Author Archives: Tamara Steele
Saint Johners Raise $10K In Two Days To Reunite Syrian Family
Saint Johners stepped up to support a Syrian woman bring her mother and two brothers to the city from Jordan. A crowdfunding effort to raise the final $10,000 needed was raised over two days last week...
Mar 27, 2019 Reham Abazid and her family. (photo credit: submitted)
Cannabis Conference To Draw 600+ To Saint John In June
More than 600 people working in the cannabis industry around the world will descend on Saint John this June for the second annual World Cannabis Congress. https://twitter.com/CivilizedWCC/status/11101...
Mar 25, 2019 Derek Riedle of Civilized in Saint John, NB.
(Photo Credit: Tamara Steele)
Disabilities Issues Meetings Coming Up
If you or someone you know is concerned about matters relating to disabilities, they might want to attend an upcoming meeting. The Premier's Council on Disabilities is hosting meetings in several New ...
Mar 18, 2019
Be Ready For Ice Movement Soon
Several days with above zero temps and substantial rain have the provincial government making New Brunswickers aware of the potential for ice movement in the coming weeks. Geoffrey Downey of the New B...
Mar 17, 2019 Superior Hiking / CC
Petitpas-Taylor Talks Ministerial Pressure
Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor says she has a good relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The federal health minister gave her thoughts on the SNC-Lavalin affair which h...
Mar 15, 2019
Saint John Man Injured In February Fire Leaves Hospital
A Saint John man seriously hurt in a fire several weeks ago has been released from the hospital. The man in his 60s was found unconscious and he also suffered smoke inhalation and serious burns in the...
Mar 15, 2019 A file photo of a Saint John fire truck.
Shephard Calls Out CUPE While The Liberals Want To See Fairness
Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard is clarifying the details of a new offer for nursing home workers represented by CUPE. She says CUPE has downplayed their wage demand but, Shephard says th...
Mar 14, 2019 Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard. (Photo credit: Government of New Brunswick)
More Uptown Snow and Ice Removal
If you park on Orange Street, Carleton Street or Chipman Hill, you have to move your wheels as city crews are doing more snow removal and ice cutting. The work is anticipation of changeover night on F...
Mar 14, 2019 Herry Lawford / CC
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of "DK"
RiverCross church in Saint John welcomed #TeamDK to remember the life of David "DK" Kelly who passed away last week following a long battle with cancer. Kelly was known for his love of the Saint John ...
Mar 13, 2019 David "DK" Kelly, the former head equipment manager form the Saint John Sea Dogs, passed away from cancer on March 6, 2019. (Submitted/Saint John Sea Dogs)
New Program Aims To Boost Indigenous Placement in Trades
A new 5-year pilot program aims to address the coming shortage of skilled workers and provide opportunities for Indigenous people in New Brunswick. Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announcing more th...
Mar 13, 2019 The First in Trades program launch at the Lily Lake Pavilion. (Photo Credit: Tamara Steele)
