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City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:09:13 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:00 PM AST

Municipal Engineer

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:15:07 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Tue, 06 Apr 2010 4:30 PM AST

SUPERINTENDENT - WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES (1 POSITION) &

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:33:40 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 4:30 PM AST

P.R.O. Kids FunRaising Dinner

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:46:28 AST

Purchase tickets online

Weekly Construction Report - March 12, 2010

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:03:46 AST

Water Service Interruption - Dever Road, March 5

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:36:42 AST

Advisory

Water Service Interruption – Dever Road

March 5, 2010

Saint John Water advises customers on Dever Road between Greenhead Road and Manchester Avenue that, due to a break in a 24 inch (600mm) watermain, they are without water. It is expected that water service will be restored on Saturday. The pipe is a cast iron pipe from 1899.

Saint John Water advises that some customers in the Randolph and Milford area may experience low water pressure.

Traffic has been reduced to one lane on Dever Road.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to correct the problem.

PSA March 4, Watermain break

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:59:39 AST

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Repairs Continue – Saint John Water

March 4, 2010

Saint John Water crews continue to work on the break to the 600mm (24”) water transmission main located on the east side of Saint John along Loch Lomond Road near the intersection of Hickey Road.

It is expected that the main will be repaired overnight.

Saint John Water advises that some customers in the area are without water.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to correct the problem.

Advisory: Traffic lights at Station Street and Viaduct Ramps malfunctioning

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:19:03 AST

The Traffic Lights at the intersection of Station Street and the Viaduct Ramps have malfunctioned and are not expected be operational until Wednesday. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes until repairs are made to avoid delays.

The traffic lights are currently in flash mode, showing right of way with a blinking yellow. The other side of the intersection has a blinking red, equivalent to a stop sign.

Traffic Advisory -- Rothesay and Thorne avenues -- Feb. 26, 2010

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:28:33 AST

Traffic Advisory

Rothesay Avenue and Thorne Avenue

February 26, 2010

(Saint John, NB) Traffic Lights at the intersection of Rothesay Avenue and Thorne Avenue have been damaged by today’s wind and will not be operational until Friday evening or Saturday morning. Detours have been set up and motorists are advised to use alternate routes until repairs are made to avoid delays.

Motorists are also advised that traffic lights in other areas of the City may be affected by the wind.

The City of Saint John thanks citizens for your patience and cooperation.

Government of Canada supports Green Energy Initiative in Saint John

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:38:08 AST

Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John, on behalf of John Baird, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, today announced support for the construction of the City of Saint John’s Green Thermal Utility as part of the Canada’s Economic Action Plan.MP Weston was joined at the announcement by His Worship Ivan Court, Mayor of the City of Saint John.

“Through our Economic Action Plan, the Government of Canada is working to ensure that New Brunswick comes out of this period of economic uncertainty stronger than ever before,” said MP Weston. “As we enter the second phase of our Plan, we will continue to support important green infrastructure projects such as this one. At the same time, we are looking ahead to future challenges – especially restoring balanced budgets once our economy is fully recovered – to build a strong foundation for future economic and environmentally sound growth.”

“The City of Saint John is pleased to be moving towards providing green, sustainable energy to the South Central peninsula,” said Mayor Ivan Court. “With the support of Canada’s Green Infrastructure Fund, Saint John is moving toward a more sustainable future, a main goal of Common Council.”

The City of Saint John’s Green Thermal Utility Project will construct a non-emitting and sustainable heating and cooling system. The system will capitalize on the city’s industrial operations and its proximity to the Bay of Fundy by recovering and storing renewable thermal energy for existing buildings and upcoming developments on Saint John’s South-Central peninsula.

Total project costs are estimated at $29.8 million. The Government of Canada is making the project a priority for consideration and will contribute up to $9.8 million under the $1 billion Green Infrastructure Fund. The remainder of the funding will be provided by the City of Saint John.

The Government of Canada is moving forward with one of the largest infrastructure programs in history to create jobs and stimulate the economy. The first phase of our Economic Action Plan accelerates and expands recent historic federal investments in infrastructure with almost $12 billion in new infrastructure stimulus funding over two years.

To learn more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit www.actionplan.gc.ca. For more information on Government of Canada investments in infrastructure, visit www.creatingjobs.gc.ca.

City of Saint John receives fine

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:54:31 AST

The City of Saint John has received a fine of $3,000 in response to a violation of the Clean Environment Act.

The charge was related to a delay in notification by Saint John Water, a condition of its approval to operate, to the Department of Health between June 29 and 30, 2008.

The City of Saint John has accepted responsibility and has reinforced its notification protocols. At no time was the health of the public compromised.

The City of Saint John has no further comment.

PUBLIC DESIGN WORKSHOP

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:32:56 AST

For immediate release
February 22, 2010

The City of Saint John invites you to participate in the upcoming North End Community Centre design workshop led by architects and planners from ADI Limited and the City of Saint John. We encourage families, residents, business owners, employees, students, community leaders and decision-makers to join us at this unique community design workshop:

Wednesday, February 24, 2-4 pm & 7-9pm

Location: North End Community Centre

Pre-registration is encouraged.

For more information:
Greg Cutler | Leisure Services
North End Community Centre | (506) 658-2980

Common Council approves agreement with PNB

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:44:15 AST

For immediate release
February 1, 2010

Saint John Common Council approves agreement with
Province of New Brunswick

(Saint John, NB) Saint John Common Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Province that details shared capital costs associated with the Peel Plaza project.

Peel Plaza is the future home of the Saint John Law Courts, to be built by the Province of New Brunswick, the Saint John Police Force’s new headquarters and a 574 space parking facility. Success of the complex is dependent on a number of shared components including, detention facilities, a tunnel for vehicles, public space and the parking facility. The new complex will share the area with the Saint John Arts Centre.

“The MOU shows the great commitment the Province has to Peel Plaza,” says Mayor Ivan Court. “It shows they are willing to come to the table with significant cost sharing – almost $10,000,000. And it shows they are ready to move ahead with a project that will help revitalize the area.”

Capital Costs in conjunction with the Project will be shared subject, subject to adjustment on the basis stipulated in Section 3.1.2 as follows:
3.1.3.1 In the case of the Detention Facility and Tunnels:
a ) Detention Facility    $1,201,540
b ) Vehicular Tunnel    $ 1,069,508
c ) City’s Portion Pedestrian Connection $278,290
Total:     $2,549,338

In the case of the Public Plaza:
a ) Province of New Brunswick   $500,000
b) City of Saint John
All other Capital Costs and Soft Costs for which the Province is not responsible pursuant to this Section 3.1.3.2.

3.1.3.3 In the case of the Parking Facility:

a) Province of New Brunswick
(i) $30,857 plus any applicable Harmonized Sales Tax per stall for 180 stalls for a total contribution of $5,554,260, excluding HST; and
(ii) $6,000 plus any applicable Harmonized Sales Tax per stall for 180 stalls for a total contribution of $1,080,000, excluding HST, which represents a lump sum payment in lieu of all future estimated maintenance and operating costs for the stalls.
b) City of Saint John

All other Capital Costs and Soft Costs for which the Province is not specifically responsible pursuant to this Section 3.1.3.3 or Section 3.1.2.

3.1.3.4 In addition to the amounts specified in Section 3.1.3.1, the Province shall pay the amount of $169,706 or such greater amount which may be agreed between the Parties, to the City as a compensation towards the Soft Costs incurred in relation to the Detention Facility and Tunnels.

It is expected that construction for the Saint John Law Courts will begin in the spring. The City is finalizing design, costs and financing details.

The area bordered by Hazen, Union, Peel, Carleton, and Wellington streets will soon be home to Peel Plaza, a new justice complex, containing law courts to be occupied by the Department of Justice of the Province of New Brunswick and a three -story (one underground) police facility will be built by the Saint John Police Force. The two complexes will be joined by an underground tunnel as well as a surface plaza. A 574-car parking facility will be built on the escarpment off of Carleton Street. The area also houses the Saint John Arts Centre. Particular attention has been paid to adding public green space and to preserving as much of the City’s built heritage as the development will allow.

Let's Put Saint John on the Boardwalk!

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:12:18 AST

Members of the Saint John community came together today to kick-start a movement encouraging individuals of greater Saint John to go online and vote to put Saint John on the Boardwalk!

Hasbro has launched an online contest to determine which Canadian Cities will earn a spot on its latest board game edition, Monopoly Canada. Earlier in the week, Saint John was in 62^nd place out of 65 cities who are trying for one out of a possible 20 spots on the board game. The City already moved to 55^th place in just a few days after the media started picking up on the contest. “It is attainable,” said Graeme Weir, who started a Facebook site last week. “The page is gaining momentum.”

Dick Daigle, owner of the uptown area Boilerworks restaurant joined Rodney Weston, MP for Saint John, Mayor Ivan Court, Imelda Gilman, President Saint John Board of Trade, Enterprise Saint John and others on the Boardwalk at Harbour Passage to show support for a grass roots initiative that is going viral. “As a restaurant owner, I am happy to see the community come together on this,” said Daigle. “I will be including table toppers in my restaurants asking patrons to go online and vote as well, and I am encouraging other restaurant owners to do the same.”

“Saint Johners are proud Canadians,” said Rodney Weston. “Last year we participated in the Proud to be Canadian Campaign leading up to Canada Day and Saint John came in fifth place nationally. We should be proud of that result and that tells me Saint John can do it again.”

“If Saint John wins a spot on the game board it would give the city more exposure and recognition. Saint John is the oldest city, the first incorporated city and it’s a perfect lead into Saint John’s 225^th birthday. It’s a nice fit,” said Imelda Gilman. “Once the social media network starts it goes viral.”

The time is now to get online and Vote! Let’s make sure Saint John has a spot on the new Canadian Monopoly Board. Let’s get Saint John on the Boardwalk! Go visit www.monopolyvote.ca. You can vote once a day until February 7^th.

Instrumentation Technician

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:56:48 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 5:00 PM AST

Temporary Overnight Snow Ban Declared for the South/Central Peninsula

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:19:22 AST

An overnight snow parking ban has been declared for the South/Central Peninsula effective 11pm this evening through to 7am tomorrow morning. This means there is no on-street parking allowed anywhere in the South/Central Peninsula area. Any vehicles remaining on-street after 11 p.m. when a snow ban has been declared WILL BE TOWED at the owner's risk and expense.

Five Parking Commission snow ban parking lots have been cleared for use by on-street parking residents beginning at 6 pm tonight at:

• the corner of Princess Street and Charlotte Street

• King Street East

• Peters Steet

• Carmarthen Street/Vineyard Church and

• Mecklenburg Street at Wentworth Street

Vehicles must be removed from all snow ban parking lots by 7 am Monday through Friday and by noon on weekends. Vehicles remaining in the lots after these times may be towed at the owner's risk and expense.

Brunswick Square and Market Square offer a $4.00 overnight parking rate for nights when a snow ban is declared, between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. the following morning. (After 8 a.m., parkers will be subject to regular parking rates.)

The purpose of a Snow Ban is to allow plow crews to push snow back from all streets in the South/Central Peninsula to maintain access to all streets – especially narrow ones – by emergency and private vehicles throughout the winter.

The City of Saint John apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to clear our City streets.

To find out whether a temporary overnight parking ban has been declared, call the Snow Parking Ban Recorded Information Line after 4 pm at 658-4040. You can also check the City of Saint John website at www.saintjohn.ca for updates or to register for email notifications.

City of Saint John closures due to storm

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:02:38 AST

For Immediate Release
January 20, 2010

City of Saint John closures due to storm – Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Please be advised that the following facilities are closed as of 4:30 due to the poor weather conditions caused by the current winter storm:

• Somerset Community Centre
• North End Community Centre
• Carleton Community Centre

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Media Contacts
Leah Fitzgerald                          Nancy Moar
Communications Officer           Communications Manager
City of Saint John                        City of Saint John
648-3714                                      648-3715

Saint John Common Council Appoints City Manager

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:38:52 AST

January 18, 2010

Saint John Common Council Appoints City Manager

(Saint John, NB) Mayor Ivan Court and members of Saint John Common Council announced the appointment of Patrick Woods as City Manager. Woods, a native of Campbellton, NB, has been Acting City Manager for the past seven months. He previously served as Deputy City Manager and Common Clerk for the City.

“We are fortunate that Mr. Woods applied for the position,” said Mayor Ivan Court. “Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, the recruiting firm we hired to help us in this national search, told us that he brings the kind of experience profile most cities look for in a City Manager. He has a great track record of success in municipal government, a strong financial background and he has been selected to work on projects at the provincial level. He’s been able to build a broad network of relationships with stakeholders in the City and across the Province. That’s important to us going forward.”

“We conducted a full national search and had a positive response from across the country. Mr. Woods emerged as the strongest candidate amongst this national applicant pool,” said Anna Stuart, Partner, Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette. Over thirty applications were received.

Mr. Woods brings over twenty-five years of experience in government administration and public financial management and has served the City of Saint John in various senior level management roles since 1992. From facilitating strategic organizational change within City Hall to coordinating major urban development, his leadership extends from the corporation to the community. His established record of achievement includes the implementation of the first Neighbourhood Development Program; and facilitating the organization-wide change to bilingual service delivery. Further to his work for the City, Mr. Woods has acted in various advisory roles with the Province of New Brunswick relating to local governance financing and structure and provisions to the Municipalities Act.

Mr. Woods speaks fluent French and English. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS and holds a Canada President’s Medal from the Certified General Accountants’ Association (1991). He was nominated in 2002 for the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service.

He served as Chairman and Executive Committee Member of Hospice of Saint John from 1998-2008 and is currently a member of the Leadership Roundtable for the Vibrant Communities Anti-Poverty Initiative. He also served on the boards of Housing Alternatives and ARC-f.

The appointment takes effect immediately.

Advisory - Traffic light activation

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:30:24 AST

Please be advised traffic lights at the intersection of Main Street North and Adelaide Street will be activated on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. This infrastructure will improve the flow of the vehicle traffic in the area. The lights will also improve street crossings for pedestrians of all abilities.

For more information, contact Municipal Operations at 658-4455.

Put Saint John on the Monopoly Board

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:27:22 AST

We have a boardwalk – why not be Boardwalk on the Monopoly board?

Saint John is one of 65 cities up for 20 spots on Hasbro’s Monopoly Canada game board. Online voting is open until February 7, 2010.

“Saint John is Canada’s first city,” said Mayor Ivan Court. “Let’s prove we can be first in voting, as well. Tell your friends and co-workers and encourage everyone to vote for our city.”

To vote, visit www.monopolyvote.ca. You can vote once a day until February 7.

The Canada edition of Monopoly will be available this summer.

Public Safety Communications Operator

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:15:21 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:01 PM AST

Lily Lake Open for Public Skating

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:23:12 AST

Public Notice

Lily Lake Open for Public Skating

Lily Lake at Rockwood Park is open to the public for skating. The lake has been plowed by City crew and staff have confirmed it is safe and open for skaters.

For more information, contact:

Leisure Services
(506) 658-2909

PRO Kids helps record number of children in 2009

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:45:30 AST

P.R.O. Kids experienced its biggest year yet, placing 752 children in recreation opportunities in 2009. This is a significant increase over 2007, when 391 children were placed, and 2008, when 587 children were placed.

P.R.O. Kids provides equipment and registration fees for children to get involved in recreational activities in the Saint John. From football and hockey to theatre and art classes, the program tailors to the need of the individual children supported by the program.

As well as the record year for placements, P.R.O. Kids saw a number of other highlights in 2009:

- In February, the New Brunswick Children’s Foundation awarded a grant for $20,000;

- CFL great Damon Allen helped our annual dinner bring in over $30,000 – the most successful fundraiser to date;

- Dickie Crossman Memorial Foundation raised a record $10,000 from their annual golf tourney;

- Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation donated over $23,000 in grants throughout the year;

- 145 children enjoyed summer camp at Rockwood Park, in partnership with the Lily Lake Pond Hockey Tournament; and

- P.R.O. Kids partnered with the Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre to introduce thirty children to Canadian recreation.

In 2010, P.R.O. Kids hopes to place more than 800 children in recreational opportunities.

Traffic Advisory -- Sunday January 10, 2010

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:11:23 AST

Traffic Advisory

Snow Removal Sunday January 10, 2010

For immediate release
January 8, 2010

The City of Saint John Municipal Operations snow removal crews will be working Sunday, January 10, 2010 to clear the following streets:

Rothesay Avenue from Russell Street to the Highway 1 interchange (both sides); and

Main Street West, Church Avenue and Manawagonish Road.

One lane on Rothesay Avenue will be closed during the snow removal operations. Expect traffic delays.

Signage and cones will be adjusted as work continues throughout the day.

The City of Saint John thanks you for your patience and cooperation.

For more information, please call Municipal Operations at 658-4455.

PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS: BIKEWAYS AND TRAILS PLAN

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:52:11 AST

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS: BIKEWAYS AND TRAILS PLAN

You are invited to attend these sessions intended to allow for input from residents and landowners indeveloping an active transportation network within Saint John, over the short, medium and long term. A key focus of the plan is the development of new trails and bikeways to link key origins and destinations within the community.

The City and consultant are seeking Public input regarding priorities for future trail and bikeway

development.

Formal presentation to begin at 7:15pm.

Monday, January 11, 7 -9 pm

South End Community Centre

210 Wentworth Street

Tuesday, January 12, 7- 9 pm

North End Community Centre

15 Victoria Street

Wednesday, January 13, 7 -9 pm

Hillcrest Baptist Church

76 Lancaster Avenue

Thursday, January 14, 7- 9 pm

Forest Glen Community Centre (Theatre)

651 Westmorland Road

South End Christmas Tree Drop Off

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:34:42 AST

Christmas trees can now be dropped off at the former sugar refinery parking lot at the end of Charlotte Street in the South End. Trees can be dropped off up to, and including, Saturday, January 9, 2010.

Meeting Notice -Budget 2010

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:57:42 AST

City of Saint John court appearance

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:12:34 AST

The City of Saint John appeared in court today to respond to a charge of violating the Clean Environment Act.

The charge is related to a delay in notification by Saint John Water, a condition of its approval to operate, to the Department of Health between June 29 and 30, 2008.

The City of Saint John has accepted responsibility for this violation. At no time was the health of the public compromised.

The Crown and the City of Saint John will appear February 17, 2010 to make their final arguments regarding sentencing.

As the matter is before the courts, the City of Saint John has no further comment at this time.

Snow Ban Test

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:38:12 AST

Testing

Use Caution on City Streets -- Dec. 29, 2009

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:17:23 AST

December 29, 2009

Use Caution on City Streets

Motorists and pedestrians in Saint John are advised to used caution on City streets and sidewalks as crews continue to clean up after last night’s storm.

“Our crews are out with salt and salt,” says Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations, Kevin Rice, “But, the temperature is dropping, streets are becoming slick and there’s a lot of blowing snow.”

The City’s Winter Operations Centre was activated at 3am and closed mid-morning. By noon all streets had been plowed at least once.

Regularly scheduled crews will continue clean up through this evening and tonight.

Citizens are reminded of the 12am to 7am parking ban on most City streets.

For more information on the City’s snow control plan and to find out what plowing priority your street click here

Closing of Retail Establishments in the City of Saint John

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:38:42 AST

December 22, 2009

A By-Law Related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in the City of Saint John

Issued by Communications Saint John on behalf of the City Solicitor

We would bring your attention to the City of Saint John by-law entitled: A By-Law Related to the Closing of Retail Establishments in the City of Saint John.

It stipulates, in Section 2(1) that:

No person shall open, or cause to be opened, on a Sunday a retail establishment, except between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Section 2(2) mandates that:

No person shall open, or cause to be opened, a retail establishment on the days listed in Schedule “A” to this by-law.

The fine for violating this by-law is a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $1000. There are exceptions, as outlined in Schedule “B” to the by-law.

Canada's Original City gets set to celebrate

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:58:04 AST

Saint John artists and performers will take centre stage in 2010 to celebrate the city’s 225^th anniversary as Canada’s original city.

Through 2010 Saint John 225: The Original City/La ville originale will present 10 programs designed to celebrate and highlight the city’s arts, culture and history. Saint John was incorporated on May 18, 1785.

“This is a chance for Saint John to show off its best assets,” says His Worship Mayor Ivan Court. “From our artists and musicians to the diverse cultures of our beautiful city, citizens and visitors alike will have a chance to take in an original event.”

The City of Saint John is a 2010 Cultural Capital of Canada, a designation awarded by the federal Department of Canadian Heritage, which provides up to $750,000 in funding for the support of the city's arts and culture.

Saint John Common Council has provided $225,000 in funding towards Saint John 225.

“Our designation as a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2010 is just one more indication of the cultural renaissance taking place in our city,” said Peter Buckland, Saint John 225 committee chair. “Saint John is a vibrant community, a great place to live and a great place to visit, and we are about to share this with the rest of our country.”

The Saint John 225 program of events features:

· A Summer of Festivals - Beginning May 18 and stretching through September, Saint John will host four major events:

o Official anniversary celebrations on Tuesday May 18;

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o Celebration 225 is a day-long party at Rockwood Park on July 3rd, 2010. We're planning events for the whole family, including live cultural performances, children's activities and fireworks.

o Reunion 2010 will fill Saint John with music in late summer. Inspired by the Old Home Week celebrations that occur throughout the Maritimes, Reunion 2010 is an opportunity for people to reconnect with their Saint John roots.

o In September 2010 Saint John will host a First Nations Festival to celebrate the art, culture and history of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and the Mi'kmaq, First Nations of the Maritimes.

· Where’s Art: Art in the Unexpected – Saint John get ready to meet Art. Saint John 225’s mascot is a fun-loving cultural explorer who will be popping up around the city throughout 2010 – and wherever Art is, entertainment and creativity are sure to follow. Art will promote local arts, culture and heritage performances and creations.

· City Stories: Our People’s History – an online living heritage project. Throughout 2010 people will be invited to submit their stories, memories and insight of the Saint John region to the City Stories website, which will guide visitors through the history of Saint John, as told by the people who know it best.

· Passage in Time: Art in the Public Space - Saint John 225 will commission one signature piece of public art to reflect and celebrate the many people who have lived at the confluence of the St. John River and the Bay of Fundy. The theme of the piece is "The Meeting Place" and the call for proposals, to be issued in early 2010, will invite visual artists to submit proposals that are inspired and/or reflect the area's traditional role as a place where people and cultures have gathered.

· Arts on the Edge Master Class Series – This program will allow emerging artists, performers and producers to push themselves - to take their performance and art to the edge - while working with experts, or masters, in their chosen discipline. Saint John 225 will host four master classes that will feature small group workshops with leading professionals.

· The ABCs of Culture – Arts groups, businesses and City Hall, these are the ABCs of cultural development in Saint John and in 2010 Saint John 225 will team with the Saint John Community Arts Board to host a series of events that will explore the impact arts, culture and heritage has on Saint John and its development.

· Arts Gala – a gala event to celebrate Saint John’s diverse arts and culture community and to honour the companies and individuals who have worked hard to enhance, encourage and promote arts and culture development in the Saint John region.

Saint John 225 is presented by the City of Saint John and is managed by a volunteer committee.

Holiday Service

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:56:03 AST

December 21 – January 2

Holiday Skating Schedule for City Arenas

Monday, December 21

Council meeting

Thursday, December 24

Saint John Transit service ends at 6 pm.

Friday, December 25

City Hall closed.

No garbage collection.

No transit service.

Saturday, December 26

Garbage Collection for those whose regular collection falls on Dec. 25th

Sunday level of transit service.

Monday, December 28

City Hall closed.

Thursday, December 31st

Free overnight parking in City-owned lots for New Year’s Eve.

