Culture & Community
Construction and Traffic Disruptions: Reversing Falls Bridge
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wishes to advise the motoring public that starting Monday, August 22nd, 2016 there will be maintenance taking place on the Reversing Falls Bridge, causing a change in traffic patterns. This work is expected to take approximately 2 days, signage will be in place. This is part of the ongoing…
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Federal, provincial and municipal governments invest in Saint John City Market
The provincial and federal governments and the City of Saint John are investing a total of $6.09 million to support infrastructure upgrades and improvements to the Saint John City Market. “We know how important economic growth is to New Brunswickers,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “We are getting things done with investments like this which will…
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Holland College, NBCC and UPEI Instructors Partner to Enhance Skills
Holland College, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) are pleased to announce a new articulation agreement that allows instructors to further develop their instructional skills by transferring credits from one post-secondary institution to another. The Instructor Development Program (IDP) offers the opportunity for instructors to enhance their knowledge, learn…
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Citizens Asked to Help Conserve Water
Saint John Water is asking citizens to help conserve water during what is proving to be a very hot, dry season. With the consistent heat across the region over the past two months, water levels at the City’s watersheds – Spruce Lake (west) and Latimer Lake and Loch Lomond (east) – have dropped, leaving the…
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Interview with NB Author Chuck Bowie
Chuck Bowie is the New Brunswick author of three novels, all in the Sean Donovan: Thief for Hire series. He recently released Book Three: Steal it All. Chuck took a few moments to answer questions about his influences, where and when his Sean Donovan character was born, and how Book Four is coming along.
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Traffic Advisory: Marathon by the Sea
The organizers of the 2016 Emera Marathon by the Sea would like to advise residents and motorists that a number of traffic and safety plans have been put in place for this year’s event. The run will begin at the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal at 8 am on Sunday, August 14th, and follow a mapped…
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International Youth Day
The following statement was issued today by Nathalie Chiasson, chairperson of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, on the occasion of International Youth Day, August 12th: In December 1999, the United Nations approved a resolution decreeing that August 12 would become International Youth Day with the theme Youth is the future of mankind, to promote…
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Passport to Parks at Carleton Community Centre Tomorrow
We’re Back On! The weather is cooperating! Come join Passport to Parks at Carleton Community Centre (also known as Family Fun Day) this Saturday, August 13th from 12-4 pm. All activities are free! What’s Passport to Parks? Passport to Parks or #P2PSJ, is your invitation to a fun and active summer in Saint John. Our…
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Poem – DON’T MENTION METERS
DON’T MENTION METERS The meters are settled. It’s no longer news. We’ve listened to countless hours of views. We’ve settled for less, when we coulda got more. Now, talk about taxis is really a bore. Lets talk about anything other than meters. Let’s talk about summer and crazy eyed skeeters; Or, hot dogs roasting on…
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FEST FORWARD: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
From November 18-20, 2016, the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton will host the 6th annual emerging musician’s festival now known as FEST FORWARD, formally known as NB-ME.
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The Tragically Hip: A Canadian Celebration at the Imperial Theatre
Together with CBC Saint John, the Imperial Theatre is screening The Tragically Hip’s Kingston, ON show, LIVE on Saturday, August 20th at 9:30 pm (doors open at 8:30 pm). Tickets are FREE but you have to come to the theatre to pick them up. Tickets will be available starting tomorrow, Saturday August 6th at the Box Office from…
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Saint John Champ warns kids about “Mean Machines”
The War Amps float passed on the vital PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE message at the recent Natal Day Parade, in Halifax, NS. This year’s theme, “Mean Machines. Spot the danger before you play!” was depicted on the colourful, animated float, which had a special focus on lawn mowers, farm equipment and railway crossings. Emma Coakley, 10, of Saint…
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