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Saint John moves to regulate fire pits and other outdoor fires
Saint John is turning its guidelines for fire pits and other outdoor fires into an enforceable bylaw in step with the provincial government during wildfire season, especially at no-burn times.
Saint John Transit returns to diesel to tackle problem of aging buses, for now
Saint John Transit had plans to bring two electric 40-foot buses to its fleet this year. But after a recent revision to its capital budget, the city will be opting for three diesel buses instead in the push to deal with an aging bus fleet.
Saint John tiny-home community one step closer
A plan to establish a tiny-home community of 75 to 80 homes in east Saint John has the support of the city's planning advisory committee.
Saint John goes ahead with plan to cut zoning red tape for developers
A plan to reduce the red tape developers face is moving forward as part of Saint John's efforts to tackle its housing shortage.
Struggling Saint John businesses push for more timely news about construction work
The Uptown Saint John Business Improvement Association is asking city hall for more timely information about potentially disruptive construction projects and for money to support affected businesses.
Saint John's out-of-the-cold shelter should become long-term space, non-profit says
Saint John’s out of-the-cold shelter opened on Dec. 6 with 60 beds, 20 more than the out-of-the-cold response last winter. Melanie Vautour, executive director of Fresh Start Services, hopes the space will outlast winter.
Saint John gives YMCA $125K for expansion of nature-based, after-school program
The City of Saint John has agreed to provide $125,000 to a YMCA project that will see the creation of a 90-space after-school program geared toward outdoor education.
Saint John council votes to restore 2 lanes of an east end road after backlash
A road in east Saint John that was narrowed to two lanes in October while the city pondered its future will be restored to four lanes after pushback from residents prompted a special meeting of council Monday night.
City of Saint John wants to look at 'business case' for installing red light cameras
A month after the province passed legislation allowing municipalities to use image capturing enforcement — red light cameras and photo radar — Saint John is ready to explore whether or not the technology is right for the city.
Saint John council backs 3-cent cut in property-tax rate as assessments climb
Saint John city council is looking at a budget for 2025 that would reduce the property tax rate for the fourth year in a row while aiming to improve city services.