Month: June 2022

Off-Road Vehicle Education and Enforcement Campaign

By Giv'er Saint John / June 22, 2022

The Saint John Police, in partnership with Justice and Public Safety New Brunswick, will be conducting an off-road vehicle education and enforcement campaign between June 24-26, 2022. The focus of the campaign will be to promote safe riding of off-road vehicles through education and enforcement. During the campaign, SJPF and JPS officers will engage with…

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City of Saint John Receives First Electric Transit Bus

By Giv'er Saint John / June 21, 2022

City of Saint John receives first electric transit bus from Damera Bus Corp, a leading supplier of zero-emission buses Today, Damera Bus Corp (Damera) and the City of Saint John, are marking the introduction of the Karsan e-JEST ­– the first electric, low entrance, 20-foot transit bus in North America – which will officially be added…

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City of Saint John Recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day

By Giv'er Saint John / June 21, 2022

The City of Saint John is joining all Canadians in recognizing June 21, 2022 as National Indigenous Peoples Day.  This day provides an opportunity for Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples to our community. Coinciding with the summer solstice, June 21…

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Saint John Aquatic Centre Commission Requests Public Input Through An Online Survey

By Giv'er Saint John / June 17, 2022

The City of Saint John is collaborating with the Saint John Aquatic Centre Commission in developing a plan to improve and revitalize the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. As part of this process, the Commission is seeking public input through an online survey on Shape Your City Saint John. The survey will help inform and identify potential new initiatives, services, regional…

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By-Law Number M-12 A By-Law respecting the Regulation and Licensing of Owners and Operators of Vehicles for Hire in The City of Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / June 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 M-12, A By-Law respecting the Regulation and Licensing of Owners and Operators of Vehicles for Hire in The City of Saint John” at its meeting of June 27,…

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Waste Wise Program Details Now Available On Shape Your City Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / June 17, 2022

Beginning October 2022, following detailed planning, a successful pilot program and extensive community consultation, the City of Saint John will roll out the new Waste Wise Program to all households that currently receive City garbage collection. The Waste Wise program will modernize and enhance the solid waste collection service for all customers by updating how and what the City collects at the curb. The new municipal Waste Wise Program…

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Bicycle Rodeo Helmets Donated

By Giv'er Saint John / June 16, 2022

On June 4, 2022, Saint John Police Community Engagement Officers hosted a bicycle rodeo to educate youth aged 4-12 on bicycle and roadway safety. The Saint John Police would like to thank Correia & Collins law firm for their gift of bicycle helmets to local children. We would also like to thank all the children…

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Important Changes To The City’s Traffic By-Law

By Giv'er Saint John / June 16, 2022

Following the approval of Common Council, several sections of the City’s Traffic By-Law have been updated. The Traffic By-Law regulates the motoring and pedestrian traffic within Saint John. Items covered in the by-law include parking restrictions, traffic flow regulations, school zones, speed limits, pedestrian areas and other regulations. Listed below are important changes effective immediately…

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Public Invited To attend One For All District Events This Week

By Giv'er Saint John / June 16, 2022

Saint John is ready to welcome visitors from across Canada this weekend for the Memorial Cup, and as part of the festivities, the City has partnered with the host committee to present the One For All District. Located in uptown Saint John, the One For All District will offer daily family-friendly and free activities throughout…

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Announcement – Deputy Chief of Police

By Giv'er Saint John / June 8, 2022

The Saint John Police are proud to announce the appointment of Retired RCMP Superintendent Honey Dwyer as the new Deputy Chief. A Canada-wide search was conducted after Deputy Chief Tony Hayes’ retirement on April 2, 2022. Deputy Chief Dwyer brings extensive knowledge and a wealth of experience to her new role.  As a member of…

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Freedom Of The City Ceremony Taking Place This Weekend

By Giv'er Saint John / June 8, 2022

Mayor Donna Reardon and Members of Common Council are pleased to invite the public to the bestowing ceremony of the Freedom of the City to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron. The Freedom of the City is the highest honour presented by the City and is granted to a military entity that has a long-standing relationship…

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Saint John Police – Community Engagement Team

By Giv'er Saint John / June 8, 2022

  As one of the top priorities in our new five-year strategic plan, the Saint John Police are excited to announce the launch of our Community Engagement Team. We are pleased to introduce our Community Engagement Sergeant, Tammy Spence, and our Neighbourhood Officers; Constable Matthew Innes (East), Constable Phil Mahar (North), Constable Heather Coughlan (West),…

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