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Saint John Considers Zoning Amendment to Expand Mini Home Park on Glen Road
The City of Saint John plans to expand an existing mini home park near Rex Hurley Boulevard and Glen Road. Common Council will amend the Municipal Development Plan to rezone a 5.5 hectare plot of land for this project. Source: City of Saint John What the Amendment…
Fredericton High School Basketball Coach Suspended Over Player Recruitment
If you follow New Brunswick high school basketball, you know Fredericton High School had a strong season. But off the court, the school and its senior boys basketball coach faced a major penalty. School Sport New Brunswick suspended coach Michael King and fined the…
Saint John Jewish Historical Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Preserving Local History
The Saint John Jewish Historical Museum marks four decades of preserving and sharing the rich history of the local Jewish community. Founded in 1986, the institution continues to connect locals and global visitors with stories that stretch back to the 1700s. Shaarei…
New $20M Federal Fund Aims to Boost Local Food Banks
Federal Government Launches Twenty Million Dollar Food Support Fund The federal government launched a new twenty million dollar program to support food banks and community groups across the country. This funding directly impacts communities like Saint John by ensuring…
Saint John Disability Advocates Turn Lived Experience Into Accessible Spaces
If you live in Saint John, you know the city has room to grow when it comes to accessibility. Now, residents living with disabilities are stepping up to make the city and the rest of Canada more accessible. Through a national database platform called The Accessibility…
Why Black Bears Are Wandering Through Saint John and Fredericton Backyards
Black bears are making unexpected appearances in backyards across Saint John and Fredericton. Residents in Grand Bay Westfield and Martinon recently reported sightings online. In Fredericton, police issued a public safety advisory after locals spotted a mother bear…
Fallsview Park and Avenue Reopen to Saint John Residents After Major Upgrades
The City of Saint John has reopened Fallsview Avenue, Gregory Place, and Fallsview Park to both vehicles and pedestrians. This reopening follows a major reconstruction project to update aging infrastructure in the area. Image Source: City of Saint John What the…
Temporary Swimming Ban Hits Three Saint John Beaches Due to High Bacteria
Image source: City of Saint John The City of Saint John has temporarily closed Tucker Park Beach, Fisher Lake in Rockwood Park, and Dominion Park Beach for swimming. Recent water testing by Public Health revealed elevated bacteria levels at these locations. What You…
Canada Dominates Qatar Six to Zero for Historic First FIFA World Cup Win
You witnessed history on Thursday if you watched the FIFA World Cup. Team Canada secured its first ever win at a senior men’s tournament. The squad defeated Qatar six to zero at BC Place in Vancouver. The historic victory puts Canada at the top of Group B and on…