Parking in South Central Peninsula changes to odd numbered side. (after 6pm and before 12am)

Family New Years Eve Party | 6 pm – 9pm | Market Square | Free | Fireworks: 8pm

Friday, January 1st

City Hall closed. Happy New Year!

Garbage collection will take place as part of regularly scheduled collection.

Mayor & Council Levee | HMCS Brunswicker | 11 am – 2 pm

Monday, January 4th

Council meeting.

City of Saint John Community Centres closed tonight -- Dec. 9

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:41:24 AST

The North End Community Centre, Carleton Community Centre and Somerset Community Centre will close at 4:30 and remaining closed tonight because of the weather.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trihalomethanes

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:06:11 AST

What are THMs?

THMs are trihalomethanes, chemical compounds that can be formed when water is disinfected with chlorine. THMs occur when chlorine reacts with organic matter, naturally present in water, such as decaying leaves, and for this reason THMs are common in surface water supplies (lake & rivers) throughout Canada. Saint John’s water comes from surface supplies. The north, south and east parts of Saint John receive water from Latimer Lake and the Loch Lomond watershed. The west side of Saint John generally receives its water from the Spruce Lake watershed which is supplemented at times by the Musquash watershed.

The chemical reaction between chlorine and organic matter forms a group of chemicals known as disinfection by-products. The most common of these by-products are trihalomethanes (THMs). THMs include four chemical compounds: bromodichloromethane (BDCM), dibromochloromethane (DBCM), chloroform and bromoform.

Is there a drinking water guideline set for THMs in drinking water?

The acceptable level, or guideline, for THMs in drinking water in Canada is set by Health Canada in consultation with the provinces and territories. The Canadian drinking water guideline for total THMs is 100 micrograms of THMs per litre of water (µg/L). The guideline is based on a locational running annual average of a minimum of four quarterly samples [an average of the samples from the same place]. The updated guidelines for total THMs were released by Health Canada in April 2009. For more information, go to Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Technical Document: Trihalomethanes – 2009 Health Canada Addendum (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/water-eau/trihalomethanes/addendum-eng.php).

What are the potential problems of having THMs in drinking water?

There is concern among experts in Canada that THMs, may pose a risk in the development of cancer. Some studies report an association between elevated THMs and reproductive effects, though there is presently insufficient evidence to establish a specific relationship, suggesting the need for more studies.

The guidelines represent a level of exposure that is deemed acceptable by Health Canada for a typical life span (70 years) and that will not cause an increased risk to health. It takes into account all three methods of exposure: ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.

How are Canadians exposed to THMs in drinking water?

Canadians can be exposed to THMs when drinking tap water containing the chemical compounds. Showering, bathing and other water use activities can also contribute to an individual's total exposure. For example, THMs can evaporate from the tap and be inhaled during showering, or they can be absorbed through the skin during bathing. These types of exposure have been considered in the guideline setting process. Water that meets the total THMs guidelines is considered safe for all domestic uses, including drinking, bathing, showering and food preparation.

If I'm worried about THM levels in my water supply, what can I do?

To reduce or eliminate THMs in drinking water use a water pitcher with an activated carbon filter, install a tap-mounted carbon filter, or to use bottled water. When using a filter, check to verify that it is certified to NSF Standards for removal of THMs and follow replacement instructions recommended by the manufacturer. Such devices if not properly maintained can become sources of bacterial contamination in water. When using bottled water, check to verify that the supplier is a member of the Canadian Bottled Water Association or the International Bottled Water Association. Individuals may also want to keep the length of time spent in showers or baths to a minimum in areas with elevated levels of THMs in drinking water.

What if I have my own water well?

Most private well water supplies are not disinfected. The lack of chlorine disinfection means there should be no THMs present.

Why don't we simply stop chlorinating our drinking water?

Without adequate disinfection of our water supplies, the health risks from micro-organisms would far outweigh the risks from THMs. Drinking water is disinfected with chlorine to kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illnesses and deaths. In fact, chlorination of drinking water has virtually eliminated typhoid fever, cholera and many other diseases; it represents one of the greatest achievements of public health protection.

Secondly, drinking water disinfection is necessary because once the treated water leaves the treatment plant, it may travel through water mains and pipes sometimes at significant distances, before it reaches its destination. During this time, it is necessary to maintain a chlorine residual level of disinfectant in the water to ensure no possible regrowth of micro-organisms. Without adequate disinfection, the health risks from microorganisms far outweigh the risks from THMs.

Do levels of THMs fluctuate?

Levels normally vary within a single water supply depending on the season, water temperature, amount of natural organic matter in the water, pH, amount of chlorine used, time the water is in the distribution system and other factors.

The concentration of chloroform – one of the four THM chemical compounds is approximately two to three times higher during summer months as during winter months.

What is being done to reduce the levels of THMs in municipal drinking water?

The City of Saint John is working in conjunction with the New Brunswick Departments of Health to monitor the level of THMs so that they are within the guideline of 100µg/l. The City of Saint John is continuing to collect data through THM surveys, analyze data and pursue opportunities (cleaning and lining of pipe infrastructure, watermain flushing, unidirectional flushing) of THM formation reduction.

At the root of this water quality problem is the inability to remove naturally occurring organic matter from the water before it is disinfected with chlorine. New treatment technologies can remove much of the organic matter prior to disinfection, thus reducing the levels of by-products while maintaining sufficient levels of disinfection to kill or inactivate microorganisms. The City of Saint John recently completed the preliminary design of water treatment facility.

What are the alternate disinfectants?

Alternate disinfectants include chloramines, chlorine dioxide, ozone, ultraviolet and others. Each of these alternate disinfectants has advantages and disadvantages regarding handling and storage, disinfection by-product formation and cost. Following the initial disinfection at the treatment plant, however, the use of some form of chlorine is still essential to maintain the required residual in the water distribution system in order to ensure microbiologically safe water.

How can I obtain information about my drinking water quality?

If you are connected to the Saint John Water municipal water system, Saint John Water staff are available at 658-4455.

Why was the guideline updated in 2008?

Since the publication of the Guideline Technical Document (GTD) in 2006, several new scientific papers have been published on the health effects of BDCM and of THMs. As these articles were considered to have a potential bearing on the existing guideline values, a panel of experts was convened in September 2008 to provide expert advice and to make recommendations to Health Canada and to the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water (CDW) regarding BDCM in drinking water.

Based on Health Canada's re-assessment of the overall weight of scientific evidence and on the findings and recommendations of the Expert Panel on BDCM, the Federal-Provincial-Territorial CDW recommended rescinding the separate guideline for BDCM. The guideline for THMs is now considered sufficient on its own to protect for potential adverse health effects related to the exposure to BDCM in drinking water. The new information on BDCM will be added in the GTD for THMs during the next update of the document.

Effective April 2009, the guideline statement for trihalomethanes in drinking water is modified to remove the separate guideline for BDCM, recognizing that the maximum acceptable concentration for THMs is protective of the health effects of all THMs, including BDCM.

How do I test for THMs in my drinking water?

Individuals on municipal water supplies do not need to have their water supply tested because the City of Saint John regularly monitors water quality. Saint John Water currently uses Maxxam Analytics whom is a CALA (Canadian Association of Laboratory Accreditation) accredited laboratory.

If you have a private well that does not mix chlorine with the water, there should be no need to test for THMs. However, if you wish to have your water tested, please visit the following websites, to obtain the list of accredited labs, as well as to obtain the proper sampling vial as well as information on how to properly collect a representative water sample: CALA Directory of Laboratories at http://209.90.159.196/search.php?wId=s or Standards Council of Canada at http://palcan.scc.ca/SpecsSearch/TLSearchForm.do.

Municipal Operations preparing for storm conditions

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:47:59 AST

A storm event is forecasted for later today, Wednesday, December 9 and the City of Saint John’s Municipal Operations will be working to keep the City streets and sidewalks free and clear of snow and ice. Snow plowing equipment will be working to keep City streets and sidewalks safe for motorists and pedestrians.

Since these activities could be occurring during the evening traffic rush, please be cautious and take due care and attention when encountering this heavy equipment. Please keep the conditions in mind and slow down when necessary.

City staff will be working within the Winter Management Plan to meet the established service objectives according to Priority and based on the storm severity. Major arteries, highway connections and emergency routes will be cleared constantly by the assigned plowing equipment, with major bus routes, and streets connecting schools, community centres and business districts as the second priority.

The necessary equipment inspections and operations coordination is underway and will continue until the storm event has passed. Please assist your neighbours and the City by using your available off-street parking to ensure the most efficient snow plowing and removal operation possible.

For more information about how the City handles winter storms, visit saintjohn.ca/snowplan.

Snow control plan's first test a success

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:25:26 AST

Municipal Operations used the City of Saint John Winter Management Plan for Streets and Sidewalks for the first time Sunday in response to the first snowfall of Winter 2009-2010.

The storm dumped between 10 and 15 centimeters of snow on the City, causing Municipal Operations to open a Winter Operations Centre to control the plow operations. City personnel were able to meet the service objectives for the areas plowed, including bare pavement on the travel lanes within 8 hours after the end of the storm on Priority 1 streets.

“This first test of the plan went well,” said Kevin Rice, Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations. “There were some challenges, including some cars parked overnight in defiance of the parking restrictions put in place this year. That makes plowing more difficult for our operators.”

The majority of streets and sidewalks were cleared by early evening on Sunday. Municipal Operations will continue to work on clearing and removing snow, as necessary, over the coming days. Priority 1 streets should be clear curb-to-curb and Priority 2 streets clear in the travel lanes by Tuesday morning.

Please visit www.saintjohn.ca/snowplan for information regarding the Winter Management Plan for Streets and Sidewalks, including the City’s Parking Ban on City Streets.

Rockwood Park's Loop Road Closed for Season

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:50:29 AST

Rockwood Park’s Loop Road & Hawthorne Avenue entrances are CLOSED for the Season (Dec 1/09). Access to Rockwood Park is available year-round at the main entrance on Lake Drive South. Parking for the Bark Park is available at the Rockwood Stables parking lot.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY -- Moved to Market Square

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:52:45 AST

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

November 27, 2009

His Worship, Mayor Ivan Court and members of Common Council invite all boys and girls, moms and dads to the 25th ANNUAL MAYOR AND COUNCIL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Due to inclement weather the tree lighting will take place in Market Square.

Join us for Christmas carol singing, yummy treats, and of course our special guest Santa Claus!

City staff will be collecting donations. Toys or nonperishable food items would be appreciated.

Come join in all the fun! Spaces will be reserved for persons with mobility impairments. Interpretive services for the hearing impaired.

Torch Relay -- Celebration Reminders

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:03:26 AST

Saint Johners are reminded to cheer on the Olympic Flame in Saint John on Tuesday, November 24^th, with activities beginning at 5pm at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal. A children’s festival will be inside the terminal, however the main show will take place outside in the south parking lot. Spectators are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring lawn chairs to enjoy the show.

Celebration Reminders

TRAFFIC - Water Street from Duke to Lower Cove Loop will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning at 4:30 pm.

PARKING - There will be no parking permitted on Water Street during the event. (4:30 - 9pm)

FOOD & BEVERAGE - Fundraising BBQ provided by the Y's Men (hotdogs, sausages & hot drinks available.) All proceeds go to the Saint John YMCA.

The schedule of events is as follows:

5:00pm – 6:00pm Children’s Olympic-themed Fair
(Inside Terminal)

Activities include:

· Bernard the Magician

· Troubla’tours Buskers

· Saint John Sea Dogs Autograph Session

· Giant Inflatables and Carnival Games

· Face Painting

· Balloon Artistry

· Children’s Art Display

· Interactive displays and activities sponsored by Coca-Cola and RBC

· Fundraising BBQ provided by the Y’s Men (hotdogs, sausages & hot drinks available). All proceeds go to the Saint John YMCA.

5:45pm Entertainment Begins (Outdoor Stage)

Main stage performances celebrating our cultural heritage featuring national guest artists and local

performers:

· Oromocto Royal Canadian Legion Pipes and Drums and dancers

· Stephanie Mainville and Band

· Alexandre Banks

· Holly Jane Sock

· Chinese Cultural Dancers

· Tradition

7:00pm Olympic Torch Arrives
Cauldron lighting by Debbie Cooper, Saint John Boys and Girls Club

8:00pm Fireworks (weather permitting)

Traffic Delays - Olympic Torch Route

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:08:21 AST

Media Advisory

For immediate release

November 23, 2009

Motorists are advised to expect delays along the Olympic Torch Relay route as it makes its way through the City.

November 24 (beginning at 5:50pm)

· Rothesay Avenue

· Union Street to Water Street

· Water Street will be closed from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. No parking on Water Street will be permitted during this time.

November 25 (beginning at 8:13am)

· Fort Howe

· Lansdowne Avenue

· Main Street

· St. Patrick Street

· Union Street

· King Street

· Charlotte Street

· St. James Street

· Prince William Street

· Union Street.

· Market Plaza

· St. John Street

· Dufferin Row

· Martello Tower Park

· Lancaster Avenue

· Duke Street West

Skilled Worker

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:40:50 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00 PM AST

Information Sessions on new snow control strategy and changes to on-street parking

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:50:53 AST

A new by-law passed by Saint John Common Council on Monday changes overnight on-street parking rules for the city. Information sessions will be held next week on how the changes affect residents.

The by-law, part of Municipal Operations’ snow and ice control management plan, bans vehicles from parking between midnight and 7 a.m. from November 15 to April 15 on most city streets. The exceptions are the South Central Peninsula, and some streets in the Old North End, the Lower West Side and around theWright Street areanorth of the throughway. For one yearonly, part ofDouglas Avenue will have alternate side-of-the-street overnight parking. In November 2010, the street will be subject to the overnight parking ban.

“This will allow our crews to better handle the clearing of the city’s streets,” explains Kevin Rice, Deputy Commissioner of Municipal Operations. “Vehicles on the street make plowing extremely difficult, if not impossible, andprevent the plows from doing the best job possible on the first pass.”

The parking ban means that cars found parked on the street will be towed at the owner’s expense. The city can also place temporary no-parking signs in areas to allow for street clearing operations to take place. Vehicles parked in those temporary zones will also be towed.

The snow clearance strategy also outlines the priority system for street clearing. Priority 1 streets are main arteries, highways and emergency routes, while priority 2 streets are major bus routes, schools, community centres and business districts. Priority 3 streets include collector streets, minor bus routes, and industrial parks; priority 4 streets are local or subdivision streets. Sidewalks are also prioritized, and some sidewalks will not be cleared.

Information sessions about the winter management plan snow removal strategy are being held the week of November 16^th.

November 16 – Ward 1 – St. Mark’s Church
November 17 – Ward 2 – North End Community Centre
November 18 – Ward 3 (West) – Carleton Community Centre
November 19 – Ward 4 – St. Joachim’s Church
November 25 – Ward 3 (South) – South End Community Centre

All meetings begin at 6:30 with a formal presentation by a representative from Municipal Operations.

For more information about the snow removal strategy, please visit www.saintjohn.ca.

Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club will light the Flame

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:16:34 AST

Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club will light the Flame
on behalf of Saint John

Flame arrives in the City November 24

Saint John – The evening of November 24, Debbie Cooper will mount the stairs of the stage outside the Marco Polo Cruiseship Terminal and light the Olympic cauldron with a torch she carried along Water Street. The flame will cast its glow over the Saint John Harbour and over the citizens who will gather to see this historic moment, part of the longest domestic Olympic Torch relay in history. The torch lighting is a part of a community-wide celebration planned for the evening.

Cooper was chosen by the local celebration committee. Saint John Mayor Ivan Court is a member. “We wanted someone who embodied the nature of our community and we couldn’t think of a better choice. The Olympics are a celebration of the potential of youth. This is what Debbie Cooper does every day,” says Court.

Cooper began her long association with the Boys and Girls Club when she was seven. She worked with the Club off and on for 31 years. Heavily involved in several community organizations and provincial and national committees, she also coached girls and women’s softball teams representing N.B. at National Softball Championships – midget, junior and senior levels. She has also been recognized with many awards including the Canada 125 commemorative medal, Saint John Sportsperson of the Year in 1995, Coach of the Year Award in 1989, NB Summer Games Gold Medalist in softball, many provincial, and Eastern Canadian championships. Cooper will drop the puck at tonight’s SeaDogs game.

To celebrate the arrival of the flame, the community celebration committee, made up of staff from the City of Saint John and sponsors RBC and Coca Cola have planned an evening of family fun that begins at Marco Polo Cruiseship Terminal at 5pm with a children’s carnival. A formal program begins at 5:45pm with a showcase of local culture hosted by Jason MacLean. RBC and Coca Cola will also present entertainment. The flame arrives at 7pm. There will be further entertainment including the band Tradition. Fireworks will cap off the night at 8pm.

The 106-day Olympic Torch Relay, which is presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada, will visit more than 1,030 communities and places of interest in every province and territory. On February 12, 2010, the Olympic Flame will make its way to downtown Vancouver to light the Olympic Cauldron in a magical and awe-inspiring moment before a television audience of three billion people worldwide, signalling the kick off to the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

For more information on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, visit www.vancouver2010.com/torchrelay. You can also visit www.saintjohn.ca

About VANOC

VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010. Visit www.vancouver2010.com.

Finance Committee Meeting

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:07:35 AST

Meeting Notice - Finance Committee

Thursday, November 12 , 2009

Please be advised that the Finance Committee of The City of Saint John will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 12 at 4:00 pm in the 8th Floor Boardroom.

If you have any questions, please contact the Commissioner of Finance, Greg Yeomans at 649-6028.

57th Annual Saint John Santa Claus Parade

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:59:36 AST

MEDIA RELEASE
November 13, 2009

57th Annual Saint John Santa Claus Parade
Parade Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2009 Start Time: 6:00PM
Theme: Christmas in movies and books
Parade Hotline: 633-9797

STREET CLOSURES:
Please note that the Causeway (all 4 lanes) will be blocked off beginning at 4:00pm on Sat. Nov. 14th for parade line-up.

PARADE ROUTE:
The Parade Route will be the same route as last year. The parade will leave the Causeway, go onto Union St., left on Sydney St., right on King’s Square North, left on Charlotte St., down King St. and on to St. Patrick, on to Main St., right on Lansdowne Ave., and right at Wellesley Blvd. These streets will be closed off during the parade.
• Citizens are asked to not park on King Street beginning at 5 pm.
• Any vehicles parked anywhere along the parade route after 5:30 p.m. will be towed.
• Please be aware of and obey all signage along the parade route.

NOTES FOR PARADE ENTRIES:
• Enter the Causeway from Bayside Drive.
• No horn blowing.
• Absolutely no tossing of candy.
• At the end of the parade route, floats turn right at Deluxe, and walking groups go straight to the next intersection (then turn left or right).

Uptown Saint John Inc. - 506.633.9797

Mountain Bike Trail Review -- Nov. 12

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:57:58 AST

Thursday, November 12, 2009
6-8pm North End Community Centre
195 Victoria Street
Formal presentation to begin at 6:15pm

Members of the Glenn Group and staff of the City of Saint John will present plans for three levels of trails proposed for the corner of Shamrock Park bounded by Spar Cove Road and Millidge Avenue. A “pump” track, to be located beside the parking lot will also be discussed.

Automotive Technician

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:32:26 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 4:30 PM AST

Students celebrate unveiling of Victoria Square

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:26:27 AST

Students from local schools were on hand Wednesday afternoon for the unveiling of the wall of tiles they had created for the refurbished Victoria Square in Saint John’s North End. The project was an initiative of City of Saint John Leisure Services as part of the revamping of Victoria Square. The $330,000 project was funded from the City’s 2009 Capital Budget, with the support of ONE Change and the Main Street Baptist Church, and a $2,500 contribution from Brunswick Pipeline. It includes new lighting, a new gazebo and new chess tables and seating. "We worked with the existing park’s sidewalks and landscaping as a cost-saving measure," explains Peter Hanlon, Capital Project Manager for Leisure Services. "The new signage meets a historical standard and the new lighting will improve the safety of the park." The park’s new centre plaza features a place where a Christmas tree can be placed, including an outlet to power lights. The new signage recalls the heritage of the park. It’s similar to the gates at the Loyalist Burial Ground. Students from the local schools who took part in the project got the first look at their tiles’ new home on the park’s tile mural. Leisure Services and ONE Change hosted a barbeque for the students. "It’s important for the students to have a chance to see how they’ve contributed to this project," said Greg Cutler, Leisure Services Coordinator. Cutler works out of the North End Community Centre. "We hope they’ll use this park and treat it well." Leisure Services is working on renovating the North End’s Robertson Square, which was also funded through the 2009 Capital Budget. It will be completed in November.

Spruce Lake Industrial Park gets greener look

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:56:31 AST

New landscaping in the City of Saint John’s Spruce Lake Industrial Park will improve the look and appeal of the only entry into Lorneville and improve access to public transportation.

The beautification program, which includes new ditching and berms (sculpted mounds of earth) to help control storm water and minimize land erosion, indigenous hardy plants and several hundred trees, is an initiative of the Saint John Industrial Parks, Ltd. The first phase, improvement of the King William Highway and Alloy Drive intersection, is complete, with four more phases to come.

The Emera pipeline crossing, the entrance to the park at provincial Highway 1, the Lorneville community entrance near the Lorneville Convenience Store and both sides of the King William Highway will be landscaped as part of the future phases of the project.

“The new landscaping will be environmentally friendly,” Brian Irving, general manager of the Saint John Industrial Parks, explains. “For example, the US highway-style treatment planned for the highway 1 area is more like a meadow; it features indigenous plants, including wildflowers and cattails, Mother Nature’s filters. The mowing is less aggressive, which means we’ll use less gas, and the wildflowers will bring colour to an otherwise bland landscape.”

The beautification project will continue through 2010 and into 2011 in five phases.

Saint John Industrial Parks sold more land in 2008 than in the previous 12 years combined. Over 120 acres were sold last year, and four buildings will go up in the McAllister and Spruce Lake parks this year. The City’s industrial parks provide over 1500 acres of serviced land for industrial activities and development.

City of Saint John Planner takes part in climate change project

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:54:46 AST

A City of Saint John planner will be participating in a project to improve how communities plan for climate change.

Sarah Herring was selected in August by the Canadian Institute of Planners to work with a small group of planners from Atlantic Canada to develop planning tools for communities. Herring will be working with another planner, Patricia Manuel from Dalhousie University, to help the community of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook in Newfoundland.

“This is a great project for the City of Saint John and for Sarah Herring,” said Ken Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development. “By having Sarah participate in this project, it gives Saint John access to cutting edge approaches for adapting to climate change.”

Herring, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning program of the University of Northern British Columbia, has been a planner with the City of Saint John since 2006. Herring will use the experience from the program while working on the new municipal plan for Saint John and as the City prepares its own tools to deal with climate change.

Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brooke is a coastal community facing flooding issues from mountain runoff, as well as problems related to changing sea levels. The community is within the limits of Gros Morne National Park.

The planning project is funded by Natural Resources Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Atlantic Planners institute. The first phase of the project focused on creating climate change action plans for communities in Nunavut. This year’s project focuses on a community in each of the four Atlantic provinces, including Clair, New Brunswick, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, and Stratford, Prince Edward Island.

Herring will travel to Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook four times over the next year, with her first visit planned for November. She’s working on the project outside of her regular working hours.

For more information about the project, visit www.cip-icu.ca.

Halloween Safety Tips from the Saint John Fire Department

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:43:23 AST

Paying attention to a few safety tips can make the difference between having a frightfully fun Halloween and a frightfully tragic one.

“There are many things that parents, kids and adults can do to make sure that Halloween remains a very safe holiday,” says Gerald Green, District Chief responsible for Fire Prevention, Investigation and Safety with the Saint John Fire Department. “Make sure costumes purchased are labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardant; choose materials that will not easily ignite; and keep fire safety in mind when decorating your home, both inside and out.”

