Public Service Announcement

Seeking something fun, stimulating, or challenging?

Are you retired, a student on summer break, or anyone with a bit of spare time?

Volunteer opportunities exist which match your interests, your skills, your availability. You’ll be amazed by what you’ll find. Visit www.volunteercentre sj.com or call 658-1555. Recruiting for 62 local organizations .There’s something for everyone at the Saint John Volunteer Centre.

 

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!

 

Regards,

Eileen McLaughlin

Saint John Volunteer Centre

506-658-1555

www.volunteercentresj.com

FaceBook.com/sjvolunteercentre

Twitter@sj_volunteer

Blog: http://sjvcblog.wordpress.com/

Buskers Festival - volunteers needed!

The Boys and Girls Club has partnered with Market Square to provide a mini carnival on the boardwalk this weekend! 

100% of the proceeds will go to the local Boys & Girls Club!

 

We are still in need for volunteers on the following days & times:

Saturday, July 20^th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Sunday, July 21^st  from 3:00pm to 7:00pm

 

Please email Amy Shanks at ashankssjbgc@bellaliant.com if you are able to donate 4 hours of your time to help with this fun and exciting volunteer event!

The Salvation Army Hope In The City Breakfast

SAVE THE DATE
The Salvation Army Hope In The City Breakfast
Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 7:30a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, Market Square

KEYNOTE SPEAKER GENERAL Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair TD Bank Group

Tickets: Individual $40 / table of 8 for $300
Proceeds will benefit the Emergency / Community Response Unit and its community outreach programs.

For more information please contact Jane at 506-634-7166 or email jane_prosser@can.salvationarmy.org

We appreciate your support.

National Household Survey Webinar

Statistics Canada’s Eastern Region Community Outreach Program will be hosting a repeat of the National Household Survey Webinar during the month of July and will be resuming regular monthly webinars pertaining to new topics as of September 2013.  

Each of these Webinars have been designed with the community organizations and municipalities in mind, and aim to assist you in finding the data that is available to you for free on the Statcan Website.

The National Household Survey Webinar is designed to provide users with information regarding the key differences between the Census and NHS data, as well as demonstrate how to find data for your region.

Please click here for further information on the Webinar series.

Si vous souhaitez plus d'information en ce qui concerne les Webminars, merci de cliquer ici. 

               

Join us for one of the following web sessions:

French sessions

Tuesday, July 16 2013 – 1:00PM (Eastern Daylight Time – EDT -4:00)

English sessions

Date &Time: 

Wednesday July 17, 2013  – 10:00AM (Eastern Daylight Time – EDT -4:00)

We hope to count on you among our attendees.

Please RSVP at the following email address: web.sessions@statcan.gc.ca

Working at JDI Information Technology Division - YouTube

On behalf of J.D. Irving, Limited, pleased find below the embedded video link featuring real stories from a few of  the 200 men and women who live in the Maritimes and work in our Information and Technology (IT) Division.

We invite you to view our Company’s YouTube video to learn more about career development and quality of life balance available to people working in the IT Division at JDI, perhaps one of the best kept secrets in Canada.  In keeping with our Company’s recent message regarding our efforts to hire 2800 people for New Brunswick positions between 2013-2015, we  plan to hire 146 IT professionals throughout our company, within the province, over the next two years.

The information is also posted and featured on our Company website  http://www.jdirving.com/

Robert Fawcett

Director Forestry Relations
J.D. Irving, Limited | 300 Union Street | Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada | E2L 4M3

Phone: (506) 632-4144 | Fax: (506) 648-2205 | Cell: (506) 654-3791 | fawcett.robert@jdirving.com | www.jdirving.com

A reason to Smile - Concord Concept - August 1st

In support of Operation Smile, Concord Concept presents "Smile Saint John", a local fundraiser is being held at the Canterbury Lounge on August 1st. Tickets are 5$ each, and there will be a prize drawing at 10:30 PM.

For more information on this event, visit www.smilesaintjohn.com

Franchising Opportunity

Mr. Lube, the leader in quick service vehicle maintenance, has a franchise opportunity available in Saint John at the East Point Centre. If you are interested in joining our growing network of 130 stores across Canada, please contact Lori by calling 1-877-258-0858 or emailing us at franchising@mrlube.com  We also invite you to visit our web site at www.mrlube.com for more information.

