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

Swim NB’s Long Course Sprint Meet and 5Km Trials, May 4th and 5th, 2013 at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.

The Saint John Fundy Swim Club, TIDE, a member of Swimming New Brunswick, is proud to be hosting the first Long Course swim meet of the season. Swim NB’s Long Course Sprint Meet and 5Km Trials is taking place on May 4th and 5th, 2013 at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. This competition is expected to bring over 150 swimmers of all ages, 40 officials plus parents and team staff to Saint John, from all parts of New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia.

For more information please click here.