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SJ Today
November 11, 2024
Good morning Port City - This is SJ Today, the local newsletter focused on local people, doing local things.
Today is Remembrance Day, here’s what to expect:
Local artist’s painted rocks will appear at National War Memorial today 🌺
Remembrance Day ceremonies around the region
Support veterans and their families with a digital poppy 🫶
Lest We Forget.
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
Locals You Should Know
ROCKS OF REMEMBRANCE HONOUR LOCAL HEROES
Sherri Colwell-McCavour painted 115 rocks with poppies to share with veterans in our region and in Ottawa this Remembrance Day.
In a heartfelt tribute to Saint John’s veterans, local artist Sherri Colwell-McCavour has made it her mission to honor those who served by painting rocks adorned with bright red poppies. Sherri began this project in 2020 with just a handful of painted stones placed around Ridgewood Veterans Wing, aiming to share a message of gratitude. Each year, her project has grown and this year alone, she set a goal to paint 100 rocks by Remembrance Day and surpassed it, completing 115 before the end of October.
This Remembrance Day, Sherri’s rocks will find their way to Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Cedar Hill Field of Honour, and Lorneville Memorial Monument, with a few even reaching the National War Memorial in Ottawa, thanks to a friend. “I hope when someone finds one, they pause to reflect on what we owe those who served and sacrificed,” she says. Her poppy rocks, created with care and gratitude, are a simple yet powerful reminder that even the smallest gestures can express deep appreciation for our heroes.
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NEWS NOTES
REMEMBRANCE DAY CLOSURES 🏢
Several businesses and government offices in Saint John, Quispamsis, Rothesay, Hampton, and Grand Bay-Westfield will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Remembrance Day.
Saint John City Hall, Rothesay Avenue, and Adelaide Street offices will be closed, as will the Saint John City Market and Saint John Transit. Parking at Peel Street parking garage will be free of charge, and there are no changes to solid waste collection.
On the Westside, Manawagonish Road (from Catherwood to O’Brien Street) and Coster Street will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to noon Remembrance Day Parade.
Quispamsis Town Hall will also be closed, reopening Tuesday, November 12.
Rothesay Town Hall will close for the day, with flags at half-mast in honour of the occasion.
Hampton Town Hall and other town facilities will be closed, but the Hampton Community Centre will remain open until 1:00 p.m.
Grand Bay-Westfield Town Office will be closed, with Woolastook Drive shut down for the morning until noon for the Remembrance Day Service at Veterans Peace Park.
LAST CHANCE TO HONOUR HEROES WITH A DIGITAL POPPY 🌺
Today’s the last day to get your Digital Poppy and honour a loved one who served. The Legion National Foundation’s campaign wraps up tonight, and it's your chance to create a personalized poppy to commemorate those who have served. Simply donate, customize your poppy with a personal message, and share it on social media to help ensure we never forget.
Not only will you be paying tribute, but your donation will directly support veterans and their families. So, don’t wait—get your digital poppy today and join the movement to honour Canada’s heroes!
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REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES
Saint John
TD Station | 99 Station Street
Be seated by 10:15 a.m., service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Jervis Bay Ross Memorial Park | Graham Street
Service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Field of Honour, Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery | 1650 Manawagonish Road
Service begins at 9:00 a.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 Cenotaph | 750 Manawagonish Road
Service begins at 11:00 a.m. (Between Barnhill & St. Rose Schools)
Public Gardens | 48 Seely Street
Wreath laying at 2:00 p.m.
Kennebecasis Valley
Q-Plex Quispamsis | 20 Randy Jones Way
Doors open at 9:00 a.m., ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. (Be seated by 10:15 a.m.)
Rothesay Common Cenotaph
Ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m.
Grand Bay-Westfield
Grand Bay-Westfield Cenotaph | Veterans Peace Park
Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. Woolastook Drive closed to traffic from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hampton
Hampton Cenotaph | 808 Main Street
Parade leaves the Community Centre car park at 10:35 a.m., service begins at 10:45 a.m. Please arrive no later than 10:40 a.m.
Branch 69 Legion Event | November 11
The 69 Branch Legion invites the community to join them following cenotaph services for a Branch Dinner for Veterans at 6:00 PM and live entertainment, including
Upstairs - Del - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (No cover charge)
Downstairs - The Jed & Moe Show - 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Dance with Jed & Moe: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Everyone is welcome to attend and support our local veterans.
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SIDE NOTES
Today’s Tides 🌊
Low Tide | 00:52 AM(Mon 11 November) | 1.49 m(4.89 ft) |
High Tide | 7:04 AM(Mon 11 November) | 7.25 m(23.79 ft) |
Low Tide | 1:22 PM(Mon 11 November) | 1.59 m(5.22 ft) |
High Tide | 7:31 PM(Mon 11 November) | 7.43 m(24.38 ft) |
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