Month: August 2025

Broad Street Now Open to Traffic

By Giv'er Saint John / August 13, 2025

The City of Saint John is pleased to announce that Broad Street, between Charlotte Street and Carmarthen Street, has reopened following infrastructure upgrades and road reconstruction. Please note: Flashing crosswalk signals have not yet been installed. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to proceed with caution and remain alert when navigating the area. The flashing crosswalk signals will be…

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Celebrating Parker’s Corner: Honouring A Legacy Of Love and Inclusion in Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / August 13, 2025

The City of Saint John is proud to formally recognize the corner of Carmarthen and Mecklenburg streets as Parker’s Corner, a tribute to the late Parker Grant Cogswell, an inspiring advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion, and community spirit. Born in 1964, Parker came out in the early 1980s; a time when LGBTQ+ visibility in Saint John…

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Temporary Dog Park Opens at Tin Can Beach

By Giv'er Saint John / August 13, 2025

The City of Saint John is excited to announce the opening of a temporary off-leash dog park at Tin Can Beach, offering a welcoming space for residents and their furry friends to enjoy. This initiative was launched in response to the closure of the Rainbow Park Bark Park, which is currently being redeveloped to accommodate…

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: City of Saint John Update Related To Current Wildfire risks

By Giv'er Saint John / August 13, 2025

As a follow up to recent updates from the City related to park and trail closures and the provincial burn ban, we are providing the following information based on the current situation, and questions we have seen from the public. We will continue to provide any further updates as necessary and greatly appreciate everyone’s efforts…

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Help Shape The Future of Community Services in Saint John’s East Side

By Giv'er Saint John / August 13, 2025

With the City’s comprehensive study of community services in the East Side (Ward 4) including East Saint John and McAllister, now underway, residents are encouraged to share their input and feedback. Your voice will help guide improvements and ensure future services meet the evolving needs of our neighbourhoods. How to Participate:  Complete the online survey through…

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City of Saint John Is Set To Welcome First Residents To Egbert Street Neighbourly Homes Community This Week.

By Giv'er Saint John / August 1, 2025

On Friday, the City of Saint John will proudly welcome the first residents to its newly established Neighbourly Homes community on Egbert Street, marking a transformative moment in the fight against homelessness. As part of the City’s Housing for All Strategy, this initiative brings dignity, safety, and support to those in need through the innovative…

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New Brunswick Day Weekend Celebrations To Light Up The Sky In Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / August 1, 2025

The City is excited to invite the community to enjoy a fireworks display along the Saint John Harbour on Sunday, August 3 in celebration of the 2025 New Brunswick Day weekend. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the fireworks beginning at 9:45 p.m. over Lower Cove. This year’s Canada Day festivities were a…

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Alternate-side Parking Changeover Is In Effect

By Giv'er Saint John / August 1, 2025

Reminder: Alternate-side parking changeover is in effect tonight. Please note that due to construction, alternate side parking rules will be suspended in the following areas: Alternate-side restrictions Source City of Saint John

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Saint John Transit Detours North and West to City Centre, August 1, 2 and 3.

By Giv'er Saint John / August 1, 2025

Beginning August 1, 2025, at 5:00pm, all bus routes traveling from West and North to City centre (Uptown) and eastbound will use King Street to Sydney Street, to their regular route. These routes include 1E, 15S, 3E, 9E and 23. These routes will return to the regular detour route using Water Street on Tuesday morning, August 5. Detours…

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Saint John Water Hosting Public Information Session For Upcoming McAllister Drive Watermain Renewal Project

By Giv'er Saint John / August 1, 2025

The City of Saint John is preparing to begin Phase 1 of a critical watermain renewal project along McAllister Drive, from Mountain View Drive to Loch Lomond Road. This important infrastructure upgrade will help ensure the continued reliability of water service in the area by replacing aging infrastructure nearing the end of its service life. Construction is scheduled…

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Traffic Advisory: AREA 506 and International Culture Fest

By Giv'er Saint John / August 1, 2025

The City of Saint John would like to advise the public of the following traffic interruption that will begin Friday, August 1 on Water Street. This closure is necessary to allow for food trucks, pedestrian foot traffic, and special events as part of the Area506 Music Festival and the International Culture Fest. Street name: Water Street…

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City Hours and Service Schedules for New Brunswick Day

By Giv'er Saint John / August 1, 2025

The City of Saint John reminds residents that City Hall, Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street offices will be closed on New Brunswick Day, Monday, August 4. Saint John City Market: Open 10 am – 3 pm. Saint John Transit: No service on Monday, August 4. Transit will resume its regular hours on Tuesday, August 5. Here to…

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