It’s important to know how to get out of a room or a building in case of emergency, no matter where you are, and to teach kids to do the same.

“A haunted house is a unique venue and with other things competing for your attention, it may take a little extra effort to identify exits and plan your escape,” says Green. “However, if there is an actual emergency or the ghosts and goblins simply get too scary, you’ll be glad you did!”

Buy only costumes, wigs and props labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardant. If you are making your own costume, choose material that won’t easily ignite if it comes into contact with heat or flame. Avoid using billowing or long trailing features. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eyeholes are large enough for them to see through clearly.

Provide children with lightweight flashlights to carry for lighting or as part of their costume.
Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs and heaters.
It is safest to use a flashlight or battery-operated candles in a jack-o-lantern. If you must use a real candle, use extreme caution. Be sure to place lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn, including trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways and yards.

Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes.
Tell children to stay away from open flames. Be sure they know how to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches fire. (Have them practice stopping immediately, dropping to the ground, covering their face with their hands, and rolling over and over to put out the flames.)

Use flashlights as alternatives to candles or torch lights when decorating walkways and yards. They are much safer for trick-or-treaters, whose costumes could brush against the lighting.
If your children are going to Halloween parties at other people’s homes, have them look for exits and plan how they would get out in an emergency.

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Media Contact
Leah Fitzgerald
Communications Officer
City of Saint John
648-3714

Buyer

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:37:05 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 4:30 PM AST

Meeting Notice - Solid Waste Management

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:14:12 AST

A Council meeting has been scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. on the topic of solid waste management. The Commissioner of Municipal Operations will be presenting as well as Marc Macleod of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission.

A live webcast of the meeting will be available courtesy of Rogers. Rogers TV Cable 10 will air at 6:30 p.m. via tape delay.

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Media Contacts

Nancy Moar                                          Leah Fitzgerald
Communications Manager              Communications Officer
City of Saint John                               City of Saint John
648-3715                                             648-3714

Public Presentation - Parking in the South/Central Peninsula

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:24:50 AST

The City of Saint John and the Saint John Parking Commission wish to advise the public of a presentation regarding parking in the south central peninsula. The public meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 28at 7:00 pm at the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, 164 Germain Street.

Hardy Stevensen and Associates Ltd. will present the conclusions of the 2009 public consultation and review process regarding parking and snow removal. Representatives from the City of Saint John and the Saint John Parking Commission will also be in attendance.

Lane Closure - Reversing Falls Bridge

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:57:34 AST

PUBLIC NOTICE
LANE CLOSURE
REVERSING FALLS BRIDGE
CITY OF SAINT JOHN

The Department of Transportation advises the motoring public that the Reversing Falls Bridge will be narrowing to one-lane traffic commencing Wednesday, October 28th, 2009, weather permitting. This work is expected to take approximately 2 days to complete and is necessary to pave the approaches and deck on the structure.

The Department apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. This is part of the ongoing work of the Department of Transportation. The department reminds motorists to reduce speeds and drive safely.

Lorraine Armstrong
Dept. of Transportation
District 04 - Saint John
Phone # (506) 643-7463
Fax # (506) 643-7464

UPDATE - Roads open after flooding

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:56:42 AST

Water levels have continued to drop overnight in the east end of the City. The City of Saint John’s Municipal Operations have reopened all remaining roadways to traffic with the exception of a section of Todd Street at Rayland Street.

Solid waste collection will take place today for those residences whose regular pickup was cancelled due to the flooding.

For more information, please contact Municipal Operations at 658-4455.

Road Closure Update

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:32:14 AST

October 27, 2009
For immediate release

UPDATE
Media Advisory

Water levels have been continued to drop overnight in the east end of the City. The City of Saint John’s Municipal Operations have reopened all remaining roadways to traffic with the exception of a section of Todd Street at Rayland Street.

Solid waste collection will take place today for those residences whose regular pickup was cancelled due to the flooding.

For more information, please contact Municipal Operations at 674-4253.

Roadways Reopened - Water Levels Dropping

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:42:38 AST

October 26, 2009
For immediate release

UPDATE
Media Advisory

Water levels have been dropping since early Monday morning. The City of Saint John’s Municipal Operations have reopened several roadways to traffic:
• Rothesay Avenue between Tim and Todd Streets (one lane in each direction);
• Rothesay Road underpass (to Rothesay Avenue);
• Exit from Westbound McKay Highway to Rothesay Avenue; and
• Ashburn Road between Foster Thurston and Rothesay Road.

McAllister Drive remains closed between Majors Brook and Golden Grove, as due a number of streets in the Glen Falls area. Garbage pickup will take place in the Glen Falls area on Tuesday, if road conditions permit.
The Saint John Police Force is watching over flooded neighbourhoods. Officers will continue to issue tickets to motorists ignoring or driving around barricades.
For more information, please contact Municipal Operations at 674-4253.

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Media Contacts
Leah Fitzgerald                                 Nancy Moar
Communications Officer                Communications Manager
City of Saint John                             City of Saint John
648-3714                                           648-3715

Garbage Collection Delayed in Flooded Areas

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:35:03 AST

The City of Saint John Sanitation Division wishes to advise residents living in the flooded areas of Glen Falls that there will be no garbage and compost collection on Monday, October 26, 2009.
Streets closed on this garbage collection route include:

Dutch Garden Road
Ashton Place
Simpson Drive from Golden Grove to Broadway Avenue
Broadway Avenue (lower end)
Todd Street
Holland Street
Walter Street
Brown Street
McKay Street
Various parts of the Glen Road

If flooding subsides, collection will be done on Tuesday, October 27. However, if flooding conditions persist, collection will take place on Wednesday, October 28. For more information, or to arrange for pickup of large items damaged by flooding, please contact the Municipal Operations Department at 674-4253.

Other roads still closed due to flooding include:

Rothesay Avenue from Tim Street to Todd Street
Rothesay Road Underpass
Rothesay Avenue Exit off the McKay Highway
Ashburn Road from Rothesay Road to Foster Thurston Drive
McAllister Drive from Golden Grove Road to Majors Brook Drive
Golden Grove Road at Parkhill Drive

The City of Saint John apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Media Contacts
Leah Fitzgerald     Nancy Moar
Communications Officer   Communications Manager
City of Saint John     City of Saint John
648-3714     648-3715

Public Advisory - October 24-25 Rain Event in Saint John

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:45:38 AST

Significant rainfall associated with this latest storm has fallen in Saint John on Saturday and Sunday morning. City crews have been responding to this event since late Saturday.

While a number of roadways have been reopened, many roads are partially or completely covered in water and some may remain covered for at least several hours. Please do not drive through water covered or closed roads as doing so may cause damage to your vehicle or to adjacent properties.

As of 6 AM today, several major routes are closed as follows:

· Rothesay Avenue from Tim Street to Todd Street

· Rothesay Road Underpass

· Rothesay Avenue Exit off the McKay Highway

· Ashburn Road from Rothesay Road to Foster Thurston Drive

· McAllister Drive from Golden Grove Road to Majors Brook Drive

· Golden Grove Road at Parkhill Drive

In addition, several streets in the Glen Falls neighbourhood remain underwater including the following:

· Dutch Garden Road

· Ashton Place

· Simpson Drive from Golden Grove to Broadway Avenue

· Broadway Avenue (lower end)

· Todd Street

· Holland Street

· Walter Street

· Brown Street

· McKay Street

· Various parts of the Glen Road

Commuters are urged to give themselves plenty of extra time this morning to find an alternate route. As more roads open up we will be issuing updates through the day.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Michael Hugenholtz, P.Eng.

Operations Manager, Stormwater and General Maintenance

City of Saint John

Traffic Advisory -- Reversing Falls Bridge

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:09:50 AST

Issued on behalf of the New Brunswick Department of Transportation

The New Brunswick Department of Transportation advises the motoring public that the Reversing Falls Bridge will be narrowing to one-lane traffic commencing Monday, October 26th, 2009, weather permitting. This work is expected to take approximately 2 days to complete and is necessary to pave the approaches and deck on the structure.

Traffic Advisory -- Germain and Horsfield

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35:59 AST

Weather Depending: on Monday, October 26, Germain Street from Horsfield Street to Grannan Street will be closed for the day for paving.

Telecommunications Specialist

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:05:53 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 4:30 PM AST

Administrative Assistant

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:35:01 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00 PM AST

Citywide Citizens' Survey

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:13:29 AST

Ipsos Reid, an international research company is conducting the first-ever citizens’ telephone poll on behalf of the City of Saint John. Results from the random poll will enable us to better understand the needs and concerns of our residents, and to support our desire for continuous improvement in service delivery.

During the next few weeks, over 800 residents will be asked questions about issues, quality of life and our services and programs.

We ask that if called, you take the time to answer the survey. The results will be used as benchmarks to measure progress and future improvement in our service delivery.

Thank you

Saint John is Finalist in CBC Radio 2's Great Canadian Song Contest

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:13:18 AST

VOTING IS NOW OPEN FOR CBC RADIO 2’S
GREAT CANADIAN SONG QUEST;
SINGER-SONGWRITERS AND SHORTLIST OF LOCATIONS REVEALED

CBC Radio 2, Canada’s national music network, revealed a blockbuster list of 65 Canadian singersongwriters vying for the chance to immortalize Canadians’ favourite places in song in the GREAT CANADIAN SONG QUEST. It’s now up to Canadians to choose the artists and pick the spots to be forever commemorated in Canada’s songbook.

Voters have from now until Friday, October 23 at 12 a.m. ET to choose from a shortlist of the most
popular places from each province and territory, and the artists they’d like to see create the song for
those locations, by visiting www.cbc.ca/radio2. Once voting closes, the final 13 artists have four
weeks to compose and record an original song, inspired by the most popular Canadian location from their province or territory.

“We can’t wait to see the final list of locations and artists chosen by Canadians,” said Mark
Steinmetz, director of music programming, CBC Radio. “By inspiring these artists with Canada’s
special locales, we will create a distinctly Canadian playlist. This initiative is a great way for
Canadians to share their collective passion for music and our country.”

The GREAT CANADIAN SONG QUEST’s artist line-up was selected from Radio 2’s playlist,
and includes musicians representing Canada’s regions and celebrated sounds. From musical icons to emerging stars, Canadians will choose from a vast range of styles, from urban beat and home-grown folk to rich and nuanced world music. Artist bios and a selection of their work can be found at the Song Quest website through www.cbc.ca/radio2.

The singer-songwriters representing New Brunswick are:
• David Myles
• Julie Dorion
• Thom Swift
• Olympic Symphonium
• Edith Butler

The location short list is a result of the nominations submitted by Canadians over the past two
weeks, through the GREAT CANADIAN SONG QUEST website, campaign-style blogs, Tweets
and Facebook comments, and photo and video postings.

The short listed locations for New Brunswick are:
• Magnetic Hill
• Hopewell Rocks
• Fredericton
• Saint John
• Saint John River

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster, and one of its largest cultural
institutions. With 28 services offered on Radio, Television, the Internet, satellite radio, digital audio,
as well as through its record and music distribution service and wireless WAP and SMS messaging services, CBC/Radio-Canada is available how, where, and when Canadians want it.

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For more information, please contact: October 13, 2009
Lori Wheeler
Sr. Communications Officer
CBC New Brunswick
(506) 451-4080
lori.wheeler@cbc.ca
@wheelercbcinfo on Twitter

Waterfront Park Dedicated to Bringing Visitors Home

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:33:21 AST

Saint John Waterfront Development
One Market Square, Suite 301
Saint John, NB E2L 4Z6
Tel: 506 649-6066
Fax: 506 649 6068
www.sjwaterfront.com

________________________________________

For Immediate Release
October 15, 2009

Waterfront Park Dedicated to Bringing Visitors Home

SAINT JOHN, NB – The Hooper statues have a new home and Barbour’s General Store Museum is welcoming visitors to St. Andrew’s Park. In celebration, Saint John Waterfront Development and the City of Saint John today held a public dedication of the park.

The redesigned and renewed St. Andrew’s Park features Barbour’s General Store and the Hooper statues in their new location across from City Hall. Thanks to funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Province of New Brunswick’s Regional Development Corporation, the City of Saint John, and Canada Post, the new park connects Saint John’s art and history to Harbour Passage.

“The Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects that enhance tourism potential and expand economic opportunities for communities,” said Saint John MP Rodney Weston, who attended the dedication on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). “Our government’s investment of $2 million has been instrumental in the design, construction, and landscaping of the pedestrian spaces – a key element of the parks.”

“The Province of New Brunswick is proud to be an important partner in this project,” said Hon. Ed Doherty, Minister of Supply and Services. “Our investment has helped revitalize St. Andrew’s Park and added an extra stop for visitors to the Port City.”

Prior to the park’s redevelopment, it was a turning area for Saint John Transit buses along with a garden housing an anchor. The park still acts as a crossroads for citizens, but Barbour’s General Store Museum adds an information site for visitors. The Hooper statues, which were once housed in front of the Canada Post office on Rothesay Avenue (and which were temporarily housed in the lobby of the New Brunswick Museum), are now a major attraction for visitors, who often snap photos of the wooden people.

“St. Andrew’s Park gains a new life from these improvements,” says Bill MacMackin, president of Saint John Waterfront Development. “Barbour’s General Store and the Hooper statues add an arts and culture stop to Harbour Passage for visitors and Saint John’s citizens.”

The funding has been critical to the redevelopment of the Water Street area including St Andrew’s Park, St Patrick’s Park and the soon to be started Pugsley Park at the base of Princess Street. The Government of Canada has invested $2 million in the project through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund. The Province of New Brunswick, through the Regional Development Corporation, provided $400,000; and the City of Saint John is contributing $1,134,085 towards the undertaking. Canada Post provided $15,000 towards the refurbishment of the Hooper statues, with the City of Saint John carpentry service installing the statues in their new home.

Harbour Passage has been a successful redevelopment of the City of Saint John’s waterfront, linking the Marco Polo Cruise Ship Terminal through Market Slip to the Reversing Falls. More plans to extend Harbour Passage to Rainbow Park in the South End and over to the west side of Saint John are in the works.

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Media Contacts

Bill MacMackin
Saint John Waterfront Development
506-632-1135

Sharon Stanford-Rutter    Bruce Macfarlane
Senior Communications Officer   Regional Development Corporation
ACOA NB      506-444-4606
506-451-2677

City prepares for rainfall

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:20:36 AST

October 7, 2009

City prepares for rainfall

SAINT JOHN - City of Saint John departments and crews are preparing for heavy rain Wednesday and Thursday.

Municipal Operations crews are monitoring storm water levels, checking drainage systems and clearing potential obstructions to high runoff. Crews have contingency plans at the ready for historical trouble spots.

Municipal Operations and Engineering is asking citizens in low-lying or flood-prone areas to check their own lot drainage systems, backwater valves and nearby catch basins to ensure they are functional.

Citizens in affected areas can help by keeping an eye on the grates and clearing debris that accumulates during a rainstorm.

Saint John Water crews are completing preparatory maintenance work today to ensure wastewater pumping stations and treatment facilities are prepared for the heavy rains. Saint John Water’s staff will be closely monitoring its two surface water supplies for turbidity or cloudiness.

Citizens are reminded to call 658-4455 if you need assistance for Saint John Water (water and wastewater) services and Municipal Operations (storm drainage, washouts, closed roads) services.

SUPERINTENDENT - 2 positions

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:09:01 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 4:30 PM AST

Flag Raising - Fire Prevention Week

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:11:15 AST

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

October 6, 2009

There will be a flag raising on Tuesday, October 6^th at 11:30 at the foot of King Street to recognize Fire Prevention Week. Mayor Ivan Court will be joined by Chief Rob Simonds of the Saint John Fire Department.

The flag raising is one of many activities the fire department has undertaken this week to remind citizens of this year’s message: Practice Fire Safety – Good Habits Save Lives. School presentations and a series of print and radio advertisements will run throughout the week of the awareness campaign.

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Media Contacts

Lori Jensen B.J. MacDonald

Communications Saint John Saint John Fire Department, Fire Prevention Services

(506) 649-6008 (506) 658-2962

Senior Planner

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:08:43 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 4:30 PM AST

Meeting Notice - Finance Committee

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:40:08 AST

Fire Fighters Suit up for Safety

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:53:52 AST

News Release

For immediate release

October 2, 2009

Fire Fighters Suit up for Safety

Fire Prevention Week in Saint John: October 4^th – 10th

Saint John Firefighters are suiting up at local elementary schools for their annual fire prevention week. The week focuses on educating citizens and school children about the importance of practicing fire safety. This year’s message is “Practice Fire Safety – Good Habits Save Lives”.

In addition to a public awareness campaign launched through various media outlets, the fire department has an educational component targeted at Grade 3 classes in all city schools. Following a presentation and a video, students go outside to the Fire Safety House, a two-bedroom mobile home, where through a simulated fire, they will learn how fires are fought and how to prepare an escape plan.

“The educational component is an important part of the annual fire safety campaign, says B.J. MacDonald, coordinator of this year’s campaign.” “Children learn best by doing. They enjoy participating in the escape activity we do in the safety house. They are excited about what they’ve learned and they take that message home to their parents.”

In 2008, the Saint John Fire Department responded to nearly 9,500 calls. Fire Prevention Week brings national attention to the importance of fire safety. The New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs and the New Brunswick Association of Fire Prevention Officers report that seven out of ten fires occur in the home. The two most common causes of fires in homes are misuse of extension cords, electrical equipment and inattention to cooking.

This year’s campaign will provide fire trivia and safety tips through various radio stations in the city along with a fire prevention week message on the October Saint John Energy bill. The Saint John Fire Department encourages the public to visit the Fire section of the city’s website (www.saintjohn.ca) for more fire safety information.

Accredited media are invited to the Fire Safety House demonstration at Havelock School on Monday, Oct. 5^th at 1:10 p.m. To arrange a pass for the event, please contact Lori Jensen.

For more information:

B.J. MacDonald

Acting District Chief,
Fire Prevention and Safety

(506) 658-2962

Lori Jensen

Communications Assistant
Communications Saint John

(506) 649-6008

LEISURE SERVICE COORDINATOR

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:41:53 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 02 Oct 2009 4:30 PM AST

King's Square to Host Arborists' Tree Climbing Competition

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:20:46 AST

For immediate release
September 18, 2009

King’s Square to Host Arborists’ Tree Climbing Competition

SAINT JOHN – The trees in King’s Square will host 13 arborists this Saturday, as they compete in the Atlantic Tree Climbing Championship.

Over 50 arborists will be visiting Saint John as part of the annual general meeting of the International Society of Arboriculture – Atlantic Chapter. The winner of the Masters Challenge Saturday afternoon will compete in the international competition to be held in Chicago next year.

There are five events, including a work climb, an aerial rescue, footlocking (where participants climb a rope straight up 45 feet, using only their hands and feet), a speed climb and the throwball, where arborists throw a small line up over branches of varying heights in a feat of accuracy and strength.

The event starts at 7:30 a.m. in King’s Square and continues until about 4 p.m. The top three will compete for the championship at approximately 3 p.m.

This is the first time in ten years Saint John has hosted the event. Chris Gaudet, gardener and arborist specialist for the City of Saint John, is the chair of the event, which features Scott Cullen, registered consulting arborist from Conneticut, as the keynote speaker. Cullen will talk about A.L.S.O. (amenity, landscape, shade and ornamental) trees on Friday. As well, Garth Nickerson from the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture will give a New Brunswick Horticulture Update on trees. Kelly Honeyman of the Irving Nature Park will talk about developing gravel pits into forests. The arborists will also get a tour of Rockwood Park, led by the City of Saint John’s own arborists.

To arrange for an interview Saturday during the competition, please contact Leah Fitzgerald at
648-3714.

Municipal Operations and Engineering donate survey equipment to Mzuzu University

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:42:21 AST

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release
September 15, 2009

Municipal Operations and Engineering donate survey equipment to Mzuzu University

SAINT JOHN – Students at the Land Management Department of Mzuzu University in Malawi are getting practical experience in surveying thanks to a donation of equipment from the City of Saint John.

The donation, which includes survey-grade GPS receivers, a laser, tripods and other survey equipment, was taken to Malawi by University of New Brunswick student Tristan Goulden. Goulden, a Masters candidate in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, works with the Students for Development program. The program is an initiative of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, funded through the Canadian International Development Agency.

Goulden taught introductory classes in land surveying at Mzuzu University’s Land Management Department in 2008. He was asked to talk about his experiences at Geomatics Atlantic 2008, a conference of geography professionals held in Saint John.

“Although the students learn theoretical concepts of the technology, most have never seen examples of the technology in use,” Goulden says . “The lack of practical experience within the degree program leaves the students ill-equipped for entry into the geomatics field.”

After his presentation, Allan Phinney, Municipal Engineering Technician with the City of Saint John, told Goulden about the unused equipment at the City of Saint John’s Municipal Works and Engineering Department. Phinney worked with Goulden to get the equipment donated to Mzuzu University.

Goulden recently returned from Malawi. His most recent trip was to deliver the donated equipment and escort this summer’s interns from UNB to the university. Two of the interns, Landon Urquhart and Harsil Jani , are teaching students how to use the equipment this summer.

Capable geomatics graduates are integral in tackling several national issues dealing with economic and environmental sustainability in Malawi, Goulden says. Formal practical training, made possible by the City of Saint John’s donation, will help graduates better contribute to development in Malawi.

The equipment included in the donation is worth about $50,000 new. Landon Urquhart also brought a donation of equipment from the New Brunswick Department of Transportation, inspired by the City of Saint John’s donation.

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Media Contacts

Leah Fitzgerald

Communications Officer

City of Saint John

648-3714

Statement regarding Peel Plaza

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:01:52 AST

For immediate release
September 14, 2009

Bill Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings
City of Saint John

There have been questions in the media and to City Hall regarding the infrastructure project related to Peel Plaza slated to begin in the spring, as recently approved by Common Council.

These improvements are an essential part of the Peel Plaza development, although it is not the only reason for the construction. Enhanced traffic management will also be achieved. Wellington Row needs turning lanes to deal with current and future traffic in the area. Even with existing traffic flows the intersection of Wellington Row and Union Streets has been identified as problematic. Traffic studies of the area call for increased flow in the area, both with and without Peel Plaza. In addition, the turning radius at the current intersections on both ends of Wellington Row is too tight, making them unsafe for truck traffic. Traffic signals will be added at the intersection of Wellington Row/Germain Street and Union. The new signalisation will be synchronized with the other lights on Union Street to improve flow.

Change in street width will be between 49 and 60 centimetres, or between 16 and 24 inches. Some on-street parking will be lost, and some trees will be relocated or replaced due to the construction, but there will be little visible change from the current streetscape. The most mature trees on Wellington Row will not be affected by the construction, and there will be no impact to existing buildings.

Sanitary and storm sewers in the area will be updated. The east side of the street (parking lot side) will benefit from new sidewalks. As well, electrical and telecommunications transmission lines will be moved underground and the current poles removed.

The City has consulted businesses on Wellington Row and they are aware of the changes being made. In addition these changes were discussed at public meetings that have been held on the Peel Plaza project.

As for the options to purchase of property in the area, the City of Saint John has been working to prevent land speculation from occurring around the development. Once a developer is selected for the project, they will be able to consider development options for the site that may or may not include these properties. All such development options would be open for public consultation prior to a final decision being made.

The submission deadline for development proponents is Friday, November 27, 2009. The preferred proponent will be notified January 6, 2010. Public consultation sessions will be held with the preferred proponent once a decision has been made.

Citizens with questions regarding the Peel Plaza project are welcome to visit the project office at 50 Carleton Street.

