Culture & Community
Imperial Theatre’s 12 Days of Christmas Happening Now!
Saint John’s Imperial Theatre kicked off their Twelve Days of Christmas Ticket Giveaways yesterday. For 12 business days (until December 24th) they will be offering a ticket giveaway for a variety of their Season 22 shows with lots of different ways to Enter and Win! Ways to Win: Download their APP! Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! And…
Read MoreChristmas Lights in the Community
Michael, Linda, Nick and Evan Campbell would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and extend an invitation to drop by their house at 11 Wanda Crescent in Rothesay to see their light display that dances to the tune of over 20 songs you can listen to on your FM radio right from the car.…
Read MoreCrime Prevention Award Received UNB-SJ
UNB Saint John’s very own Dr. Mary Ann Campbell was presented with a certificate of recognition for her work as a member of the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety’s Roundtable on Crime and Public Safety, at the annual luncheon of the Crime Prevention Association of New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety.
Read MoreConsolidation of Government Customer Contact Centres & Civil Service Rightsizing being Considered
The provincial government is considering the consolidation of more than 40 customer contact centres and a broader exercise designed to reshape the civil service by using human resources more effectively. The ideas are being considered as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million…
Read MoreCrosby’s Gingerbread Trail Continues Through December 24th
The 4th annual Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail kicked off a couple of weeks ago in shops, restaurants and public locations in Uptown Saint John. The Trail, sponsored by Crosby Molasses Co. Ltd., is a network of 34 gingerbread houses and other gingerbread creations on display throughout the uptown core.
Read MoreSaint John SPCA Animal Rescue December Hours
Below is the Holiday Schedule for the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue this December. Please note the cut-off for Pet Adoptions before Christmas.
Read MoreNew approach to naming government buildings, parks and roadways being explored
The provincial government is exploring the idea of generating new revenue by allowing third-parties to purchase the rights to name certain government-owned assets. The idea is being explored as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million to $600 million in savings and revenue…
Read MoreSaint John Asked to support National Syrian Refugee Resettlement Plan
“This is about leadership and working across our diverse community-focused sectors: labour, non-profit, business, government, community groups and individuals to support a national undertaking that has a very real local impact,” says Mayor Mel Norton. “As a safe and caring community, Saint John has built a reputation as a haven for people around the globe. Our City and values were built by refugees and immigrants and are upheld by our citizens today.”
Read MoreSAINT JOHN SPCA ANIMAL RESCUE PET OF THE WEEK: WYATT
Meet the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Pet of the week — Wyatt! The SPCA Animal Rescue is open for visitation Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. They are located at 295 Bayside Drive. For more information telephone (506) 642-0920,
Read MoreSanta Paws
Bring your pet to meet Santa and receive a FREE treat at Pet Valu on Saturday December 12th from 12 noon until 3 pm.
Read MoreCanaport LNG Provides 6000 Tickets to Mill Rats Game
The Saint John Mill Rats are excited to announce that Canaport LNG is providing fans with 6000 complimentary tickets for the December 23rd pre-season game at Harbour Station as a symbolic gift to the City. Canaport LNG General Manager Pedro Boyra said, “When it comes to the community in which we operate, Canaport LNG is committed…
Read MoreSaint John Stone Church on the Eve of Destruction
The Saint John Stone Church is losing its wing attached to the main church. The Church was completed in 1825 and was named a national historic site in 1987. The addition to the main church was done in the 1890s and isn’t designated or protected in any way. It is now slated to be torn down later this…
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