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Uptown Food Shop Hop Tour: A Welcome Week Event

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2025

Shop the World Without Leaving Saint John! The City of Saint John, in coordination with the Saint John Local Immigration Partnership (SJLIP), invites you to a delicious journey across cultures, right in your own backyard. Join us for a flavorful adventure through Uptown Saint John and the City Market as we celebrate Welcoming Week with the Uptown Food…

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CN Crews Undertaking Safety-Critical Work At The Park Drive Railway Crossing On September 8

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2025

CN crews will be undertaking safety-critical work at the Park Drive railway crossing in Saint John on Monday, September 8, 2025.  During this time, a temporary crossing will allow for traffic to proceed through the area. All vehicles, including emergency vehicles, school buses, and the KV Go Transit bus will be able to use this…

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Information Notice: Contract No. 2025-16 Market Place Ballfield Improvements

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2025

This is to notify local businesses and residents that the City of Saint John, through its Contractor, Fairville Construction Ltd., is planning the above noted project on Market Place between Tower Street and St John Street in West Saint John. The project involves upgrades to the Market Place ballfield through several site improvements. The scope…

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Traffic Advisory: Route 1 Westbound

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2025

The City of Saint John would like to advise the public of the following traffic interruption that will occur on September 9 on the Main Street Viaduct ramp to Route 1 Westbound. This work is necessary to complete work within the ramp for the Main Street Active Transportation Project. Street: Route 1 Westbound Date:  September 9,…

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Main Street North (McDonalds) Transit Stop Re-instated, effective Monday September 8

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2025

Saint John Transit advises riders that the bus stop at Main Street North (McDonalds) will re-open to serve buses headed north and west on Monday, September 8. Those routes had previously used Metcalf Street as a detour during construction. Motorists in the area are reminded that there will be increased pedestrian traffic around the stop.…

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Boil Water Order Issued For Customers In Forest Hills Area

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2025

To find an interactive map of the boil order area, and to get up-to-date information on the project, please visit www.shapeyourcitysaintjohn.ca/mcallister-drive-watermain- replacement. Warning: Boil Water Before Using A boil water order has been issued for the above addresses on the Saint John Water municipal water system. What happened? As a result of infrastructure improvement, the Department of Health has…

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City Reminds Residents Of Back To School Road Safety

By Giv'er Saint John / September 3, 2025

With the start of the school year this week, the City of Saint John is reminding residents to take extra safety precautions around school zones and school buses. School zones are active, and children are often unpredictable when crossing streets or getting on and off buses. Speed limits in all designated school zones are 30…

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City Of Saint John Reminds Residents Of Ongoing Road Construction Projects

By Giv'er Saint John / September 3, 2025

The City of Saint John is making important investments in our roadways and infrastructure to improve safety, connectivity, and overall quality of life for residents and visitors. We are a city that is experiencing significant growth, and improvements and upgrades to roads is essential in keeping traffic moving, supporting development and providing the best access…

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Department of Transportation Advises Of Closure of Harbour Bridge

By Giv'er Saint John / September 3, 2025

The City of Saint John has been notified that the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the public of upcoming temporary full closures of the Saint John Harbour Bridge. On Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3, a brief closure between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., lasting roughly 20 minutes will…

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Alternate-Side Parking Changeover Is In Effect

By Giv'er Saint John / September 3, 2025

Reminder: Alternate-side parking changeover is in effect tonight. Please note that due to construction, alternate side parking rules will be suspended in the following areas: Alternate-side restrictions

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City of Saint John Recognizes Local Hero with Council Commendation

By Giv'er Saint John / August 27, 2025

At last night’s Council meeting, Mayor Donna Reardon and Common Council presented a Council Commendation to Matthew Baxter in recognition of his courageous actions at the Little River Reservoir earlier this summer. While working near the water, Mr. Baxter heard a cry for help. Without hesitation, he dismantled nearby construction fencing and dove into the water, still wearing his…

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Call For Applications For Various City of Saint John Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Committees

By Giv'er Saint John / August 27, 2025

The City of Saint John is seeking applicants for consideration for appointment to the following: The City encourages nominations for volunteers representing a wide cross-section of the Saint John community. Anyone interested in serving on the above-mentioned agencies, boards and commissions is asked to submit an application in confidence on-line at the City’s website here. Click…

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