Culture & Community

January Events at the Kennebecasis Public Library

By Giv'er Saint John / January 6, 2016

January Events at the Kennebecasis Public Library Contact Info: 849-5314, www.kvlibrary.org Exhibit by Ruth Rayburn-Arsenault December 2015-January 2016 Artist Open House: January 14th, 6-8 pm. All are welcome! Exhibit by students of Quispamsis Middle School January 2nd to 30th Artwork is located in the children’s area of the library. Four Week Toddler Storytime From January…

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Text with 911 Service Now Available in New Brunswick

By Giv'er Saint John / January 5, 2016

Text with 911 service is now available province-wide for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired community. “I am pleased to announce this upgrade to our 911 service,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Stephen Horsman. “Text with 911 creates an alternate and more efficient way for this community to communicate with 911, making…

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Sea Belles Chorus Spread Holiday Cheer and Charity

By Giv'er Saint John / January 4, 2016

Sea Belles, Atlantic Canada’s Number One ladies A Cappella Chorus, have had a busy few months sharing their Holiday Harmonies and good cheer with local nursing homes, malls, public, churches and local charities. Each year the chorus donates a portion of fund raising profits to two local charities. Cindy Mayo, Sea Belles Charity Coordinator, recently…

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Young Readers Encouraged to join Hackmatack Program

By Giv'er Saint John / December 30, 2015

Children in Grades 4 through 6 are being invited by the New Brunswick Public Library Service to join a Hackmatack book club at their local library and to participate in the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards. “The Hackmatack program is a fun and educational way to introduce children to the joy of reading,” said Post-Secondary…

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ELEMENTARY LITERACY INC. READING MENTORS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

By News Contributor / December 29, 2015

There is a saying “it takes a village to raise a child” but Elementary Literacy Inc. (ELI) knows it can take a village to raise a reader. Last school year, over 950 students participated in their supplementary reading programs in nearly 150 elementary schools in New Brunswick. During the school year, the average student participant had increased their reading level by two levels over the 10-week period.

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Christmas Tree Drop Off Program

By News Releases / December 28, 2015

Christmas Tree Drop Off Program from Friday, January 1, 2016 to Friday, January 15, 2016. When it’s time to get rid of your Christmas Tree, drop it off at one of the City of Saint John Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites.

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Season’s Greetings & Thank You from SPCA Animal Rescue

By Herb Duncan / December 25, 2015

As the final pages of the Book of 2015 close, I’d like to take this opportunity to offer my deepest gratitude for your life-saving support for our shelter. A note from Melody McElman, President, Board of Directors.

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New Brunswick Museum’s Spirit of the Season

By nbmcommunityrelations / December 25, 2015

New Brunswick has holiday traditions that have long been celebrated and handed down from generation to generation. Drawing on the collections of the New Brunswick Museum Archives and Research Library, here are several enchanting holiday memories of yesterday.

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City of Saint John Holiday Hours & Services

By News Releases / December 24, 2015

December 24, 2015 – January 1, 2016

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Amazing Pen Pal Visits Santa at the North Pole!

By News Contributor / December 24, 2015

Recently we shared a story about My Amazing Pen Pal, a new business recently launched by Greg Trevors. Click here to read that article. Check out the Christmas episode below! Santa answers some questions that every child asks!

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P.R.O. Kids Reception Recognized Sponsors

By News Releases / December 24, 2015

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, P.R.O. Kids was able raise $220,000 to assist 1,500 kids in 2015.

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NB SPCA Receives Funding to help Enforce Tethering Regulations

By Giv'er Saint John / December 23, 2015

The provincial government has provided more than $40,000 to help the New Brunswick SPCA enforce the regulation that bans the 24-hour tethering of dogs. “We are pleased to support the SPCA in their efforts to enforce the rules, but also to ensure that our collective efforts are increasing awareness and reducing the instances where dogs…

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