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SJ Today
October 30, 2024
Good morning, this is SJ Today - your one stop shop for local need-to-know info! We’re just one sleep from Halloween, have you carved your pumpkin yet? 🎃
In today’s edition:
The ARC Courthouse development just got a huge funding announcement! 🎭
Saint John traffic will slow down in 2025 🚗
Cocktails creep into the City Market 🍸 🕸️
Here we go!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
Courthouse to Curtain Calls 👏
The Atlantic Repertory Company will soon have a new home in Uptown Saint John! Public funding was announced yesterday to begin renovations of the Sydney Street Courthouse, transforming it into a new performing arts centre. A total of $12 million from the federal government and $818,000 from the city will support the creation of a facility featuring a 250-seat theatre, rehearsal space, and a secondary performance area. Look forward to more vibrant performances in the city! (CTV Atlantic)
Slow ‘er Down, Bud! 🚧
Saint John is getting a dozen more speed cushions in 2025 to make residential streets safer. This week, council approved $450,000 for the project, responding to constant pleas from residents concerned about speeding. The streets set to receive these wide, raised road sections, which help slow traffic, include Champlain Drive, Prince Street, Wellesley Avenue, Boars Head Road, Green Head Road, and Mountain View Drive. (CBC)
Trail Mix in Quispamsis 🏞
Fall strolls just got even better with the completed upgrades on the walking trail between Natureview Drive and Valleyview Drive in Quispamsis! Thanks to a $15,000 grant from Trans Canada Trail, the path has been raised to prevent flooding, and additional rocks have been added to strengthen the riverbank. This means this popular trail is now safe and ready for you to enjoy!
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Spooky Spirits at Saint John City Market | October 31
Uncorked Tours is brewing up 5 creepy concoctions for you to enjoy after dark this Halloween. Explore the scary stations located throughout the City Market, each with a different disturbing drink to try. Tickets available on site in advance or when you arrive.
Art Exhibition Openings | November 1
The Saint John Arts Centre is inviting everyone to attend the opening of their new exhibitions, Friday night. The new shows run until December 18th. Admission is by donation and light refreshments will be served. Galleries of featured artists include:
Port Saint John Gallery: Hallie Watson – Farm Walk
City Gallery: Erica Stanley – Brink of Extinction
Canada Games & Library Galleries: Natalie Légère – The Owls of Turtle Island
Rotunda Gallery: Alicia Robichaud – Journey Through Darkness
Escape the City Outdoor Adventure| November 2
Combine the excitement of an escape room with the thrill of a city-wide adventure. In this bone chilling mystery, it’s up to you and your team to follow the clues, decode the puzzles and solve the case!
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Today’s Tides 🌊
Low Tide | 5:15 AM(Wed 30 October) | 1.58 m(5.18 ft) |
High Tide | 11:21 AM(Wed 30 October) | 7.34 m(24.08 ft) |
Low Tide | 5:36 PM(Wed 30 October) | 1.45 m(4.76 ft) |
High Tide | 11:42 PM(Wed 30 October) | 7.23 m(23.72 ft) |
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