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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – Kelly Stanton

By Giv'er Saint John / April 15, 2022

Kelly Stanton is a supervisor in the Public Safety Communications Center in Saint John. She is one of the four remaining operators that have been with the Centre since its inception in 1995.  Kelly claims that there is nothing boring about working in the Centre, “This job is definitely not for the faint of heart…

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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – Krista Wilson

By Giv'er Saint John / April 14, 2022

Krista Wilson has been an operator with the Public Safety Communications Centre (PSCC) since its inception in 1995. She is currently a supervisor in the Centre: “One call I remember was back in February of 2021. It was a bitterly cold day and we received a report of an elderly gentleman with Alzheimer’s disease who…

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Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and Saint John Police Association Reach Four-Year Collective Agreement

By Giv'er Saint John / April 14, 2022

The Saint John Board of Police Commissioners and the Saint John Police Association have reached a new four-year collective agreement. Both parties voted in favour of the agreement on Tuesday April 5, 2022. The new contract extends retroactively from January 1, 2020 and will remain in effect until December 31, 2023. The Chair of the…

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Seeking Victim Services Members

By Giv'er Saint John / April 14, 2022

The Saint John Police are recruiting mature, compassionate, and dependable individuals who are up to the challenge of becoming a Victim Service member. Victim Service members are an integral part of our emergency response to critical incidents. Although they are not counsellors, they volunteer their time to provide immediate crisis support to victims and survivors…

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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – Dan Forbes

By Giv'er Saint John / April 14, 2022

Dan Forbes is one, among many, of our incredible Public Safety Telecommunicators in Saint John. He has been with the Public Safety Communications Centre since its inception in 1995. He has been an operator, trainer, acting supervisor and supervisor. His leadership, both formal and informal, within the Centre has made him a role model for…

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Renovations To The Shoppes Of City Hall Pedway Set To Begin

By Giv'er Saint John / April 5, 2022

Beginning Monday April 4, Fundy Harbour Group, owners of the building, will begin extensive renovations to the mall level of the Shoppes of City Hall pedway.  The project is expected to take four to six months and will be completed in two phases. Access to City Hall and all businesses in the pedway will remain open throughout the…

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Seatbelt Campaign April 3-9, 2022

By Giv'er Saint John / April 1, 2022

The Saint John Police will be conducting a Seatbelt Campaign between April 3-9, 2022. The campaign will focus on educating the public about the dangers associated with driving without properly wearing a seatbelt and on the enforcement of seatbelt legislation. This is one of several road safety campaigns that our Traffic Management Officers will target…

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Welcome New Business: The Kindness Closet

By Lea St John / March 29, 2022

Uptown Saint John welcomes this thrift shop that Courtney Figler opened up just a few weeks ago. Her new venture is more than just a shop; it’s a way for…

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Saint John Fire Department Is Actively Recruiting Holiday Relief Firefighters

By Giv'er Saint John / March 25, 2022

The Saint John Fire Department (SJFD) is currently recruiting holiday relief firefighters with a diverse range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences who will contribute to the success of our team. The SJFD is an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the communities they serve. A focus on diversity in the fire service supports Common…

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Public Safety Alert – Imitation Firearms

By Giv'er Saint John / March 24, 2022

The Saint John Police would like to raise public awareness about the dangers and law as it relates to imitation firearms. The Saint John Police have increasingly encountered incidents involving imitation firearms such as airsoft, BB or pellet guns. Using an imitation firearm during the commission of an offence or for a dangerous purpose can…

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Fraud Alert – Bail Scam

By Giv'er Saint John / March 17, 2022

It is Fraud Prevention Month and the Saint John Police Fraud Unit would like to alert the public of an on-going bail scam targeting residents in our area. The scam typically involves a fraudster calling and identifying themselves as a relative, police officer or lawyer. The fraudster claims that the victim’s relative has been arrested…

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By-Law Number LG-17 A By-Law Respecting Weight Restrictions Within The City of Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / March 17, 2022

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider giving third reading to the bylaw entitled, “By-Law Number L.G.-17, A By-Law respecting Weight Restrictions within The City of Saint John” at its meeting of March 21, 2022.   The by-law is a complete update to the…

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