Giv'er Saint John

The Government of Canada and The City of Saint John Invest In Active Transportation Infrastructure

By Giv'er Saint John / June 27, 2023

  On behalf of the Government of Canada Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, and John MacKenzie, Deputy Mayor of Saint John, announced a joint investment of more than $562,000 to enhance Saint John’s active transportation infrastructure. This funding will enable the construction of 340 metres of new connector sidewalk along Boars…

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Saint John Night Market Returns For The Summer

By Giv'er Saint John / June 27, 2023

The popular Saint John Night Market is back this summer with an exciting and diverse mix of food and craft vendors, weekly entertainment, and a new dedicated lounge area, giving visitors a unique way to enjoy the City Market. The Night Market kicks off this Thursday, June 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and…

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City Invites The Public To Participate In Community Energy Action Plan Survey

By Giv'er Saint John / June 27, 2023

The City of Saint John invites residents to complete a new survey that will help shape our climate action plan and guide the municipality towards the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A Community Energy Action Plan is being developed by the City in partnership with Saint John Energy which will provide a…

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City To Honour National Indigenous Peoples Day With Community Events

By Giv'er Saint John / June 16, 2023

The City of Saint John invites community members to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 by attending several events in the city including a special drum gathering, a dual flag raising event and a sacred fire ceremony. To begin the day, a sacred fire will be lit at Tucker Park Beach, across from…

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Are You In Need Of A New Blue or Green Recycling Tote?

By Giv'er Saint John / June 14, 2023

City of Saint John Solid Waste customers, are you in need of a replacement recycling tote or lid? The City is hosting a recycling tote replacement blitz on Saturday, June 24 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Current solid waste customers are eligible to register for the blitz program, allowing them to receive one blue…

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City Of Saint John Celebrates Clean Air Day With Free Transit

By Giv'er Saint John / June 7, 2023

The City of Saint John is celebrating Clean Air Day on Wednesday, June 7 by offering free transit to riders to promote environmentally-friendly modes of transportation and raise awareness of this nation-wide movement. Celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of June, Clean Air Day encourages Canadians to take action to protect the air they breathe.…

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People Waiting Sculpture Finds New Home In Uptown Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / June 7, 2023

The wait to find a new home is over for one of Saint John’s most iconic pieces of public art. The newly restored People Waiting sculpture by artist John Hooper has now been installed in the uptown pedway, a location that is both accessible to the public and provides protection from the elements. The whimsical sculpture was…

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Community Invited To Shamrock Day Celebrations At Shamrock Park

By Giv'er Saint John / June 7, 2023

The community is invited to attend a free day of fun activities and entertainment at Shamrock Park on Saturday, June 10 to celebrate Shamrock Day. This full day of events will include the official opening of Saint John’s first disc golf course and accessible tennis court, the lighting of the new sports score clock, and…

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Saint John City Market Seeking Vendors and Entertainers For The Return Of The Night Market

By Giv'er Saint John / May 31, 2023

The Saint John City Market is currently planning for the return of the Night Market this summer and is accepting applications for a variety of vendors and entertainers interested in participating in this popular weekly event. This year’s Night Market will run every Thursday from June 29 – August 31.   Vendors interested in applying…

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New Brunswick Camp Courage Takes Place August 28th to 31st

By Giv'er Saint John / May 30, 2023

Camp Courage encourages young women and gender-diverse teens to explore careers as a first responder A new partnership between Saint John Fire, Saint John Police and Ambulance NB is bringing an interactive camp to the city, offering young females and gender-diverse teens an opportunity to explore a career in First Response. For the first time…

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Building And Development Permits 101 With The City of Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / May 30, 2023

If you’re a property owner looking to take on a renovation project this summer, you might be wondering whether or not you need a permit to take on the work. The City of Saint John is here to help you answer that question and navigate the process. For residential properties, a building or development permit…

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Hammond Valley Community Church Fund Raising Supper Friday May 26th

By Giv'er Saint John / May 23, 2023

Hammond Valley Community Church  in Titusville is having a fund raising super this Friday May 26 from 5 pm to  6:30pm. Your choice of Meat Loaf or Roast Pork with desert. Join us for great  food and great conversation.  Donations will go to  finishing of the upstairs of the church. The church is located just…

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