Author Archives: Tim Herd
Councillors Bring Forward Municipal Housing Entity Motion
Saint John council has unanimously approved a motion aimed at helping to address the city's housing crisis. On Monday, councillors Brent Harris and Joanna Killen brought forward a motion calling for t...
Sep 27, 2022
Four-Day Work Week For Most Municipal Employees
Saint John will implement a four-day compressed work week for most of its municipal employees. On Monday, members of Common Council unanimously approved the compressed work week. "As a major employer,...
Sep 27, 2022
Health Council Releases Student Wellness Survey
Key observations from the 2021-22 New Brunswick Wellness Survey have been released. The New Brunswick Health Council (NBHC) conducted the annual survey in all public schools. The survey's objective is...
Sep 23, 2022
Inclusive Accessible Playground Opens At Local School
Students at Westfield Elementary School have been enjoying a new inclusive accessible playground. A grand opening of the new playground was held at the Grand Bay-Westfield school on Wednesday evening....
Sep 22, 2022
COVID Rapid Tests Kits Now Easier To Obtain For New Brunswickers
New Brunswick's Department of Health has made it easier for all residents to obtain a COVID-19 rapid test kit. Beginning Wednesday, rapid test kits will be available to anyone who wants one. In the pa...
Sep 21, 2022
Applications Now Being Accepted For Atlantic Salmon Conservation
The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation (ASCF) is accepting applications for projects within Atlantic Canada and Quebec. The Atlantic Salmon Conservation fund will support conservation and researc...
Sep 21, 2022
A City Run Contest For The First Annual Municipality Week
The City of Saint John is inviting residents to share their favourite places in the city. It is part of the first Municipality Week in New Brunswick, which runs from Sept. 19 to 25. Those interested c...
Sep 21, 2022
Commemorative Service For Queen Elizabeth II In Fredericton
The Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton was the site of a provincial commemorative service for the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Monday afternoon service was by invitation only due to limited space,...
Sep 19, 2022
Solar Panels Coming To Canada Games Aquatic Centre
The Canada Games Aquatic Centre has been chosen by the City of Saint John as the pilot facility for its solar panel program. It is the city's first solar panel initiative and is estimated to generate ...
Sep 19, 2022
N.B. Will Soon Have Private Retail Cannabis
New Brunswick will soon have 10 private retail cannabis stores. They will be owned and operated privately but will offer several products sourced from Cannabis NB. The 10 locations will be selected th...
Sep 19, 2022
