Monthly Archives: December 2016

5th Annual Dining in the Dark

5th Annual Dining in the Dark

On March 23rd, 2017, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) will host its 5th annual Dining in the Dark event at the Delta Fredericton. The evening will include a three-course meal, and of course, blindfolds. Guests will have the chance to bid on extraordinary auction item prizes, and hear from inspiring individuals who… Read more »

Buying Local During Holiday Season

Buying Local During Holiday Season

New Brunswickers are encouraged to buy local during the 2016 holiday season. By choosing local and independent businesses for services, shopping, dining and other needs during the holidays, consumers not only enjoy a distinctive and personal experience, but also help build and strengthen communities and the economy. “Local businesses are the heart and soul of… Read more »

Travelling for the Holidays

Travelling for the Holidays

Tis the season again! The holiday peak travel season is taking off and if your celebrations involve anything like a family vacation, a romantic escape or a hometown round trip, you’re probably already browsing the web, seeking to take advantage of holiday specials. But you must resist the urge to pack your suitcase just yet.… Read more »

Promoting Locally Grown Christmas Trees

Promoting Locally Grown Christmas Trees

New Brunswickers are encouraged to spruce up their homes this holiday season by taking home local, sustainably grown Christmas trees. “Whether you buy from a retail vendor or harvest it yourself at a tree farm, choosing a sustainably grown, local Christmas tree is a fun and easy way to support New Brunswick’s farmers and your… Read more »

Fredericton Public Library Holiday Open House

Fredericton Public Library Holiday Open House

The Fredericton Public Library will hold a Holiday Open House on Thursday December 17th, 2016 from 11 am to 2 pm. Enjoy games, crafts, music by Frantically Atlantic, and delicious hot chocolate with toppings galore! No registration is required. For more information call the library at 460-2829, email ftonpub@gnb.ca or Like Fredericton Public Library on Facebook @FredLibrary. The Fredericton Public… Read more »

Fredericton is National Startup Community of the Year

Fredericton is National Startup Community of the Year

As set out in the Vision 2020 Economic Development Strategy, Fredericton achieves its ‘Startup Capital of Canada’ vision having been named the national ‘2016 Startup Community of the Year’ by Startup Canada. On November 29th, 2016, the award was co-accepted by Taskforce Fredericton Startup Network and the City of Fredericton. “Fredericton has been on a… Read more »

TNB presents “The Snow Queen”

TNB presents “The Snow Queen”

Rehearsals are underway for Theatre New Brunswick’s (TNB) 2016 holiday production of The Snow Queen. Written by Hans Christian Andresen and adapted for the stage by TNB Artistic Director Thomas Morgan Jones, this epic adventure tale of cinematic size and scope is the perfect holiday show for children and adults alike. “Hans Christian Andersen has… Read more »

Last Taymouth Community Market for 2016

Last Taymouth Community Market for 2016

The last Taymouth Community Market for the 2016 year will be held on Saturday December 10th, 2016 from 9 am to 12:30 pm. We have a wide variety of vendors with a wonderful array of products from fresh home baking, Christmas baking, jams, jellies, pickles, jewellery, tole painting, sewing, quilts, woodworking and much more. We even… Read more »

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