Author Archives: Tim Herd
Citizens Recognized After Saving A Man's Life
The Saint John Police Force handed out several awards Thursday to those willing to provide a helping hand. The police force held its first Awards and Recognition Ceremony, set to become an annual even...
May 13, 2022 John McNichol, Lynn Hamilton, Saint John Police chief Robert Bruce, and Carla MacDonald. (Image: Brad Perry)
$1 Million Requested For Performance Venue
The Saint John Theatre Company is asking for help from the city. The company has requested a $1-million pledge to help transform the former Saint John County Courthouse on Sydney Street into a perform...
May 12, 2022 Design concept of the transformation of the courthouse to a performance venue. (Image from Saint John Theatre Company presentation)
City Strategy To Attract, Enhance, Retain Immigrants
Another presentation about Saint John's immigration strategy. The main goal of the strategy is to attract new people, enhance the newcomer experience, and retain immigrants. On Tuesday, Mike Randall f...
May 12, 2022 Saint John City Hall building (Courtesy FHG)
Lunar Eclipse Will Soon Take Over The Night
It will be a great time to look up at the night sky later this weekend. On Sunday night and into the early morning hours of Monday, there will be a full moon, and a total lunar eclipse will occur acro...
May 11, 2022
UPDATE: Children's Forest Back Open After Bear Sighting Over Weekend
Officials from Irving Nature Park have confirmed that the Children's Forest is back open. It was closed after a bear was spotted in the area over the weekend. Officials mention the bear was spotted on...
May 11, 2022 David Williss / CC
East Coast Games Return After Two-Year Hiatus
Saint John will welcome athletes from across the Maritimes in June. The East Coast Games will return to the Port City after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. The three-day event will inc...
May 11, 2022 Athletes at the 2019 East Coast Games in Saint John. (Photo submitted)
Bear Put Down By Police In West Saint John
A bear spotted roaming residential properties in west Saint John earlier this week was shot and killed by police. The Saint John Police Force said officers were notified on Monday at approximately 8:3...
May 11, 2022 David Williss / CC
Welding On Wheels Sparking Education At Rothesay High
A trailer is now part of the curriculum at Rothesay High School. The Welding on Wheels trailer has moved to the school for the second semester after spending its first semester at Leo Hayes High Schoo...
May 10, 2022 Image from the province of New Brunswick.
St. George Supports NB Power's Application To Renew Operating License
A public hearing for NB Power's operating licence renewal application for Point Lepreau will take place this week in Saint John. It is the second round of public hearings on the application. Before th...
May 10, 2022 The Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station. (Image: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)
River Watch Season For 2022 Comes To A Close
After eight weeks in operation, the River Watch program for the 2022 freshet season comes to an end. It comes as officials report water levels in all areas along the Saint John River basin continue to...
May 09, 2022 NCDOTcommunications / CC