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Media Contact:
Leah Fitzgerald
Communications Officer
City of Saint John
648-3714

FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING - EAST

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:03:10 AST

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS ON THE EAST SIDE

The City of Saint John is proceeding with a program of fire hydrant flushing to clean the water distribution pipes in East Saint John. Over the next few weeks flushing will be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

This may affect water customers in areas or subdivisions on or near Lakewood Heights, Ganong Road, Bon Accord, Champlain Heights, Hickey Road, Heather Way, McAllister Industrial Park, Highmeadow Park, Forest Hills, Glen Falls, Drury Cove and the Rothesay Road.

Customers may experience dirty water for up to 20 minutes if they use water during the time that the line on their street is being flushed. Though customers may encounter a drop in water pressure, at no time should they be without water.

For further information please contact 658-4455. TTY Service 632-6172

The City of Saint John is developing a plan for Queen's Square West -- meeting September 16

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:18:01 AST

The public is invited to contribute to the plan for Queen’s Square West.

The City of Saint John Input Session – Queen’s Square West

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
7-9pm
St. Patrick’s School Gymnasium
172 City Line

For further information, please contact the City of Saint John Leisure Services Department at 658-2909.

Advisory - Garbage Collection in Flooded areas of Glen Falls

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:21:59 AST

Media Advisory

The City of Saint John Sanitation Division wishes to advise residents living in the flooded areas of Glen Falls that there will be no garbage and compost collection on Monday, August 31, 2009.

Streets affected on this garbage collection route include:

Todd, Glen, Simpson, Brown, and Dresden.

If flooding subsides, collection will be done on Tuesday, September 1^st. However, if flooding conditions persist, collection will take place on Wednesday, September 2^nd. For more information, please contact the Municipal Operations Department at 674-4253.

The City of Saint John apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

City urges citizens to heed warnings about Tropical Storm Danny

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:16:46 AST

City urges citizens to heed warnings about Tropical Storm Danny

SAINT JOHN - City of Saint John departments and crews are preparing for heavy rain this weekend. Tropical Storm Danny may affect the weather in the area beginning Saturday afternoon.

Municipal Operations crews are checking drainage systems and clearing potential obstructions to high runoff. Crews have contingency plans at the ready for historical trouble spots.

Saint John Water crews are completing preparatory maintenance work today to ensure wastewater pumping stations and treatment facilities are prepared for the heavy rains.

Considering heavy rains increase the likelihood turbidity, or cloudiness, of surface water supplies due to run-off, Saint John Water’s staff will be closely monitoring its two surface water supplies through the weekend and over the next few weeks.

Citizens in affected areas can help by keeping an eye on the grates and clearing debris that accumulates during a rainstorm.

The weather forecast is calling for winds in excess of 80 kilometres per hours, which can make area beaches dangerous. The City is asking citizens to avoid the beaches during the storm due to the possibility of heavy surf.

Citizens are reminded to call 658-4455 if you need assistance for Saint John Water (water and wastewater) services and Municipal Operations (storm drainage, washouts, closed roads) services.

The City’s Emergency Management Organization has been in contact with Environment Canada for the past couple of days as Tropical Storm Danny’s progress is tracked. The City of Saint John’s departments and partner agencies receive regular updates as the storm progresses. EMO officials suggest to have enough emergency supplies on hand to last 72 hours. Visit getprepared.ca for more information.

Saint John Designated One of the 2010 Cultural Capitals of Canada

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:33:50 AST

Issued by Canadian Heritage

Aug 26, 2009

Saint John Designated One of the 2010 Cultural Capitals of Canada

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK- The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, accompanied by Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament (Saint John), and His Worship Ivan Court, Mayor of Saint John, today announced that the municipality of Saint John, New Brunswick, has been designated a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2010.

"Culture has a way of bringing us together. It also allows us to express who we are and what makes us truly unique," said Minister Moore. "Congratulations to the people of Saint John on taking pride in their local culture and heritage and on putting the best of their city forward for all Canadians to see."

"This recognition will provide a great boost to the people of Saint John, who will celebrate the city's 225th anniversary in 2010," said Mr. Weston. "The designation will surely encourage new partnering opportunities and generate economic benefits for Saint John and its surrounding area."

"The City of Saint John is proud of the work, led largely by community volunteers, to promote and celebrate our local arts, culture, and heritage," said Mr. Court. "We are pleased to be designated a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2010 in Canada's Original City."

The Cultural Capital of Canada designation is awarded for merit, as determined by the quality of a proposed project and earlier achievements by the candidate community that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the arts and culture. An independent advisory committee evaluates the candidate communities and makes its recommendations to the Minister. Funding is provided to support special projects that celebrate the arts and culture. Amounts vary according to the size of the municipality. Municipalities with a population between 50 000 and 125 000, such as Saint John, may receive up to $750,000.

With this funding, the city will launch Saint John 225: The Original City / La ville originale, a year-long program of events that celebrates the creativity, culture, and heritage of the Saint John region. Saint John 225 begins on January 1, 2010.

Saguenay, Quebec, was also designated a 2010 Cultural Capital of Canada (http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ccc/index-eng.cfm) earlier this week. Another cultural capital will be unveiled shortly.

This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.

BACKGROUNDER

2010 CULTURAL CAPITALS

Saint John, New Brunswick

Category 2: population between 50 000 and 125 000

Maximum contribution: $750,000

Highlights of Saint John, New Brunswick's, proposed projects:

- Passage in Time: Art in the Public Space - commissioning of four signature pieces to commemorate Saint John's 225th anniversary on sites of historical significance.

- Where's Art - Celebrating the Unexpected - performances and artistic displays in non-traditional spaces to promote upcoming activities and events of local arts and cultural groups; creation of a mascot to be used on promotional and marketing material.

- Celebration 225: The People, Places and Events that Shaped Saint John - a series of festivities to begin May 18, 2010.

- First Nations Cultural Celebration - in partnership with Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqiyik communities, this event will honour First Nations contributions to New Brunswick. It will include demonstrations of traditional ways of life, traditional storytelling, and displays and performances by contemporary First Nations artists.

- Reunion 2010 - gala performance by professional artists originally from the region who have achieved national and international acclaim; they will perform alongside emerging local artists and performers.

- Arts on the Edge - master classes for emerging artists and performers, and apprenticeships for directors, producers, and "back of house" administrators with a local master in the production of an exhibit or performance.

- Learning on the Edge - multimedia educational program that consists of digitized filming of each master class and apprenticeship to form the foundation of a digital library and Web-based resource centre that will be made available to community groups, schools, individual artists, performers, and educators.

- The Original City/La ville originale Website - creation of a new website to promote Saint John's arts, culture, and heritage through the use of new technologies and digital media to inform and interact with Saint John residents.

- World Speakers' Series - speakers' series to feature three nationally or internationally renowned experts.

- The Original City/La ville originale e-zine - a new online publication to report on regional events and developments, as well as international trends and significant events.

- Arts Groups, Businesses and the City: The ABCs of Cultural Development - a series of workshops or other events to ensure ongoing interaction among arts groups and non-profit organizations, the private sector and city staff.

For more information on the Cultural Capitals of Canada's selection criteria and previous years' winners, consult the Department of Canadian Heritage website at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/pgm/ccc/index-eng.cfm.

For more information, please contact

Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
Deirdra McCracken - Director of Communications
819-997-7788
deirdra.mccracken@pch.gc.ca

Canadian Heritage
Media Relations
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca

Amendments to Community Planning Act

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:01:04 AST

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release
August 25, 2009

Amendments to Community Planning Act Reduce Red Tape for Zoning Variance Requests

SAINT JOHN – An update to New Brunswick’s provincial planning legislation will reduce delays for citizens requesting variances from the City of Saint John Zoning Bylaw.

The amendments to the Community Planning Act, which bring New Brunswick in line with other jurisdictions across Canada, allow the City of Saint John’s Development Officer to approve or deny certain types of variances without sending each request to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC).

“It’s a significant streamlining of the process,” said Ken Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development and the City’s Development Officer. “It will reduce the quantity of human and financial resources assigned to minor dimensional variances allowing staff and the Planning Advisory Committee to focus on more substantial planning issues.”

For the first time, the City of Saint John and a number of other major municipalities in the Province have adopted a standardized policy for the processing of Development Officer variances. Saint John as well as the Miramichi Planning District Commission, Greater Moncton Planning District Commission, the City of Fredericton and the Town of Rothesay will use the same process making it easier for developers who do business in a number of communities in New Brunswick to navigate through the development approval process.

The Community Planning Act makes a number of kinds of variances eligible for the new process, including:

- the minimum size and dimensions of lots, and the minimum amount of land required for particular types of buildings;

- the height, number of storeys, ground area, floor area and bulk of buildings;

- the percentage of land that may be built upon, and the depth, size or area of yards, courts, parking areas and open spaces;

- the placement, location and arrangement of buildings and structures, including their setting back from the boundaries of streets and other public areas, and from rivers, streams or other bodies of water;

- the placement, height and maintenance of fences, walls, hedges, shrubs, trees and other objects;

- the types, dimensions and location of means of access of lots to streets;

- the facilities to be provided and maintained for off-street parking and loading of vehicles; and

- the location, dimensions, standards of construction and purposes of signs.

When an application is submitted for one of these variances, the Development Officer will decide whether the variance will be considered by staff or if the application will be forwarded to the Planning Advisory Committee for consideration under the normal process.

“In cases where the Development Officer is of the view that an application requires more public scrutiny or public comment, staff have the option of referring the variance to the Planning Advisory Committee,” Forrest said.

If the variance application is going to be dealt with by the Development Officer, he or she will either approve or deny the variance, based on the nature of the application and the expected impacts. Variance applications can be approved if they are deemed reasonable, desirable for the development of the parcel of land or building, and if it falls within the general intent of the Zoning Bylaw, the Municipal Plan and any other municipal bylaws affecting the development. If the variance is the result of an intentional disregard of a municipal bylaw, it will not be approved.

Under the previous legislation, every variance was subject to the PAC process, which included sending notices to nearby property owners. The Development Officer will still notify neighboring property owners of variances via hand-delivered letter, if there is a potential impact on their property. Property owners will have five days to submit written comments to the Development Officer prior to the rendering of a decision.

For more information on the City of Saint John’s Planning and Development Service, please call 658-2835, or visit saintjohn.ca /services_planning.cfm.

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Contact:

Leah Fitzgerald
Communications Officer
City of Saint John
506-648-3714
leah.fitzgerald@saintjohn.ca

City Manager Search

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:48:58 AST

In Saint John, New Brunswick, you will find a rich heritage, a thriving port city, the charm of a tourist town, the arts, culture and amenities of a metropolis plus the nicest people in the country. You will also find a forward-thinking municipal government that has set its sights on leading the nation as an example of a sustainable community. Saint John is experiencing strong economic growth and according to MacLeans Magazine is Canada’s eighth best managed city.

As the City Manager, lead, direct and manage the delivery of sustainable, cost-effective services and programs that are responsive to the needs of the city’s 70,000 citizens. Directed by and accountable to Common Council, manage a team of committed and dedicated public servants and work cooperatively with a range of agencies, commissions and committees. Steward the City’s $160+ million operating, water and sewage budget. Consult and communicate with citizens and community groups. Work in collaboration with stakeholders in the community and provincial and federal government departments. Set the example for responsible, accountable administration and public service.

A proven leader in a complex organization, you bring strategic vision, management acumen, and excellent communication and relationship skills to the City Manager role. You are comfortable working within a highly visible, publicly accountable context and managing significant financial and human resources. Persuasive and courageous, you are a role model who guides your team by setting clear goals and effectively holding others accountable. You collaborate naturally and have proven results working with multiple levels of government.

If you are ready to lead ‘Canada’s Original City’, please submit your resume online at www.rayberndtson.ca/en/careers/8697 or call Anna Stuart at 1-866-822-6022.

Traffic Advisory -- Charlotte Street

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:11:06 AST

Charlotte Street from King Square South to Horsfield Street will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, August 31 for a one week period. Detour signs will be in place to direct vehicle traffic. Local traffic only for deliveries and parking lot access will be directed in and out of the construction zone by flaggers at King Square South. Pedestrians are asked to pay close attention to signage and take directions from the flaggers and construction workers.

Reminders:

-Princess Street is closed to vehicle traffic from Charlotte Street to Germain Street.

-Princess Street is closed to vehicle traffic travelling West from Sydney Street to Charlotte Street.

The City of Saint John apologizes for any inconvenience. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of the construction workers and citizens as work continues to improve existing infrastructure in the intersection of Charlotte and Princess Streets.

City Prepares for Hurricane Bill

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:53:45 AST

For Immediate Release

August 21, 2009

City Prepares for Hurricane Bill

SAINT JOHN - City of Saint John departments and crews are preparing for heavy rain this weekend. Hurricane Bill may affect the weather in the area beginning Sunday.

Municipal Operations crews are checking drainage systems and clearing potential obstructions to high runoff. Crews have contingency plans at the ready for historical trouble spots.

Saint John Water crews are completing preparatory maintenance work today to ensure wastewater pumping stations and treatment facilities are prepared for the heavy rains.

Considering heavy rains increase the likelihood of discolouration of surface water supplies due to run-off, Saint John Water’s staff will be closely monitoring its two surface water supplies through the weekend and over the next few weeks.

“Drainage basin tops, particularly those that are located off paved public streets can become quickly clogged with debris in the first flush of water in a heavy storm,” said Graham Huddleston of Municipal Operations and Engineering.

Citizens in affected areas can help by keeping an eye on the grates and clearing debris that accumulates during a rainstorm.

Citizens are reminded to call 658-4455 if you need assistance for Saint John Water (water and wastewater) services and Municipal Operations (storm drainage, washouts, closed roads) services.

The City’s Emergency Management Organization has been in contact with Environment Canada for the past couple of days as Hurricane Bill’s progress is tracked. The City of Saint John’s departments and partner agencies receive regular updates as the storm progresses. As a reminder to citizens, EMO officials suggest to have enough emergency supplies on hand to last 72 hours. Visit getprepared.ca for more information.

LANE CLOSURE ROTHESAY AVE. WESTBOUND

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:25:22 AST

PUBLIC NOTICE
ROTHESAY AVE. WESTBOUND LANE
AT THE INTERSECTION WITH
RUSSELL STREET
ONE LANE CLOSURE

The Department of Transportation wishes to advise the traveling public that Rothesay Ave. westbound lane at the intersection of Russell Street will be narrowed to one lane starting Monday, August 17th, 2009. This traffic interruption is necessary to carry out utility relocations for the One Mile House Overpass and is anticipated to take approximately 1 week to complete.

District Transportation Engineer
District 04 – Saint John

Pilots make only NB stop in Saint John during race across Canada

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:27:29 AST

12 August 2009

(Saint John, NB) Twenty-four single engine planes will be arriving on the Saint John tarmac this Thursday at 1:00 pm from Digby, NS, bringing over 50 pilots and crew from as far away as Australia, England, Switzerland, France, Chile, USA and Canada.

The cross Canada race began on July 30 in Winnipeg, and after 16 stops across the country, will end on August 15 in Montreal. It is the longest flight ever by a group of pilots in Canada 6200 NM (11,488 KM), ten provinces, and three territories.

The Governor General’s Cup is a yearly fundraising event helping young pilots acquire

experience and support through the Pilot Mentor Program.

This year’s program will benefit 6 young pilots and is one of 6 National Centennial events taking place in Canada:

www.canadiancentennialofflight.ca/airforce/events/events_e.php#airrally#airrally

www.airrally.com

Tourism Saint John spokesperson Sally Cummings says this is an opportunity to showcase Saint John’s rich aviation history, and flying enthusiasts are looking forward to welcoming the pilots to the Bay of Fundy from around the world.

Tourism Saint John wishes to thank the generous support to its many sponsors for making this event happen:

Saint John Airport Inc., Saint John Hotel Association, Saint John Transit, Atlantic Flight College, Tourism Saint John, the City of Saint John, Steamers Lobster Co, New Brunswick Museum, Delta Brunswick Hotel, Go Fundy Events

Schedule of Events - See document link below

Pilots will have an opportunity to tour the Turnbull workshop at the New Brunswick Museum, and learn about how the variable pitch propeller was first invented.

The Saint John Arts Centre is also hosting an exhibit by Harold Wright “The Centennial +69 of Canadian Manned Aviation” featuring dozens of photos, documents and artifacts covering our aviation past from 1784 to present (until Sept. 4th)

For more information, Contact:

Catherine Tobenas, President
International Air Rally/Rallye Aerien International Aviation Connection Event coordinator
450-969-2247 ctobenas@airrally.com
www.aviationconnection.org
www.airrally.com

Sally Cummings
Tourism Saint John
(506) 674-4205
sally.cummings@saintjohn.ca
www.tourismsaintjohn.com

Public Meeting - Marsh Creek Storm Diversion Project

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:46:11 AST

Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

August 11, 2009

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
August 12, 2009

MARSH CREEK STORM DIVERSION PROJECT

PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The public is invited to attend an informal information session regarding the Preliminary Design and Cost Benefit Analysis of the Marsh Creek Drainage Basin- Piped Storm Water Diversion System Project. As part of this Preliminary Design and Environmental Impact Assessment Registration, public consultation is sought to help identify issues and impacts which should be included in these studies.

The City has contracted the Terrain Group Inc. to complete the Preliminary Design, Cost Benefit Analysis and the Environmental Impact Assessment, with their sub consultants AMEC, for this Project. The City of Saint John, the Terrain Group and AMEC staff will be on hand to discuss this Project, answer questions and receive feedback related to the Project.

For further details, a public information session will be held:

DATE: August 12, 2009

PLACE: Saint John Exhibition Park, Building # 1

McAllister Drive

TIME: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Interested residents and business owners are invited to attend anytime during these hours.

For further information about this project:
City of Saint John Customer Service
Tel: (506) 658-4455 or
Terrain Group Inc.
Tel: (506) 634-8719.

Foot Traffic Advisory

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:14:41 AST

The Municipal Operations Department of the City of Saint John and the Saint John Police Force are asking pedestrians to adhere to the signage in construction zones. Pedestrian traffic is heaviest in the uptown where construction crews continue work on Princess Street through to October 30, 2009.

Police advise pedestrians that they risk both injury to themselves as well as to the onsite workers who are continually distracted by citizens going directly through the work site. Pedestrians are strongly advised to walk only in the designated areas of the construction zones for their own safety.

GIS Division Releases Interactive Zoning Map

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:46:39 AST

News Release

July 27, 2009

GIS Division Releases Interactive Zoning Map of the City of Saint John

SAINT JOHN - Wondering what the zoning is in your neighborhood and what land uses are permitted? Now you can easily find out on the City’s website, SaintJohn.ca.

Click “Maps” under the Services heading and you’ll see a wide variety of options, from aerial photos to the new Zoning Map, which provides a level of information unavailable in other municipalities across North America.

Ken Forrest, Commissioner of Planning and Development for the City of Saint John, says the website is there for the public interest.

“Planning is about quality of life,” Forrest says. “We’re trying to make sure people have the opportunity to learn about their neighborhood and become informed about the types of developments that can introduced into their community.”

Yves Léger, Manager of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), says developers, marketers and real estate agents often request zoning maps. The City previously released the maps as PDFs on CD-Rom. But because of the dynamic nature of municipal zoning due to rezoning requests, the maps provided on CD-Rom were out-of-date shortly after they left City Hall. The new interactive zoning map available through the City’s website makes the current information available to the general public as it will be updated every month.

The interactive zoning map, available at www.saintjohn.ca/services_maps.cfm , is easy to use and allows for both broad and close-up views of the city. Once you see the zone you’re interested in, a simple click in the legend takes you directly to the relevant section of the Zoning By-law.

Civic addresses and property lines are not provided in the interactive zoning map because the City recommends contacting the Planning and Development at 506-658-2835, or planning@saintjohn.ca to obtain zoning confirmation prior to beginning any potential development project.

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Media Contact

Leah Fitzgerald
Communications Officer
City of Saint John
506-648-3714

Visitor Information Counsellor

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:18:00 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 5:00 PM AST

Systems Specialist

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:55:31 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 5:00 PM AST

Manager, Human Resources

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:39:58 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00 PM AST

Traffic Disruption

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:14:19 AST

Germain Street from Horsfield Street to Princess Street will be closed to traffic from Wednesday, August 5^th up to and including Wednesday, August 12^th.

Reminder that Princess Street from Charlotte Street to Germain Street is also closed to traffic.

All pedestrian traffic will be directed safely through the construction zone.

These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of the construction workers and citizens. The City of Saint John apologizes for any inconvenience; however, the work is necessary to improve existing infrastructure.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:05:56 AST

August 12, 2009

For further details, a public information session will be held:

DATE: August 12, 2009
PLACE: Saint John Exhibition Park, Building # 1
McAllister Drive
TIME: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Interested residents and business owners are invited to attend anytime during these hours.

For further information about this project, contact: City of Saint John Customer Service at (506) 658-4455 or Terrain Group Inc. at (506)-634-8719.

Traffic Advisory -- Rothesay Road Route 100

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:19:25 AST

Rothesay Road (Route 100) – (Clairmont Street to Railroad Overpass near Brookville Manufacturing) - Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Road Reconstruction

Construction is expected to begin on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, with an anticipated completion date of Friday, November 6, 2009, weather and conditions permitting.

There will be traffic disruptions anticipated during the construction period, expect delays. Your patience during this time of improvement is greatly appreciated.

One lane will be open with traffic moving in both directions from 7 am to 9 am and after 9 am traffic will be allowed to move in the Eastern direction only. Evening and Weekends will maintain traffic in the Eastern direction only.

The City of Saint John is committed to maintaining our road systems so that citizens have access to the best possible road conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

For further information, call Municipal Operations and Engineering at (506) 658-4455.

The Municipal Operations Department of the City of Saint John thanks the public for their patience.

Leisure Services Department of the City of Saint John presents "Fun in the Sun" -- August 3, 2009

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:01:05 AST

Public Service Announcement

Leisure Services Department of the City of Saint John presents “Fun in the Sun”

Join us for “New Brunswick Day Fun in the Sun” on Monday, August 3^rd from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Lily Lake in Rockwood Park.

Karaoke - Cake – Music - Face Painting & Tattoos - Michael Jackson Dance Contest - Swimming

For more information, call 658-2883
Sponsored by: The Leisure Services Department of the City of Saint John

HOLIDAY RELIEF FIREFIGHTERS

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:11:44 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00 PM AST

Mayor Court's Statement Regarding Eider Rock Refinery Announcement

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:59:44 AST

July 24, 2009

Statement Regarding Eider Rock Refinery

Issued on behalf of Mayor Ivan Court by the Communications Department of The City of Saint John

Today, Irving Oil and BP announced that they will not be moving ahead with construction of the Eider Rock Refinery.

As Mayor of Saint John, I am sure that this was a very difficult decision to make. For the City, the prospect of a new refinery meant jobs, growth and further solidifying our place as Atlantic Canada’s Energy Hub.

We are fortunate that over the past few years. We have been successful in positioning ourselves as an energy hub and in diversifying our economy. Irving Oil has successfully diversified its energy offerings as well and will remain the anchor of the energy hub.

Saint John is leading development across the entire Atlantic region. Our City is experiencing record high employment levels, positive housing starts and continued investment.

We are also realizing growth in education, health care and tourism sectors.

We will continue to grow and develop through public and private projects such as:

· Peel Plaza Regional Justice Facility;

· Canaport LNG facility coming online as Canada’s first LNG terminal;

· Development at Eastpoint;

· J.D. Irving Limited’s investment in rail infrastructure;

· One Mile Interchange;

· Bell Aliant’s announcement of fibre optic technology to the home;

· Tucker Park health sciences cluster; and

· Marco Polo Cruiseship Terminal

And of course, Irving Oil’s new international headquarters on Long Wharf shows the company’s continued commitment to Saint John.

