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SJ Today
March 05, 2025
Good morning Saint John, this is SJ Today - Looks like heavy rain and high winds are hitting this afternoon and sticking around through tomorrow night. Time to batten down the hatches, or at least make sure your recycling bins don’t take off! 🌬️
Here’s what we’re hearing today:
Local response to tariffs 💼
Limiting nuclear waste 💡
Fiddleheads - the results are in 🧐
Here we go!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
🔥Saint John Fires Back: U.S. Tariffs Hit Hard, But We’re Not Rolling Over
Trump has been stamping his feet since January, and yesterday, he finally jumped. The U.S. slapped 25% tariffs on goods, 10% on energy, and Saint John could be taking the hardest hit in the country.
Mayor Donna Noade Reardon calls it “a sad day” but says it’s time to move on. “We’re breaking up,” she declared, adding that Saint John’s deep-water port is ready to push into new markets. The U.S. may be slamming the door, but we’ve got other ways to get where we’re going.
Premier Susan Holt is stepping in with a $162-million relief plan to help businesses and workers. She hasn’t pulled the plug on electricity exports or pension investments in the U.S., yet - but she’s not ruling anything out. “They were our best friends, and now they’re attacking Canada,” she said.
Meanwhile, our province is joining the rest of the country in tearing down some of its own trade barriers, betting that if the U.S. doesn’t want our goods, the rest of Canada should. It’s a reminder that we’ve spent too much time looking south when opportunity exists here at home.
Yes, this stings. But Saint John has never been the type to sit around licking its wounds. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce report may say we’re the most exposed city in Canada, but that just means we have the most to gain by adapting faster, smarter, and stronger.
So, let the U.S. play its games. We’ve got our elbows up with work to do. Read the mayor’s full statement here, the Chamber’s report here, and the province’s response here. And if you’re feeling fired up? Maybe start by buying something Canadian today.
⚛️ Turning Nuclear Waste into Something Useful
Saint John’s own Moltex Energy is flipping the script on nuclear waste. Instead of just figuring out where to stash it, they’ve developed a way to recycle it into something useful with their Waste to Stable Salt (WATSS) technology…basically, the nuclear industry’s version of up-cycling.
The big news this week is that they’ve now proven this works on real spent fuel from Canadian reactors, which is a massive deal. In just 24 hours, they can extract 90% of the good stuff, shrinking the waste pile and making nuclear power even cleaner. With demand for nuclear energy on the rise, Moltex is positioning Saint John as a leader in the future of sustainable power.
Backed by the feds, the province, and even local Indigenous groups, Moltex is turning waste into opportunity, right here at home.
💬 The Results: Fiddleheads
Well, that settles it…Saint John is not here for the fiddlehead slander. After TasteAtlas tried to drag our beloved springtime side piece, 81.67% of you fought back with a resounding “Bring on the butter!” Because, let’s be real, anything doused in butter is a win.
One reader’s family treats fiddlehead season like a holiday - hours of foraging, minutes of feasting. Another pairs them with fresh fish and baby potatoes (a classic), while Kim insists on a splash of vinegar for that extra zing.
It’s clear that New Brunswickers will not be taking culinary advice from outsiders. Keep your lukewarm opinions, we’ll stick to our hot, buttery fiddleheads.
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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’
TODAY
March Meeting | March 5
Get ready for a green-filled evening with Steve Nason and East Coast Green Thumbs at their March meeting! Join them at 1760 Rothesay Rd, where Kevin and Mary Armstrong from Weatherbys Peak Berry Orchard will share their expertise and sell delicious Haskap jam, jelly, and syrup. Plus, don’t forget the Sharing Table! Bring any gardening items to exchange, and consider signing up for a 2025 membership. It’s $20 for singles and $30 for couples, with perks including discounts, door prizes, and so much more!
THURSDAY
Young Authors Workshop | March 6
This March Break, aspiring writers can join International Best-Selling Author E. Whelly at The Write Cup Bookstore Cafe for a special workshop! From 12-17 years old? Bring your pen and paper and learn the art of writing in this hands-on session from 1-2pm. Space is limited, so be sure to email [email protected] to register. Don’t miss out on this chance to get your creative juices flowing!
First Thursday Networking | March 6
Fusion Saint John invites you to join them for a casual evening of networking at Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street. Drop by anytime from 5-7 p.m. for great conversation and new connections, whether you're flying solo or bringing a friend. No RSVP needed! Accessible by ramp on request. See you there for a fun, friendly vibe!
FRIDAY
Wrestling Night: Sea Dogs vs Halifax | March 7
The Saint John Sea Dogs are throwing down for a Wrestling Night showdown at TD Station! Get ready for a wild night of action at 7:00 p.m. as they take on the Halifax Mooseheads. Grab your tickets now at the TD Station Box Office or online. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Don't miss your chance to see the ultimate clash—tickets starting at just $11.50! It's gonna be a smackdown you won't forget!
SATURDAY
March Break Magic | March 8
Head to Emporia this Saturday for a little March Break Magic! Bring the kids and try your luck by pulling a card from Wizard Tyler’s oracle deck. You might just pull the Inquisitor card and win a fabulous Harry Potter prize pack! Other prizes include chocolate frogs and tumbled crystals. It’s an afternoon of enchantment you won’t want to miss, so stop by and join the fun!
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LOCAL PICS
WHERE ARE WE? 📸
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SIDE NOTES
Today’s Tides 🌊
High Tide | 3:21 AM(Wed 05 March) | 8.07 m(26.48 ft) |
Low Tide | 9:42 AM(Wed 05 March) | 0.79 m(2.59 ft) |
High Tide | 3:54 PM(Wed 05 March) | 7.54 m(24.74 ft) |
Low Tide | 10:07 PM(Wed 05 March) | 1.25 m(4.1 ft) |
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Thanks!
Thanks for reading SJ Today - If you found it useful, share it with someone who knows how to clear a gutter. 💧
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher