Culture & Community
Tim Isaac Estate Auction at Saint John Trade & Convention Centre
There will be an Estate Auction on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 beginning at 5 pm at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre, One Market Square. Viewing will take place from 3-5 pm. This Tim Isaac Auction will feature contents from the Estate of Senator Dan Riley and Mary Riley of Saint John; the Estate of John R. Willett and Phyllis M. Willett of Saint John; and a Churchill Row, Fredericton Estate.
Traffic Advisory: Westmorland Road
Westmorland Road will be reduced to one lane in both directions between Ellerdale Street and Fern Street starting Monday, October 26 for five (5) days from 7 am until 8 pm for infrastructure installation/ upgrades.
8 Ways To Get Your Culture On in Saint John
You might have heard of Saint John’s history as a major port and historic city, but did you realize it has some serious street cred as an artistic powerhouse too? If you know where to look there’s plenty to find. Here are 8 ways to get your culture on in Saint John. Sarah Jones… Read More
Train Whistles Now Silent at 2 Crossings on the Saint John’s East Side
Effective immediately, train engineers will no longer be required to sound the engine whistle at the railway crossings located on Rothesay Avenue and Thorne Avenue, except in case of emergency.
UNB Saint John’s Lorenzo Reading Series presents Award-winning Author Joan Clark
Award-winning author Joan Clark will read from the birthday lunch on Thursday, October. 29th at 7 pm in the Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre at UNB Saint John.
Saint John SPCA Pet of the Week – King
The Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is King! King is a neutered male husky mix. He is very friendly and loves to cuddle. A nice warm fireplace to curl up in front of would be a dream come true for him this winter.
UNB Appoints Retired Court of Appeal Justice Joseph Robertson to Law Faculty
The University of New Brunswick is pleased to announce that Mr. Justice Joseph (Joe) Robertson, a retired justice of the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick, has been appointed Jurist-in-Residence with its law school. Robertson, who also served for a number of years on the Federal Court of Appeal, will serve as a mentor to students and a resource for faculty members.
Second Annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival Starts Tomorrow
The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum is holding the second annual Saint John Jewish Film Festival from October 18 to October 22, 2015. The films to be shown will be primarily prize winning films that have been featured in prestigious film festivals around the world. The proceeds from the film festival will support the work of…
UNB Saint John to Honour Suzanne Irving
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Saint John will grant an honorary degree to a worthy New Brunswicker who has given back to students. Suzanne Irving will be granted an honorary doctor of letters degree at the Saint John campus’s 33rd Convocation on Friday, October 23rd.
Saint John Common Council Appoints Commissioner of Finance & Administrative Services
Saint John Common Council appointed Kevin Fudge as Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services at its October 13, 2015 meeting. Mr. Fudge has been with the City of Saint John for eight years and previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Saint John Water and Assistant Comptroller.
Changes Expected for Overnight Parking in Saint John this Winter
The City would like to inform citizens in advance of proposed changes to overnight on-street parking restrictions in the north, east and west sides of the City. If the amendment to the City’s Traffic By-law is passed by Common Council at a final reading on November 9, 2015, the restrictions will take effect starting in the 2015/2016 winter months.
Saint John Celebrates World Habitat Day
Saint John’s Habitat for Humanity were pleased to meet with so many wonderful people last week on October 5th to join them in celebrating World Habitat Day.