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…

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…

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.…

  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…

  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…

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…

KV SANTA CLAUS PARADE Saturday, November 27th  6:00pm start The towns of Quispamsis & Rothesay are excited to host the 23rd Annual KV Santa Claus Parade. Families / groups / organizations / businesses are encouraged to enjoy this popular community event and also decorate homes / storefronts / signs beforehand. This year’s theme is A Superhero…

On behalf of the 250 (Saint John) Wing RCAF Association and the Turnbull (NB) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society The 250 (Saint John) Wing RCAF Association and the Turnbull (NB) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society will hold the annual Battle of Britain ceremony at the Cenotaph, King’s Square at 11 a.m. on Sunday,…

Music, food, art, and creative performances blended together into one unique experience! An evening reminiscent of a night bazaar, accented by the chaos of unrelated activities – fire throwing, fortune telling, belly dancing, and theatrical vignettes. A stand-alone outdoor street festival unlike any other in the landscape of Canadian events. Instagram it or it didn’t happen!…

Almost 30 years ago in 1993, Bobby Hayes founded a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, The Joshua Group . By 2008 it had become a charitable organization that is volunteer-driven organization serving at risk children in the Greater Saint John area. The Joshua Group places special emphasis on priority neighborhoods where families most often feel neglected and…

WAR AMPS KEY TAG SERVICE CELEBRATES 75 YEARS New Brunswick, February 1, 2021 – The War Amps begins its 2021 key tag mailing to New Brunswick residents this week with the theme “You Are a Part of What We Do,” marking the 75th anniversary of the Association’s Key Tag Service and paying tribute to the…

Power Up! Saint John POWER UP! is a FREE 10-week leadership empowerment training program designed to help all women 19+ take the next step in life. Your next step can be toward employment, training, education, or community engagement. Whichever direction you choose, POWER UP! will help you get there! We’ll show you skills that help…