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Good morning, Saint John! Forget hot yoga...if you want a full-body workout this week, just leave your sunglasses on the back-passenger seat and try grabbing them after your car's been sitting in the sun all afternoon.

Here’s the lowdown for the day:

Let’s get into it!

-Geoff Walsh, Publisher

It’s a busy week. Between work, practices, errands and everything else, sitting around the same table doesn't happen as often as we'd like.

East Side Mario's has a table waiting for your family to enjoy a meal together, even when things are busy. Big portions, Italian favourites, endless Soup, Salad and Garlic Homeloaf, and something on the menu for everyone. Proudly locally owned and operated, they're ready whenever you are.

🥊 SJ Sports Hall welcomes six

The Greater Saint John Sports Hall of Fame is making six new additions this year...and they've got the trophy cases to back it up. The 2026 class includes athletes Peter Britt (boxing), Glen Hayward (judo), Olivia Gauthier (soccer) and James Smith (shooting), along with builders Robert McInnes (karate) and Allie Vaughan (taekwondo). Between them are Olympic trials, NCAA Division I honours, professional championships, international medals and decades spent coaching the next generation. They'll officially be inducted during a ceremony at Lily Lake Pavilion on October 24, with ticket details expected closer to the event.

🍟 Local food challenge goes viral

Big D's is having a pretty good week. A new video from U.K. eating champion BeardMeatsFood, featuring the Rothesay restaurant's infamous "Eighth Wonder of the World" food challenge, has already topped 2.8 million YouTube views. The challenge includes a mountain of poutine, mac and cheese, a triple smash burger, a donair, a loaded hot dog, a side and a milkshake, all with a one-hour time limit. We won't ruin the ending, but let's just say there's a reason the wall of fame has plenty of room left. Not into food challenges? Big D's also serves one of the best burgers in town at its Container Village location.

⛳ Top junior golfers tee off in Hampton

Some of Atlantic Canada's best young golfers are in Hampton this week as Golf Canada's NextGen Atlantic Championship takes over Hampton Golf Club through Thursday. It's the final stop on the national junior qualifying circuit, with spots in the Canadian Junior Championships on the line. After two rounds, the field will be cut before Thursday's final round. If you've ever wanted to watch tomorrow's top golfers before they hit the big stage, this is about as close as you'll get without leaving the region. But, forget the leaderboard for a second….we want to know what Golf Canada does with Hampton's infamous 700-yard par 6.

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Theatre Talk Tuesday 🎭

Music Video Workshop with Melissa Feltus | July 14
Go behind the scenes of music video production during this workshop with filmmaker Melissa Feltus. Participants will explore how music, storytelling and visual design come together on screen while learning about the creative process from concept to final edit. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or simply curious, it's a chance to see what happens behind the camera.

A Midsummer Night's Dream | July 15-18 & July 22-25
Loyalist City Shakespeare returns to Place Fort La Tour with Shakespeare's most enchanting comedy, transforming the historic harbourfront into a moonlit world of mischievous fairies, star-crossed lovers and plenty of laughs. Performed outdoors against the backdrop of Saint John Harbour, the production blends timeless storytelling with one of the city's most unique settings. Shows begin nightly at 7:30pm, with tickets starting at $35.

Coming soon…

The Audience | August 11
Experience one of London's most acclaimed stage productions without leaving Saint John. Captured live from the West End, The Audience stars Helen Mirren in her Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II, exploring the monarch's private weekly meetings with each of her 12 prime ministers over six decades. Presented by the Saint John Theatre Company in partnership with National Theatre Live, the screening begins at 7:30pm at the BMO Studio Theatre. Tickets are $25, or $20 for subscribers.

📍Discover tons more upcoming events across the Saint John region.

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-Geoff Walsh - Publisher