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By Following several weeks of review and consultation, the City of Saint John is pleased to announce the recipients of the City’s Affordable Housing Grant Program. The program, aimed at increasing the number of affordable units in the community by incentivizing non-profit and private sector housing developers, is part of the City’s Affordable Housing Action Plan,… Read more »
• By Since Council’s adoption of the City’s Affordable Housing Action Plan in October 2022, staff have focused their efforts on taking action and moving towards achieving the plan’s outcomes. At last night’s meeting of Council, City staff provided an update related to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Rapid Housing Initiative funding program and… Read more »
• By It’s official – more people are now calling Saint John home. According to data released by Statistics Canada in January, the population has grown by 2.4% percent, or 1,759 residents bringing the City’s population to 73,611 as of July 2022. This increase marks the fastest growth the City has experienced in decades, and already exceeds… Read more »
• By On behalf of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked… Read more »
• By Two public information sessions on the Dominion Park Master Plan Phase I project will be held on October 19, 2022, at the Milford Memorial Community Centre. Residents are encouraged to attend either session if interested, no registration is required. There will be an afternoon session held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and an evening… Read more »
• By 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… Read more »
• By 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… Read more »
• By The City of Saint John advises community groups that the City’s Land for Public Purpose (LPP) Trust Fund is available to help financially support community-led recreation projects on public lands. Funding is available to community groups within the City of Saint John whose new project aims to develop a public space for recreational enjoyment and… Read more »
• By The City of Saint John is inviting anyone interested to participate in one of three town hall engagement sessions for the Affordable Housing Action Plan. Residents are encouraged to join in the discussion and provide input that will help identify the actions needed to guide the community’s response to maintain and create safe, suitable, and affordable housing options for all.… Read more »
• By The 2021 Heritage Awards were presented at the February 22 Council meeting to property owners and tradespeople who have made significant contributions to the conservation of our City’s heritage buildings over the past year. Presented virtually by the Heritage Development Board, this year’s award winners represent projects that include new signs, colour selections for… Read more »
• By The results are in. Statistics Canada has released the population data from the 2021 Census, and with it comes exciting and positive news for the Saint John region. As of July 2021, the City of Saint John saw a 3.4 per cent increase in population, bringing the City’s total population to 69,895. This means that an additional… Read more »
• By Get those skates sharpened! Lily Lake in Rockwood Park is now open for skating. The ice has reached desired thickness that is considered safe for public skating and ice maintenance. The recent cold temperatures allowed for City crews to work hard over the weekend to prepare Lily Lake ice surface by plowing the snow and… Read more »
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