We are encouraged that the company will continue with the environmental permitting process for Eider Rock. I have offered my assistance to Irving Oil in whatever ventures they may wish to pursue in the future. Irving Oil plays a vital role in our community and we will continue to work with and support each other.

Early in our mandate, Council set a number of priorities and we remain committed to them. The City will aggressively pursue economic opportunity, plan for future development and work to enhance the quality of life afforded to our citizens.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMICATIONS OPERATOR

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:00:25 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Sat, 01 Aug 2009 4:30 PM AST

Upcoming Heritage Walks

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:07:45 AST

South End Heritage Tour celebrating South End Days

Saturday, July 18^th,2pmdeparting from Rainbow Park

North End Tour celebrating North End Days

Saturday, August 15, 2pm
location tba

Tours will be conducted by the City of Saint John’s Heritage Officer Jim Bezanson.

Tours will take approximately hour and a half. Wear comfortable shoes.

Volunteer Position - Saint John Salvage Corps

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:03:29 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 5:00 PM AST

Mabel Peters Playground Dedicated

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:50:50 AST

For Immediate Release
July 15, 2009

Mabel Peters Playground Dedicated

City first to honour “Founder of playground program movement”

(Saint John) Children and staff from the City of Saint John’s 12 playground programs, Mayor Ivan Court, Common Councillors and members of the public gathered today to officially dedicate the playground at the Allison Grounds as the Mabel Peters Playground.

“This is a shining example of the dedication that our citizens have always had to each other,” said Mayor Ivan Court of Miss Peters, a social reformer who lived in Saint John in the early part of the twentieth century. Her national influence began in 1901 when she prepared a paper promoting vacation schools and playgrounds for the annual meeting of the National Council of Women of Canada. Five years later, in 1906, the first playground program was initiated in Saint John.

In 1920 the National Council of Women of Canada called upon cities with two or more programs to name one of them after her. Saint John is the first city to do so.

Moriah Russell, a Saint John student who has researched Miss Peters, also spoke at the presentation. “I am so glad Saint John is recognizing Mabel Peters and the work she has done for our City and our Country,” she said. Ms Russell’s sent a letter to Council requesting the dedication.

This summer more than 200 children are enrolled in the City’s playground program. The program employs 29 students.

The Allison Grounds, a gift from the Allison Family, dates back to 1906. The complete refurbishment was completed earlier this year. The upgrade cost $800,000 and involved the complete removal and replacement of the field surface as well as installation of an irrigation system, lights, washrooms, playground upgrades, fencing and new back stops.

With excerpts from Susan Markham’s biography of Mabel Peters

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Mabel Phoebe Peter
Written by Susan E. Markham

PETERS, MABEL PHOEBE, hotel proprietor and social reformer (b. 12 June 1861; d. 30 August 1914) in Boston and was buried 4 September in Saint John.

Mabel Peters’s family were loyalists from New York who contributed substantially to the business and political life of New Brunswick. Her mother, Martha Hamm Lewis*, was the first woman to be admitted to the provincial Normal School. She taught for six years before marrying Alexander Nevers Peters, a Saint John newspaper manager turned retail grocer who later became a hotel proprietor. From such educated, entrepreneurial, middle-class roots came many social reformers such as Miss Peters.

Her youth and education are scantily documented. Much of her early adult life appears to have been spent helping to operate her father’s hotel, the Clifton House in Saint John. After Mrs Peters died in 1892, Mabel and her elder sister M. Evelyn gradually took it over from their ageing father, becoming proprietors in 1897; following his death in 1901 they managed it for two more years. Another elder sister, Mrs Clara Arthurs, was a leader in the development of playgrounds in Detroit, and the youngest sister, Sarah L., had moved there after their mother’s death. There were frequent visits to and from Detroit, Saint John, and Westfield, N.B., the location of the family’s summer home. This travel provided Mabel Peters with ideas which she used in the pursuit of social reforms.

Her influence at the national level began in 1901 when she prepared a paper promoting vacation schools and playgrounds for the annual meeting of the National Council of Women of Canada. It was read by Mrs Arthurs, who also seconded the resolution that the council pledge itself to promote such schools, seen as a way to “overcome the evils of enforced idleness” by providing children with opportunities for “rational activity and healthy play.” The work thus initiated gained momentum in 1902 when the council formed a standing committee on vacation schools and supervised playgrounds and made Mabel its convenor. For the next 12 years she continued in this position, reporting annually to the council on the campaign to educate public opinion about playgrounds and to enlist the support of civic authorities. During this period there were steady gains: many communities established playgrounds with the assistance of local councils of women, moved on to set up broadly based playground associations, and then saw the playgrounds become the responsibility of the civic government.

It was not until 1906, however, that the first playground was initiated in Saint John. Mabel Peters had led the way as convenor of playgrounds for the Local Council of Women. For two months before its opening she supplied two local newspapers with articles extolling the benefits of playgrounds and worked in fund-raising and in gathering contributions of goods from city merchants. On opening day she was at the site early, pressing people into service; six weeks later she presided over the closing ceremony and had Mrs Arthurs join her on the platform. She continued to work toward making Saint John’s playgrounds a civic responsibility but was not always patient in her approach, threatening in 1908 to withdraw her involvement “if the City of St. John did not think it worthwhile to support this undertaking . . . which it was the duty of the city to carry on.” She nevertheless remained involved. In 1912 a playgrounds association was formed in Saint John, with Miss Peters as president and three playgrounds operating.

Both before and after she and Evelyn sold the family hotel Mabel travelled widely promoting playgrounds. In one year alone, 1912–13, she visited Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Walkerville (Windsor), Ont., and Moncton, N.B., and attended the annual meeting of the National Council of Women in Montreal. Her travels in the United States brought her into contact with Jane Addams, a key social activist in Chicago, and with members of the Playground Association of America, of which she was an early member (1907) and a member of the national council (1907–8). In 1908 she served as an honorary vice-president of the association’s congress in New York. One of her ambitions was to form a Canadian association similar in mandate to the PAA. In 1913 she reported to the National Council of Women that there was strong support for the proposal, but the drive behind the idea died with her.

Mabel Peters promoted women’s suffrage with comparable zeal. A member of the Saint John Women’s Enfranchisement Association, founded in 1894, she travelled, gathered information for local groups, and spoke at conferences such as the Washington National Suffrage Conference in 1902. She also joined Emma Sophia Fiske [Skinner] and others in delegations to encourage politicians to vote for women’s suffrage. Most often these delegations encountered responses such as that of Premier John Douglas Hazen*, who maintained in 1908 that “the sexes have each their own functions and duties, and very many women felt they could do better work along their own line without being burdened with the public work of the country.” Miss Peters was not averse to using sharp criticism in promoting her causes. In 1908, even as she was leading the Local Council of Women’s promotion of playgrounds, she wrote to the Saint John Evening Times criticizing women’s organizations which took a conservative stance regarding suffrage, as the council itself did. Success came slowly to the Saint John suffrage advocates. It was not until 1915 that married women were granted the municipal franchise, a right that single women and widows had exercised since 1886, and not until 1919 that New Brunswick women were able to vote provincially.

Described as innovative, vocal, energetic, and powerful, Mabel Peters became seriously ill in 1913. She died a year later of breast cancer, and her funeral was conducted by Christian Scientists. Although she was the founder of the Canadian playground movement, and her legacy lives on, she is not well known. In 1920 the National Council of Women called upon all cities with two or more playgrounds to name one of them after her.

Traffic Advisories --Dever Road and Kelly Lake Bridge -- July 15

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:34:38 AST

Dever Road Road Closure and Watermain Repair
Dever Road will be closed to thru traffic at Green Head Road to Greendale Crescent for a 24” water main repair starting Wednesday morning (July 15) at 8:30 a.m. to until Thursday at 5:00 p.m.

Kelly Lake Outlet Bridge

Issued on behalf of the Department of Transport

Beginning July 16, 2009, The Kelly Lake Bridge off of Golden Grove Road will undergo re-construction. A temporary structure will be constructed will be erected and will remain until the reconstruction is complete.

Saint John Fire Department Parade and Bell Ceremony

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:57:18 AST

Saint John Fire Department Parade and Bell Ceremony

On July 13, 2009, media and the public are invited to attend a parade and Bell Ceremony to honour the memory of Firefighter Terry Graham who died in the line of duty on July 10^th, 2008.

In accordance with the proud tradition of the Saint John Fire Department, Firefighter Graham’s name will be added as the tenth name on the Bell Memorial in King’s Square.

Prior to the Bell Ceremony, there will be a departmental parade leaving from King Street East at 18:45 hours (6:45pm).

The Parade route will be Sydney, King’s Square North, around the Square to King’s Square South.

Meeting - Finance Committee -- July 13

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:58:09 AST

Meeting - Finance Committee

Monday, July 13 2009 4 PM – 6 PM

Please be advised that the Finance Committee of The City of Saint John will hold a meeting on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 4:00 pm in the 11th Floor Boardroom.

If you have any questions, please contact the Commissioner of Finance, Greg Yeomans at 649-6028.

Worker safety campaign reminds City motorists to "Look out for us"

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:41:36 AST

July 8. 2009

Worker safety campaign reminds City motorists to “Look out for us”

City police will “look out” for those in violation of work safety zones

Saint John, NB –Construction season is in full swing. Over the past few weeks, outside workers with the City of Saint John have experienced a number of “near misses” with motorists while performing various services on City roads, particularly services carried out in the right of way.

Reminding drivers that “We look after the City, Please look out for us.” this is the second season for the campaign that highlights City workers and the work they do – on, over and under streets every day -- in traffic right of ways. The campaign comprises bus ads, inserts in Saint John Energy bills and radio and newspaper ads.

This year, a new element will be incorporated into the campaign -- enforcement. In partnership with the Traffic Division of the Saint John Police Force, motorists are advised that employees on street construction sites will be reporting all violations of our work zones to the Saint John Police Force, and that offenders will be prosecuted. Further, motorists can expect to see a markedly increased presence this summer of Police Officers actually on site at our construction jobs, enforcing the traffic laws.

“We are excited to build on the momentum of last year’s campaign,” says Peter Morgan, Manager, Safety and Policy for the City of Saint John. “By adding enforcement as part of our campaign, we are empowering our workers and letting our citizens know that safety violations will not be tolerated.”

Morgan encourages all motorists to slow down and obey the posted speed limits while driving through construction and work zones.

Costs have been shared between the City of Saint John (Leisure Services and Municipal Operations), Saint John Water, and Saint John Energy. The campaign will end mid October.

City of Saint John and Saint John Energy employees provide quality municipal services -- including, roadways, water, wastewater, recreation, neighbourhood improvement, fire, police, building, inspection, development and energy services -- to residents of the City of Saint John.

Administrative Assistant 3

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:36:27 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 4:30 PM AST

West Side Fun Day - July 4, 2009

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:13:50 AST

Public Service Announcement
West Side Fun Day – Saturday, July 4, 2009

The Carleton Community Centre wishes to invite west side residents to West Side Fun Day this Saturday, July 4th, from 9 am until 2 pm. A free-will offering will be accepted for a hearty breakfast to kick off the festivities, followed by a fun-filled day of entertainment, food and prizes – all free of charge. This event is sponsored by the City of Saint John, the Carleton Community Centre Advisory Board, and St. George’s Church.

9 am Breakfast (free-will offering)

10 am – 2 pm Games
Magic Show
Prizes
BBQ
Face Painting
Wagon Rides

The Carleton Community Centre is one of four centres directly operated by the Leisure Services Department of the City of Saint John. These centres provide opportunities for children and adults to participate in sports activities, arts and crafts, health and fitness and social programs.

For more information, contact:

Chuck Edison
Leisure Services Coordinator
Carleton Community Centre
82 Market Place, West
T. (506) 658-2920

Parking Rates and Fines Increase

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:04:39 AST

The City of Saint John and the Saint John Parking Commission wish to advise the public of the change in parking rates and fines.

Effective July 1st, the following increases will occur:

On-street parking meter rate increases to $1.50 per hour. Off-street hourly/daily rates increase to $1.50 per hour to a maximum daily rate of $10.00 for attended lots and $15.00 for pay & display lots.

Parking fines will be issued at an increased rate of $20.00. If paid within 7 days of the offence, a discounted rate of $15.00 will be charged.

Traffic violation fines will be issued at an increased rate of $30.00. If paid within 7 days of the offence, a discounted rate of $20.00 will be charged.

Loading, bus and handicap zone violation fines will be issued at an increased rate of $75.00. If paid within 7 days of the offence, a discounted rate of $50.00 will be charged.

The Parking Commission wishes to remind the public that fines can now be paid online for their convenience at www.saintjohn.ca. Payments can be also be made at the Payment Centre on the pedway level of City Hall where cash, credit card or debit card are accepted or over the phone by credit card (Visa, Master Card or American Express) during regular business hours by calling 506-652-1960.

Payment Centre or Cashiers Office is open from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

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First LNG Vessel Arrives -- Message from Mayor Ivan Court

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:56:24 AST

June 26, 2009

Dear Resident

The City of Saint John wishes to advise you that the first vessel bringing liquefied natural gas (LNG) will arrive at the Canaport LNG facility Friday afternoon, June 26, 2009.

This notice is being sent to you in order to clarify some safety concerns that have been raised by citizens and to keep you apprised of what is being done to ensure your safety.

Please be assured that the City of Saint John, the Saint John Fire Department, Saint John Police Force and member agencies of Saint John EMO are very committed to your safety and security. I trust that our work, the work of Transport Canada, the Province of New Brunswick and Atlantic Pilotage Authority will meet the needs of our citizens, in the event of an emergency.

The ship has been allowed to dock at Canaport LNG only because the facility has satisfied 24 conditions to operate as set out in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.

Of the 24 conditions to operate, some are under the jurisdiction of: the Federal Government (Transport Canada), the Province of New Brunswick (Department of Public Safety, Department of the Environment etc), the Atlantic Pilotage Authority and the City of Saint John.

The three (3) conditions that the City of Saint John has as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) include:

An Emergency evacuation plan shall be prepared by Irving Oil Limited and submitted to the City of Saint John Fire Chief and the Director, New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, Department of Public Safety for approval prior to the start of operation of the facility. A draft of this plan shall be submitted at least six months in advance of operation of the facility.

Cost associated with first responders’ initial and ongoing training for emergency purposes associated with the Liquefied Natural Gas facility shall be borne by Irving Oil Limited. The training shall be to the satisfaction of the City of Saint John Fire Chief and shall be similar and current to the training programs for Liquefied Natural Gas facilities in the United States.

The Emergency Response Plan shall be submitted to the City of Saint John Fire Chief and Director, New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, Department of Public Safety for approval prior to the start of operation of the facility. A draft of this plan shall be submitted six months in advance of operation of the facility.

These three conditions are among the 24 that have been met by Canaport LNG.

The Saint John Fire Department, Saint John Police Force and member agencies of SJEMO have worked extensively over the past two years to ensure Canaport LNG satisfied the requirements of the relevant conditions. Several times, the company has revised their procedures and/or protocols to satisfy our direction.

In addition, Fire Chief R.J. (Rob) Simonds, Command Staff and members of the Training Division of the Saint John Fire Department have received advanced level training in Fire Suppression and Spill Control of LNG Emergencies at Texas A & M University in College Station Texas. In addition, Fire Department personnel have been actively involved in operational training, table top exercises and field exercises to ensure we possess a high degree of operational readiness. From a Policing and Security perspective, Chief Reid and his staff have been equally active in acquainting themselves with the facility operations and security features. Further, they are privy to all intelligence reports from the Securities Directorate of the Department of Public Safety and Criminal Intelligence Services of NB.

The Fire Chief has travelled to Washington DC and met with the federal regulators in the United States, the Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC). LNG facilities have been operating in the US for over 30 years and the lessons learned from our neighbors have been used to guide us in our efforts to satisfy the safety interests of our community.

I absolutely understand that you have a high degree of concern however, please be assured that the City of Saint John, the Saint John Fire Department, Saint John Police Force and member agencies of Saint John EMO are committed to your safety.

Sincerely

Ivan Court, Mayor

The City of Saint John

PO Box 1971

Saint John, NB

E2L 4L1

ivan.court@saintjohn.ca

Saint John Common Council and City Manager Terry Totten Reach Agreement

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:20:46 AST

News Release

Issued by the Communications Department of The City of Saint John
on behalf of Mayor Ivan Court and Mr. Terry Totten

For Immediate Release

June 15, 2009

Saint John Common Council and City Manager Terry Totten Reach Agreement

(Saint John) Mayor Ivan Court, Members of Common Council and Mr. Terry Totten jointly announce Mr. Totten’s resignation /retirement as City Manager of The City of Saint John effective Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

An agreement was reached at the Monday, June 15, 2009 meeting of Common Council and includes a one-time payment of $500,000 and confirmation of the supplemental benefit provided by Council in 2002. The entire agreement can be found here.

“Terry has done an outstanding job for the City from day one. He has always demonstrated incredible knowledge, a high degree of professionalism, a strong work ethic and an undeniable commitment to our community and to the organization,” said Mayor Court.

The impetus for Council and Mr. Totten coming to an agreement was twofold.

First, Mr. Totten says that the unprecedented and unwarranted amount of print media coverage that Mr. Totten has attracted over the past few years has done serious harm to the organization and Mr. Totten himself. In particular, the negative tone of the editorials and columns has affected Council/staff relations, employee morale, the organization’s ability to attract and retain “top notch” professionals, and Saint John’s reputation throughout the province and across the country.

Second, Council and Mr. Totten have acknowledged the desire to have Saint John be everything that the City can be. Events leading to the agreement have been likened to those in the sports world. Sometimes, despite best efforts, a highly skilled, well-managed and well-coached team needs change at the top to move to the next level. As often in the case in the sports world, reaching the next level requires transformational change -- the City itself is on the cusp of transformational change. In those situations, all parties come to a mutual understanding, settle on contractual commitments, wish each other the best and move on.

This agreement accomplishes this change.

Mr. Totten is a Chartered Accountant who began his career with the City in 1983 when he was appointed by Council to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Finance. He was subsequently appointed as Commissioner of Management Services in 1990. In 1993 Common Council asked him to consider accepting the appointment as City Manager, a position he has held since that time.

Mr. Totten leaves the organization with the distinction of being the City’s longest serving City Manager, a testament to his employer, his fellow employees and to this community.

“It has been an honour to serve six Mayors, nine different Councils, thousands of employees, volunteers and individual citizens, Mr. Totten said. “There has never been a day when I hesitated to head into the office. Service as Saint John’s City Manager has been more than a career for me. It has been my life.” He continued, “I wish to express a particular thanks to those with whom I have worked with so closely in recent years. Their support and counsel has been invaluable.”

Mr. Patrick Woods, Deputy City Manager, will serve as Acting City Manager.

SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT)

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:06:40 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 5:00 PM AST

Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Operations

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:35:35 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 4:30 PM AST

June 10 Special Meeting Cancelled

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:21:45 AST

The special Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for June 10 has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled.

Upcoming Special Committee of the Whole Meetings

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:20:23 AST

CANCELLED Notice of Special Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 10^th, 2009
A Special Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber to allow City Staff to present the Accountability Framework to Common Council.

Notice of Special Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 11^th, 2009

A Special Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber for a presentation from Morneau Sobeco regarding financial advisory services to Common Council with respect to the Employee Pension Plan.

Peel Plaza Open House Materials

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:23:43 AST

Please fill out and return the feedback form by Monday, June 8, 2009.

Peel Plaza Site Concept - June 3 2009.pdf

Sewell Street view- Carleton Parking Facility pdf

Carleton Parking Facility Fact Sheet.pdf

Site Animation 1

Site Animation 2

2009 Environment Awards honours those committed to our Environment

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:19:25 AST

June 2, 2009

2009 Environment Awards honours those committed to our Environment

The City of Saint John Environment Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Environment Awards. In conjunction with Environment Week, which runs from May 31-June 6 this year, the awards are presented to nominees who, in the past year, have made a significant contribution to the enhancement of the environment of The City of Saint John.

The winners of the 2008 City of Saint John Environment Awards are:

TD Insurance – Business
Rev. Lloyd Lake – Individual
ReStore (Habitat for Humanity) – Community/Non Profit

His Worship Mayor Ivan Court will present awards to the three 2009 winners at Common Council on Monday, June 1, to kick off Environment Week. “Environmental stewardship is a responsibility for everyone”, says Mayor Ivan Court. “Commitment like our winners have shown will help us reach our goal of sustainability.”

Recipients will be awarded inscribed wooden bowls, hand turned from found wood by Peter Kinsella of Rothesay, N.B.

2009 City of Saint John Environment Award Winners

Business - TD Insurance
TD Home and Auto Insurance has established a full waste diversion program (recycling bins for paper, cardboard, compost, plastics, metal, and bottles, and all paper towel is composted) in their offices on Rothesay Avenue. Only green cleaning products are used and employees are encouraged to take personal action.

To celebrate Earth Day, TD Insurance employees made resolutions including not using plastic bags, carpooling to work, not going through drive-thrus, recycling plastics, using the clothesline whenever possible, etc.

Individual – Reverend Lloyd Lake
Rev. Lake was nominated for his tireless efforts to save and protect the trees of Manawagonish Road for over 30 years. The nominator stated “Rev. Lake has always been genuinely concerned about the trees on Manawagonish Road, trees important to the urban forest.” Rev. Lake, together with other residents of Manawagonish Road, worked to receive the Canada Green Street designation. Rev. Lake has also worked with UNB Forestry students to promote the importance of trees to childrenacross the City.

Community / Non-Profit Group - Habitat for Humanity ReStore
ReStores are building supply stores that accept and resell quality new and used building materials. They generate funds to support Habitat's building programs, while reducing the amount of used materials that end up in landfill. The ReStore has one staff member, and relies on the support of volunteers to help keep the store functioning. The Saint John ReStore opened in September 2007 and during its first four months of operation it diverted 80,000 lbs or 40 tonnes of material. To date, the Saint John ReStore has diverted a total of 176 tonnes of material.

About the City of Saint John Environment Committee

The Environment Committee provides advice and recommendations to Common Council on a variety of environment and development related matters. In dealing with matters associated with pollution, the Committee works through appropriate municipal, provincial and federal agencies. The Committee also makes appearances and presentations before other environmental agencies or bodies regarding environmental concerns.

About Canadian Environment Week

For more than thirty years, Canadian Environment Week has been held the first week of June each year to coincide with World Environment Day, established by the United Nations in 1972 and celebrated on June 5. Clean Air day is celebrated on June 6 to promote clean air and good health across Canada.

Peel Plaza Open House -- June 3, 2009

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:22:53 AST

Peel Plaza Open House
Parking Facility and Public Space Plan

On June 3, 2009, from 6:30-8pm, the Peel Plaza Steering Committee is holding an Open House at the Saint John Arts Centre. The public is invited to come and see plans for the parking facility and significant public space that will surround the project. Representatives from the Province, the Saint John Parking Commission, the City and the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners will be in attendance. Dan Glenn of The Glenn Group, designers of Harbour Passage will join the session.
June 3, 2009
6:30 - 8pm
Saint John Arts Centre
20 Hazen Avenue

Formal presentation begins at 6:30pm

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting - May 27, 2009

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:58:24 AST

A special Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 27^th, 2009 from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber to hear from Morneau Sobeco regarding pension matters.

Saint John Mayor Ivan Court gives State of the City Address

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:16:16 AST

For Immediate Release
May 22, 2009

Saint John Mayor Ivan Court gives State of the City Address

Saint John Mayor Ivan Court gave his first State of the City address today in the Council Chambers. After a year in office, Mayor Court summarized many of the achievements of the last year and some of the goals and challenges for the future.

