Author Archives: Tim Herd
Living Wage Increases In Several N.B. Cities
The living wage in several New Brunswick cities has increased, according to a new report from the Human Development Council. The living wage in Saint John increased by $1.85 to $21.60, Bathurst's incr...
Oct 11, 2022
Remembrance Day Ceremony Back At TD Station
Planning has begun for this year's Service of Remembrance at TD Station on November 11. Due to the pandemic and public health restrictions, the annual service was paused for the past two years. Howeve...
Oct 07, 2022
City Making Progress In Its Climate Change Action Plan
The City of Saint John has made progress on its climate change action plan. On Monday, city staff updated the common council regarding the plan's progress, especially for the corporate/community energ...
Oct 06, 2022
Woman Wanted On Canada-Wide Warrant Arrested
Saint John Police mentioned in a release that a woman wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested. On October 4, a warrant was issued for Jodie Joseph for breaching the conditions of day parole....
Oct 06, 2022
Renewed Calls For Suicide-Prevention Barriers At Reversing Falls
Saint John council is renewing calls to have suicide-prevention barriers installed on Reversing Falls Bridge. Recent figures from the Saint John Police Force showed officers have responded to 108 ment...
Oct 05, 2022
Technology Upgrades Part Of 2023 SJPF Budget
The Saint John Police Force (SJPF) has released its proposed budget for 2023. On Tuesday, the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners approved the budget and sent it to the city's finance committee f...
Oct 05, 2022
City's New Waste Collection Program Begins This Month
Saint John's Waste Wise program begins the week of October 23. On Monday, Common Council unanimously approved the first and second reading of updates that are required for the Solid Waste Bylaw. "Chan...
Oct 04, 2022
Five Recreation Initiatives Coming In 2023
There will be more recreation for Saint John residents to enjoy in the New Year. On Monday, Common Council approved five recreation initiatives that will be introduced in 2023. The estimated budget of...
Oct 04, 2022
Construction Continues At Burchill Wind Energy Project
The Burchill Wind Energy Project is set to provide about 15 per cent of Saint John Energy's electricity supply. The project, located on Crown land in the Lorneville area of Saint John, is a partnershi...
Sep 28, 2022
Affordable Housing Plan Finalized
Saint John's growth committee had the chance to review the final draft of the city's affordable housing plan this week. The plan outlines actions needed to help the community maintain and create safe,...
Sep 28, 2022
