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City Allowing Extra Garbage Bag For Holiday Season
With the holiday season approaching, and often more garbage accumulation than usual, the City of Saint John will be allowing one extra bag of garbage per household during the two weeks after Christmas. Residents on a weekly pickup schedule can place one extra bag of garbage at the curb without a bag tag starting Tuesday,…
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Community Invited To Enjoy New Year’s Eve Fireworks
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. Source City of Saint John
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City of Saint John Art Bank Call For Artists
The Saint John Community Arts Board is now accepting submissions for the 2023 City of Saint John Art Bank program from individual emerging or professional artists, groups and collaborations, who are residents of the City of Saint John. The City of Saint John has a large collection of visual art and heritage pieces that have been…
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City of Saint John Community Grant Applications Now Available
Applications for the 2024 Community Grants Program are now available. Through this annual program, the City of Saint John provides funding opportunities to support local non-profit organizations whose services promote healthy, active and inclusive communities through the delivery of social, cultural and recreational activities. Eligible non-profit associations within the City of Saint John may…
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The Public Is Invited To The Succeed & Stay Last Welcome Event of 2023
All are welcome to attend the Succeed & Stay Programme’s final welcome event of 2023 on Tuesday, December 19th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Saint John City Market. Come enjoy the market at night, which is a very special experience. The Market Mingle will feature the 2023 City of Saint John Ethnocultural Grant Awards Ceremony. It…
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Saint John Community Arts Board Announces New Artists-In-Residence
The Saint John Community Arts Board has announced its selection for the City’s winter/spring 2024 artists-in-residence. Dan Xu, David Adams, and Caroline Bell began their residency in December. Chinese-Canadian visual artist Dan Xu creates ink-wash paintings inspired by her culture. Xu passionately crafts a fusion of ancient Chinese techniques with Canadian landscapes and will take…
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Empty Stocking Fund Returns For 2023
Join the excitement this Saturday December 9th from 1pm to 6pm at Kings Church 332 Hampton Rd Quispamsis for the return of the 2023 Empty Stocking Fund.. This event is hosted by Jaymee Splude and being Live Streamed on www.ao.live and broadcasted on MBS radio station Kool 98 and K100. The Joshua Group is the…
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Public Invited To Attend Annual Mayor and Council Christmas Tree Lighting
Her Worship, Donna Reardon, and members of Saint John Common Council will officially light the City’s Christmas tree on Friday, December 1. This event coincides with Uptown Sparkles. Friday, December 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. City Hall Plaza, in front of City Hall 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. Join us as we light our City…
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Residents Are Reminded Alternate Side Parking Resumes December 1st.
Residents are reminded Alternate Side Parking for areas located North, East and West of the City resumes December 1st. Residents are reminded that in specific areas located North, East and West of the City, alternate side parking resumes Friday, December 1st and remains in effect until May 31st. Alternate side parking is in effect year-round in the…
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The Government of Canada Invests In HVAC and Lighting Upgrades At Carnegie Building
On behalf of the Government of Canada. A joint investment of more than $384,000 will support retrofits to the Carnegie Building in Saint John. Announced by MP Wayne Long and Mayor Donna Reardon, this project will greatly help to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint. This investment will help improve the heating, ventilation,…
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Residents Asked To Prepare For Rainfall, Sleet and Potential For Freezing Rain
With rain and colder temperatures in the forecast for Saint John, the Saint John Emergency Management Organization (SJ-EMO) is asking residents to be prepared. The current forecast is for weather conditions to bring a significant mix of rain and wet snow on Wednesday evening through to Thursday morning. As temperatures drop overnight there is the possibility…
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Saint John Water Advises Customers Of Potential Water Discolouration
Saint John Water is advising customers in Saint John of the potential for water discolouration due to repair work on a major water line. Customers may notice a temporary minor discolouration to their water, which is expected to clear up over the next 12-24 hours. The water is still safe to consume. If you are experiencing discoloured…
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