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Saint John LED Street Light Conversion

Saint John LED Street Light Conversion

As part of ongoing initiatives to increase energy efficiency and to help with our environmental footprint, Saint John Energy and the City of Saint John are undertaking the conversion of legacy street lighting to energy efficient, environmentally preferable, lower maintenance LED (light emitting diode) street lights. Saint John Energy has, since its inception, provided street lighting services to the City of Saint John. This project will see the conversion of over 7,000 street lights. Read more »

Public Notice: Full Closure Reversing Falls Bridge

Public Notice: Full Closure Reversing Falls Bridge

On behalf of The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure advises the motoring public that the Reversing Falls Bridge will be fully closed commencing Saturday, October 10th, 2015 at 5 a.m. and ending Monday, October 12th, 2015 at approximately 10 p.m. Read more »

Vote for Carleton’s Splash Pad!

Vote for Carleton’s Splash Pad!

Carleton Community Splash Pad will be a water feature in the centre of the Lower West Side community playground. The splash pad will be a place for children to gather and to have access to active, outdoor play, in the heart of a priority neighborhood that is known to have a 33% poverty rate. The play park is adjacent to a very busy community garden and neighborhood wellness centre, as well as the local food bank. Children in this area do not have access to a community pool or beach, as transportation is a barrier to most. Read more »

Heavy rainfall warning – how to prepare and stay safe

Heavy rainfall warning – how to prepare and stay safe

With heavy rains, road conditions can deteriorate quickly and localized flooding can occur. To prepare for the event of a prolonged power outage, citizens are reminded to have everything they need for at least 72 hours following a storm. This includes preparing an emergency kit for home and car. An emergency kit should include food, water, batteries, a battery-powered radio, first-aid supplies and any special items such as prescriptions, infant formula and equipment for people with disabilities. Read more »

Safety Tips for Motorists from City

Safety Tips for Motorists from City

With the increase in traffic volumes after the summer holidays, and construction projects continuing across the City, the City of Saint John reminds motorists to look out for City workers who perform construction, maintenance and public safety services on, under or above city roads and other right of ways. Read more »

Chown Field Receives a New Look with Support from CN EcoConnexions

Chown Field Receives a New Look with Support from CN EcoConnexions

Chown Field has been repurposed to better serve the evolving needs of the community. The City of Saint John received a $25,000 grant from the CN EcoConnexions program for the project. CN EcoConnexions is a partnership between CN, Tree Canada and Communities in Bloom that helps Canadian municipalities and community groups establish tree planting and green space enhancement initiatives in a sustainable, environmentally responsible manner. Read more »

Traffic Advisory: Station Street

Traffic Advisory: Station Street

Station Street will be reduced to two lanes in both directions between Smythe Street and Garden Street starting Wednesday, September 16 for two (2) days from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. for asphalt resurfacing. Read more »

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