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You must register children for school the year they turn five years old. If your child’s birthday is after September 1st you may choose to have them begin the following year. In...
Children under 12 years old are not permitted to stay home alone. So if you are working during the day and your child is too young for school, you may need to...
Since many parents do not get home from work until well after their kids finish school for the day, many schools offer after school programs. An after school program keeps kids busy...
Kids need to play! Outdoor play is a fun and easy way for kids to grow and develop in so many different ways. They learn balance, agility, and coordination; to express and...
In the Saint John Region and across the province, the school year runs from September to June. Children do not have school in July or August. Since kids under 12 years old...
As any parent knows, caring for children can get expensive. Besides the basics—food and clothing—the additional costs of child care, camps, and sports registrations can really add up. To help parents with...
There are many financial supports in place for Canadians as they age, including Old Age Security Pension and the Low Income Senior’s Benefit. You can find more information about these programs on...
It’s important for all Canadians to consider how they’ll save money for retirement. One of the ways to support yourself in retirement is with a pension plan. Some pension plans apply to...
Having a job or career is more complicated than simply working and receiving a pay cheque. There’s a lot you should know about how employment works in the Saint John Region, so...
Finding a job is one of the most important things you will have to do once you settle into the Saint John Region. Though finding the right job for you can sometimes...
Depending on the type of job you have, the customs and culture of your workplace will vary. One thing you can be sure of, is that it is always a good idea...
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YMCA Newcomer Connections
The YMCA of Southwest New Brunswick provides language assistance, information sessions to get to know your new community better, settlement advice and assistance, employment support, and an opportunity to build new connections.
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PRUDE Inc.
PRUDE Inc. is a charitable organization that focuses on the education of both newcomers and Canadian-born individuals, youth, communities, and businesses to foster welcoming and wonderful experiences for all by fostering community connections designed to welcome landed immigrants with the Canadian Way programs and workshops, community outreach to bridge cultural diversity through anti-racism programs, and training in-school education to enrich our regional cultures.
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CAFi
Anchored in the Acadian and French-speaking community of New Brunswick, CAFi assists with the full integration of immigrants. CAFi supports newcomers in finding temporary or permanent housing, helps with administrative procedures, deliverables free workshops and tax clinics, arrival support to find language courses, validate a driving license, sporting or cultural activities, and network building.
The Succeed and Stay Immigration Strategy aims to attract 12,000 newcomers to the City over the next 10 years by promoting the Saint John region as the destination of choice for newcomers...
May 21, 2024
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Saint John is the oldest incorporated city in Canada. Located on the Atlantic Coast and nestled on the Bay of Fundy along the St. John River, Saint John is an oasis of...
May 21, 2024
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The Saint John Local Immigration Partnership worked with the Job Developers Network to bring together employers and newcomer job seekers at a regional Job Fair on Thursday, May 16, in the Market...
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The Saint John Learning Exchange
The Learning Exchange is committed to empowering youth and adults in Saint John to reach their education and employment goals. For over 35 years, the Learning Exchange has pioneered innovative programs that meet the needs of the community by providing an alternative and progressive environment focused on individualized learning, employment, and personal development plans that meet the unique needs of everyone who walks through our doors.
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ConnexionWorks
ConnexionWorks is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2015 with the focus of providing an inclusive and collaborative environment to support the success of entrepreneurs and businesses in the Greater Saint John Region. In addition to programming, ConnexionWorks supports entrepreneurs and remote workers with temporary or permanent desks to work from, meeting and event space hosting, connection opportunities, and much more. ConnexionWorks is also home to Brilliant Labs, a maker space for individuals looking to get their hands on innovative technology such as 3D printers, robots, shirt printing machines, and more.
Across Canada, including in New Brunswick, the emergency phone number is 911. If you experience or witness a life-threatening emergency—such as a medical issue, fire, or crime—call 911 immediately. A specially-trained operator...