 for our 13th year, and we invite you to join over a thousand of your fellow fans as we hold our event in Fredericton to celebrate all things anime, manga, and gaming. Be ready for fanfare and a great time because we are excited for Carnival – this years theme!

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Major Traffic Disruptions at Union and St Patrick Streets

By Giv'er Saint John / May 30, 2017

Work will result in improved pedestrian access and traffic flows. Motorists who use Union and St Patrick streets and approaches are advised that a project to renew traffic signaling infrastructure will result in significant traffic delays. Work will begin Wednesday, May 31 and is expected to continue until the end of July. The project will…

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Sea Belles prepare for Atlantic Women’s A Cappella Singing Contests

By Giv'er Saint John / May 30, 2017

Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, Saint John’s only chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, will head to Sackville, NB June 1-4th to participate in an area contest that could qualify the local singers for an international competition later this year. Sea Belles will go head to head with six choruses in Harmony, Inc.’s Area 1, which includes…

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East Coast Favourites Earthbound Trio, Nausikaa and Wobble Wallah to play New Brunswick Permaculture Festival June 2-4

By rivervalley / May 16, 2017

From folk to world bass to a country barn dance, only in New Brunswick would one find such an eclectic and strangely complementary line up. And only in New Brunswick will such a line up be connected to fermenting food, growing food forests, and learning about excavators. The Praxis Project Permaculture Festival June 2-4.

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Vimy Ridge Never Leaves You

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 14, 2017

Arrive at Vimy Ridge before the sun rises to 8 am. Arrive while the birds are breaking the silent dawn with song. Arrive while mist still lingers and swirls in the shell craters. Stand. Face the monument. Be still. Listen. Feel the powerful sense of presence in this sacred place.

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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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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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