Author Archives: Tim Herd
Night Market Returns Next Month
Saint John will welcome the return of the Night Market in less than two weeks. On June 2, the City Market will head outside and extend its hours every Thursday evening for the Night Market. "We bring ...
May 24, 2022 Saint John Night Market's vendors hustling and bustling (Image: Saint John Night Market)
Three People Rescued After Tide Cuts Them Off
Two adults and a five-year-old were rescued after getting stranded on the Maces Bay Ledges. The Musquash Fire Department received a report on Sunday that three people were stranded and were unable to ...
May 23, 2022 Image: New Brunswick RCMP/submitted
Women's Empowerment Seminar Set For Monday
It is Victims and Survivors of Crime Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. With that in mind, the Saint John Police Force is supporting survivors of sexual violence. The force will do this through ...
May 20, 2022 A Saint John Police Force vehicle sits in front of police headquarters at One Peel Plaza. Image: Brad Perry
Civic Recognition Awards Hand Out To Five Saint Johners
It was a night of recognition. On Wednesday, the city held its Civic Recognition Awards for deserving recipients. The civic awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements by residents and...
May 19, 2022 Derek Chaisson, Shirley McAlary, Hazel Clarke, Alex Ash pose with Mayor Donna Reardon and several councillors during the Civic Recognition Awards ceremony. (Image from the City of Saint John)
Saint Andrews Welcomes Back Paddlefest
Paddlefest has returned to the town of Saint Andrews. It was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was scaled back in 2021. This year, the festival will happen over the Victoria Day long ...
May 19, 2022 Paddlefest takes place in downtown Saint Andrews. Photo by Cindy Kohler.
Council Endorses 8 Key Priorities For Accelerating Growth
Growth continues to be a popular word for Saint John's Common Council. At a special meeting on Wednesday, councillors endorsed eight key priorities for accelerating growth across the city. Those prior...
May 19, 2022 Saint John City Hall building (Courtesy FHG)
Federal Funding Announced For Burchill Wind Project
Ottawa is contributing a major sum of money to the Burchill Wind Project under development in Saint John. Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announced Tuesday that the project will receive $49.9 millio...
May 17, 2022 Executive director of Natural Forces, Robert Apold, and Tobique First Nation Chief Ross Perley take part in the federal funding announcement for Burchill Wind Energy Project. (Photo by Tim Herd)
Student's Passion For Musical Theatre Opens Curtain Towards International Stage
A Grade 10 student from Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) has advanced to the International Thespian Festival. Charlotte Harriman received the highest score in Canada at the National Thespian Festival ...
May 16, 2022 Charlotte Harriman, grade 10 student from Rothesay Netherwood School. (Image from RNS administration)
Seven Displaced After Overnight Blaze On The City's East Side
Five adults and two children have been displaced after a fire heavily damaged an older house on the city's East Side. On Sunday, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Saint John Fire Department responded t...
May 15, 2022 A file photo of a Saint John fire truck. (Image: Tamara Steele)
Human Rights Commission Accepting Nominations For Top Award
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the 2022 Human Rights Award. The award is presented each year to New Brunswickers who have made exceptional contributions to adva...
May 13, 2022
