Culture & Community
Fundy Trail Summer Concert Series
Every Sunday in July and August, the Fundy Trail Parkway is hosting FREE concerts from 2-4 pm. Bring a lawn chair and relax as you listen to some incredible local sounds! Concerts are held in the field above the sawmill at Parking Lot 6. The summer concert series began last Sunday July 3rd, 2016 with…
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Sophia Recovery Centre to be supported by Friar Sisters annual Concert
Congratulations to the Sophia Recovery Centre on being chosen as the organization to be supported by this year’s annual Friar Sisters fundraiser concert! The fundraising concert will happen on November 28, 2016 at the Imperial Theatre. Now in its 13th year, the Friar Sisters concert supports a different organization annually and all proceeds go to the chosen group.…
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Traffic Advisory: Hickey Road
Beginning this Thursday, July 7th, 2016 and lasting through to the end of August, Saint John motorists are advised of the following traffic interruption: Street: Hickey Road, from Heather Way to Loch Lomond Road Date: The road closure will begin on Thursday, July 7 and is expected to remain in effect until late August. Duration:…
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Premier’s Canada Day Message
The following statement was issued by Premier Brian Gallant for Canada Day, Friday, July 1st: “On Canada’s 149th birthday, it is easy to celebrate and be thankful for living in the best country in the world. Let us take time to celebrate our great country with family, friends and fellow New Brunswickers…”
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Enjoy Canada Day in Saint John!
Enjoy Canada Day in Saint John! All events are free and take place rain or shine! Art in the Park & Charity Bingo King’s Square comes alive at 7 am with artisanship from a variety of mediums and genres, including local entertainment. You may also try your luck at the charity bingo; this year, the…
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Students receive $1000 bursaries from Opportunities NB
Ten students from across the province have been awarded bursaries worth $1000 each from Opportunities NB. “These bursaries are a way to highlight the important link between education and economic growth,” said Roxanne Fairweather, chair of the board for Opportunities NB. “The ongoing development of a skilled workforce is vital to New Brunswick’s future growth…
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Sea Belles Awarded Karen Gordon Scholarship
Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus recently received the Karen Gordon Scholarship. The award was presented to Sea Belles’ president Susan Ingraham by ScotianAires Scholarship Chair, Diana MacDonald, at a recent competition that took place in Sackville. The Karen Gordon Scholarship is named for the late Karen Ruby Gordon, a young member of the Halifax based ScotianAires…
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Celebrating NBCC’s graduating class of 2016
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) campuses are abuzz as hundreds of students prepare to cross the stage at six graduation ceremonies this week. “Graduation is the most exciting time for everyone at NBCC. It’s the ultimate reminder of why we’re all here – to transform lives and communities,” said Marilyn Luscombe, President and CEO of […]
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2016 Tay Creek Folk Festival
Tay Ridge Farm, situated just 25 minutes north of Fredericton, will be hosting the ninth annual Tay Creek Folk Festival from July 22nd to 31st, 2016. An array of musical genres will be featured, including Folk, Country, Blues and Bluegrass, Celtic, Classic Rock, and Soul.
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Music Musique NB AGM
The city of Bathurst hosts the 2016 Music Musique NB AGM June 24th to 26th, 2016. The weekend includes two songwriters’ circles, one taking place in Miramichi, a series of free information sessions about the music industry, and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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Success for NBCC at this year’s Skills Canada National Competition
Six New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) students and apprentices accepted medals at the Skills Canada National Competition closing ceremony which took place in Moncton on June 8th. Congratulations to the following NBCC apprentices and students who were medalists: Gold Jason Bonnell – NBCC Saint John Apprentice Competition: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Pascal Marquis – NBCC […]
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Mega Charity Car Show and Flea Market
The Outkast Car Club & Rhoda’s Market Mega Charity Car Show and Flea Market host a Mega Charity Car Show and Flea Market this Sunday June 19th, 2016. The show runs from 10 am – 4 pm at the Saint John Airport in support of PRO Kids. Romero House and the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue.…
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