Culture & Community

First Local School Garden Officially Opens Tomorrow

By Giv'er Saint John / May 31, 2016

Thanks to the vision of City staff, a generous grant from Scotts Miracle-Gro, and the dedicated efforts of Communities in Bloom and Anglophone School District – South, students at Princess Elizabeth School (PES) will now have their own garden to grow. With an official opening scheduled for tomorrow, June 1st, the garden project at PES…

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Public Information Session: Paddock Street

By Giv'er Saint John / May 30, 2016

The City of Saint John will be installing new infrastructure on Paddock Street from Civic #39 to Coburg Street. There will be new water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer installed, including renewal of existing services to each residence up to the property line and installation of new storm services, which will be capped at…

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Saint John Soap Box Derby

Saint John Soap Box Derby 2016

By Giv'er Saint John / May 28, 2016

Mark your family as ‘busy’ today Saturday, May 28th (rain date tomorrow: Sunday May 29th) and come cheer on your favourite team as children from schools across the Greater Saint John area race down Cranston Avenue in hopes of crossing the finish line first during this year’s Saint John Soap Box Derby. The Saint John Soap…

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Paderno Blow Out Sale at Harbour Station

Paderno Blow Out Sale at Harbour Station

By Giv'er Saint John / May 27, 2016

Paderno, makers and distributors of world-famous stainless steel cookware, utensils, housewares, and much more, returns next week to Harbour Station for their annual Blow-out Sale. A huge range of exceptional quality Paderno products will be available for sale, at exceptional savings. The six-day event opens on Tuesday, May 31st, and will continue through Sunday, June…

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Sobeys Nutrition Events June 2016

By Giv'er Saint John / May 26, 2016

Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month! Sobeys Saint John West and Rothesay, JUNE 2016 Taste & Learn Classes (FREE class)! Try a new food. Recipes and samples provided! SUMMER SALADS: Wednesday, June 15th, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Saint John West SUMMER SALADS: Tuesday, June 28th…

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From left to right, Barry Riordan, Emma Collings, Brittany Landry, Hannah Wood and Tyler Adams

Five students win UNB’s prestigious Currie Scholarships

By Giv'er Saint John / May 25, 2016

Five Maritime high school students will receive prestigious Currie Scholarships at the University of New Brunswick, a recognition of their outstanding leadership in the community and academic performance in their high schools. The Currie Scholarships were established by Dr. Richard J. Currie, UNB Chancellor Emeritus and one of Canada’s most accomplished business leaders and philanthropists.…

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Street Sweeping Progress Update

By Giv'er Saint John / May 25, 2016

The annual Spring Street Sweeping Program is well under way, and the City thanks citizens for their ongoing patience as crews work hard to remove the build-up and debris that collected during the winter months. The Street Sweeping Program is a vital program to improve the functionalist of our streets, sidewalks and storm water systems as…

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May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

By Giv'er Fredericton / May 21, 2016

Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, reminds New Brunswickers that May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the province.

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Saint John Disability Awareness Week May 30 – June 4

By Giv'er Saint John / May 19, 2016

The City of Saint John will mark Disability Awareness Week from May 30th through June 4th, 2016. Saint John Ability Advisory Committee’s (SJAAC) Disability Awareness Week Schedule of Events May 30 – June 4, 2016 OPENING CEREMONIES Monday, May 30, 2016, 12:00 – 3:00pm 1st Level Brunswick Square, 39 King Street, Saint John, NB Come…

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Steubenville Coffee House Fundraiser

By Giv'er Saint John / May 18, 2016

St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Quispamsis will host a Steubenville Atlantic Coffee House Fundraiser on Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 pm. Featured performers are: Pandora, Adam McIntyre, Moments of Magic (Seabelles Quartet), The Rainbows, Brenda Renaud, Tiffini Rennick, “Bills” Destiny, and possible other talent. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at St. Mark’s…

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Congratulations to Emily McCumber, Saint John fibre artist, a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and the recipient of this year’s Professional Visual Artists’ Fund grant!

Professional Visual Artists’ Fund 2016 Winner

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2016

Congratulations to Emily McCumber, Saint John fibre artist, a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and the recipient of this year’s Professional Visual Artists’ Fund grant! A cheque presentation for $1000 will be held at the Saint John Arts Centre on Friday, July 8, 2016. A small exhibition of her work…

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Nominations open for Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards

By Giv'er Saint John / May 12, 2016

Nominations for the Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards in the anglophone and francophone sectors are now open for the 2015-16 school year. The nominations are open to all educators throughout the education system as well as the early-learning and child-care centres. “By presenting the awards to educators in both the early learning and school sectors, we…

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