News Releases
Traffic Advisory: Main Street (North)
Main Street (North) will be reduced to two lanes in both directions between Lansdowne Avenue and Union Street starting Friday, October 9 for four (4) days from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. for asphalt resurfacing.
Read More
Saint John City Hours & Service Schedules for Holiday Weekend
The City of Saint John reminds citizens that City Hall, Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street offices as well as community centres will be closed on Monday, October 12.
Read More
Saint John LED Street Light Conversion
As part of ongoing initiatives to increase energy efficiency and to help with our environmental footprint, Saint John Energy and the City of Saint John are undertaking the conversion of legacy street lighting to energy efficient, environmentally preferable, lower maintenance LED (light emitting diode) street lights. Saint John Energy has, since its inception, provided street lighting services to the City of Saint John. This project will see the conversion of over 7,000 street lights.
Read More
Public Notice: Full Closure Reversing Falls Bridge
On behalf of The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure advises the motoring public that the Reversing Falls Bridge will be fully closed commencing Saturday, October 10th, 2015 at 5 a.m. and ending Monday, October 12th, 2015 at approximately 10 p.m.
Read More
Vote for Carleton’s Splash Pad!
Carleton Community Splash Pad will be a water feature in the centre of the Lower West Side community playground. The splash pad will be a place for children to gather and to have access to active, outdoor play, in the heart of a priority neighborhood that is known to have a 33% poverty rate. The play park is adjacent to a very busy community garden and neighborhood wellness centre, as well as the local food bank. Children in this area do not have access to a community pool or beach, as transportation is a barrier to most.
Read More
Heavy rainfall warning – how to prepare and stay safe
With heavy rains, road conditions can deteriorate quickly and localized flooding can occur. To prepare for the event of a prolonged power outage, citizens are reminded to have everything they need for at least 72 hours following a storm. This includes preparing an emergency kit for home and car. An emergency kit should include food, water, batteries, a battery-powered radio, first-aid supplies and any special items such as prescriptions, infant formula and equipment for people with disabilities.
Read More
Safety Tips for Motorists from City
With the increase in traffic volumes after the summer holidays, and construction projects continuing across the City, the City of Saint John reminds motorists to look out for City workers who perform construction, maintenance and public safety services on, under or above city roads and other right of ways.
Read More
Traffic Advisory: Road Closure – Prince William Street
Prince William Street will be closed to thru traffic in both directions between Water Street and St. James Street starting Monday, September 21 from 8 a.m. until midnight for five (5) days for infrastructure installation/upgrades.
Read More
Chown Field Receives a New Look with Support from CN EcoConnexions
Chown Field has been repurposed to better serve the evolving needs of the community. The City of Saint John received a $25,000 grant from the CN EcoConnexions program for the project. CN EcoConnexions is a partnership between CN, Tree Canada and Communities in Bloom that helps Canadian municipalities and community groups establish tree planting and green space enhancement initiatives in a sustainable, environmentally responsible manner.
Read More
Traffic Advisory: Road Closure – Golding Street
Golding Street will be closed to thru traffic in both directions at the intersection of Golding Street and Waterloo Street starting Thursday, September 17 from 7 a.m. until midnight for two (2) days for infrastructure installation/upgrades.
Read More
Traffic Advisory: Station Street
Station Street will be reduced to two lanes in both directions between Smythe Street and Garden Street starting Wednesday, September 16 for two (2) days from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. for asphalt resurfacing.
Read More
Fall Banquet Will Honour Saint John’s Greatest in Sport
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, four individuals and one sport team will be inducted into the Saint John Sports Hall of Fame. The selection committee is pleased to announce its 2015 inductees.
Read More