Celebration of J.D. Irving, Limited's gift to the Chair in Occupational Medicine - July 11

Cancellation: Irving announcement on July 11, 2013
Please be advised the announcement on Thursday, July 11 has been postponed due to 
unforeseen circumstances. We will be rescheduling the event at a later date.

erinor.jacob@dal.ca

Saint John Board of Trade Paint Night at NAS

The New Artisan Studio is organizing one of its popular Paint Nights exclusively for Saint John Board of Trade members.  The events are intimate opportunities to mix and cement connections with other attendees.  Attendance is limited to six registrants.  It's a perfect event to get to know other business people in the community or to cement positive working relationships within a single company.


July 4th, 2013


Uncork your creative expression with unlimited inspiration in our gallery, reignite your inner-artists and create a beautiful painting to hang in your home... in only one night! Have fun and feel inspired while you express yourself through art in this intimate painting class. Create a painting on canvas together while you enjoy one-on-one encouraging guidance from Sheila Howell, who has taught absolute beginners.  She'll show you how to tap into your creative side. The idea is to have an entertaining evening and create a work of art that doesn't have to be realistic, but a memento of a memorable evening.


Oh, 'Yes' there will be:Wine, hors d'oeurves, chocolate, coffee and you'll leave with a painting that you created.Everything is supplied:  paint, brushes, canvas, easel, subject, instruction, cover-ups and clean up.

$60.00 per person (plus tax)
Reservations 100% required.Limited Seating.Payment Non-refundable.Call (506) 646.0655 or drop by The New Artisan Studio to R.S.V.P.

CONGRATULATIONS! to Discover Saint John on receiving the 2013 Media Recognition Award from Swim NB!

June 14, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Saint John Hotel Association congratulates Discover Saint John on receiving the 2013 Media Recognition Award from Swim NB. We applaud Discover Saint John in its consistent promotion of the activities of the Saint John Fundy Swim Club (“TIDE”), and in helping club members with press releases and media contacts.

We enjoy welcoming guests from all over the world, and always look forward to hosting swimming competition participants in our Saint John hotels. The Saint John Hotel Association is a group of member hotels who are committed to working together to ensure first-rate experiences for visitors to Saint John & The Bay of Fundy.

We wish TIDE and Swim NB the best of luck as they continue to promote our Aquatic Centre as a prime facility for their competitive swimming events, in turn helping to bring long-lasting economic and fitness benefits to our community.

Kudos to Discover Saint John and Swim NB! We all win with tourism!

For more information, contact:

Paulette Hicks
President, Saint John Hotel Association
General Manager, Delta Brunswick & Brunswick Square Complex
506.648.1657
PHicks@fortisproperties.com

Mark your calendars: all new seminars for executives starting this Fall!

Join us on Sept. 26 for “The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business,” and discover how to build a cohesive leadership team and achieve long-term sustainable success.

 

On Oct 21, take the one-day “Lean Six Sigma Executive” seminar and learn how Lean Six Sigma methodologies can impact business and operational performance.

 

From Oct 21-22, participate in the “Lean Six Sigma Champion”seminar and learn how to successfully deploy Lean Six Sigma in your organization, build an optimal project management system, and create effective project charters.

 

For more information about these, and other upcoming seminars, visit go.unb.ca/celexecutive13, call (506) 451-6835 or email execed@unb.ca

Rachel Watters, Marketing Coordinator Marketing & Communications UNB College of Extended Learning 506 453-4897 www.unb.ca/cel

University of New Brunswick - One of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2013

Summer Job Opportunity

Youth Entrepreneurship

The Saint John Community Loan Fund is looking for an exceptional college or university student who will be returning to school in the fall to fill an important role with the organization this summer.

The Job – Coordinating the Youth Entrepreneurship Success (YES) Program
The successful candidate will ideally have some background in business; perhaps running their
own summer business or working with a family business. You have had experience as a camp
counsellor and activity organizer. You have experience developing ideas and planning programs.
Most of all, you need to have energy, creativity, a desire to work with youth, and the ability to
work solo. You are a wiz with social media. Having a car would help but not entirely necessary.

If you want more information please click here.

To apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to Seth Asimakos at loanfund@nbnet.nb.ca by June 5,
2013. We appreciate all who take the time to apply but we will be contacting only those who are
invited to an interview.

Celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Saint John Free Public Library

May 28, 2013

OUR PAST, OUR PRESENT, OUR FUTURE – OUR LIBRARY!

On June 13^th at 2pm the public is invited to help celebrate the 130^th anniversary of the Saint John Free Public Library at a Tea taking place at the Library in Market Square. 

In commemoration of the establishment of Canada’s first FREE public Library, we are having a party!  Thanks to the storytelling skills of David Goss, you will hear about life in Saint John in 1883 from John Boyd, a local Saint John gentleman of 1883, who was well known for his love of the theatre and his impersonation of Charles Dickens.  Ian Wilson, Director of the Fundy Library Region, has played a key role in the development of library services in Saint John and he will share his insight and some seldom seen photos illustrating the development of the Library.  You will see a slide show of current library programs and services with a commentary by City Librarian, Joann Hamilton-Barry.  Mayor (and Library Board Member) Mel Norton will speak about his vision for the future of our city and our library.

Join us for tea, refreshments, a book shaped birthday cake, announcements about upcoming anniversary events and for your chance to win an e-reader!  For more information or to RSVP, call 648-2848 or visit the website: www.sainjohnlibrary.ca

Happy 130^th birthday to the Saint John Free Public Library! 

For more information contact:

Joann Hamilton-Barry                               Carole MacFarquhar

City Librarian                                               Young Adult/ Adult Services Librarian

643-7770                                                    643-7237

joann.hamilton-barry @gnb.ca                     carole.macfarquhar@gnb.ca

Increased demand and competitive fares yield strong winter break travel numbers at Saint John Airport!

JUNE 03, 2013 Saint John, NB - Offering competitive prices for all-inclusive vacations to the tropical, widely popular locales of Cuba, Mexico and Dominican Republic, Sunwing Vacations and the Saint John Airport are pleased to report on a successful winter break travel season. "We've seen about double the traffic on our spring break Sunwing Vacations flights over last year," says David Allen, CEO of the Saint John Airport. "This can be attributed to the recent addition of the Dominican Republic to Sunwing's destinations and quite simply, the competitive fares offered by the company. People don't need to shop around for the best price and top destinations - they can get it here at the Saint John Airport." Often, smaller international airports compete on price with larger airports. More than ever, passengers are seeking a good deal, even if that means significantly more travel time to and from those larger airports, but Sunwing Vacations and the Saint John Airport offer the right price points, and direct flights, right here at home. "Competition for the best flight deals is no longer local, or regional," explains Sunwing Vacations' Director of Atlantic Canada, Bob Sime. "In New Brunswick, we're also competing with Maine's international airports. But people in this region are choosing to fly with Sunwing out of the Saint John Airport because we offer great deals and direct flights to prime all-inclusive resorts. And it's incredibly convenient." The Saint John Airport has Sunwing Vacations' largest program in Atlantic Canada, outside of Halifax. This can be attributed to local demand and the longstanding partnership between the airport and Sunwing Vacations. "We launched our 2014 travel program with the Saint John Airport a few weeks ago," says Sime. "This is the earliest we have ever released an upcoming travel program, but people in this region are booking for 2014 already. The price is right and the demand is high, especially for group travel, like weddings and reunions." Sunwing Vacations joined the Saint John airport in 2007. Sunwing Vacations packages can be booked through local area travel agents or through the website, Sunwing.ca.

Rocmaura Foundation’s 15th Annual Gala Dinner & Auction

September 21, 2013 at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre

Featuring:

Cindy Day – CTV Atlantic’s Meteorologist –Host!

Tim Isaac  - Honourary Chair and Auctioneer

Herzl Kashetsky - 2013 Artist of the Year

Snake Charmer - Entertainment

 

Silent and Live Auction:

Reception 5:00 pm - Dinner 6:00 pm

Artwork, Antiques, Treasures new and old – A fun Filled evening to support Phase II of the Wardrobe Project

This year’s Goal : $75,000

Help us improve Residents’ quality of life

 

Buy Tickets! $100 with $50 tax receipt

Donate an auction item!

Be a sponsor, or make a donation!