“I believe it is essential to do a State of the City address once a year in order to share with our citizens what we have accomplished each year and to look ahead at our community’s future,” said Mayor Court. “We have achieved many milestones as a City this past year, and I look forward to continuing to work together with Common Council, all levels of government, industry partners and our citizens on continuing our success.”

Mayor Court summarized progress that has been made under each of Common Council’s 10 priorities and presented some of his own highlights from his first year as Mayor. He also included many highlights and accomplishments from various departments, and presented some of the challenges that lie ahead.

Rogers TV will webcast the address live at www.rogerstv.ca. The address will also be televised on Monday May 25 at 8pm on Rogers Cable 10.

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Administrative Assistant 3

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:43:09 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 4:30 PM AST

Mayor to deliver State of the City Address

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:26:18 AST

For Immediate Release
May 19, 2009

State of the City Address

Mayor Ivan Court will present his first State of the City address May 22, 2009 at 12 noon in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

The media and public are invited to attend.

Rogers TV will webcast the address live at www.rogerstv.ca. The address will also be televised on Monday, May 25, at 8pm on Rogers Cable 10.

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Three proponents qualify to submit Request for Proposals (RFP) for Peel Plaza Project

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:28:53 AST

For Immediate Release
May 15, 2009

Three proponents qualify to submit
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Peel Plaza Project

Saint John Common Council fully endorses next step of procurement process

Saint John, NB – Saint John Common Council has given its approval for the Peel Plaza Steering Committee to move to the next stage of the project. Three nationally recognized companies will be asked to respond to a Request for Proposals that will result in the redevelopment of Peel Plaza, the area bordered by Hazen, Union, Peel, Carleton, and Wellington streets in Saint John. Council approved moving forward last night.

The companies were chosen after they submitted responses to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City in February 2009. The RFQ requested that interested companies demonstrate proven technical ability, project experience and financial capacity in building, financing, operating and maintaining various project components.

The Peel Plaza Steering Committee and senior City staff, with the support of their transaction advisor Deloitte, reviewed the RFQ responses and generated the shortlist. Deloitte, one of Canada’s leading professional services firms, has provided consulting services to the Steering Committee throughout the project.

The three companies are: Integrated Team Solutions; Ashford Investments Inc; and, AeroTerm Management Co.

“The committee is really pleased with the quality of the companies looking to partner with us on this project. These national companies see the opportunity for growth and investment in our community,” said Mayor Ivan Court, Chairman of the Peel Plaza Steering Committee. “Their interest is clear – to prepare a response like this represents a significant time and financial commitment.”

The completion of the RFQ stage of the procurement process is a significant milestone in the redevelopment of Peel Plaza which includes the construction of a new purpose-built police headquarters, a multi-level parking facility and an animated public plaza. The RFP for the redevelopment of the Peel Plaza will be issued in the coming weeks.

When the contract is awarded, a three -story (one underground) police facility will be built by the Saint John Police Force. A parking facility will be built on the escarpment off of Carleton Street. Particular attention has been paid to adding public green space and to preserving as much of the City’s built heritage as the development will allow. A new justice complex, containing law courts built for the Department of Justice of the Province of New Brunswick will round out the redevelopment.

The police facility will be built to the LEED standard. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction.

On June 3, 2009, from 6:30-8pm, the Peel Plaza Steering Committee is holding an Open House at the Saint John Arts Centre where the public can come and see plans for the parking facility and significant public space that will surround the project. Representatives of the Province, the City, the Saint John Parking Commission and the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners will be in attendance. Dan Glenn of The Glenn Group, designers of Harbour Passage will join the session.

For an analysis of project delivery options for major infrastructure investments in the Peel Plaza redevelopment click on the Peel Plaza link at www.saintjohn.ca.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:10:08 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 29 May 2009 4:30 PM AST

Skilled Worker

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:32:26 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Mon, 25 May 2009 4:30 PM AST

Heritage Awareness Program hits City streets

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:59:45 AST

Free neighbourhood walking tours and information meetings will be
led by local master story teller and historian

Saint John NB –The history and architecture of four Saint John neighbourhoods will take the spotlight this May through a series of walking tours and community meetings led by David Goss, local master storyteller and historian. The events are part of the Heritage Development Board’s Heritage Awareness Project.

“The history and architectural excellence of our city ranks with the best in the country,” says Jim Bezanson the City’s Heritage Development Officer. “We think this is one of the best ways people can experience it.”

Featured neighbourhoods are: Mount Pleasant Area, the Lower West Side, the Old North End including Indiantown, and the South End Peninsula towards Courtney Bay. Property owners in these areas are encouraged to submit their building to be included in the Registry of Historic Places.

Beginning with the Mount Pleasant area on May 10th tours will be given on consecutive Sunday afternoons from 2 - 3:30 pm. On the Wednesday evening following each Sunday walk there will be a community meeting from 7 - 9 pm near the same area as the walk. This is an opportunity for people to see photo displays and share stories and information about their historic homes. Residents are encouraged to bring photos, especially older ones. Members of the Heritage Development Board and City staff will be available to explain the difference between the Registry of Historic Places and owning a building in a heritage conservation area.

The complete schedule can be found on the City’s website in the Public Meeting section.

Complete schedule:

Mount Pleasant Area

Walk

Sunday, May 10, 2 - 3:30pm

Meet at the Horticultural Gardens on Seeley Street

In case of rain, meet Monday, May 11 at 7pm.

Community Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 7-9pm at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre

The Old West Side

Walk

Sunday, May 17, 2 - 3:30pm

Meet at the Carleton Community Centre, Market Place

In case of rain, meet Monday, May 18 at 7pm.

Community Meeting

Wednesday, May 20, 7-9pm at the Parish Centre of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Chapel Street

The Old North End

Walk

Sunday, May 24, 2 - 3:30pm

Meet at St. Peter’s Gate, Clarendon Street

In case of rain, meet Monday, May 25, at 7pm.

Community Meeting

Wednesday, May 27, 7-9pm at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 369 Main Street

The South End

Walk

Sunday, May 31, 2 - 3:30pm

Meet at St. John-the-Baptist Church, 58 Broad Street

In case of rain, meet Monday, June 1 at 7pm.

Community Meeting

Wednesday June 3, 7-9pm, St. John-the-Baptist, 58 Broad Street

Nominations sought for 2009 City of Saint John Environment Awards

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:55:40 AST

Awards will Recognize Heroes of the Environment

The City of Saint John Environment Committee is pleased to announce it is now seeking nominations for the 2009 Environment Awards. Once a year, during Environment Week, the City of Saint John takes the opportunity to recognize citizens and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the environment of The City of Saint John. Nominees may be individuals, groups, businesses or schools.“Many Saint John citizens show their care for the environment every day,” says Craig Campbell, senior planner and staff advisor for the committee. “People who compost and recycle regularly or those who drive environmentally?friendly cars may go unnoticed. These awards are our effort to recognize those whose contributions are often overlooked.”

The awards will be presented by the Mayor at the Council meeting on Monday, June 1^st.

For more than thirty years, Canadian Environment Week has been held the first week of June each year to concur with World Environment Day, proclaimed by the United Nations in 1972 and celebrated on June 5th. June 3, 2009 is the designated date for the celebration of Clean Air Day. Clean Air Day is a celebration of environmentally?friendly activities that promote clean air and good health across Canada.

The 2009 National Commuter Challenge Event will take place May 31 to June 6. Commuter Challenge is a national program that encourages Canadians to walk, cycle, take transit, carpool or tele?work instead of driving alone to work.

To make a nomination, please send a letter to The Awards Committee, City of Saint John Environment Committee, c/o Planning & Development, P. O. Box 1971, 10th Floor City Hall, Saint John, NB E2L 4L1 or by e?mail to: planning@saintjohn.ca.

Please provide a complete description of the environment enhancing contribution of your nominee, and the reason your nomination should be considered. Please also provide a name, contact address, and telephone number for you and your nominee.

Nominations are due May 15, 2009.

For More Information/

Craig Campbell

Senior Planner

Tel.: 506?658?4409

Prepare for "Emergency Preparedness Week"

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:39:22 AST

For immediate release
May 1, 2009

Prepare for “Emergency Preparedness Week”

City activities for the week of May 3-9 focus on individual preparedness

Saint John, NB – With a focus on individual preparedness, the Saint John Emergency Management Organization has organized a number of initiatives designed to encourage residents to prepare themselves and their families in the event of an emergency.

“Being prepared for an emergency is just like having car or house insurance, you might never need to use it but if you do, you’ll be glad that you have it”, says Murielle Provost, Manager of Emergency Preparedness for the City. “There are three steps – know your risks, make a plan and get a kit. An excellent resource is www.getprepared.ca.”

This week Saint John residents will get the message through a number of methods including a contest on local radio stations where the prize is an emergency preparedness kit, messages broadcast on electronic screens throughout the City and advertising on the Harbour Bridge. Representatives from Saint John EMO will be at the Brunswick Square Community Booth, Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11 am and 2pm,

Provost also reminds residents to fill out the Emergency Preparedness Baseline Survey, available on the survey section of the City’s web site, at local community centers or by calling 648-3725.

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is an annual event that takes place each year during the first full week of May. This national event is coordinated by Public Safety Canada, in close collaboration with the provinces and territories and partners.
During Emergency Preparedness Week, activities are organized across Canada to raise awareness of the importance of having an emergency kit; making an emergency plan; and identifying risks in the region.

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The City of Saint John Free White Goods Drop Off - May 2nd and 9th

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:26:40 AST

For Immediate Release
April 29, 2009

The City of Saint John Free White Goods Drop Off – May 2nd and 9th

Current City of Saint John residential solid waste customers are reminded of the Free White Goods Drop-off program, provided but The City of Saint John, happening this Saturday, May 2nd and again on Saturday, May 9th.

Current residential solid waste customers who wish to take advantage of this program must register at 674-4253, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Those registered can then drop off their stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes dryers, washers, hot water tanks, and freezers on the designated dates between 9:00am–4:00pm.

The drop-off sites for May 2nd and 9th are:
• East Depot - 525 McAllister
• North Depot - 100 Boars Head Road
• 1260 Fairville Boulevard

For further information or to register, contact 674-4253.

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Make safety a "way of life"

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:24:35 AST

April 28, 2009

City staff assume leadership roles in sessions, workshops and event organization for City hosted symposium

Saint John, NB- Saint John is pleased to again this year host the New Brunswick Safety Council (NBSC) Symposium on Safety.

The theme for the event, to be held April 30 and May 1, is “Making Safety a Way of Life”. The focus is broad -- safety at home, work, and play.

Peter Morgan, the City’s Manager of Safety is the event co-chair (with Dana Young from Saint John Energy). City staff are assuming leadership roles in the NBSC Symposium, including delivery of concurrent sessions and plenary workshops. Murielle Provost, Manager of Emergency Preparedness will host a workshop on 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness.

Managers, supervisors, employees at all levels, and members of the City’s Joint Health and Safety Committee, The City of Saint John and the Saint John Police Force will also attend. The City is a gold level sponsor for the event.

One-hundred and fifty-eight attended the 2008 Symposium also held in Saint John.

The NB Safety Council Inc. (NBSC) is a non-profit, non-governmental charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of injuries and accidental death. For more information visit www.nbsafety.com

Change to crosswalk signals at Union St./Waterloo St./Sydney St. intersection

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:03:08 AST

For Immediate Release
April 28, 2009

Change to crosswalk signals at Union St./Waterloo St./Sydney St. intersection

The media and public are advised that there are changes in the traffic lights at the Union Street/Waterloo Street/Sydney Street intersection.

Vehicle lanes and the parallel crosswalks now have the Right-of-Way at the same time, which is more typical of signalized intersections in the City. Pedestrians must cross within the designated crosswalks only when the pedestrian light indicates they can do so. Vehicles that are turning must yield to the pedestrians.

These changes are part of a larger initiative to improve traffic flow in the Uptown area.

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Change to crosswalk signals at Union St./Waterloo St./Sydney St. intersection

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:39:58 AST

For Immediate Release
April 28, 2009

Change to crosswalk signals at Union St./Waterloo St./Sydney St. intersection

The media and public are advised that there are changes in the traffic lights at the Union Street/Waterloo Street/Sydney Street intersection.

These changes are part of a larger initiative to improve traffic flow in the Uptown area.

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City of Saint John Observes 2009 Day of Mourning

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:17:45 AST

For immediate release
April 27, 2009

City of Saint John Observes 2009 Day of Mourning

Flags at City Hall will be lowered to half mast

Saint John, NB - The City of Saint John and the Saint John Police Force have joined with Worksafe NB and the New Brunswick Federation of Labour in observing the 2009 Day of Mourning, Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

The National Day of Mourning commemorates workers whose lives have been lost or injured in the workplace. The day is held annually on April 28, was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by the Canadian Labour Congress. In honour of the day, the flags will be lowered to half mast at City Hall.

“At the City, we view creating a safe and healthy workplace as a fundamental obligation of every employer, a basic requirement of every job, a duty of every employee, and a distinct characteristic of a caring organization, said Peter Morgan, Safety Manager for the City of Saint John. “Safe and healthy workplaces result from the dedicated efforts of management staff working closely with all employees to eliminate hazards and prevent workplace accidents.”

With a firm commitment to increasing awareness and dialogue at all levels about safety, the City of Saint John and the Saint John Police Force, in partnership with Worksafe NB, have implemented the 5*22 Safety management system which in the past year has begun to dramatically decrease workplace accidents.

The City will also continue its “We look after the City – Please look out for us” campaign this summer. The campaign uses City workers to warn drivers to “look out” for workers who often need to be in the right-of - way in traffic to perform their jobs.

The City of Saint John, The Saint John Police Force and Worksafe NB will remember with respect and commitment those who have perished or suffered life-altering injuries in the performance of their duties.

April 27, 7:00pm -- Rogers to webcast Saint John Common Council meetings

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:08:11 AST

Beginning April 27, 2009, City residents who have high speed internet will be able to view Common Council meetings, courtesy of Rogers TV Cable 10, which is providing live streaming of meetings.

Webcasts will be available at www.rogerstv.com.

Check www.saintjohn.ca on Mondays for meeting start times.

Rogers TV Cable 10 continues to broadcast regularly scheduled meetings on Rogers TV Cable 10 at 9pm.

Common Council meetings have been broadcast on Cable 10 for over 30 years.

Webcasts will be archived and available at www.rogerstv.com

Grade One Students at Bayview School Celebrate Arbour Day

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:42:54 AST

For Immediate Release
April 24, 2009

Grade One Students at Bayview School Celebrate Arbour Day

Saint John, NB: Grade one students across School District 8 spent some class time this week learning about the value of planting trees. But on Arbour Day, Friday April 24th, some students took a hands-on approach. The grade one students of Bayview school in East Saint John helped plant three hardwood trees on the school grounds at 184 Loch Lomond Road.

Each year a different school is chosen for the annual Arbour Day event which promotes the beauty and environmental benefits of trees in our community.

The event is sponsored by the City of Saint John, J.D. Irving, Limited and School District 8. “This is the third year of our partnership with the city and JDI,” said Bev MacDonald, Director of Education for School District 8. “Arbour Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach children about the importance of trees and the environment in our community.”

“Throughout our Vision 2015 process, our citizens told us told us they wanted to live in a city where everyone shares the commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Saint John Mayor Ivan Court. “Partnerships like this one, between JD Irving, Limited, and the children of District 8 and the City, demonstrate that commitment.”

The 34 students of Mrs. Williams and Mrs. McNamara’s grade one classes at Bayview School each received a 10” living white spruce seedling enclosed in a box with planting instructions. Meantime, a total of 784 seed cards were distributed to all grade one student in School District 8, again with instructions on how to plant the seeds. During the Arbour Day ceremony, three hardwood maple trees were planted on the east side grounds of the school. The New Brunswick white spruce seedlings, the seed cards, and the “Maple Autumn Blaze” hardwood trees were all donated by J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI).

JDI has been part of the forest business for over 125 years and tree planting has been a way of life since 1957. Over 770 seedlings have been planted since that time – a national record in Canada. Company president Jim Irving says he’s proud of the men and women who have worked hard to grow trees, jobs, value-added manufacturing and healthy forests.

“Trees not only provide wood fibre for manufacturing, for sustainable jobs and for strong healthy communities, but they are also an essential part of our community landscape,” said Jim Irving. “Saint John is home for our company and we are committed to doing our part for beautification in communities where we live and work. We are proud to partner with the City of Saint John and School District 8 as we celebrate Arbour Day.

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City of Saint John Employees "Take on the Trash" for Earth Day

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:56:48 AST

City employees mark Earth Day with a number of activities

April 21, 2009
Saint John, NB –Employees with the City of Saint John are honouring the Earth tomorrow by planning a lunch-hour, litter pickup on Harbour Passage and around City facilities. The City’s Employee Sustainability Team (EST) is organizing the event. EST advances environmental and energy efforts within City operations and includes representatives from all departments including Buildings, Energy, Fleet and Purchasing.

EST also distributed tips to help employees celebrate the day:

· Make arrangements to walk, cycle, car pool or use Saint John Transit to get to work. Try the Saint John Parking Commission’s www.shareyourride.ca to find a car pooling partner or www.thinktransit.com for a transit schedule.

· Pack a litterless lunch. For more information visit: http://www.wastefreelunches.org/

In addition to large environmental projects such as Harbour Cleanup, various departments also have a number of environmental initiatives underway, including:

· piloting a solar hot water heating program at Fire Station #5. The project will serve as a community showcase and demonstrate the social, economic and environmental benefits of solar heating;

· installing a geothermal unit at the Lancaster Lagoon wastewater treatment plant. The unit extracts energy from raw sewage to heat the pumping station;

· completing an Integrated Community Sustainability Program (ICSP) -- which includes an environmental component – in cooperation with over 60 community stakeholders, including representatives from government, business, education, environmental and social groups.

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Public Information Sessions taking place on flood preparation in Saint John

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:46:31 AST

For Immediate Release
April 20, 2009

Public Information Sessions taking place on flood preparation in Saint John

The media and public are invited to attend public information sessions on flood preparation in Saint John. The sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21st and 22nd, from 3pm to 8pm at the KBM (2452 Westfield Rd) and the North End Community Centre (195 Victoria Street) respectively. Formal presentations will take place at 3:30pm and 7pm each day. Residents are also encouraged to drop by any time to pick up literature and speak to various spokespeople.

Representatives from the Saint John Police Department, the Saint John Fire Department, Municipal Operations and Engineering, Saint John Water, Saint John Emergency Management Organization (EMO), Saint John Energy and Public Health will all be in attendance to provide information and answer questions.

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Saint John Emergency Management Organization conducting baseline assessment

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:23:11 AST

For Immediate Release
April 16, 2009

Saint John Emergency Management Organization conducting baseline assessment

The City of Saint John Emergency Management Organization (SJ EMO) has launched a baseline assessment of Saint John residents through a city-wide survey on emergency preparedness. The results of this study are aimed at strengthening individual and city-wide emergency awareness and preparedness.

“The baseline assessment of Saint John residents encompasses survey questions that gauge their understanding and expectations of emergency preparedness; as well as their perception of the City’s role in emergency preparedness,” said Murielle Provost, City of Saint John Manager of Emergency Preparedness. “We anticipate that the results of this study will assist SJ EMO and our residents in continuing to work together to better prepare ourselves, our families and our neighbourhoods for emergencies.”

The baseline survey is now available on the city’s website at www.saintjohn.ca, and residents are encouraged to visit the website and conduct the survey which should only take 15 minutes to complete. As well, local community centres and associations are distributing hard paper copies to their members, and citizens are encouraged to ask their local community centre if they are participating.

SJ EMO is responsible to Common Council for developing, implementing and maintaining a variety of emergency plans, programs and initiatives aimed at reducing the disastrous impact of a major emergency in our community. SJEMO accomplishes this by working cooperatively with a wide range of partners, including citizens of Saint John, both within and outside the municipality.

For more information or to obtain a survey please contact Murielle Provost at murielle.provost@saintjohn.ca or 648-3725.

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Traffic interruptions occurring throughout Saint John due to necessary infrastructure upgrades

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:26:44 AST

For Immediate Release
April 9, 2009

Traffic interruptions occurring throughout Saint John due to necessary infrastructure upgrades

The following traffic interruptions will be occurring throughout Saint John over the next number of months due to necessary upgrades to City of Saint John infrastructure.

Manawagonish Road
Beginning April 8, 2009 - Watermain, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Installation and Street Reconstruction.
• One Lane of Alternating Traffic
• Projected Completion: August 31, 2009

Brunswick Drive and Paul Harris Street
Beginning April 9, 2009 – Watermain and Storm Sewer Installation and Street Reconstruction.
• Paul Harris Street closed from April 13 to May 11. Portions of Brunswick Drive closed and traffic re-routed as project progresses.
• Projected Completion: July 31, 2009

Princess Street (Prince William Street to Charlotte Street)
Beginning April 13, 2009 - Watermain, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Installation and Street Reconstruction.
• Princess Street closed to through traffic between Germain and Prince William Streets until July 6, 2009.
• Princess Street closed to through traffic between Sydney and Charlotte Streets, until May 29, 2009.
• Princess Street closed to through traffic between Charlotte and Germain Streets from July 6, 2009 to October 9, 2009, as project progresses.
• One driving lane open overnight.
• Projected Completion: October 9, 2009

Braemar Drive and Parkhill Drive
Beginning April 13, 2009 - Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Renewal, Storm Sewer Extension, and Street Reconstruction.
• Parkhill Drive between Byron Street and Golden Grove Road closed to through traffic until April 24, 2009.
• Braemar Drive closed to through traffic from April 27, 2009 to June 12, 2009, as project progresses.
• Projected Completion: July 3, 2009

The City of Saint John apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

For further information, please call (506) 658-4455.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CASUAL)

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:27:56 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00 PM AST

What are your three wishes for the City of Saint John website?

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:25:00 AST

We need your input to further develop our website. Please join us for a discussion to generate ideas on how we can improve the functioning of our website.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
6-8pm
North End Community Centre
195 Victoria Street

You can also submit your three wishes at here until April 17, 2009.

Saint John Water Seeks Input on Water System Improvements

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:24:17 AST

Saint John Water is preparing to embark on a necessary multi-million dollar capital upgrade of the City’s water system and officials are asking for public input.
“This is the most significant service improvement undertaking we have ever considered as a City, one very important to people, industry and the environment” said Paul Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations and Engineering. “The City of Saint John has engaged independent consultants to review operational and delivery decisions that must be made to implement this initiative -- established by Council as its foremost priority. We ask the public to consider the same questions and to give us their comments.”
The City’s independent team of experts will be evaluating the alternatives for delivery and operation of the project in early May, and is soliciting input regarding the following:
• What are the factors that you believe should be considered in deciding the best approach for designing, financing, constructing and operating the improved water system? What are the three most important?
• What do you think is the best approach to design, construction and operation and why?
• If you have concerns that one or more of the possible project design, construction and operation approaches may not work well or may not be in the best interests of the City in cost-effective delivering high quality water services to its customers, which of the approaches generates the most concern for you and what specifically are those concerns?
In addition to the construction of new water filtration and treatment facilities, the program will include repair of existing water mains, construction of new water mains, construction of additional water storage tanks, installation of water meters on all water services, and implementation of a comprehensive water efficiency program. “The end result,” said Mr. Groody, “will be a more dependable and safer water system for the City’s broad range of water customers.”
Possible approaches for design, construction and operation of the completed facilities may be:
1. A traditional approach to public projects, where Saint John Water engages an engineering firm or firms to design the new facilities. Construction of the project is then competitively bid on by independent construction contractors, and once complete, the finished facilities are operated by Saint John Water as a part of the existing utility operations.
2. One or more of the projects are both designed and built by a unified design-build contractor, and operated by the City, or perhaps designed, financed, built and operated by a private company under contract to Saint John Water also known as a Public Private Partnership (P3).
3. Combinations of design, financing, construction and operation include options that create a separate governmental or public/private entity from the City to operate or own and operate the completed facilities.
If you wish to respond to this request for input, you are asked to send a written response to Saint John Water by hand delivery, mail, or email. In order to be considered, signed responses must be typewritten in a minimum of 11 point font and must not exceed three pages. Responses must be received by Saint John Water by 11 AM, local time on April 28, 2009. Please send responses to the following:
Saint John Water
Attn: M. Flower

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1971
Saint John, NB
E2L 4L1

Effective Monday April 6, 2009 - one-way traffic at Rockwood Park

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:31:59 AST

Construction for the Rockwood Park Phase 1 development project will begin Monday April 6^th at Lily Lake and the Mount Pleasant Area.

