Culture & Community
27th Curl For Mental Health
Curl for Mental Health celebrates its 27th year! On Saturday March 18th, 2017 the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (CMHA of NB) Saint John Office will be celebrating their 27th Curl for Mental Health sponsored by Moose Light at Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club! Grab your partners and make this year’s fundraiser a…
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Faith and Family Night at Harbour Station
The Saint John Sea Dogs are proud to announce their game on Friday, January 20th, against the Chicoutimi Sagueneens will be Faith and Family Night at Harbour Station. Faith and Family Night offers fans a chance to celebrate their faith during a night of Sea Dogs hockey, and raise money for their church or faith-based…
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NB Annual Writing Competition goes Digital with $2600 in Prizes
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) encourages all New Brunswickers to submit their poems, stories or creative essays to its 2016-17 Writing Competition. The contest opened on December 9th, 2016. Deadline for entries is March 3, 2017. All submissions must be made electronically through the WFNB website at wfnb.ca/competitions. The competition awards…
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Chase the Ace Fundraiser for Bobby’s Hospice
Mark your calendars! Starting this month on Wednesday evenings there will be a Chase the Ace Fundraiser for Bobby’s Hospice at the Saint John Marina located at 2050 Westfield Road. The kick off is Wednesday January 25th, 2017. Get three tickets for $5 on sale at the Saint John Marina from 5 to 7 pm. The…
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Sea Dogs & Wildcats Team Up for Annual “Community Rivalry” Blood Drive
The Saint John Sea Dogs and the Moncton Wildcats, in association with engineering firm Hatch and Canadian Blood Services (CBS), are teaming up to hold the “Community Rivalry” blood drive during the month of January. Saint John has a goal of 384 donors between Tuesday January 3rd, and Tuesday January 31st, 2017. Moncton’s goal is…
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Winner in Olsen’s Meat and Produce Contest
Congratulations to Donna Mc Donald! Donna is the most recent winner on our Saint John Online Facebook page where we frequently run contests. Our friends at Olsen’s Meat & Produce partnered with us to give one lucky person $50 worth of steak just in time for the holidays! Donna stopped by Olsen’s before Christmas to…
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Goal Setting for 2017
This New Year don’t make flimsy resolutions that you will soon forget. Instead, take the time to make some solid goals for your future. Below is a bit of helpful information found in Jim Rohn’s videos on Goal Setting and a point by point plan to help you set your own goals and design your own life plan.
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Advocate releases State of the Child Report
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released its eighth annual State of the Child Report at a breakfast for government members and senior civil servants in Fredericton. The release of the report coincides with the 25th anniversary of Canada’s ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The report encourages…
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Revised provincial flag guidelines recognize province’s cultural diversity
The provincial government has revised its flag guidelines to allow for the raising of various national flags, representing the diverse cultural communities of New Brunswick, at the legislative assembly. The guidelines allow for the raising of a country’s flag on its national holiday. “As we draw nearer to the start of Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations…
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Saint John North End Food Bank Fundraiser “Feed the Hungry Event”
Feed the Hungry Event for the benefit of Saint John North End Food Bank. – The Adhesives – City Bus Hand Jobs – Molly Bee – Neighbourhood Watch – Cable Crusher – The Atomiks Prizes and more. Admission $10 + non pershable food items. BYOB. All proceeds with be dontated to the Saint John North…
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Make buying locally a holiday tradition
The provincial government is urging the public to buy local as they purchase gifts and food for the holidays. Interested individuals may visit their local farmers market, or a local butcher or fish merchant as they prepare for holiday feasts. They may also purchase uniquely New Brunswick gifts. Following are some tips for including local…
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Legislation being introduced to help fund free tuition
The provincial government will take another step in implementing changes to post-secondary education financing for students by introducing legislation to eliminate the provincial education and tuition tax credits, as announced last spring. “We are listening to New Brunswickers who have told us that we need upfront assistance for students with the greatest need to improve…
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