Culture & Community
Early Music Festival
The Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) is proud to be the host venue of the 2016 Saint John Early Music Festival celebrating “Mozart and his Mentors”, from Friday May 27th to Sunday May 29th, 2016. Tickets are available at SJAC for concerts, and be sure not to miss the FREE events! Schedule Saint John’s Early Music…
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SAINT JOHN “CHAMP” CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF WAR AMPS KEY TAGS AT ATLANTIC SEMINAR
Emma Coakley of Saint John has returned from The War Amps 2016 Atlantic Child Amputee (CHAMP) Seminar in Charlottetown marking the 70th anniversary of The War Amps Key Tag Service.
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City of Saint John Traffic Advisory: Hickey Road (May 9-13)
Saint John Motorists are advised of the following traffic interruptions: Streets: Hickey Road, from Loch Lomond Road to Grandview Avenue Date: Starting Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13, 2016 Time: 7am-6pm Monday through Friday Duration: approximately 5 days Direction: On occasion, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions Specific Area: Hickey…
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New Brunswickers encouraged to complete census questionnaire
New Brunswickers are encouraged to complete their census forms this May. “All levels of government rely on the information collected during the census to plan for the future provision of services like education, housing, skills training, public transportation and police and fire services,” said Finance Minister Roger Melanson. Statistics Canada conducts a census every five…
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First MBA dual degree grad with the Burgundy School of Business
Prince Attakora-Ofori is the first graduate from UNB Saint John’s dual-degree program with the Burgundy School of Business (BSB) in Dijon, France. UNB’s arrangement with BSB, which began in 2002, offers the opportunity to get two degrees for the price of one, expanded academic offerings to students plus an internship in France, which deepens the international…
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International Compost Awareness Week
The following message was released today by Environment and Local Government Minister Brian Kenny to mark International Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7: Recycling organics through composting is a simple and rewarding way to help protect the environment. Recognizing this week enables us to raise awareness of the many benefits of composting. Composting supports soil health…
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Mental Health Week May 2-8
Mental Health Week is being held in New Brunswick May 2-8. “As part of Mental Health Week, I encourage all New Brunswickers to talk openly and honestly about mental health issues,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau. “Mental health is important and we need to reduce the stigmas that often create barriers for those who live…
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13th annual Walk for Alzheimer’s – Sunday, May 29th
On Sunday, May 29th, New Brunswickers in 15 communities will be coming together to celebrate the 13th annual Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick’s “Walk for Alzheimer’s.” The Walk for Alzheimer’s is the Alzheimer Society’s signature grassroots event that brings much needed funds and public awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Funds raised at the […]
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National Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7
The following message was issued by Justice and Public Safety Minister Stephen Horsman in recognition of National Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1-7: Taking action to protect you and your family in the event of an emergency begins before an emergency happens.
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Sea Belles Participate in National Music Day
On Monday May 2nd Canadians from coast-to-coast will take time out of their day to call attention to the vital role music plays in their lives, their communities and in their schools. Saint John’s Sea Belles of Harmony, Inc., will be participating in this coast to coast music video podcast. Sea Belles’ music video submission, Heading Home,…
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The City of Saint John to Observe 2016 Day of Mourning
On Thursday, April 28th, flags at all City of Saint John facilities, including City Hall, will be lowered to half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Mourning. Held annually, the National Day of Mourning commemorates workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. The day also honours…
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Book the Green Machine Today for Your Neighbourhood Clean-Up
The City of Saint John is pleased to launch the first year of our Green Machine! The Green Machine is a 14’ trailer that provides groups with a free mobile toolkit containing the equipment required to support clean-up initiatives in our community. Many communities and local organizations throughout Saint John plan and host events during…
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