Giv'er Saint John
Saint John Police Force Tee Off For Mental Health, Sponsorships Sought
This fall, the Saint John Police Force will be hosting its first annual golf tournament at the Rockwood Golf Course. On September 30, 2016 members of the community will have the opportunity to take part in a fundraising effort to support the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick Saint John Office and SJPF Wellness…
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City Hours and Service Schedules for Holiday Weekend
The City of Saint John reminds citizens that City Hall, Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street offices as well as community centres will be closed on Monday August 1st, 2016. The Saint John City Market will be closed Monday, August 1st. Saint John Transit will follow its Sunday/ Holiday schedule. There will be no Comex service…
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Celebrate Area 506 this Weekend!
Get ready to celebrate the best of New Brunswick as Saint John’s Waterfront hosts Area 506‘s Inaugural New Brunswick Day Festival this weekend! Showcasing New Brunswick music, culture and goods in a unique shipping container village on the city’s long wharf; it’s about celebrating and shining a light on the entire province. Starting today, Friday…
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Bell Aliant gives $10 K to YMCA Kids Program
On Wednesday July 27th, 2016 Bell Aliant announced a $10,000 donation to the YMCA of Greater Saint John for their Rainbows for All Children program. “Rainbows” fosters emotional healing among children and youth grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis. This unique international program offers a safe and supportive environment for children to process their feelings…
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Meet the Artist: Susan Lapides
Take a midday break and meet the creator behind the art! Please join us at the Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) on Thursday July 28th at 12:15 pm for a free artist talk with Boston-based photographer Susan Lapides on her exhibit Western Isles of the Bay of Fundy. “In this series of photographs, I explore the…
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Mark Splude First Ever Local Headliner at Chuckles Comedy Club
Chuckles Comedy Club has been around for years, hosting professional comics from around the world. Often using local comedians as hosts or openers, Saint John Comedy fans can always count on belly laughs from start to finish. Never in the history of Chuckles, have they offered a headlining spot to a local comedian … until…
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Saint John region receives $1.4 million in infrastructure investments
Road upgrades will soon begin in Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay and Saint John. The investments are being made under the Municipal Designated Highway Program. “Investing in our transportation network is a priority of our government,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser. “Our government is pleased to partner with the three municipalities to improve infrastructure for…
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Fire hydrant flushing underway across the City
The City of Saint John is underway with the annual fire hydrant flushing program (also referred to as uni-directional flushing) to clean the water distribution pipes across the City. Over the next several months, flushing will be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Customers may experience turbidity (dirty or cloudy) water…
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Poem: “Giv’er, Saint John Online!”
Giv’er, Saint John Online! Have you read the news On Saint John Online? You can read about places where people can dine. Community events, you can find it all there. You can read about things going on in the square. You can buy and sell or make a trade; Purchase a car or lemonade. Advertise…
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Environmental Trust Fund projects to support local economy in Saint John and Sussex region
The local economy in Saint John and Sussex will benefit from an investment of about $530,000 in 22 projects under the provincial government’s Environmental Trust Fund. “We are focused on creating jobs in New Brunswick and to do so, we have a diversified approach, which includes the responsible development of our natural resources and the…
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UNB ranked among top universities in the world
The University of New Brunswick is among the top four per cent of degree-granting institutions of higher learning in the world, according to a newly released global ranking. This year’s tally by the Center for World University Rankings, the largest academic ranking of global universities, places UNB at 882 among the more than 25,000 institutions…
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Rabies control measures to be conducted in Saint John
The provincial government will conduct wildlife rabies control measures in Fredericton and Saint John this year. Beginning this month, staff from the departments of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries and Energy and Resource aDevelopment, along with municipal employees, will be distributing oral rabies vaccine bait. This will occur in Saint John the week of July 18.…
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