Mobile Disc Jockey News
- Perkasie man to get help from friends Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:57PMA benefit will be held July 29 to help champion of Perkasie dog park, who has cancer. Tom Bancroft isn't used to surprises. So when longtime friend Kitty Meyer told him about a benefit being planned to help fray his final expenses, he didn't know what to say.
- Metro-area songwriter hoping his provincial slogan is chosen Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:17AMCitizens of New Brunswick are being asked to contribute ideas to a new slogan campaign.
- Enterprise Greater Moncton gears up for summer camps Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:08AMEvery year hundreds and perhaps thousands of children from the Metro area attend camps of all sorts.
- Community invited to come enjoy nature for Parks Day Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:11AMWhen you get right down to it the best things about summer are connected to the outdoors.
- Local area remains busy with summer festivals and events Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:19AMThis is possibly the liveliest summer the Metro area has seen yet, with many community events to try and keep up with.
- Don't let creepy crawly bed bugs ruin your summer vacation Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:19AMThe dog days of summer appear to have finally arrived and this is awesome news for most Metro residents.
- Columnist impressed with variety of Canada Day activities Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 4:19AMFor hundreds of people attending Canada Day festivities all over the Metro Moncton area yesterday the lyrics of one song in particular kept rattling around our brain. They include, "Here for a good time, not a long time, the sun can't shine everyday."
- R.B. Bennett to be honoured with event at local museum Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:12AMThe Albert County Historical Society has come up with a wonderful idea to help New Brunswickers celebrate Canada Day, assuring those of us who show a keen interest in the nation's past have a second special day to celebrate alongside July 1 - a day that has a tendency to focus more on our present and future.
- There's plenty to do in the Metro region this weekend Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:12AMCanada Day eve is here and the vibe around town is residents all through Metro Moncton seem to be planning to attend at least one party to celebrate and many are actually working on the finishing touches to their own backyard patio 'do.
- Summer can be tough for those who suffer from allergies Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:12AMResidents of Metro Moncton with allergies will very likely remember the allergy season of 2011 for quite some time. Meteorologists predicted earlier this year sufferers would be in for a longer season of sniffling and sneezing this summer.
- Museums provide valuable chance to learn our history Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:11AMSince Metro Moncton is one of the largest centres in New Brunswick, along with Fredericton and Saint John, visitors and residents often look for parallels between the three municipalities as well as some things that set us apart.
- Volunteers Needed for Benefit Dog Wash Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:09PMThe 11th annual summer dog wash to raise funds to care for animals housed at Solutions for Animals will be held this Saturday.
- Greenstock provides great option for those seeking weekend fun Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 4:13AMWith the Father's Day weekend only hours away, there are probably readers who will be considering their options with hopes of expressing their feelings toward their dads.
- Huey Lewis and the News to kick off Riverbend Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 11:10PMAs a mobile disc jockey in Dalton, Ga., in 1986, current 107.9 Big FM program director Rick Zeisig said he snapped up the Huey Lewis and The News album “Fore!” just after its release and played the single “Hip To Be Square” for a high-school dance audience.
- Metro Moncton was sports central over the weekend Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 6:16AMIt was one of those weekends that supporters of local sports teams relish, as there was plenty to go around whether their preference is competitive baseball, football or even street hockey.
- Find the hidden outdoor gems of the Metro area Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 4:16AMEarlier this week, media reports told the story about today being International Trails Day, an occasion to celebrate the New Brunswick Trails system, especially those found in the Metro area.
- A musical journey through love and fatherhood Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 4:01AMWhen Elon Eisenberg fell in love, he ended up getting much more than he bargained for.
- University to graduate 7,392 students on Saturday Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 11:20PMTwin brothers Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter will finish college at an age when most students are gearing up for it. The 19-year-olds will be the youngest students to graduate this spring from George Mason University in Fairfax.
- Need a day off work? Be careful about using phony excuses Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 4:10AMMost people with careers or at least a regular full-time position will relate to having days when showing up for work seems like a bad idea.
- Police Shut Down 1,000-Teen Dance Party Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 5:26PMNearly 1,000 teens, ranging from 14 to 18 year old, were reported to have packed Highland Park’s Warehouse Gym and Boxing Club from wall-to-wall.
- Football fever beginning to grip Metro Moncton fans Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:08AMWhether you have been able to score some yet or not, it might be a good idea to have a prepared answer ready for what is sure to be the question of the day: "Do you have tickets to the Canadian Football League Touchdown Atlantic game in September?"
- Airport hires Ames to coach hockey Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 11:10PMCARLETON — Tim Ames has been hired as Airport’s first varsity hockey coach. Ames has 18 years of coaching experience, including three seasons as an assistant coach at New Boston Huron. He is the current coach of the Victory Honda AAA 16U team.
- Royal wedding causing an uproar of excitement in Metro Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 4:18AMWith royal family watchers all aflutter this week as the pending wedding celebration that will unite Prince William with Katherine Middleton approaches, it has been interesting to learn there are opposite ends of the spectrum at play in Metro.
- Warm spring weather brings folks out of hibernation Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 4:05AMMaybe it was because of the sunny afternoon with temperaturs over 12C, or perhaps it had something to do with the end of hibernation season marked by weeks of cabin fever that resulted in most residents of Metro Moncton contributing to an explosion of outdoor life and laughter yesterday afternoon.
- Group lends helping hands Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 4:05AMThe generous spirit of this community is something that really shines through for local residents and visitors to Metro Moncton alike who take the time to stop and appreciate all the good that is done here.