A one way traffic system will be implemented from Lily Lake Drive through to the main parking area at Fisher Lakes. All vehicles will only be permitted to enter the park at Lily Lake and exit at Hawthorne St. Extension. Two-way traffic will continue between Hawthorne St. Extension and the Fisher Lake parking lot.

Businesses in Rockwood Park will remain open however, there will be no parking along the Pavilion. Visitors must use the parking areas before the entrance to Lily Lake, the lot behind interpretation Centre or the Fisher Lake parking lot.

In order to accommodate park users and businesses, all roadway entrance / access gates in Rockwood will remain 24 hours a day. Barricades will be installed at key points along the roadways, specifically near the Rockwood Stables. Saint John Police will patrol the park at night.

Phase One of the park project will see the entrance and road way of the recently renovated Lily Lake Pavilion completely rebuilt. As well a boardwalk will be installed on the lake side of the pavilion and proper drainage and storm water treatment will be installed under the road.

Construction is expected to be completed July 10, 2009. We thank the public for their patience while we work to improve Rockwood Park.

Follow-up Discussion of Parking in the South Central Peninsula

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:38:45 AST

For Immediate Release
April 3, 2009

Follow-up Discussion of Parking in the South Central Peninsula

The media and public are reminded of the follow-up Public Discussion on Parking in the South/Central Peninsula taking place Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 7:00pm at the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, 164 Germain Street.

The purpose of this discussion is to present the feedback received at the original discussion held in early March, and to discuss next steps. Hardy Stevenson and Associates Ltd. will facilitate the meeting. Representatives from the City of Saint John and the Saint John Parking Commission will also be in attendance.

A formal presentation will begin at 7:00 pm with a community discussion to follow.

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Mayor wants decision on planned closure of blood distribution centre reversed

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:59:24 AST

For Immediate Release
April 3, 2009

Mayor wants decision on planned closure of blood distribution centre reversed

Issued by the Communications Department of the City of Saint John on behalf of Mayor Ivan Court

On behalf of Saint John Common Council, I am troubled over the planned closure of the blood distribution center on University Avenue. I have discussed my concerns with MP Rodney Weston, provincial Minister of Health Michael Murphy and a representative from Enterprise Saint John.

I am encouraged that members of the Legislative Assembly discussed this concern in the legislature yesterday and that there was support from the legislature to have the blood distribution centre remain in the City.

The Saint John Regional Hospital is the provincial trauma centre. The blood distribution centre is an integral part of our medical infrastructure, and plays a key role for our trauma center and future medical school. Closure of this service in Saint John will have a negative impact on our ability to deliver a wide range of essential services to citizens of our City and the Province.

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Mayor recognizes TD's "Green" contribution to Harbour Passage

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:40:51 AST

For Immediate Release
April 2, 2009

Mayor recognizes TD’s “Green” contribution to Harbour Passage

Issued by the Communications Department of the City of Saint John on behalf of Mayor Ivan Court

On behalf of Saint John Common Council I am tremendously pleased with the announcement of a $500,000 contribution for enhancements to Harbour Passage made by TD Bank Financial Group deputy chairman Frank McKenna on the eve of the bank’s annual general meeting in the City.

This funding, to be used by Saint John Waterfront Development to build six 'environmental interpretation eco-hubs' along Harbour Passage, will enhance this already fantastic attraction along our waterfront, and will create an educational opportunity for all those who make use of Harbour Passage on a daily basis or those just visiting our City who are out for a stroll. These hubs will provide an interactive experience for our youth, and all citizens, to learn about the environment surrounding Harbour Passage, and will encourage families and individuals to get out and get active.

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Manager, Fleet Services

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:54:51 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 4:00 PM AST

Finance Clerk 5

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:32:41 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:00 PM AST

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:59:34 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 4:00 PM AST

Call for Applications -- Saint John Port Authority Committee Member

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:56:04 AST

The City of Saint John is looking for applicants for consideration to represent the City as its member on the Saint John Port Authority Committee.
Potential committee members must be available to attend meetings, possess appropriate subject knowledge, demonstrate their potential contribution, have relevant background and experience, be a team player, and possess strong communications skills.
The length of the term is three years.
Applicants must submit a resume to:
Office of the Common Clerk
The City of Saint John
8th Floor City Hall
PO Box 1971
Saint John, NB
E2L 4N1
Telephone: 658-2862
Fax: 674-4214
Email: commonclerk@saintjohn.ca
Applications close April 15, 2009.
Mayor, Councillors, City employees, non-residents, those connected with users of the port and those under 18 are ineligible.
The Nomination Committee reserves the right to interview only those best suited.

Turn off your lights, for Earth Hour, March 28

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:09:24 AST

March 28—Earth Hour -- 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Turn off your lights, for Earth Hour.Last year more than 50 Million people across the world turned off their lights in an effort to spread the word about climate change.
The City of Saint John is encouraging Saint John residents to join the City in observing Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global campaign that encourages individuals and businesses to turn off their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on March 28th, 2009 as a symbolic statement on the need to take action on climate change.
Individuals & Businesses: Sign up at here to make your commitment to turn off the lights. Also visit http://www.earthhour.org for more information.

Province of New Brunswick and City of Saint John Launch Sustainability Network

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:07:46 AST

Saint John Board of Trade joins network to make the area “national leader in sustainability”

Saint John, N.B. Over 45 people representing a cross section of business and government in the Saint John region met today to work towards reaching one common goal: to bring together government, residents, businesses and community groups to build capacity and momentum for sustainability in our region.

Sustainable Saint Johnis a regional network being led by the City of Saint John Environment Committee with support from the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund. Typically defined, sustainability is “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” The group wants to encourage others to join by showing that growing a sustainable business is not only about saving money and protecting the environment through the more efficient use of resources (energy, materials, water, etc); it’s also about being leaders and contributing to the community.

“Sustainability is not an end goal. It is a way of operating. This region has really stepped forward, and this is why the Province is pleased to support this initiative,” said Kim Hughes, Director of Sustainable Planning, Department of Environment, Province of New Brunswick

At today’s meeting it was announced that the Saint John Board of Trade will partner with the network. “Sustainability is an issue that is gaining momentum across the country,” stated Imelda Gilman, President of the Board of Trade. “The business case for sustainability is very strong. We look forward to playing a supportive role and helping to promote it to our members and other businesses in the Greater Saint John area.”

The network was formed as a result of the citizens of Greater Saint John expressing the need to think and act sustainably by balancing the community’s economic, environmental and social needs; recent community initiatives such as Vision 2015, the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, Benefits Blueprint and the Sustainable Communities Case Study led by the Province have articulated this vision of a sustainable community.

The City of Saint John retained Dillon Consulting Limited, a national consulting firm with operations in Saint John and throughout Atlantic Canada, to establish and coordinate Sustainable Saint John. A tool kit has been developed for members to help them document and assist in identifying new sustainable initiatives.

Today the group heard presentations from Coast Tire, Pomodori Pizza and Fundy Linen highlighting initiatives they have taken to becoming more sustainable. “At first we thought we’d never be able to begin a program but then, as we started, we realized we were already doing some of it,” said Marilyn Bruce from Coast Tire. Tire retread and customer education programs are just two of the activities the company is using to become more sustainable.

The group established some next steps today including recruiting new members and developing priorities and operating protocols. Those interested in joining the network or obtaining more information can contact:

Holly McMackin, Dillon Consulting Limited
600 Main Street, Suite C201 Saint John, N.B
E2K 1J5
Tel: (506) 633 5000 Fax: (506) 633 5110
Email: hmcmackin@dillon.ca

Common Council Awards Harbour Clean-Up Contract

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:15:41 AST

For Immediate Release
March 16, 2009

Common Council Awards Harbour Clean-Up Contract

(Saint John, NB) Work will soon begin on the much anticipated Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility, the pivotal component in the Saint John Harbour Clean-Up initiative. Council approved the contract award for the project at its March 16 meeting.

Pomerleau Inc. of Dartmouth, NS, will construct the facility at the tendered price of $51,805,878.30. The new Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility, a 35,000 m3/day secondary-level conventional activated sludge treatment facility, will service the east and south central areas of the city.

“This is momentous for our citizens. Since 1990, The City of Saint John has made significant progress in wastewater service,” said His Worship Ivan Court, Mayor of Saint John. “Our partners, the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick realize that Saint John Harbour Clean-Up is about good health, clean waterways and quality of life.”

“This is a major step forward in efforts to clean up Saint John Harbour,” said the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). “It’s also a clear indication that, through partnership with the province and the City of Saint John, the Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to improve community infrastructure, protect the environment and enhance quality of life in the area and region.”

It is expected that work will begin at the facility, located at Hazen Creek on the City’s Red Head Road, late April.

The City of Saint John wastewater treatment and collection systems are being enhanced to protect people and the natural environment, and to help sustain institutions and the economy.

"This is another positive step forward towards a clean harbour for Saint John and a self-sufficient New Brunswick," said the Honourable Shawn Graham, Premier of New Brunswick. "Ever since we took office, our government has supported this project which will be a major catalyst for economic development in Saint John's urban core and a significant step forward for the environmental health of New Brunswick. It's great to see excellent cooperation between all three levels of government in this most important project."

On March 16, 2007, funding approval for the Saint John Harbour Clean-Up Program was announced by the Government of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick and The City of Saint John. Each level of government committed $26.6 million for a total amount of $79.8 million. The Contribution Agreement for the Harbour Clean-Up Program was signed on September 17, 2008 and under Schedule B of the agreement it is identified that the Program is comprised of two major project components, the Eastern Wastewater Treatment Facility and a Wastewater Collection System. Design work on the Wastewater Collection System is continuing and completion of construction for the overall Wastewater Collection System is anticipated by 2012.

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STUDENT LABOURERS

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:15:15 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 03 Apr 2009 5:00 PM AST

Reminder - Public Discussion of Parking in the South Central Peninsula

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:30:53 AST

For Immediate Release
March 6, 2009

Public Discussion of Parking in the South Central Peninsula

The media and public are reminded of the Public Discussion on Parking in the South/Central Peninsula taking place March 11, 2009 at 7:00pm at the Church of St. Andrew and St. David, 164 Germain Street.

Transportation Planners from DS Lea and Associates will provide technical information, and Hardy Stevenson and Associates Ltd. will facilitate the meeting. Representatives from the City of Saint John and the Saint John Parking Commission will also be in attendance.

A formal presentation will begin at 7:00 pm with a community discussion to follow.

There will be a follow up meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

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Potholes 101 - It's that season

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:10:09 AST

For Immediate Release
March 4, 2009

Potholes 101 – It’s that season

What is a pothole?
A pothole is damage to asphalt street surfaces caused by fluctuating temperature. In a thaw, water seeps through pavement into its sub base. When the water freezes and becomes ice, it expands and the pavement above it (and the ground below it) flexes.

As traffic drives over it, as the water continues its thaw freeze cycle, and the pavement continues to flex, the breaking capacity of the pavement weakens. Eventually the pavement weakens to the point where it pops out of the street, exposing the damage to the sub base.

Potholes cause problems for motorists and city maintenance crews at this time of year as we experience the freeze thaw cycle more frequently. As the roads become bare, more cracks are exposed making pavement even more vulnerable.

Temperature fluctuations at this time of year make repairs to streets difficult.

What can you do?
•         Slow down
•         Avoid driving in puddles where possible
•         Call Municipal Operations at 658-4455 to report potholes

What is the City doing?
•         Over the past few days, two crews have been out with cold mix asphalt patching the worst potholes on main routes.
•         Cold mix asphalt (while not desirable compared to hot mix asphalt) is the only form of remedy easily available this time of year and is the easiest repair method available to City crews. Hot mix asphalt plants do not open until April or May.
•         The City has begun to use “Micro paver” software, a new system that will allow staff to evaluate each road individually and better target needed repairs and maintenance.
•         In addition Saint John Common Council approved over $600,000 more in the 2009 budget for street resurfacing to improve road surfaces in the City.

The City of Saint John thanks citizens for their patience and cooperation

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Casual Labourer

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:58 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 4:30 PM AST

Parking in the South/Central Peninsula to be discussed at public forum

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:13:04 AST

For Immediate Release
March 3, 2009

Parking in the South/Central Peninsula to be discussed at public forum

The Saint John Parking Commission is hosting a public discussion about the current parking system in the South/Central Peninsula on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00pm in the Church of St. Andrew and St. David at 164 Germain Street. The Commission made changes to parking in the South/Central Peninsula five years ago as the result of recommendations from a commissioned study of on-street parking in the area.

“The Saint John Parking Commission has been directed by Common Council to meet with the public to determine whether a review of the current system is required, and if so, the scope of the review,” said Councillor Chris Titus, Chair of the Saint John Parking Commission. “Although the current system is a vast improvement of what existed five years ago, there is always room for improvement and we want to hear thoughts and ideas from the public to help us determine whether changes need to be made.”

Along with members of the Saint John Parking Commission and City of Saint John Staff, Transportation Planners from DS Lea and Associates will be in attendance to provide technical information. Dave Hardy of Hardy Stevenson and Associates Ltd. will facilitate the meeting. Both firms were involved in the original commissioned study.

Information pamphlets will be delivered door-to-door to residents of the South/Central Peninsula this week by members of the Saint John Boys and Girls Club.

The meeting will begin with a formal presentation by the consultants and staff of the City of Saint John, followed by a community discussion.

The Saint John Parking Commission provides both long-term and short-term parking in uptown Saint John and ensures that future parking plans are adequate to meet the current as well as future needs of the City. They maintain efficient operation of both on-street and off-street parking facilities for the fulfillment of public needs in relation to parking.

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City of Saint John closures due to storm - Monday, March 2nd

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:17:48 AST

Please be advised that the following facilities are closed this evening due to the poor weather conditions caused by the current winter storm:
• Somerset Community Centre
• North End Community Centre
• Carleton Community Centre

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City of Saint John Snow Control Operations - Thursday, February 26th

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:00:28 AST

For Immediate Release
February 26, 2009

City of Saint John Snow Control Operations – Thursday, February 26th

Full City of Saint John street crews worked on snow removal and drainage clearance on Wednesday February 25th, and snow was removed overnight as well. The focus was to widen streets back to the curbline; expose drainage basins; and clear snowbound sidewalks where accumulations were too great for sidewalk machines to handle. Sidewalk crews also worked all day to improve the usability of the sidewalk network and assistance was provided by Saint John Water in clearing drainage basins in low lying areas.

On Wednesday snow was removed and trucked away from all four districts in the City - West - Whipple Street, Harding Street, Lancaster Avenue and Catherwood interchange ramps; North - Cranston Avenue, Tilley Avenue; East - Spruce Street, Park Avenue ; South - blocks on Leinster, Princess, Mecklenburg, Charlotte, Coburg, Germain, Union. Snow was also free blown back to widen the following streets - Ragged Point Road, Boars Head Road, University Avenue, Somerset Street, Magazine Street, Paradise Row, Hickey Road, Heatherway, Grandview Avenue and Champlain Drive.

Today’s focus for street crews was again on removal of snow and clearing drainage basins. Operations scheduled included the remainder of Cranston Avenue, Visart Street, Park Avenue East, Simms Corner and Winslow Street. Drainage basins were opened in Fundy Heights, Greendale, Fairville Boulevard, Manawagonish Road, Ready Street, Bleury Street, Catherwood Street, Dever Road, McAllister Drive, Consumers Drive, Retail Drive and Champlain Heights. In addition, two cold mix asphalt patch crews were deployed to repair streets.

Snow removal operations will resume in the South/Central Peninsula this evening at 10:00pm and include the Viaduct, Haymarket Overpass, Courtenay Causeway, and streets in the Central Business District and the South End. The focus for sidewalks today and tomorrow is in the South/Central Peninsula and North.

Similar operations are scheduled again for Friday.

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City of Saint John Snow Control Operations - Wednesday, February 25th

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:34:46 AST

For Immediate Release
February 25, 2009

City of Saint John Snow Control Operations – Wednesday, February 25th

Saint John Works had full street crews working on street widening and pushback operations on Tuesday, February 24, through to 11:00pm in some cases. The focus was to clean up streets from the snow storm on Monday and improve their usability.

An overnight snow parking ban was declared for the South/Central Peninsula last evening from 11:00pm to 7:00am this morning. Nightshift crews mounted a large snow removal operation in addition to the normal pushback widening of streets in the peninsula. A total of 285 loads of snow were removed mainly from narrow peninsula streets - Sewell Street, Horsefield Street, Harding Street, St. Andrews Street, Orange Street, Elliott Row, as well as curb cuts along Duke Street, King Street East and City Road. Eighty- five loads of snow were removed from snow ban parking lots to prepare them for the overnight ban on parking. The previous night, 200 loads of snow were removed from Central Business District streets.

Sidewalk crews were called in early yesterday morning at 3:00 am and worked all day to clear priority sidewalks. Progress was good given that 37 cm (15 inches) of snow has fallen, but there are many sidewalks that will require heavy equipment before they are open.

Today’s focus for street crews is on removal of snow with trucks and using large snow blowers to widen streets by blowing snow off the street surface to the back of the right of way. In addition there are smaller crews working to expose drainage basins in low lying trouble spots. Snow removal operations today are taking place North (Spruce, Visart, Tartan, Cranston), East (Edith, Park), and West (Harding, Whipple, Lancaster Avenue, Prince, Charlotte). Free blowing is also taking place North and East - Ragged Point, Boars Head, Lansdowne, Thornborough, Wellesley, Hilyard, Seeley, Highwood, Hickey Road, Heatherway, Grandview, and Champlain Drive. Snow removal operations will resume in the South/Central Peninsula this evening at 10:00 pm.

Sidewalk crews are working today in all four quadrants of the City. It is anticipated that routes in the South quadrant will be completed today. Focus again is on opening sidewalks in priority areas – e.g. school zones, high foot traffic areas.
Full dayshift and nightshift street and sidewalk crews, will be working daily for the rest of this week to improve conditions on City streets and sidewalks. Assistance is also being given by Saint John Water staff in moving snow and exposing drainage basins.

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City of Saint John Snow Control Operations Continue - Monday, February 23rd, 4pm

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:14:42 AST

For Immediate Release
February 23, 2009

City of Saint John Snow Control Operations Continue – Monday, February 23rd

Saint John Works crews are continuing plowing operations – plows have not been taken off the road in Saint John. Progress is being made but with the storm continuing, the amount of snow already fallen, gusting winds and previous accumulations of snow, drivers are asked to stay off streets if possible and to not park vehicles on street.

Street plowing operations will continue into the evening to cover all routes once. Push back operations will resume tomorrow morning, as will continued clearing of sidewalks.

There is no ban on overnight parking in the South/Central Peninsula tonight, but there will be a ban on Tuesday night. Check media, notifications, or call 658-4040 for up to date information.

Snow removal operations are scheduled for this evening in the South/ Central Peninsula and Central Business District and will continue on Tuesday during the overnight parking ban. Snow removal operations will continue for the remainder of the week. Saint John Works requests your patience as we work to clear streets and sidewalks, and to be mindful of heavy equipment operations and the dangers of snow removal equipment.

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City of Saint John closures due to storm - Monday, February 23rd

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:43:43 AST

For Immediate Release
February 23, 2009

City of Saint John closures due to storm – Monday, February 23rd

Please be advised that the following facilities are closed today due to the poor weather conditions caused by the current winter storm:

• Canada Games Aquatic Centre
• Somerset Community Centre
• North End Community Centre
• Carleton Community Centre
• Saint John City Market

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Snow Control Operations Throughout Saint John - Monday, February 23rd

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:33 AST

For immediate release
February 23, 2009

Snow Control Operations Throughout Saint John - Monday, February 23rd

Issued by the Communications Department, City of Saint John on behalf of Paul Groody, Commissioner,
Municipal Operations and Engineering

As everyone is well aware, the region has been hit by another heavy snowfall. The snow continues and is expected to turn to rain a bit later this morning; and then back to snow this afternoon.

A full complement of City Works crews has been out since 3:00 am this morning, and will continue to work throughout the day and into the evening and night hours. The public are urged to stay off the roads if at all possible. Plows are working all routes, but it will take time to get through to all streets. In fact, given the ongoing snowfall, several passes will be required across the entire network of streets. Clean-up is expected to take a number of days, including considerably more snow to be removed (blown and/or trucked away).

We ask that citizens get their vehicles off the streets if at all possible and not block sidewalks with snow or parked vehicles.

Crews will proceed in accordance with the snow plan, and we ask for the public’s patience as we work to clean up nature’s latest storm.

The public’s assistance is requested. What can you do?
1. Be patient and be careful.
2. Do not block sidewalks with snow from your property
3. Do not park vehicles on or across sidewalks; vehicles so placed will be towed away.
4. Get your vehicles off the street; adequate service cannot otherwise be provided.
5. Clear ice and snow from catch basins and the fire hydrants in your neighbourhood.
6. Work with our crews; they are out there serving you.
7. Residents of South Peninsula – call 658 4040 or listen to the radio for notification of snow bans.
8. Alternate side parking - please adhere to the guidelines.

The City of Saint John thanks you for your cooperation and assistance.

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FCM's Green Municipal Fund announces over $ 4 million in Loans and Grants to Support Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Saint John

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:34:37 AST

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund announces over $ 4 million in Loans and Grants to Support Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Saint John

February 20, 2009, Saint John, NB – Jean Perrault, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Mayor of Sherbrooke, Que.and Rodney Weston Member of Parliament for Saint John, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today four Green Municipal Fund (GMF) funding approvals for the City of Saint John.

Perrault and Weston were also joined by New Brunswick Minister of Local Government, Bernard LeBlanc, who recently concluded an agreement with the Green Municipal Fund that guarantees all New Brunswick municipalities have complete access to all GMF loans and grants.

“FCM’s Green Municipal Fund is an excellent way for all municipalities in New Brunswick to access low-interest loans and grants that will help them invest in their local sustainable infrastructure projects,” said FCM President Jean Perrault, Mayor of Sherbrooke, Qué. “We are pleased that by working closely with the Government of New Brunswick and the province’s municipal associations, we now have an agreement in place that guarantees all New Brunswick municipalities enjoy full access to FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for projects like the ones we are announcing today.”

“Our Government is assisting municipalities across the country in achieving their goal of a cleaner and healthier environment through the Green Municipal Fund,” said Mr. Weston. ”Today’s announcement is another example of how our Government – in partnership with the FCM – is helping the City of Saint John build a greener future for their citizens.”

“Our community recognizes it is the inherent responsibility of every individual and organization to embrace a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, and to live in balance with our natural resources,” said Saint John Mayor Ivan Court. “We are extremely pleased with the announcement today, as access to this funding will allow us to move closer to our Community Vision of leading the nation as an example of a sustainable community.”

