Culture & Community
UNB Professor to Help Choose Short List of Women for New Bank Note
The Bank of Canada is looking for a new face to display on a bank note, and it relying on the expertise of one UNB professor. Margaret Conrad, professor emerita at UNB, is one of seven on an advisory panel tasked with choosing five to seven women who could be on a newly designed Canadian…
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Sobeys Nutrition Events April 2016
Ready for new meal ideas? Check out what our Sobeys Dietitians are up to this month! Sobeys Saint John West and Rothesay APRIL 2016 Taste & Learn Classes (FREE class)! Recipes and samples provided! FISH: Friday, April 8th, 11:30-12:30 PM Saint John West FISH: Tuesday, April 19th, 11:30-12:30, Rothesay INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDS, NO SITTER, BRING THE BABY…
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Sea Belles Awarded Funding to Prepare for Competition
Sea Belles, Atlantic Canada’s number one ladies’ a cappella chorus, recently held a weekend music retreat with chorus director, and Certified Music Judge and coach, Kathy Greason. The retreat was held in preparation for the June, 2016 Harmony, Inc. Area 1 (Atlantic) Competition and Contest (AC&C) in Sackville, NB. Financial assistance for this retreat was…
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A Day to Support Our Ports: Western Hemisphere Ports Day
Peter Gaulton, Chair of the Board of Directors at Port Saint John issued the following statement in support of Western Hemisphere Ports Day being honoured tomorrow, Tuesday April 5th, 2016: “April 5th marks Western Hemisphere Ports Day, a time to acknowledge our industry’s role in job creation and economic prosperity, and its commitment to education, training and environmental…
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Public Auction of Sidewalk Vendor Sites
In conjunction with amendments to the established sidewalk by-law, a public auction of sidewalk vendor sites will be held in the 10th floor boardroom, City Hall, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:30 pm. Registration for interested bidders will commence in the boardroom one-half hour prior to the commencement of the auction. Terms and conditions…
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Reminder: Minimum Wage to Increase on April 1st
New Brunswickers are reminded that the minimum wage will increase from $10.30 per hour to $10.65 per hour on April 1st, 2016. This marks the second increase to the minimum wage in New Brunswick since December 2014. The provincial government plans to further increase the minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2017 and thereafter by the rate of inflation.
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A Day in Her Shoes
A Day in Her Shoes is a great opportunity to unite women for an evening of glitz and glamour to promote positive mental health while supporting a fundraiser for much needed resources in the greater Saint John area. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and other beverages, and a silent auction accompany the season’s best fashion show, which…
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Premier Announces Nearly $1 Billion for Education and New Economy Fund
The Education and New Economy Fund will make strategic investments in projects to provide the best education system and workforce skills development while helping industries innovate and businesses increase productivity, Premier Brian Gallant announced today, Tuesday March 29th. Gallant will be the minister responsible for the fund, which is anticipated to invest nearly $1 billion…
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Mactaquac Conversation Continues with Discussion Paper, Community Sessions
NB Power is inviting the public to a series of community-based dialogue sessions about the future of Mactaquac Generating Station, and encouraging informed dialogue with a new discussion paper focused on policy and technical considerations related to the decision.
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Saint John Sea Belles’ Member Recognised as Barbershopper of the Year
Sea Belles, Atlantic Canada’s number one ladies’ a cappella chorus, recently held a weekend music retreat with 10 year chorus director and 15 year Certified Music Judge and coach, Kathy Greason. The workshop was held to prepare for the June, 2016 Harmony, Inc. Area 1 Competition and Contest (ACC) in Sackville, NB. The highlight of…
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City Market Pedway Upgrades Continue
On Monday March 28th, the stairway between the second level of the Brunswick Square pedway and the Saint John City Market will be closed temporarily while overhead work is performed in the area. The stairway will remain closed until Wednesday, March 30th and will tentatively reopen on Thursday, March 31st. Access to the Market will be…
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City Hours and Service Schedules for Holiday Weekend
The City of Saint John reminds citizens that its City Hall, Rothesay Avenue, and Adelaide Street offices will be closed Good Friday, March 25 and Easter Monday, March 28. Carleton Community Centre will be open Saturday and closed Friday, Sunday and Monday. Programming will resume at all community centres on Tuesday, March 29. Arenas remain…
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