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$25.1 million upgrade to Canada Games Aquatic Centre in preparation for the 2029 Canada Summer Games

By Giv'er Saint John / May 21, 2025

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.

By Giv'er Saint John / May 21, 2025

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

By Giv'er Saint John / May 19, 2025

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

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

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

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

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

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

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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Expanded Recycling Services Now Available for Multi-Family Residences in Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Effective May 5, 2025, Saint John Common Council passed a new by-law requiring owners and property managers of multi-family dwellings (MFDs) with more than four units to register for the free recycling collection service and provide space for on-site recycling containers. Enhanced curbside recycling collection services are now available for apartment and condominium buildings with…

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Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment RE:160 Cosy Lake Road (PID 55005375)

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. by: Image REASON FOR CHANGE: The rezoning is required to permit the creation…

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Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment RE: 228 Germain Street (PID 00003889)

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. by: Image REASON FOR CHANGE: The rezoning is required to permit the development…

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Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment RE: 510 Boars Head Road

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., by: Image REASON FOR CHANGE: To legalize the existing 20 units…

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Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment RE: 421 Woodward Avenue

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., by: Image REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit multi-unit residential development. For…

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The City of Saint John Reports Unprecedented Building Permit Activity In The First Four Months of 2025, Setting A New Record.

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

The City of Saint John is experiencing record-breaking growth, with unprecedented building permit activity in the first four months of 2025. By April 30, a total of 207 permits had been received, representing a staggering $185.5 million in construction value, nearly five times the five-year average of $39.7 million for the same period. Major institutional…

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