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City of Saint John Names New Director of Transit and Fleet Services

By Giv'er Saint John / January 27, 2023

The City of Saint John has named Ian MacKinnon to the position of Director of Transit and Fleet Services. Mr. MacKinnon began his new role earlier this month. “We have an extraordinary team of dedicated professionals serving the City and we are pleased to welcome Mr. MacKinnon to the team,” says CAO Brent McGovern. “His…

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Part-Time Police Constables Expression of Interest

By Giv'er Saint John / January 26, 2023

The Saint John Police provides policing services to those who live, work and visit the city, by engaging with the community, upholding the law and preserving public safety. We pride ourselves on actioning our core values of leadership, accountability, professionalism, inclusiveness, integrity and valour. The Saint John Police is seeking interest from Part-Time Police Constables…

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Here We Grow: Saint John’s Population On The Rise

By Giv'er Saint John / January 26, 2023

It’s official – more people are now calling Saint John home. According to data released by Statistics Canada in January, the population has grown by 2.4% percent, or 1,759 residents bringing the City’s population to 73,611 as of July 2022. This increase marks the fastest growth the City has experienced in decades, and already exceeds…

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Residents Asked To Prepare For Heavy Rainfall, Rapid Snow Melt and Strong Wind Gusts

By Giv'er Saint John / January 25, 2023

With a rainfall warning currently in effect for Saint John, the Saint John Emergency Management Organization (SJ-EMO) is asking residents to be prepared. The current forecast is for snow to begin Wednesday night, changing to rain, at times heavy, on Thursday morning, with wind gusts of up to 80 km/h. The morning commute may be challenging with the…

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Government Taking Action On Gun Crime In Saint John and The Kennebecasis Region

By Giv'er Saint John / January 25, 2023

Pictured from left to right: Saint John Councillor David Hickey, Saint John Councillor Barry Ogden, Saint John Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie, Saint John Mayor Donna Reardon, Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long, Rothesay Mayor Nancy Grant, Quispamsis Mayor Libby O’Hara, Quispamsis Councillor Emil Olsen.   Government taking action on gun crime in Saint John and the Kennebecasis Region…

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Ten Digit Number Required To Make Local Calls

By Giv'er Saint John / January 20, 2023

Effective today January 20 2023,  ten digit number is required  to have your call completed. Make sure to add   area code 506.  On April 29th 2023 area code 428 will be added for New Brunswick are codes. This code will be added as 506 reaches its capacity

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Curl for Mental Health

By Giv'er Saint John / January 19, 2023

Brush off the rocks and join us in celebrating our longest running fundraiser, Curl for Mental Health! The event will be Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Thistle St. Andrew’s Curling Club in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick, Saint John office. Whether you’re an experienced curler or a first timer, no…

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Forty-Seven New Mixed-Market homes Coming To Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / December 30, 2022

Forty-seven new mixed-market homes coming to Saint John Pictured from left to right: Saint John Harbour MLA Arlene Dunn, Saint John Non Profit Housing General Manager Narinder Singh, Chairperson of Saint John Non Profit Housing Jillian Jordan, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister Responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion…

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Community Invited To Enjoy New Year’s Eve Fireworks

By Giv'er Saint John / December 30, 2022

  The City of Saint John invites the community to come out and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a fantastic fireworks display set off from Long Wharf on December 31 at 10:00 p.m., weather permitting.

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City’s Annual Christmas Tree Drop-Off Program Starts In The New Year

By Giv'er Saint John / December 30, 2022

Once the gifts are opened and the parties are over, it’s time for the Christmas tree to move on. To help you, the City will once again be offering its free and convenient annual Christmas tree drop-off program in the new year. Please ensure all decorations have been removed from your tree prior to dropping…

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Riders Routes 13 & 14 (West) — Learn About FLEX Service

By Giv'er Saint John / December 30, 2022

Routes 13 (Milford) and 14 (Churchill) Lancaster Mall Community Room (Next to the Library) Thursday, January 5, 2023 1:30 until 3:30 pm Thursday, January 12, 2023 10:30 am 12 pm There will be no formal presentation. Drop in to find out more about this new enhanced service in your area. · Route 13 and 14 will…

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A look back to Uptown Sparkles, 2022

By Giv'er Saint John / December 30, 2022

Dressed in holiday style, our annual Uptown Sparkles evening was packed with joy and wonder from street corner to street corner. Here are some captures from the event – only a small portion of the delightful happenings during Uptown Sparkles this year. This event is presented and organized by the Uptown Business Improvement Association, Uptown…

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