Author Archives: Tim Herd
Series Of Military Exercises Begin In Saint John Mid-June
A series of military exercises have been planned for the Saint John area. Soldiers from the 37 Signal Regiment will be conducting the exercises every Wednesday to Saturday, beginning June 15. until Au...
Jun 15, 2022
Developing A New Plan For Long-Term Care
The provincial government will develop a new plan for long-term care. The Department of Social Development has begun work on the plan, which will respond to the needs of the province's aging populatio...
Jun 15, 2022 agilemktg1
Aquatic Centre Seeking Public Input For Revitalize Plan
Developing a plan to improve and revitalize the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. The city of Saint John and the Aquatic Centre's Commission is seeking public input through a survey. The survey will help i...
Jun 14, 2022 The Canada Games Aquatic Centre in Saint John. (Photo: uptownsj.com)
One COVID-Related Death Reported Over Past Week
New Brunswick recorded one additional death related to COVID-19 for the week ending Saturday, June 11. That is according to the latest weekly COVID-19 report released by the Department of Health on Tu...
Jun 14, 2022 Mufid Majnun / Unsplash
Contemporary Art Event Will Take Uptown Streets In August
Residents and visitors will have the chance to view art installations in August. THIRD SHIFT will run from August 19 to 21. It is a contemporary art event that celebrates creativity and connectivity. ...
Jun 13, 2022 THIRD SHIFT is a contemporary art festival in uptown Saint John. (Submitted: Laura Oland)
Freedom Of The City Awarded To Training Squadron
Saint John residents heard and viewed helicopters overhead on Sunday. The helicopter flyovers were part of the Freedom of the City ceremony, which was held beside King's Square near Old City Hall. The...
Jun 13, 2022 The Freedom of the City was held over the weekend. (photo credit Tim Herd/Acadia Broadcasting)
Campaign Links Employers With Experienced Newcomers
A public campaign has been launched that is highlighting the value of immigrants as experienced and skilled professionals. 'See My Value' is a partnership between the City of Saint John, and the Saint...
Jun 10, 2022 'See My Value' campaign poster. (Photo Credit, Brad Perry/Acadia Broadcasting)
Committee Recommends Funding For Courthouse Project
Saint John's growth committee has recommended the city contribute funds for the Saint John Theatre Company's Sydney Street Courthouse project. The series of recommendations, if approved by council, co...
Jun 10, 2022 Design concept of the transformation of the courthouse to a performance venue. (Image from Saint John Theatre Company presentation)
City Police Purchasing Six Hybrid Vehicles
The Saint John Police Force will replace six of its vehicles. The force will purchase six Ford Explorer Hybrid AWD Interceptors. It comes as two vehicles were damaged beyond repair, while the other fo...
Jun 08, 2022 A Saint John Police Force vehicle sits in front of police headquarters at One Peel Plaza. Image: Brad Perry
Non-Profit Raising EV Awareness In Five Communities
A five-week tour of New Brunswick has begun for Plug'n Drive. It is a non-profit organization to increase awareness about electric vehicles (EV). The tour started in Saint John, and will also visit fo...
Jun 08, 2022 Plug'n Drive kiosk in Saint John, NB. (P/C Tim Herd/Acadia Broadcasting)
