Author Archives: Tim Herd
First Draft Of Affordable Housing Plan Released
A first look at Saint John's draft affordable housing action plan. The plan outlines actions needed to help the community maintain and create safe, suitable, and affordable housing options. "Given the...
Jul 26, 2022 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. (Staff photo)
Maiden Arrives In Saint John Next Week
A 58-foot ocean racing yacht and its all-female crew will soon be in Saint John. Maiden is set to arrive in the Port City on August 3. "Our exact time for the arrival and flotilla is being ironed out ...
Jul 26, 2022 Alana Sise / CC
Update On Catalytic Advocacy Efforts And Projects
A progress update after Saint John council endorsed eight key priorities for accelerating growth across the city back in May. City Manager John Collin presented an update to council Monday night regar...
Jul 26, 2022 Saint John City Hall building (Courtesy FHG)
Mounties Conclude Police Operation On Argyle Street In Moncton
Mounties have concluded a police operation on Argyle Street near McKenzie Avenue in Moncton. Officers asked everyone to avoid the area and told residents to stay in their homes just before noon on Sun...
Jul 24, 2022 (Photo: TDCB)
Hotel Occupancy Up In Saint John Region
Significant events across the Saint John region have benefited the hotel industry. A report by Smith Travel Research outlines that Saint John's Occupancy Rate for June 2022 was 71.3 per cent, which is...
Jul 21, 2022
Sea Dogs Season Tickets Now Available
Sea Dogs fans can now purchase season tickets. The defending Memorial Cup Champions begin their season on Sept. 24 against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Ticket prices remain the same as the 2021-22 seaso...
Jul 20, 2022 Photo credit: Michael Hawkins | Saint John Sea Dogs
First Annual Kitchen Party Will Bring Alumni Together
Alumni will be heading back to St. George in August for a reunion and fundraiser. The newly formed Mariners Alumni Association, representing Fundy Middle and High School graduates, will host its first...
Jul 20, 2022 The St. George Gorge can be seen in this undated photo. (Photo: Town of St. George/Facebook)
The KV Players Will Perform Disney's Frozen Jr.
The KV Players will perform Disney's Frozen Jr. over the coming days. The show will run from July 20 through July 24 at Kennebecasis Valley High School. The KV Players have had the rights to the show ...
Jul 19, 2022 Screen shot from KV Players Website
Electric Bus Added To Saint John Transit Fleet
Electricity is now driving Saint John Transit to green transportation. On Tuesday, the city unveiled the first 40-foot electric vehicle in its transit fleet. Manufactured in Canada, the fully electric...
Jul 19, 2022 The first 40-foot electric bus for the City of Saint John. Image: Tim Herd
Two Break And Enters At Uptown Business
A business on Charlotte Street in uptown Saint John has been the victim of two breaks and enters. Police say the first happened sometime between 5 p.m. on June 30 and 9 a.m. on July 4. Then on July 6,...
Jul 19, 2022 Photo from the SJPF
