Giv'er Saint John
Reminder To Residents: City’s Enhanced Waste Wise Program Launch Date Is October 23rd
The City of Saint John is reminding residents that enhanced solid waste collection services will begin on October 23, 2022. Many residents have now received their Waste Wise curbside collection kits (garbage carts and two recycling totes) and the City will continue to deliver kits to all residents City-wide throughout October, leading up to the…
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City Hours and Service Schedules for Thanksgiving
The City of Saint John reminds residents that City Hall, Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street offices will be closed on Monday, October 10 for Thanksgiving. Saint John City Market: Open 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10. Saint John Transit: No service on Monday, October 10. Garbage and compost collection: Follows its regular schedule on Monday, October…
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City Of Saint John Drinking Water Continues To Place Among The Top In Atlantic Canada
With this year’s award, the City has now placed in the top best drinking waters in Atlantic Canada for all three of its drinking water facilities The City is raising a glass to Saint John Water this week as the utility brings home a second place award from the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association’s…
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Traffic Advisory: Rothesay Rd
The City of Saint John is advising motorists of the following traffic interruptions: Street: Rothesay Road Specific area: Fulton Lane and Pride Rock Court near the railway overpass Date: Monday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Time: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Duration: Two (2) days Direction: In both directions Action: Traffic will be reduced to one lane Description of…
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Welcome New Business: The Sewist
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your clothing? You can do that at Jacquie Woodruff’s business, The Sewist, which recently moved to Water Street. Here anyone starting at the age of 6 (with the help of a parent, of course) can take a class to make a tote bag, pair of shorts,…
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Welcome New Business: Elevate Tattoo & Skate Shop
Elevate Studio recently opened up in their Elevate Tattoo & Skate shop on Duke Street. They also have Elevate Barbershop located on Princess street. The Elevate Tattoo & Skate shop has a great group of people; Stephan Manual Tattoo, Crystal Rose Tattoo, Stew Doucet Tattoo, Jamie Comeau, and Jakob Bott whom we welcomed to the…
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New Business Member: Cedar Rose Beauty
A new hair salon just opened up on King Street. This is Cedar Rose Beauty’s second location as they expand their business into the Uptown Saint John BIA area. Their first location featuring nine chairs is in Rothesay and has been operating for three years. They have five chairs inside the newly renovated space at…
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City Invites The Public To Attend A Special Event Marking The National Day For Truth and Reconciliation
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the public is invited to attend the official unveiling of a large-scale mural created by local Inuvialuit artist Cassandra McLaughlin, which has been permanently installed outside the City Market, on Friday, September 30. The ceremony will take place at the Germain Street entrance of the Saint…
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City Hours and Service Schedules For National Day For Truth and Reconciliation
The City of Saint John reminds residents that City Hall, Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street offices will be closed on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Friday, September 30. Saint John City Market: Operating at reduced hours of 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saint John Transit: Regular service. Garbage and compost collection: No changes…
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Jarvis Bay Legion Branch 53 Hosting A Breakfast Brunch Oct 2
Drop by Jarvis Bay Legion Branch 53 Sunday Oct. 2 at 1016 Bayside Dr for a Sunday Brunch from 11:30 to 1:30 which includes egg, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast and coffee or tea. Entertainment will follow at 2pm with Del Worden in the house. $8 for Brunch and $2 cover Charge. there is going to…
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City of Saint John Prepares To Implement Four-Day Compressed Work Week and Extend Customer Service Hours
This is a monumental shift for the municipality as an early adopter for an undertaking of this magnitude Following Monday evening’s unanimous vote of approval from Common Council on the City Manager’s policy recommendation, the City will implement a four-day compressed work week for most municipal employees effective October 17, 2022. “As a major employer, we are continually…
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City of Saint John Names Brent McGovern As The Incoming Chief Administrative Officer
At its meeting on September 26, Saint John Common Council voted unanimously to appoint Brent McGovern as the incoming Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), a title currently referred to as City Manager. Mr. McGovern will assume the top municipal position in an acting capacity on December 15, 2022, and permanently following the current City Manager, John Collin’s,…
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