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Aitkens Pewter, an Atlantic Canadian chain of handcrafted pewter stores, is having a huge giveaway just in time for Valentine’s Day!



Aitkens Pewter was founded in 1972 and has been serving the Atlantic region with fine pewter ever since with stores located in Fredericton, Saint John and Halifax. Aitkens Pewter also has a main studio/workshop located in Fredericton where they handcraft…

Below is a little appetite stimulation; the combined menues from participating restaurants, concocted especially for February Fork Off! February 1-7



There are way too many delicious…

Mobile Marketing can be anything from having your own app, to text message marketing, to QR Codes and on and on.

Essentially it is using a mobile device to engage with, or market to consumers.

Let's look at a few ways retail stores can use this type of marketing to sell more product,…

2012, A Year of Change -- Top Ten Changes



1.  Weekday Convenience and Weekend Experience

These will be the major drivers in 2012 in retailing. The consumer will expect you to provide convenience during the week which may mean you will need to offer different services and possibly longer hours. During the weekend customers want your store to WOW them and therefore more theatrical…

Ladies and Gentlemen…start your appetites!

It’s time to shake off the winter blues and delight in some uptown delicious.  Uptown Saint John presents February Fork Off, our winter restaurant week.  Participating restaurants in the uptown, including the City Market for lunch, welcome you to come out…

Is a pleasure for me to share with all of you my new art work "Identidad"- Identity, inspired by the natural landscapes of Canada. Places where I had the opportunity to be and feel very…

Saint John is very fortunate to be invited to experience the celebration of a new year once again; the Year of Dragon.

Come out to…

Just in time for Christmas, Belly Beautiful is now open at 111 Prince William Street.



All the ladies need to style, and Belly Beautiful offers just that for every stage of your pregnancy.  Fashionable and chic, this is a unique shop to look your very best.  Even if you aren't quite at the maternity wearing…

Keirstead's Flower Shop is absolutely magical both inside and out.  We would like to give a special salute and prize to Keirstead's for extending such holiday enchantment.…

And the winners for 2011 are:



First Place



Fishy Chores

116 Prince William Street…

Uptown will salut the past year and toast to the new in a big way. Much is happening on every block.



Pick a place to party, or make your rounds. Here's what's on...

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Fleece On Earth And Good Wool To All

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On Friday, November 18, over 300 people came out to enjoy a showcase of local talent and exhibit a passionate support for reviving the Paramount Theatre.  The crowd was entertained by John Morrison, Earthbound Trio, Dann Downes and the Migrant Workers, The Honeyboys, and WTFunk.  Below are some pictures from the event:…

The Annual Mayor's Tree Lighting was enjoyed by all on November 25.  Santa spread his cheer as Christmas Carols rung through the uptown.  The tree looks absolutely magical.  Below are some pictures of the evening:…

We welcome Blossoms Fresh Fruit Arrangements and Cafe to uptown Saint John!

This location, now open at 95 Prince William Street is the first franchise to have a cafe in Canada.  The cafe is inviting and comfortable with comfy bar and chairs looking out onto the renowned and historic Prince William…

If you are looking for something different, something cool, a taste of something new; you must try Taste Of Egypt, recently opened on King Street in uptown Saint John.



Taste of Egypt offers Herbal Shisha with an assortment of flavours such as mango, strawberry, apple, canteloupe,…

It was a splendid, blustling day in uptown on Saturday, November 26, our Uptown Sparkles Open House.  Shops, Restaurants, Salons, Galleries, and both Brunswick Square and Market Square offered something extra special to make this occassion fun and memorable.



Mrs. Claus and her elf, made their way around…