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Bell Let’s Talk – Wednesday, January 26, 2022

By Giv'er Saint John / January 26, 2022

On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, the Saint John Police encourages the citizens of Saint John to participate in the Bell Let’s Talk campaign to raise awareness and funding for mental health initiatives. On a daily basis, members of the Saint John Police, in partnership with mental health professionals, respond to and support people experiencing mental…

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Lily Lake Now Open For Public Skating

By Giv'er Saint John / January 25, 2022

Get those skates sharpened! Lily Lake in Rockwood Park is now open for skating. The ice has reached desired thickness that is considered safe for public skating and ice maintenance.  The recent cold temperatures allowed for City crews to work hard over the weekend to prepare Lily Lake ice surface by plowing the snow and…

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It’s Time To Nominate Your Saint John Snow Angels

By Giv'er Saint John / January 21, 2022

The City of Saint John is calling for nominations for the annual Saint John Snow Angels campaign. Snow Angels are Saint John residents that go that extra mile to lend a helping hand to others throughout the cold winter months. Snow Angels go above and beyond to keep spirits high or lend a helping hand…

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Temporary Closure Of St. Patrick Street Entrance Pedway

By Giv'er Saint John / January 20, 2022

Effective Friday, January 21 at 5 p.m. until Monday, January 24 at 8 a.m., the entrance to the St. Patrick Street pedway via the Shoppes of City Hall connecting to and from the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Mercantile Building and TD Station will be temporarily closed. This temporary closure is necessary for painting this section of…

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City Crews Responding To Latest Snowstorm

By Giv'er Saint John / January 15, 2022

Residents can help and are encouraged to continue to park off street when possible and follow parking restrictions. Clearing catch basins and drains around your property is also important. A reminder that it is very important to keep children away from snowbanks near the roads and sidewalks when plows or snow removal equipment are operating.  Plows often have limited visibility…

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Temporary Overnight Parking Ban Declared For The South/Central Peninsula

By Giv'er Saint John / January 15, 2022

Temporary overnight parking ban declared for the South/Central Peninsula A temporary overnight parking ban has been declared for the South/Central Peninsula effective 11 p.m. this evening January 15 through to 7 a.m. tomorrow morning January 16. This means there is no on-street parking allowed anywhere in the South/Central Peninsula area. Any vehicles remaining on-street after…

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City Of Saint John Prepares For More Snow

By Giv'er Saint John / January 13, 2022

Based on the current weather forecast for tomorrow, January 14, the Saint John region is expected to receive anywhere from 15 to 30 cm of snow followed by warmer temperatures and rain, in addition to the snow from last week’s storm and the snowfall on Wednesday.   Public Works crews have continued to clear streets and sidewalks…

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Clow Canada Donates $12000.00 To Romero House

By Giv'er Saint John / January 13, 2022

Clow Canada has donated $12,000.00 to Romero House Soup Kitchen in Saint John, N.B. Each year, the Clow Canada team donates money from a payroll deduction program and matches the contributions. This year they raised a total of $6,000.00 and the company matched this contribution. Romero House operates a soup kitchen that serves 400-500 meals…

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Welcome New Business: RotiCana Cafe

By Giv'er Saint John / January 13, 2022

Uptown Saint John just welcomed its newest coffee shop! RotiCana Cafe is located in Market Square beside the NBM Boutique on the main level. They serve a great selection of hot drinks; drip coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, espresso, teas, and Turkish coffee. What makes all their types of coffee extra special is they roast their own…

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Saint John Police Force Kept Busy During First Winter Storm of 2022

By Giv'er Saint John / January 10, 2022

On behalf of Staff Sergeant Sean Rocca During the duration of the winter storm on Friday, January 7, 2022, the Saint John Police Force responded to approximately twenty motor vehicle collisions, ten of which were reported as motor vehicle accidents with injuries, mostly minor in nature. Police also responded to approximately thirty-one other calls for…

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McAllister Place Sets New Hours

By Giv'er Saint John / January 10, 2022

McAllister Place has set new hours, Sunday 12 to 5,  Monday to Wednesday 10 to 6,  Thursday and Friday 10 to 8  and Saturday 10 to 6

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Temporary Overnight Parking Ban Declared For North, East and West Areas of Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / January 7, 2022

  An overnight parking ban has been declared for the North, East and West areas of the City effective midnight this evening January 7 through to 7 a.m. tomorrow morning January 8. This means there is no on-street parking allowed anywhere in the North, East and West areas of the City. Any vehicles remaining on-street after midnight when a temporary overnight parking ban has…

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