Author Archives: Tim Herd
Boil Water Order Issued For Parts Of East Saint John
Over the weekend, a boil water order was issued for parts of East Saint John. On Saturday, Saint John Water responded to a water main break on Hickey Road near On the Vine Meat & Produce and Tim H...
May 09, 2022 Joe Pell / CC
Growing Native Plants For Pollinators
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is buzzing for pollinators. The not-for-profit land conservation organization mentioned in a release that growing native plants are a small act of conservation that he...
May 09, 2022 The Point Lepreau Generating Station is a migratory path for the Monarch butterfly.
Image supplied by NB Power.
Local Football Player Heading To Top Prospect Game
The top Canadian high school football players will hit the gridiron in Ottawa. Canadafootballchat.com (CFC) and TSN are bringing back the CFC Prospect Game. It has been on a two-year hiatus due to the...
May 09, 2022 Gabe McInroy
Image provided by McInroy's family.
Community Foundation Releases Annual Report
At an event on Wednesday, the Greater Saint John Community Foundation held its annual general meeting. During the meeting, board members and staff released a 14-month report. The report is from Novemb...
May 06, 2022 The Community Foundation logo. (GSJ Community Foundation / Facebook)
Independent Committee Formed To Review MLA Compensation
MLA compensation will be reviewed. A two-person committee will now be responsible to review and make recommendations on the salaries and benefits of MLA's under the Legislative Assembly Act. The commi...
May 06, 2022 The New Brunswick legislature in Fredericton. (Image: Brad Perry)
New Fund Welcoming Ukrainian Newcomers
The Ukrainian Welcome Fund has been announced. It was announced by the Community Foundation during its annual general meeting on Wednesday. The foundation is contributing $10,000 to the fund, and TD W...
May 05, 2022 Members of TD Wealth, The United Way Saint John, Kings & Charlotte, YMCA, Greater Saint John Community Foundation, and the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce present donations for the Ukrainian Welcome Fund. (phot from Tim Herd/Acadia Broadcasting)
Council's Code Of Conduct Closer To Its Update
An updated version of the code of conduct for Saint John common council members is one step closer. Under the Local Governance Act (LGA), local governments must establish a code of conduct bylaw for c...
May 05, 2022 The exterior of Saint John City Hall is pictured in this file photo. (Staff photo)
Saint John Police Release Strategic Plan
A five-year strategic plan has been released by the Saint John Police Force. The plan will focus on measurable targets to help guide efforts in the advancement of the organization. "The purpose of the...
May 04, 2022 Chief Robert Bruce of the Saint John Police Force. (Image submitted)
Four Contracts Awarded For Public Space At Fundy Quay
Another four contracts have been awarded for the Fundy Quay development. On Monday, Saint John Common Council approved four contracts for the public space portion of the development. Custom Ice Inc. h...
May 03, 2022 An artist rendering of the first building proposed for the Fundy Quay site along the Saint John waterfront. (Image submitted)
Saint John Passes Ridesharing Bylaw
Another way of transportation could soon be travelling into the Port City. On Monday, Saint John Common Council approved the city's new ridesharing bylaw. It comes after the province made amendments t...
May 03, 2022 Stock Catalog / CC