- Website helps inform Moncton visitors Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 4:10AMThe City of Moncton website at moncton.ca is proving to be a useful tool in promoting the city to visitors, while doing an excellent job keeping citizens connected to the community through up-to-date announcements and an interactive events page.
- Canadian environmental expert to speak in N.B. today Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 4:11AMIt would seem residents throughout New Brunswick decided to take part in last Saturday's Earth Hour between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.
- Advocates for disabled upbeat after avoiding cuts Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 11:19AMTHIBODAUX — Bolstered by an apparent halt to state budget cuts, the area’s first regional disability-rights rally Wednesday saw attendees dancing, eating and having a good time.
- Maple syrup fans hope season goes well for producers Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 4:20AMNew Brunswick is known worldwide for a number of delicacies and commodities including lumber, lobster and beer.
- GMACL looking to develop a communication plan Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 4:20AMThe Greater Moncton Association For Community Living (GMACL) is a grassroots organization that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
- There's plenty to do to keep the kids busy this March Break Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 4:21AMIt has been a rough start to the annual week-long March Break for Metro area students who enjoy outdoor fun, but the next few days promise to be a lot more outdoor user-friendly with improved weather conditions that should facilitate any thought of venturing out to one, or perhaps even many, March Break workshops around town.
- Metro's latest storm raises flooding, roof fears Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 4:19AMIt was a hectic Friday afternoon for a large Metro Moncton family with only one vehicle.
- Metro golfers are longing for finish to winter weather Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 4:15AMAs daunting as this winter has been for Metro Moncton and area residents, it must be especially difficult for the loyal golfer who longs for the return of the colour green to take charge of our landscape and put an end to the great white scourge.
- West Music to present seminar Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 3:21AMWest Music Company, 1212 Fifth St. in Coralville, will present an informational seminar on the operations of a mobile disc jockey service from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
- March Break doesn't have to be boring for students Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 4:17AMOne of the most anticipated days of the school calendar for students and staff has arrived.
- Reader gives reminders about smoking's nasty impacts Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 4:18AMIt has been a busy week here at the TPP column, with some welcomed reader feedback pertaining to recent topics appearing here.
- MILAN: Symons Elementary School holds Family Dance Night Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 6:34AMPretzels and cookies were two of the choices students snacked on in between dance numbers in the school cafeteria at the Family Dance Night held Jan. 28 at Symons Elementary.
- Phantom show will be dream come true for local woman Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 4:18AMAnyone who has lived in the Metro Moncton area for any length of time and is familiar with Ivan and Vivian Hicks will probably agree they are one of the most endearing, enduring and giving couples in this community.
- Annual SPCA fundraiser invites people to curl for a good cause Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 4:18AMThe Moncton Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was formed in 1955 by a small group of concerned citizens, who thought something should be done about the stray animals and cruelty in this area.
- Would you reschedule your wedding in order to see U2? Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 4:19AMWould you reschedule one of the most important dates in your life to attend a once- in-a-lifetime opportunity?
- Dieppe, Riverview ready for winter carnivals Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 4:20AMThe current winter conditions throughout Metro Moncton have organizers of local winter carnivals chomping at the bit to get things started.
- Should storms make us move to a four-day work week? Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 4:09AMIf the weather forecasters have it right again, Mother Nature is having her way with us again this morning and we are in the midst of another snow day.
- Custom-designed apps can be a Snapp Sunday, January 23, 2011 @ 1:59AMA new business in town is hoping to establish itself as a leader in the fledgling mobile application development business. Snapp is a partnership between brothers Scott and John Meyer, the online marketing gurus who run 9 Clouds, and Carla White, an application developer living in Sioux Falls who has created best-selling apps for the iPhone. Others involved in the business include developers and ...
- Theresa Malenfant making major strides in world of music Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 4:16AMSo far, 2011 is proving to be very positive for some Metro Moncton personalities in the music and radio genres.
- We should take time for meaningful conversation Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 4:16AMThe modern age should easily go down in the history of the world as the age of endless communication. Watching a recent episode of Hawaii Five-0 on television brought to mind just how sophisticated we humans have become in the art of information sharing.
- 6th graders get important SAVE Saturday, January 15, 2011 @ 5:10AMFor 10 weeks, sixth grade students at Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School were gaining much more than the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic.
- Winter storms interrupt daily life for people and animals Saturday, January 15, 2011 @ 4:05AMWhile out for a very pleasant post-storm trudge in the snow yesterday along the Humphrey Brook Trail, enjoying the mid-day sunshine, it was quite apparent the paddle of ducks that makes the brook its natural habitat has sadly been forced out by the recent winter conditions.
- It doesn't take much to get an eight-year-old excited Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 4:05AMThere was certainly a lot of enthusiasm when the kids got home from school yesterday.
- Entrepreneur Adam Gould is looking forward to a big 2011 Tuesday, January 11, 2011 @ 4:07AMWhen the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce presented their entrepreneur awards last fall, Adam Gould of Broken Coast Productions was the runner-up recipient, coming in second to Brad LeBlanc of The Momentum Group.
- MoodMusic Says, “Express Yourself.” New Facebook and iPhone Application That Works Seamlessly with iTunes Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 1:10AMMoodMusic allows Facebook users an array of new music features that are sure to turn heads. MoodMusic is a free service that allows everyone to now use songs instead of words to update their social status. The online music industry has caught fire with major players rushing to get market share. The iPhone and iPod touch application released January 1st, 2011, allows users to post and recommend ...