Author Archives: Tim Herd
Council Approves Phase One Of Dominion Park Master Plan
An upgrade is coming soon for a Saint John park. On Monday, Nov 1, The city's common council approved the plan for phase one of the Dominion Park Master Plan revitalization project, which is contingen...
Nov 02, 2021 Image from the City of Saint John
Council Endorses City's Working Plan For 2022-23
A thumbs up for the city's working plan from 2022 to 2023. On Monday, Nov. 1, Saint John's common council was presented the working plan. The working plan is based on common council's priorities, whic...
Nov 02, 2021 John Collin, the city manager for Saint John, speaks to reporters on Nov. 17, 2020. (Image: Brad Perry)
N.B. Reports 31 COVID-19 Cases, 38 Recoveries
On Monday, New Brunswick Public Health reported 31 new cases of COVID-19, no virus-related deaths, and 38 recoveries. There are 12 new cases in the Saint John region, 15 in the Moncton health zone, on...
Nov 01, 2021 Jernej Furman / CC
Fraudulent Scams Continue Impacting Saint John Residents
Saint John police remind residents to stay vigilant as fraud continues throughout the community. In a release, the police force mentioned residents must continue to protect personal and bank informati...
Oct 29, 2021 Jonas / CC
UPDATED: Saint John Enters Circuit Breaker Friday Night
Parts of the Saint John health region (Zone 2) will enter a circuit breaker as health officials are concerned about growing COVID-19 cases. Beginning Friday at 6 p.m., areas of Zone 2 will enter a two...
Oct 28, 2021 Alachua County
KV Mexi's Set To Open In December
Residents in the Kennebecasis Valley will soon be able to enjoy California-style Mexican food. Mexicali Rosa's will open in Quispamsis at the former Pizza Delight location on Hampton Road. "We're in t...
Oct 28, 2021 A mural located on the exterior of the new Mexi's location in Quispamsis. (Image: Facebook)
Strong Cargo Traffic At Port Saint John In 2021
2021 has been a strong year so far for cargo traffic at Port Saint John. Overall cargo tonnage at the port in 2021's first three quarters is 19 per cent higher than over the same period in 202. In 202...
Oct 27, 2021 Port Saint John saw significant increases across cargo sectors in 2021, some by as much as 123%.
Report Out From Commissioner Of Official Languages
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages has released its annual report for April 2020 to March 2021. During a news conference, Shirley MacLean, commissioner of Official Languages said the...
Oct 27, 2021 Shirley MacLean is the Commissioner of Official Languages for New Brunswick. (supplied by GNB)
New Beer Honouring Restaurant Owner's Legacy
The Grannan Group has launched the Paul Grannan Lager in honouring the well-known Saint John restaurant owner's legacy. The lager was launched on the 20th year of Paul's passing. "We're trying to thin...
Oct 27, 2021
2022 Budget Presented To Rothesay Council
Rothesay Council was presented the town's proposed operating budgets for 2022 on Monday. Town treasurer Doug MacDonald presented the figures to council and mentioned the proposed property tax base is ...
Oct 26, 2021 Rothesay Town Hall. Image: Staff photo
