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Little River Reservoir Beach Volleyball Court Construction Starting June 9, 2025
The City of Saint John is excited to announce the construction of a new single-bay beach volleyball court at the Little River Reservoir! Construction will begin Monday, June 9 and is estimated to be completed by July 18, weather permitting. To ensure public safety during construction: We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we enhance recreational opportunities in…
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Now Available: All-Terrain Wheelchair Bookings at Rockwood Park
The City of Saint John’s two all-terrain wheelchairs are now open for booking, giving users with limited mobility the opportunity to explore Rockwood Park’s rugged trails, gravel paths, and outdoor spaces with ease. Designed for off-road use, they make outdoor activities more accessible for individuals and their families. Two models are available: Bookings are free,…
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City Of Saint John And The City’s Outside Workers Local 18 Bargaining Teams Reach Tentative Agreement
The bargaining teams representing the City of Saint John and the City’s Outside Workers are pleased to announce they reached a tentative agreement at their level on May 26, 2025. The parties have been without a contract since January 1, 2025, and negotiations commenced on January 16, 2025. Representatives of the bargaining teams worked collaboratively…
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City of Saint John Enhances Lending Libraries to Promote Active Living
The City of Saint John, in partnership with four New Brunswick Public Libraries, is launching a groundbreaking initiative to promote physical activity and community engagement. Through this collaboration, local libraries have expanded their lending collections to include recreational equipment, completely free of charge! Whether you’re looking to try a new sport, revisit an old hobby,…
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Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Menahqesk 2025
The City of Saint John invites you to join in Menahqesk 2025, a vibrant celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Place Fort La Tour from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Honouring the rich heritage and diverse traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, this special event offers a…
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Uptown Looks a Little Brighter Thanks to Uptown Clean Sweep 2025!
This year’s Uptown Clean Sweep brought together 93 passionate volunteers from 12 local businesses who joined our Uptown Saint John BIA team to help tidy and beautify our streets. With 820 lbs of garbage collected, this event is a shining example of what community collaboration can do. See all the action, smiles, and teamwork in…
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$25.1 million upgrade to Canada Games Aquatic Centre in preparation for the 2029 Canada Summer Games
The Canada Games Aquatic Centre (CGAC), originally built for the 1985 Canada Summer Games, is undergoing an estimated $25.1 million transformation to meet the needs of the 2029 Canada Games and future generations. This project is a regional investment to modernize the facility, enhance energy efficiency, and improve accessibility and spectator experience. As the only…
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City Of Saint John Advances Housing For All Strategy With Green Zone Designation And Partnership With 12 Neighbours Inc.
For detailed “Green Zone” information, click HERE. In a significant step forward for the City’s Housing for All Strategy, Saint John Common Council has officially designated two properties—Egbert Street and Thorne Avenue—as “Green Zones”. Additionally, Council has entered into an agreement with 12 Neighbours Inc. to develop and operate Neighbourly Homes communities at these sites. Green Zones are…
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Public Notice: Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility Update
The Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF), also commonly referred to as the Lancaster Lagoon, is located in West Saint John between Highway 1 and Sand Cove Road. Saint John Water has commenced construction of the upgrades to the aeration system at the Lancaster WWTF, which will improve the efficiency of the treatment process at the…
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Alternate-side Parking Change Over Is In Effect
Reminder: Alternate-side parking changeover is in effect tonight. Please note that due to construction, effective January 1, 2024, on-street parking on Cliff Street will be only permitted on the even numbered side of the street. Therefore, on Cliff Street only, the alternate side parking rules will be suspended. Alternate-side restrictions Source City of Saint John
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Saint John Common Council Seeks Public Input On Potential By-law Change For ATV Use On City Roadways
Saint John Common Council is considering a potential change to the City’s Traffic By-Law that would allow All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) to travel on designated roadways on the west side of the city. This change, requested by the Lorneville Trail Riders Club 57, aims to link up existing off-road trails and is planned for Quarter…
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Scam Alert: Text Messages Asking For Parking Ticket Payment
The City of Saint John has received several calls, notifying us of a scam targeting people through text messages. These texts request people pay an overdue parking ticket via a link. These text messages are NOT from the City of Saint John. We do not notify the public of fines through texting or social media.…
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