 

Contact: 

Sally Cummings at the Foundation Office 506 643-7090 or Email: foundation@rocmaura.com 

Patrick Gallagher – Committee Chair - gall@rogers.com  506 847-7539

Cox & Palmer ranks as a Best Place to Work in Atlantic Canada for the 5th consecutive year

Saint John, NB (May 21, 2013)

Cox & Palmer has again been named one of the Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada. This survey and award program was created by Progress magazine and Best Companies Group to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Atlantic Canada, benefiting the region's economy, workforce and businesses. The list is made up of 27 companies.

Danny Gallivan, CEO says, “Developing and maintaining a work atmosphere that consistently ranks as a Best Place to Work for the last 5 years is an accomplishment we’re incredibly proud of.” 

Companies from across the region entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Atlantic Canada, analyzed the data and determined the final rankings.

Cox & Palmer will be recognized and honored at the Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada awards ceremony coordinated by Progress magazine on May 21 and will be profiled in a special publication by Progress magazine in Vol.20 No.04 (distribution in early June). The final rankings will be announced at the event.

About Cox & Palmer

Cox & Palmer has been an integral part of Atlantic Canada’s business community for over a century. With almost 200 lawyers in offices throughout the region, Cox & Palmer is a preeminent full–service regional firm providing advice in many sectors including, banking and financial services, insurance, construction, employment & labour, health, municipal, energy & natural resources, telecommunications, transportation, fisheries & marine.

www.coxandpalmerlaw.com

Twitter @coxandpalmerlaw

Contact:

Terry Moore, 

Regional Marketing & Communications Manager

902.491.4231

tmoore@coxandpalmer.com

Skate Canada International Event - October 24-27, 2013 - Harbour Station

Please see the e-vitation to join Skate Canada as our guest for breakfast on Monday, June 3 at the Delta Brunswick. 

Come and find out more information about the up-coming Skate Canada International event being held October 24-27, 2013 at Harbour Station.

True Growth - Be part of it! May 22

Webinar on June 12 - Finding labour market information to help address skills and human resource needs

Attracting and retaining skilled workers in a tightening labour market is a major concern for many employers. Labour market information (LMI) can help them address that concern.  For businesses looking to expand or adjust to market changes, LMI is valuable to making business and location decisions.

Employers are especially interested in the labour market information for their community and want to understand the availability of workers, the current market conditions and where to find workers with specific skills. LMI can support all those needs and assist with human resource planning. Unfortunately, many employers have difficulties finding the LMI they need to support their decision-making.

This webinar will address these challenges and needs and will help you access data that will allow you to find the skilled workers your business needs. Experts from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada will take you on a step-by-step tour of the LMI resources available on WorkingInCanada.gc.ca and JobBank.gc.ca. Presenters will give you an overview of what data exists and where it comes from, known gaps and work currently underway to improve LMI and its dissemination. They will also show you how to use the tools available online and answer any questions you may have.

We hope you will join us for this informative session.

Register here

Presenters

• Jean-François Bussières, Senior Policy Strategist
• Annie Champagne, Senior Project Analyst

Working in Canada and Job Bank Division
Skills and Employment Branch
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

Contact
Angela Roy | aroy@chamber.ca

May 16-18 Imperial Theatre - 1984

This multi-media stage adaptation imaginatively interprets George Orwell’s timeless and prophetic masterpiece. In the bleak society of Oceania, under the constant surveillance of Big Brother and the Thought Police, lowly worker Winston Smith engages in a dangerous and forbidden love affair with Julia. How will they survive in the dystopian world where true love is forbidden and punishable by death? 

For tickets please call Imperial Theatre box office at 674-4100.

APEC’s Annual Major Projects Event on June 3 in Moncton

The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council is holding its annual Major Projects Event on June 3 at the Dieppe Ramada to coincide with the release of the 2013 edition of APEC's Major Projects Inventory. This year's Major Projects Event will focus on how Atlantic Canada's cities are experiencing strong growth in investment due to spin-offs from more than $100 billion in regional major project activity. The event will feature details on the major projects that are driving Atlantic Canada's growth, invaluable market insights and analysis to help guide your business decisions and a strategic networking opportunity with business and government leaders. Gordie Lavoie, President and General Manager, Sunny Corner Enterprises and Michael McAloon, VP Industrial Benefits Programs, Irving Shipbuilding will highlight their ongoing projects in New Brunswick and discuss the region's unique opportunities and challenges. As well, APEC President Elizabeth Beale and Major Projects Director Patrick Brannon will provide an overview of investment trends in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada. 