The City of Saint John will use the GMF funding to complete the Canada Games Aquatic Centre Energy Efficiency retrofit ($1,795,048 in GMF funding), the Saint John Transit Commission New Construction LEED Silver Transit and Operation Centre ($1,569,122.00 in GMF funding), LEED Gold Police Headquarters ($844,762.00 in GMF funding) and the Saint John Integrated Community Sustainability Plan ($63,950.00 in GMF funding). A more detailed breakdown of each project is available in the attached backgrounder.
"Today's investment will help the City of Saint John to proceed with important green infrastructure projects and help us work toward our goal of self-sufficiency," said Bernard LeBlanc, Minister of Local Government. “By collaborating with organizations such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, we are assisting New Brunswick municipalities to become even more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.”

The Green Municipal Fund is an endowment financed by the Government of Canada and managed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The Fund supports partnerships and leveraging of both public and private sector funding to reach higher standards of air, water and soil quality, and climate protection.

FCM has been the national voice of municipal governments since 1901. It fosters sustainable communities enjoying a high quality of life by promoting strong, effective, and accountable municipal government.

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Skilled Utility Workers

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:26:37 AST

Closing Date/Date de clôture: Fri, 06 Mar 2009 4:30 PM AST

Green Municipal Fund Announcements for The City of Saint John

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:29:20 AST

Thursday, February 19, 2009
MEDIA ADVISORY

GREEN MUNICIPAL FUND ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN

What:

Green Municipal Fund announcement of funding for four sustainability projects in the City of Saint John.

Who:

Mr. Jean Perrault, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Bernard Leblanc, New Brunswick Minister of Local Government.

Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament for Saint John.

His Worship Mayor Ivan Court, City of Saint John.

Where:

City of Saint John City Hall
The Ludlow Room located on the 8th floor
15 Market Square
Saint John

When: Friday, February 20, 2009 − 2:15 p.m.

WinterFest 2009

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:24:51 AST

The City of Saint John, the Town of Rothesay and the Town of Quispmasis present WinterFest

Friday, February 20th to Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Join us as we celebrate winter in the communities of Quispamsis, Rothesay and Saint John.

Friday, February 20th, Saint John @ Rockwood Park
Activities begin at 6:00 p.m.
Olympic Torch Display
Pavilion will be open all day with Lily’s Café serving from their menu
Public skating under the lights with music
6:00-7:30 p.m.-Family karaoke Wallace MacMurray Room
6:30-8:00 p.m.-Cat in the Hat visit
7:30-11:00 p.m.-Live entertainment (Zany Lane) for the whole family
6:00-7:30.p.m.- Free Community Trolley Rides
7:30 p.m.-Moonlight Nordic Hike
6:00-8:00 p.m.- Free snow shoes and cross country skis
Canteen & Licensed Café open

Saturday, February 21st, Rothesay
Activities begin at 1:00p.m.
Olympic Torch display
1:00-3:00 p.m.- Ice fishing lessons at Renforth Wharf courtesy of Renforth Ice Fishing Association
1:00-3:00 p.m.-Free snow shoes and cross country skis at the Renforth Wharf
1:00-2:00 p.m.- Cat in the Hat visit
2:00-3:30 p.m.- Horse-drawn trolley rides at the Bill McGuire Centre
4:30-6:00 p.m.- Community Swim at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre
8:00– 12:00 a.m. -Lily Lake Pavilion- Las Vegas Casino, auction and
entertainment with a special appearance by "Elvis”
Tickets $20.00 each includes $20,000 casino bucks
Tickets available Lily Lake Pavilion and Benjamin’s Books
(Host-Touchstone Community School w/Knights of Columbus).

Sunday, February 22nd, Quispamsis
Activities begin at 2:00PM
Olympic Torch display
2:00 -2:30 p.m. -Snow Bath High School Challenge - Arts & Culture Park
Bring your friends! Special spot to warm up in.
2:00-3:30 p.m. - Community Skate - Arts & Culture Park
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Live family entertainment (Bigg Medicine) - Arts & Culture Park
2:00-3:30 p.m.- Free hot chocolate & sweet treats - Arts & Culture Park
2:00-3:30 p.m. - Cat in the Hat visit - Arts & Culture Park
4:00-5:00 p.m.- Family Sliding Party -Recreation Centre
4:00-5:00 p.m.—Cat in the Hat visit - Recreation Centre
4:00-5:00 p.m. - Free hotdog roast - Recreation Centre

*All events are free-of-charge except the Casino which is a community fundraiser

Snow Removal on Rothesay Avenue - Wednesday, February 18th

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:55:19 AST

For Immediate Release
February 17, 2009

Snow Removal on Rothesay Avenue – Wednesday, February 18th

(Saint John) Beginning at 3:00am on Wednesday, February 18th, City of Saint John Works crews will be removing snow to widen Rothesay Avenue eastbound from Russell Street towards McAllister Drive. Crews will be routing traffic into one of the oncoming westbound lanes which will be split and marked with cones. Signage will be posted to direct traffic while the area is reduced to two lanes.

Signage and cones will be adjusted as work continues throughout the day.

The City of Saint John thanks you for your patience and cooperation.

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New Traffic Lights at Loch Lomond Road/Commerce Drive Intersection

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:48:39 AST

For Immediate Release
February 13, 2009

New Traffic Lights at Loch Lomond Road/Commerce Drive Intersection

(Saint John) New traffic lights at the intersection of Loch Lomond Road and Commerce Drive will become operational on February 20, 2009. Motorists are asked to be attentive as they adjust to this traffic control change.

The lights will remain in flashing mode between February 13th and February 20th to provide some time for motorists to become accustomed to the change before the lights are fully functional.

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Temporary Power Transformer Installed at Corner of King and Charlotte Streets

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:19:41 AST

For Immediate Release
February 12, 2009

Temporary Power Transformer Installed at Corner of King and Charlotte Streets

(Saint John) Saint John Energy crews are completing installation of a temporary power transformer on the sidewalk outside the Royal Bank building on the corner of King Street and Charlotte Street. The installation became necessary after a power failure in the bank on Wednesday when water from the building sprinkler system escaped into the basement and shorted out the main power transformer.

“A replacement transformer is being ordered but could take up to 18 weeks to be delivered,” said David Trifts of Commercial Realty and Property Management, the firm which maintains the building. A Saint John Energy spokesperson said that a temporary transformer is being installed in order that the building may be opened for business again. The City’s Building and Inspections Services staff was notified of the problem and Municipal Operations and Engineering staff are working with Saint John Energy in order to accommodate the structure and maintain pedestrian traffic flows at the busy intersection.

Tim O’Reilly, Operations Manager for Pedestrian and Traffic Services has been on site and City staff will be following up with The Saint John Ability Advisory Committee and other groups in order to determine if there are any special concerns to be addressed.

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City of Saint John Snow Control Operations - Wednesday, February 11th

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:58:20 AST

For Immediate Release
February 11, 2009

City of Saint John Snow Control Operations – Wednesday, February 11th

(Saint John) Saint John Works crews are continuing to remove snow and cut ice from City streets and to open snow covered sidewalks and drainage basins. With anticipated moderating temperatures today into Thursday additional road graders have been hired and crews will be focused on ice cutting and removal from curb lines and heavily iced streets on both day and nightshifts.

Work by sidewalk crews will be focused in the west side of the City for the next couple of days. Removal of snow is also being coordinated to open sidewalks that have not been accessible by smaller sidewalk machines. Free blowing snow with large snow blowers to the back of the right of way was conducted on streets in Millidgeville and Forest Hills and on Heatherway Monday and Tuesday, and will continue today and Thursday in Portland Place and Cedar Point Estates, Lower Forest Hills and Grandview Avenue. Snow removal and ice cutting will also continue in the Central Business District on nightshift and on Retail Drive and several Millidgeville, North End, and West Side streets during dayshift.

Tuesday night nightshift took 139 loads of snow off of the following streets:
• Chipman Hill, Coburg Street, Dorchester Street and Wellington Row between Carleton Street and Union Street
• Carleton Street
• Golding Street
• Cliff Street
• Peters Street
• Princess Street on one side from Charlotte Street to Crown Street,
• Crown Street on both sides Haymarket to Union Street.

Ice was cut from streets in Monte Cristo Park and Greendale subdivision Tuesday using road graders and will continue over the next few days in many other areas; e.g. Westgate Park, Colpitts Avenue, Ocean Westway, King William Road, Rockwood Court area, Fairville Plateau, Millidgeville area, Cedar Point Estates, among others.

Sidewalk crews will continue to spread sand for traction on sidewalks that remain covered in a layer of snow and ice, and as repeat applications are necessary due to moderating temperatures and melting/refreezing.

Citizens are asked for patience and to exercise caution when traveling on foot and motorists and parents are warned to be cognizant of heavy equipment involved with ice cutting and snow removal operations as they are carried out over coming days.

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City of Saint John Sidewalk and Snow Removal Operations - Monday, February 9th

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:39:19 AST

For Immediate Release
February 9, 2009

City of Saint John Sidewalk and Snow Removal Operations – Monday, February 9th

(Saint John) The warmer weather yesterday with rain showers, followed by temperatures that quickly fell well below the freezing mark has caused many sidewalks to become very slippery. The City responded by beginning the application of treated sand to sidewalks at 3:00am this morning ahead of the school day and the morning commute.

Removal of snow from sidewalks is also resuming today as the sanding operation ends. Although sidewalk clearing equipment has been spread throughout all parts of the City, concentration has been given to zones. Generally, the South, North and East parts of the City have been cleared, except for sidewalks requiring the support of heavy snow removal equipment. Concentration is now moving to sidewalks on the West side.

Pedestrians are asked again for patience as we continue to rise to these ever challenging weather conditions. They are also asked to be very careful as they navigate on City sidewalks, particularly on those that have not yet received the visible treated sand.

The following is work completed this past weekend and work to be completed for the next two days.

Snow removal completed February 6th – 8th:
• Brunswick Drive
• Paul Harris
• Garden Street Overpass
• City Road
• Monte Cristo Park
• Union (St Patrick’s to Charlotte)
• Waterloo
• Canterbury (King to Princess)
• Catherwood Overpass
• University Avenue
• Boar’s Head Road
• Chruchill Boulevard (north side)
• Winter Street on and off ramps
• Gilbert Street
Also various catch basins and bus stops were cleared of snow.

Snow Removal to be completed over the next two days:
• Chesley Drive – south side sidewalk
• Bentley Street
• Rope Walk Road
• King Street
• Prince William (Duke to King)
• Chipman Hill
• Germain Street (Union to King)
• Germain Street (Princess to Duke)
• Canterbury Street (Princess to Orange)
• Sydney Street (King Square South to Union)
• Princess Street (Charlotte to Water)
• Duke Street (Charlotte to Water)
• Union Street (Charlotte to Crown)
• Queen Street (Charlotte to Prince William)
• Fairville Blvd
• Forest Hills
• Grandview Avenue
• Heatherway
• Westmorland Road
• Rothesay Avenue

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Seaside Sentinel

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:58:56 AST

Seaside Sentinel

Slum Landlords, bad tenants and minimum standards

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:56:49 AST

Slum Landlords, bad tenants and minimum standards

Little Concern Voiced -North of Union Project

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:53:49 AST

North of Union Project

Invest in the future, save the past

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:10:33 AST

Invest in the future, save the past

Floor Tile Replacement in Pedway continuing

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:50:39 AST

For Immediate Release
February 6, 2009

Floor Tile Replacement in Pedway continuing

The media and public are advised that The City of Saint John is continuing their work to replace the floor tiles in the viewing area of the pedway between Market Square and the Canada Games Aquatic Centre which began on Monday, January 26, 2009. The tiles in this area are being removed and replaced and it is anticipated the work will be completed by Friday, February 13th.

The area affected is from the beginning of the pedway at Market Square where the windows looking into the Aquatic Centre begin, and extends to the top of the stairs to the Mercantile Centre near the entrance to the Aquatic Centre. The pedway will remain open during the day for citizens to use, however they should expect to walk on uneven surfaces while this work takes place. This section will be closed off each weeknight beginning at 9:30pm to allow for removal of tiles, but will remain open during the evening when events are taking place at Harbour Station.

The replacement of tiles will begin once the removal is finished, and citizens can expect that only one side of the pedway will be usable while tiles are replaced along the opposite side. Unusable areas will be marked.

The City of Saint John thanks you for your patience during this construction, and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Snow Control Operations Throughout Saint John - February 4th

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:58:00 AST

For immediate release
Wednesday, February 4, 2009

SNOW CONTROL OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT SAINT JOHN – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

Issued by the Communications Department, City of Saint John on behalf of Paul Groody, Commissioner, Municipal Operations and Engineering

A full complement of City Works crews has been out since 1:00 am this morning.

I want to extend a huge and sincere thank you to those crews, their foremen and management staff who have worked tirelessly in responding to the challenges of a very difficult winter and record conditions. Contracted resources have also given good support. I also want to express special appreciation to those citizens who have worked with us, particularly over the past week or so. Your efforts make a big difference.

Snow crews and maintenance staff have been working 12 to 16-hour days, and sometimes more. Many of our workers have not had a day off in the last 14. Despite this, it has been gratifying to see their spirit and dedication - these people understand their mission to serve the public. I am very proud of both our Works and our Fleet teams

Winter will be with us for a while yet; we need the public’s cooperation:
1. Be patient and be careful.
2. Do not block sidewalks with snow from your property!!!
3. Do not park vehicles on or across sidewalks; vehicles so placed will be towed away.
4. Get your vehicles off the street; adequate service cannot otherwise be provided.
5. Clear ice and snow from catch basins and the fire hydrants in your neighbourhood.
6. Work with our crews; they are out there serving you.
7. Residents of South Peninsula – call 658 4040 or listen to the radio for notification of snow bans.
8. Alternate side parking - please adhere to the guidelines.

The concentrated operation of the past five days, involving a full deployment of personnel and equipment for extended shifts (both day and night) and contracted resources, has been effective. We still need to remove ice and push back snow from some streets; work to do so will be proceeding based on the priority classification of those streets.

Given the record snow accumulation, we must emphasize the importance of opening up catch basins and drainage courses. The snow will melt and the water it produces must be allowed to drain. Please assist us in opening up catch basins and drainage routes near your home. Be careful in doing so.

The City of Saint John thanks you for your cooperation and assistance.

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City of Saint John Snow Removal Operations - Thursday, February 5th

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:22:54 AST

For Immediate Release
February 4, 2009

City of Saint John Snow Removal Operations – Thursday, February 5th

As a part of the ongoing concentrated operation of snow control being undertaken by the City of Saint John, Saint John Works crews will be out throughout the City tomorrow, February 5th, conducting snow removal and ice cutting. The following streets will be affected:

Snow Removal:
• Douglas Avenue – Main Street to Chesley Drive
• Major’s Brook Drive
• Retail Drive
• Consumers Drive
• Westmorland Road
• Whipple Street
• Harding Street West
• Manawagonish Road – around intersections from Main Street West to Manchester Ave.

Ice Cutting:
• Rockwood Court area
• Cedar Point / Millidgeville area
• Rothesay Road
• Lakeview Drive
• Alloy Drive
• Westgate Park
• Colpitts Avenue

We ask for the cooperation of the public and business owners as we work through these snow removal efforts in the coming days.

The public’s assistance is requested. What can you do?
1. Be patient and be careful.
2. Do not block sidewalks with snow from your property.
3. Do not park vehicles on or across sidewalks; vehicles so placed will be towed away.
4. Get your vehicles off the street wherever that is possible.
5. Clear ice and snow from the catch basin and the fire hydrant closest to your home.
6. Cooperate and work with our crews; they are out there in your service.
7. Residents of the south/central Peninsula are reminded to call 658 4040 or listen to local radio for notifications of snow bans.
8. If you live on a street with alternate side parking, please adhere to the guidelines.

The City of Saint John thanks you for your cooperation and assistance.

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Clear Snow and Ice From Emergency Exits

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:50:54 AST

For Immediate Release
February 3, 2009

Clear Snow and Ice From Emergency Exits

The City of Saint John Fire Prevention and Investigation Division is reminding citizens and businesses that snow and ice must not obstruct any exits from buildings, including emergency exits and alternate exits, as dictated by the National Fire Code of Canada. Division Officers are finding many emergency exit doors frozen shut and/or blocked with snow due to recent weather, and this can create dangerous circumstances in the event of an emergency.

All ice and snow must be removed from building steps and exit ways at least five metres from each building. Removal of snow and ice from pathways, sidewalks and driveways will also allow emergency responders to make their way quickly into your building. A reminder to also remove snow piles and drifts from covering fire hydrants, fire valves, and sprinkler hookups on buildings.

Throughout the year, all emergency exits shall be free of obstructions such as vehicles, dumpsters , and trash or recycle bins at all times.

Officers also remind you; you should always know at least two escape routes from every room in your office or home and know your exits from your building.

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City of Saint John Snow Removal Operations - Tuesday, February 3rd

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:51:14 AST

For Immediate Release
February 3, 2009

City of Saint John Snow Removal Operations – Tuesday, February 3rd

As a part of the ongoing concentrated operation of snow control being undertaken by the City of Saint John, Saint John Works crews will be out in the Old North End of Saint John today conducting snow removal on 8 streets throughout this area of the City. The following streets will be affected:

• Natalie Street             Visart Street to Millidge Avenue
• Visart Street               Natalie Street to Adelaide Street
• Newman Street           Adelaide Street to Victoria Street
• Victoria Street           Adelaide Street to Bridge Street
• Bryden Street             Adelaide Street to end
• Clarendon Street         Douglas Avenue to Harvey Street
• Main Street                 Chesley Drive to Bridge Street
• Metcalf Street             Adelaide Street to Holly Street
• Lily Lake area

We ask for the cooperation of the public and business owners as we work through these snow removal efforts in the coming days.

The City of Saint John thanks you for your cooperation and assistance.

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Chipman Hill Pedway now open

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:38:08 AST

The Chipman Hill Pedway was opened at 8:30am today, Tuesday, February 3rd, as repairs have now been completed.

Temporary Closure of Chipman Hill Pedway

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:23:24 AST

For Immediate Release
February 2, 2009

Temporary Closure of Chipman Hill Pedway

The City of Saint John Buildings and Inspection Services will be temporarily shutting down the section of the Pedway between Brunswick Square and the Shoppes of City Hall beginning at 5:30pm this evening, Monday, February 2nd, until further notice. Repairs are being made to a roof drain leak affecting this area. The doors will be closed and the lights will be shut off within this area in order to complete the repairs.

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City of Saint John Snow Removal Operations - Monday, February 2nd

City Hall/Hôtel de ville — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:05:17 AST

For Immediate Release
February 2, 2009

City of Saint John Snow Removal Operations – Monday, February 2nd

As a part of the ongoing concentrated operation of snow control being undertaken by the City of Saint John, Saint John Works crews will be out on the West Side of Saint John today conducting snow removal on 15 streets throughout this area of the City. The following streets will be affected:

• Lancaster Avenue  Duke Street West to Dufferin Row
• Dufferin Row  Lancaster Avenue to St. John Street
• St. John Street  Dufferin Row to Market Place
• Winslow Street  Lancaster Avenue to Market Place
• City Line   Duke Street West to St. John Street
• Prince Street  Lancaster Avenue to Ludlow Street
• King Street West  Watson Street to Market Place
• Market Place  King Street West to St. John Street
• Tower Street  Market Place to Lancaster Avenue
• Lancaster Street  Duke Street West to St. John Street
• Duke Street West  Market Place to Lancaster Avenue
• Ludlow Street  Prince Street to St. John Street
• Guilford Street  Market Place to Lancaster Avenue
• Charlotte Street West Market Place to Lancaster Avenue
• Watson Street  Duke Street West to St. John Street

We ask for the cooperation of the public and business owners as we work through these snow removal efforts in the coming days. Works crews will be continuing their efforts in the old North End on Tuesday, February 3rd.

The public’s assistance is requested. What can you do?
1. Be patient and be careful.
2. Do not block sidewalks with snow from your property.
3. Do not park vehicles on or across sidewalks; vehicles so placed will be towed away.
4. Get your vehicles off the street wherever that is possible.
5. Clear ice and snow from the catch basin and the fire hydrant closest to your home.
6. Cooperate and work with our crews; they are out there in your service.
7. Residents of the south/central Peninsula are reminded to call 658 4040 or listen to local radio for notifications of snow bans.
8. If you live on a street with alternate side parking, please adhere to the guidelines.

The City of Saint John thanks you for your cooperation and assistance.

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SaintJohn.ca News/Nouvelles

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (Summer)

Municipal Engineer

SUPERINTENDENT - WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES (1 POSITION) &

P.R.O. Kids FunRaising Dinner

Weekly Construction Report - March 12, 2010

Water Service Interruption - Dever Road, March 5

PSA March 4, Watermain break

Advisory: Traffic lights at Station Street and Viaduct Ramps malfunctioning

Traffic Advisory -- Rothesay and Thorne avenues -- Feb. 26, 2010

Traffic Advisory Rothesay Avenue and Thorne Avenue

Government of Canada supports Green Energy Initiative in Saint John

City of Saint John receives fine

PUBLIC DESIGN WORKSHOP

Common Council approves agreement with PNB

Let's Put Saint John on the Boardwalk!

Instrumentation Technician

Temporary Overnight Snow Ban Declared for the South/Central Peninsula

City of Saint John closures due to storm

Saint John Common Council Appoints City Manager

Advisory - Traffic light activation

Put Saint John on the Monopoly Board

Public Safety Communications Operator

Lily Lake Open for Public Skating

PRO Kids helps record number of children in 2009

Traffic Advisory -- Sunday January 10, 2010

PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS: BIKEWAYS AND TRAILS PLAN

South End Christmas Tree Drop Off

Meeting Notice -Budget 2010

City of Saint John court appearance

Snow Ban Test

Use Caution on City Streets -- Dec. 29, 2009

Closing of Retail Establishments in the City of Saint John

Canada's Original City gets set to celebrate

Holiday Service

December 21 – January 2

Monday, December 21

Thursday, December 24

Friday, December 25

Saturday, December 26

Monday, December 28

Thursday, December 31st

Friday, January 1st

Monday, January 4th

City of Saint John Community Centres closed tonight -- Dec. 9

Frequently Asked Questions about Trihalomethanes

Municipal Operations preparing for storm conditions

Snow control plan's first test a success

Rockwood Park's Loop Road Closed for Season

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY -- Moved to Market Square

Torch Relay -- Celebration Reminders

Traffic Delays - Olympic Torch Route

Skilled Worker

Information Sessions on new snow control strategy and changes to on-street parking

Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club will light the Flame

Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club will light the Flame on behalf of Saint John

Finance Committee Meeting

57th Annual Saint John Santa Claus Parade

Mountain Bike Trail Review -- Nov. 12

Automotive Technician

Students celebrate unveiling of Victoria Square

Spruce Lake Industrial Park gets greener look

City of Saint John Planner takes part in climate change project

Halloween Safety Tips from the Saint John Fire Department

Buyer

Meeting Notice - Solid Waste Management

Public Presentation - Parking in the South/Central Peninsula

Lane Closure - Reversing Falls Bridge

UPDATE - Roads open after flooding

Road Closure Update

Roadways Reopened - Water Levels Dropping

Garbage Collection Delayed in Flooded Areas

Public Advisory - October 24-25 Rain Event in Saint John

Traffic Advisory -- Reversing Falls Bridge

Traffic Advisory -- Germain and Horsfield

Telecommunications Specialist

Administrative Assistant

Citywide Citizens' Survey

Saint John is Finalist in CBC Radio 2's Great Canadian Song Contest

Waterfront Park Dedicated to Bringing Visitors Home

Traffic Advisory

Rothesay Avenue and Thorne Avenue

Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club will light the Flame
on behalf of Saint John

Peel Plaza Open House
Parking Facility and Public Space Plan