Culture & Community
May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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
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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Join Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project from July 9-14th
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
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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Name of new Saint John elementary school announced
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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Public Information Session: King Street Bus Lay-By Reconstruction
The City of Saint John will be undertaking the renewal of the concrete bus lay-by areas on the north and south sides of King Street near civic #52 (Tim Hortons). The work will involve excavating the existing concrete bus lay-by areas and replacing them with new reinforced concrete. The concrete curb and gutter will also…
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Saint John Common Council Initiates Real Estate Alignment to Drive Economic Development
Common Council has passed a resolution to signal it is giving the green light to the initial phase of a Real Estate Services alignment as outlined in the Roadmap for Smart Growth. The appointment of a contract Director of Strategic Real Estate Services (Director) will allow for evaluation and development of a new structure optimizing…
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Celtic Life International celebrates 30 years!
Celtic Life International magazine is celebrating 30 years of “connecting the Celtic dots.” The bi-monthly magazine – which first published in conjunction with Nova Scotia’s International Gathering of the Clans in 1987 – showcases contemporary Celtic culture, with feature articles on the arts, cuisine, travel, history, heritage, and more. “Interest in Celtic culture has always been…
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Sea Belles’ Member Recognized as Barbershopper of the Year
Sea Belles ladies’ A Cappella chorus, a 47 year chapter of Harmony, Incorporated recently held a weekend music retreat in preparation for the Area 1 Convention and Contest in June. One of the highlights of the weekend was the presentation of the Barbershopper of the Year Award. Each year the chorus members secretly vote on who…
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Book the Green Machine Today for Your Neighbourhood Clean-Up
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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2017 Film Workshop Series in Saint John
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 Belles Chorus Awarded Funding to Prepare for Atlantic Competition
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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