Month: December 2023

City’s Annual Christmas Tree Drop-off Program Now Underway

By Giv'er Saint John / December 26, 2023

Once the gifts are opened and the parties are over, it’s time for the Christmas tree to move on. To help you, the City will once again be offering its free and convenient annual Christmas tree drop-off program in the new year. Please ensure all decorations have been removed from your tree prior to dropping…

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Greater Saint John Sports Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations January 5, 2024.

By Giv'er Saint John / December 20, 2023

The nomination deadline is April 25, 2024. The Greater Saint John Sports Hall of Fame committee will be accepting nominations on January 5, 2024 for the 2024 induction. The Hall of Fame represents decades of athletes, teams, and builders who have left their mark on sport legacy in Greater Saint John. Nomination categories recognize athletes, teams, officials,…

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Alternate Side Parking Changes For Cliff Street Effective January 1, 2024

By Giv'er Saint John / December 20, 2023

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, there will be no parking on the odd numbered side of the street and alternate side parking rules will be suspended. Vehicles are still subject to the…

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City Hours And Service Schedules For The Holidays

By Giv'er Saint John / December 20, 2023

Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) Saint John Transit: No service after 6:00 p.m. Saint John City Market: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. City Arenas: Closing at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 25 (Christmas) All City offices including City Hall Customer Service Centre: Closed Saint John Transit: No service Saint John City Market: Closed City Arenas: Closed…

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City Allowing Extra Garbage Bag For Holiday Season

By Giv'er Saint John / December 20, 2023

With the holiday season approaching, and often more garbage accumulation than usual, the City of Saint John will be allowing one extra bag of garbage per household during the two weeks after Christmas. Residents on a weekly pickup schedule can place one extra bag of garbage at the curb without a bag tag starting Tuesday,…

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Community Invited To Enjoy New Year’s Eve Fireworks

By Giv'er Saint John / December 20, 2023

The City of Saint John invites the community to come out and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a fantastic fireworks display set off from Long Wharf on December 31 at 10:00 p.m., weather permitting. Source City of Saint John

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City of Saint John Art Bank Call For Artists

By Giv'er Saint John / December 14, 2023

The Saint John Community Arts Board ​is now accepting submissions for the 2023 City of Saint John Art Bank program from individual emerging or professional artists, groups and collaborations, who are residents of the City of Saint John. The City of Saint John has a large collection of visual art and heritage pieces that have been…

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City of Saint John Community Grant Applications Now Available

By Giv'er Saint John / December 14, 2023

  Applications for the 2024 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 activities. Eligible non-profit associations within the City of Saint John may…

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The Public Is Invited To The Succeed & Stay Last Welcome Event of 2023

By Giv'er Saint John / December 14, 2023

All are welcome to attend the Succeed & Stay Programme’s final welcome event of 2023 on Tuesday, December 19th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Saint John City Market. Come enjoy the market at night, which is a very special experience. The Market Mingle will feature the 2023 City of Saint John Ethnocultural Grant Awards Ceremony. It…

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Saint John Community Arts Board Announces New Artists-In-Residence

By Giv'er Saint John / December 14, 2023

The Saint John Community Arts Board has announced its selection for the City’s winter/spring 2024 artists-in-residence. Dan Xu, David Adams, and Caroline Bell began their residency in December. Chinese-Canadian visual artist Dan Xu creates ink-wash paintings inspired by her culture. Xu passionately crafts a fusion of ancient Chinese techniques with Canadian landscapes and will take…

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Uptown Sparkles 2023 Recap

By tracyh / December 12, 2023

Looking back to one of the most wonderful times of the year – Uptown Sparkles, 2023! Our streets and businesses

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Empty Stocking Fund Returns For 2023

By Giv'er Saint John / December 4, 2023

Join the excitement this Saturday December 9th from 1pm to 6pm at Kings Church 332 Hampton Rd Quispamsis for the return of the 2023 Empty Stocking Fund.. This event is hosted by Jaymee Splude and being Live Streamed  on www.ao.live and broadcasted on MBS radio station Kool 98  and K100. The Joshua Group is the…

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