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Faces Of The SJFD,
Faces of the SJFD, by Lieutenant Marc Carey… Captain Frank MacKinnon (Ret.), his son in law Senior Firefighter Terry Cropley, and Grandson Josh Cropley. MacKinnon, originally from Bathurst NB graduated from Saint John Vocational School in 1975. In ‘77 he was selected to be one of Saint John’s firefighters. Among other accomplishments Frankie was an…
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The Saint John Community Arts Board Presents Saint John Culturescape
From sea shanties to visual arts and beyond, Saint John Culturescape 2021 will showcase Saint John’s deeply rooted artistic traditions and mosaic of diverse cultures through a series of open houses and workshops. Saint John Culturescape is a volunteer event organized by the Celebrations Committee of the Saint John Community Arts Board. As facilitators, the…
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City of Saint John begins educational campaign for employees as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches
The City of Saint John recently announced that it will be joining other communities across Canada on September 30 to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday for municipal employees. By marking the day, City employees will have an opportunity to pause and reflect. As the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the City of Saint John has begun an educational campaign for employees called Truth…
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Saint John Transit continues to offer free bus fare for residents traveling to and from vaccination clinics
During clinic hours, Saint John Transit will be offering free bus service on all regular routes to anyone traveling to and from the vaccination clinics. Upon boarding the bus, riders only need to inform the bus driver that they are going to or from the vaccination clinic. Riders are reminded to wear a mask at all…
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Rides At Rockwood Taking Place Today
Check out the great rides today at Rockwood Park from 9am to 6pm. Burnt out composition taking place at 5pm. Free admission. All proceeds go to Saint John SPCA, Boy and Girls Club and Knights of Columbus. The Show was for the 18th, due to he weather it is now going ahead for today the…
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Battle of Britain Commemoration including a helicopter fly-by on Sunday, September 19
On behalf of the 250 (Saint John) Wing RCAF Association and the Turnbull (NB) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society The 250 (Saint John) Wing RCAF Association and the Turnbull (NB) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society will hold the annual Battle of Britain ceremony at the Cenotaph, King’s Square at 11 a.m. on Sunday,…
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Glen Falls Clean-Up, BBQ, Balloon Artist Social Sept 18
Councilor Stewart and Radwan invite everyone to join in to help with our Glen Falls Clean up this Saturday at 10am at the Glen Falls Playground on Simpson Drive Extension. Please let us know if you will be attending! BBQ by our Firefighters and Balloon artist by Zap Magic will follow. Thank you to the…
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Say Hello To Our New Team Member!
Lea St John is an Uptown-based travel writer, blogger (La Petite Watson), new mother, and small business owner that recently moved back to the Maritimes after living out west for a decade. Her writing & photography has been featured in magazines and online publications across Canada. She joined our team in July and has been…
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Welcome New Business: First City School of Dance Inc.
Owner and Artistic Director, Marcia Dysart, is a professional dance artist and an American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher. Her school recently opened their doors and started classes in the historic Fire Hall building, with a history dating back to 1891. Just inside those front doors is a delightful waiting room that leads to their studio.…
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Community Kitchen Party In The Park
Second annual City summer welcome event coming to Rockwood Park The City of Saint John’s second annual Summer Welcome Event, named “Community Kitchen Party in the Park”, is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, at Rockwood Park. The event will cap off this year’s popular summer event series and is a time to welcome newcomers to…
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Fire Fighter Mark Higgins Promoted To Lieutenant
Story contributed by Saint John Fire Fighters After 28 years of service, we would like to congratulate Mark Higgins on his recent promotion to Lieutenant of Engine Company 7, on the City’s West Side. Lieutenant Higgins and his crew protect the communities of Fairville, Lorneville, Martinon, and all areas in between. When on duty he…
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Moonlight Bazaar 2021
Music, food, art, and creative performances blended together into one unique experience! An evening reminiscent of a night bazaar, accented by the chaos of unrelated activities – fire throwing, fortune telling, belly dancing, and theatrical vignettes. A stand-alone outdoor street festival unlike any other in the landscape of Canadian events. Instagram it or it didn’t happen!…
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