Author Archives: Tim Herd
Province Waives Fees For Residential School Survivors To Reclaim Traditional Names
Residential school survivors and their families will be able to reclaim their traditional names for free. The New Brunswick government has waived fees related to a legal change of name for residential...
Jun 21, 2022 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. (Image: Brad Perry)
Wreath Laid To Honour 1977 Jail Fire Victims
On Tuesday, city officials and members from the Saint John Police Force and Saint John Fire Department held a half-masting and wreath-laying ceremony to honour the 21 men who died on June 21, 1977, in...
Jun 21, 2022 Mayor Donna Reardon and Betsy Hill who laid the wreath take a moment to reflect. (Image Tim Herd/Acadia Broadcasting).
Saint John Receives First Electric Transit Bus
It is another first for the City of Saint John. On Monday, the city and Damera Bus Corp announced the introduction of the Karsan e-JEST, which is the first electric, low entrance, 20-foot transit bus ...
Jun 20, 2022 The e-JEST transit bus has arrived to Saint John. (Photo credit Tim Herd/Acadia Broadcasting)
Sea Dogs Gear Up For The Memorial Cup Opener
It has been a month of practice for the Saint John Sea Dogs. After losing in the first round of the QMJHL playoffs, the Sea Dogs have been practicing to prepare for the national tournament. The team w...
Jun 20, 2022 William Dufour, right, skates with the puck. (Image: Saint John Sea Dogs)
Sea Dogs Coach Looks Forward To Memorial Cup Opportunity
The Memorial Cup tournament is now set. The four teams in the tournament are the Saint John Sea Dogs, Edmonton Oil Kings, Hamilton Bulldogs, and Shawinigan Cataractes. Over the weekend, the four head ...
Jun 20, 2022 Sea Dogs head coach Gardiner MacDougall is welcomed by GM Trevor Georgie. (Image from Tim Herd/Acadia Broadcasting)
Memorial Cup Takes Flight, Followed By Parade
The Memorial Cup took a tour of the Saint John skyline on Sunday afternoon in advance of the tournament. Organizers of the 2022 Memorial Cup tournament held the 'Arrival of the Cup' event. Part of the...
Jun 20, 2022 The Memorial Cup is held by Canadian Military members. (photo credit Tim Herd/Acadia Broadcasting)
City Staff Looking For More Public Feedback For Strategic Plan
An update to Saint John's 10-year Strategic Plan was provided to the common council on Monday. It is a plan identifying a renewed vision that will set new long-term goals for the community. During the...
Jun 17, 2022 Saint John City Hall building (Courtesy FHG)
Developers Seek Approval To Rezone Former Aquarius Tavern Site
A site on the city's west side could transform into a multi-use complex. 990 Fairville Boulevard was the former address of the Aquarius Tavern, which was torn down, and now sits empty. During a Common...
Jun 16, 2022 990 Fairville Boulevard. Photo from a City of Saint John staff report.
Nespresso, Fundy Regional Service Commission Launch New Recycling Program
A new recycling program, which is a first for the province has been launched between Nespresso and the Fundy Regional Service Commission. The aluminum capsule recycling program will be through the com...
Jun 15, 2022 Image from the Nespresso Canada website.
City Staff Provide Update For 'Waste Wise' Program
The City of Saint John will roll out its new solid waste collection this fall. However, the 'Waste Wise' program has been updated to address access and affordability concerns. The plan includes: City ...
Jun 15, 2022 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. (Staff photo)
