Month: May 2025

Alternate-side Parking Change Over Is In Effect

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Reminder: Alternate-side parking changeover is in effect tonight. Please note that 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 only, the alternate side parking rules will be suspended. Alternate-side restrictions Source City of Saint John

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Saint John Common Council Seeks Public Input On Potential By-law Change For ATV Use On City Roadways

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Saint John Common Council is considering a potential change to the City’s Traffic By-Law that would allow All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) to travel on designated roadways on the west side of the city. This change, requested by the Lorneville Trail Riders Club 57, aims to link up existing off-road trails and is planned for Quarter…

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Scam Alert: Text Messages Asking For Parking Ticket Payment

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

The City of Saint John has received several calls, notifying us of a scam targeting people through text messages. These texts request people pay an overdue parking ticket via a link. These text messages are NOT from the City of Saint John. We do not notify the public of fines through texting or social media.…

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Expanded Recycling Services Now Available for Multi-Family Residences in Saint John

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Effective May 5, 2025, Saint John Common Council passed a new by-law requiring owners and property managers of multi-family dwellings (MFDs) with more than four units to register for the free recycling collection service and provide space for on-site recycling containers. Enhanced curbside recycling collection services are now available for apartment and condominium buildings with…

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Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment RE:160 Cosy Lake Road (PID 55005375)

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. by: Image REASON FOR CHANGE: The rezoning is required to permit the creation…

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Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment RE: 228 Germain Street (PID 00003889)

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. by: Image REASON FOR CHANGE: The rezoning is required to permit the development…

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Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment RE: 510 Boars Head Road

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., by: Image REASON FOR CHANGE: To legalize the existing 20 units…

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Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment RE: 421 Woodward Avenue

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., by: Image REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit multi-unit residential development. For…

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The City of Saint John Reports Unprecedented Building Permit Activity In The First Four Months of 2025, Setting A New Record.

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

The City of Saint John is experiencing record-breaking growth, with unprecedented building permit activity in the first four months of 2025. By April 30, a total of 207 permits had been received, representing a staggering $185.5 million in construction value, nearly five times the five-year average of $39.7 million for the same period. Major institutional…

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Holiday Hours For Victoria Day May 19th

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

The City of Saint John reminds citizens that City Hall, Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street offices will be closed on Monday, May 19 for the Victoria Day holiday. Saint John City Market: Closed on Monday, May 19 Saint John Transit: No service on Monday, May 19 Garbage and compost collection: Follows its regular schedule on…

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Traffic Advisory : Main Street

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

The City of Saint John is excited to be transforming Main Street and the Viaduct—one of our most vital transportation corridors—into a safer, greener, and more inclusive route for all. This major road reconstruction project, which began in May 2025, is expected to be completed by September 2025. This significant investment will enhance connections between…

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Traffic Advisory : King St

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2025

The City of Saint John would like to advise the public of the following traffic interruption that will begin on Tuesday, May 20 on King Street.  This closure and detour are necessary for the development of 99 King Street. Traffic detours will be in place for motorists, and sidewalks will remain available for pedestrians. Businesses…

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