Month: January 2026
City of Saint John Opens 2026 Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Program January 22 to Boost Local Housing Supply
The City of Saint John is opening applications for the 2026 Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Grant Program on January 22, advancing its commitment to increasing housing supply and supporting diverse, attainable housing options across the community. The program targets fully serviced areas of the city and is designed to reduce barriers that commonly slow or…
Saint John Announces City-hosted Fundy Winterfest 2026 Events
The City of Saint John is pleased to once again partner with Fundy Winterfest, a six‑week regional celebration taking place January 17 to March 8, 2026. The festival encourages residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to embrace winter, stay active, and connect with their community. Fundy Winterfest brings together the communities of Rothesay, Quispamsis,…
Saint John Fire Department Conducting Ice Rescue Training
The Saint John Fire Department is advising employees and members of the public that ice rescue training will take place at the Rockwood Park Driving Range between January 26 and February 12. During this training period, open water will be created and maintained at the site as part of the rescue exercises. For everyone’s safety,…
Alternate-side Parking Changeover Is In Effect
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
You Can Now Request To Have The “SAINT JOHN” Sign Lit Up For Community Occasions and Awareness Days
Let’s light it up! You can now request to have the “SAINT JOHN” sign lit up for community occasions and awareness days. This pilot program will allow us to gauge interest and refine our process for requests like this. And who knows – maybe in the future, we’ll extend it to other City spaces! Want…
Call For Applications For Various City of Saint John Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Committees
The City of Saint John is seeking applicants for consideration for appointments to the following current or upcoming openings on the following Committees and Boards: The City encourages nominations for volunteers representing a wide cross-section of the Saint John community. Anyone interested in serving on the above-mentioned postings is asked to submit an application in confidence…
Keeping Our Streets Safe & Clear, All Year Long
To support safer winter storms and smoother year‑round street maintenance, City Council approved an update to the Traffic By-law at last night’s meeting. This update increases administrative penalties for key parking violations that interfere with Public Works operations. Illegally parked vehicles make it difficult for Public Works crews to plow, remove snow, and maintain streets,…
Join Us For The Final Open House To Review The Draft North End Plan
The City of Saint John invites you to attend one of the final open houses, where you can review the draft North End Neighbourhood Plan. This is your opportunity to look over the proposed ideas, ask questions, and share your feedback on the future of your community. 🗓️ Tuesday, January 27, 2026 📍 Nick Nicolle Community Center…
Traffic Advisory: No Parking For Snow Clearing
The City of Saint John would like to advise the public of the following parking interruption for Friday, January 9, 2026. This work is necessary to complete snow clearing, including snow removal. The following street will have no on-street parking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 9: • Forbes Street • Tartan…
City of Saint John Is Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 Civic Recognition Awards
The City of Saint John is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominees for the 2025 Civic Recognition Awards. These annual awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements of residents, groups, organizations, or businesses that made a significant impact in 2025 and whose exemplary actions, volunteer efforts, achievements or contributions have made Saint John a better place to live. Common…
Flash Ice Is Back for the New Year — Book Your Discounted Ice Time!
The City of Saint John is excited to announce the return of our popular Flash Ice Sale, featuring newly released surplus ice rental slots available from January 21 to February 3 at special discounted rates. These coveted time slots can disappear quickly, so whether you’re organizing a birthday celebration, family outing, corporate event, or extra…
A Call to Action
This is the title of the fifth book that I have written regarding fire fighting matters in the city of Saint John and it has 242 pages and has received lots of praise from readers . I had reached the senior ranks of the fire department and have r been in charge of fire fighters…