Month: December 2021
Happy New Year
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Read MoreFireworks Scheduled For New Year’s Eve Cancelled
The City of Saint John has cancelled the planned fireworks for New Year’s Eve following the COVID-19 update from the Province of New Brunswick yesterday. New Brunswick will enter Level 2 of the Winter Action Plan on Monday, December 27 at 11:59 p.m. For all COVID-19 related information, visit www.saintjohn.ca For information from the Province of…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Drop-Off Program
When it’s time to get rid of your Christmas tree, remove the decorations and drop it off at one of the City of Saint John Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites. The sites will be open from January 1 to January 12, 2022. Site locations: Charles Gorman Arena – 80 University Avenue, North; Crescent Valley – Between…
Read MoreMerry Christmas
Staff and Management of MCG Media and SaintJohnOnLine.com would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Read More2021 Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign Update
On Behalf of Constable Travis Jones, Festive R.I.D.E. Coordinator Between December 16 and December 18, 2021, the Saint John Police Force along with Justice and Public Safety continued the Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign in Saint John. The total statistics over this period are as follows: 3,011 vehicles through the checkpoints 222 Alcohol…
Read MoreHoliday In a Box Campaign Concludes
On behalf of Chief Robert Bruce The Holiday in a Box campaign has concluded with an outstanding result. 467 packages have been collected and wrapped. These boxes contain several essential items along with treats and some other fun items. The boxes will be distributed by the leadership of Saint John’s priority neighborhoods to ensure everyone…
Read MorePoutine Fest Presented By Uptown Saint John
As the weather gets colder outside, everyone heads inside to get warm by enjoying delicious hot food & drinks! The most Canadian thing to get warmed up by is, of course, Poutine! Visit the participating Uptown restaurants & celebrate a variety of different takes on this classic Canadian dish available for a whole week! Monday,…
Read MoreCity Of Saint John Community Grant Applications Now Available
Deadline to submit applications is Monday, January 31, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Applications for the 2022 Community Grants Program are now available. Through this annual program, the City of Saint John provides funding opportunities to support local non-profit organizations whose services promote healthy, active and inclusive communities through the delivery of social, cultural and recreational…
Read MoreFire Safety Tips This Holiday Season
The Saint John Fire Department would like to remind everyone of some basic measures you can take to keep your home and family safe from fire this holiday season. Trees Get a freshly cut tree. It will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard. Try to pick a tree with a strong…
Read MoreCommon Council Approves 2022 General Operating Budget
The General Operating Budget supports Council’s priorities of Grow, Green, Belong, Move and Perform and reflects the needs and interests of our residents. At its meeting on December 13, 2021, Common Council approved the City’s 2022 General Operating Budget. The approved 2022 General Operating Budget totals $164,721,858, a 4.7 per cent increase year over year. The budget…
Read MoreSaint John Water Operations Manager Recognized For Outstanding Contributions To Water and Wastewater Operations
Jordan Moran an Operations Manager for Saint John Water was awarded the Silent Hero Award by the Atlantic Canada Water Works Association (ACWWA) on December 3, 2021. Jordan has been with the City of Saint John since 2013 and with Saint John Water since 2016. He is responsible for the operation of two wastewater treatment facilities, a…
Read MoreCity Of Saint John Launches New Public Engagement Platform
Have your say and Shape Your City, Saint John The City of Saint John has launched a new public engagement platform called Shape Your City Saint John to help establish meaningful public engagement with the community around projects, policies, plans and events. “Shape Your City Saint John is a fun, respectful and inspiring place for…
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