Please see the APEC site for details.

Homeport Study Awarded to Dillon Consulting

May 7, 2013

Saint John (NB) - Port Saint John is celebrating 25 years in the cruise business. Now, they’re looking to the future.

The Department of Tourism for New Brunswick and Port Saint John are partnering on a feasibility study to examine the possibility of making Saint John a homeport for cruise ships.

Potentially, Saint John could become the beginning and end of a passenger’s cruise journey.

“Saint John is the urban center point to the natural attractions of our world-class Bay of Fundy. Having an established cruise industry here at the Port, and both air and hotel options located in this city, makes taking the cruise offering here to the next level a logical progression,” noted Hon. Trevor Holder, Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture. “As the study moves forward, we are excited to learn both the outcome and how we can all move the project forward together.”

The Department of Tourism is funding the study. Port Saint John took the lead on the project, sending out a request for proposals earlier this year. Dillon Consulting, a Canadian firm, was selected with their $49,500 proposal.

Dillon will bring in expertise from their offices across Canada, specifically John Spalding of Vancouver.

“I can’t think of a better announcement to kick off our 25^thanniversary year. Homeport status could be huge for the tourism industry in Saint John and the province overall. Visitors coming here would be travelling in by air, staying in hotels, shopping and exploring the area. It’s another opportunity to showcase this province and boost revenue in the community,” stated Jim Quinn, President & CEO of Port Saint John.

The cruise industry is a major source of revenue and cultural vitality for New Brunswick. Cruise passengers, crew members and lines have a $30 million economic impact on the region.

Media Contacts

Paula Small, Manager of Stakeholder and Community Engagement, Port Saint John

C: (506) 650-5288 E: psmall@sjport.com

Jane Matthews-Clark, communications, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture T: (506) 444-4454.

Charities & Entrepreuship

CANADIAN PREMIERE AND BENEFIT SCREENING

PLEASE COME TO THE CANADIAN PREMIERE AND BENEFIT SCREENING OF DECODING ANNIE PARKER - a film Written and Directed by STEVEN BERNSTEIN

Starring: Helen Hunt, Samantha Morton, Aaron Paul, Maggie Grace, Rashida Jones and Richard Schiff

The Imperial Theatre

May 28, 2013

6:00pm – Red Carpet

7:00pm – Screening

Tickets $75 – 632-5723, www.hospicesj.ca, www.eventbrite.com/event/6200468769

A Q&A will follow with Annie Parker and the director, Steven Bernstein

A Benefit screening for Bobby’s House, Hospice Saint John end-of-life cancer care.

Decoding Annie Parker – Based on a true story, spanning over 15 years, DECODING ANNIE PARKER follows Canadian, Anne Parker, a brave and irreverent woman who watches her family stalked and devastated by the cruel disease, Meanwhile, geneticist Dr. Mary Claire King begins researching the idea that there is a genetic link to the type of cancer that afflicts people like Annie, though few give credence to her ideas.

As the years pass, the cancer also comes for Annie, and it changes not only her body, but her relationship with her husband and her son who are both ill-equipped to deal with the mayhem that descends upon them. As Annie rises up and fights against the odds, Dr. King manages to find something of unimaginable significance.

Director Steven Bernstein graciously tells the tale of two women separated by thousands of miles, circumstance and backgrounds but united by their discoveries. One discovery is of self worth and unstoppable perseverance. And the other is considered one of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century. — JAMES FAUST, Dallas International Film Festival Guide

Decoding’s World Premiere was in New York City, August 2, 2013. And has been showcased at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, Dallas International Film Festival and in London, England.

For more information, reviews and interviews visit:

Huffington Post Canada – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barron-h-lerner/new-breast-cancer-film-to_b_2974473.html

Theatrical Trailer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5ir_blc-WQ

ET Canada Global News – http://globalnews.ca/video/453863/decoding-annie-parker-set-visit

Decoding Annie Parker Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decoding-Annie-Parker/218537534833277?fref=ts