Good morning, Saint John! KD cheesecake is officially a thing. Ten-year-old me would've begged my mom to buy a whole cake. Forty-year-old me wants to know if there's an Annie's version.
In todays edition:
The lunch bell is ringing 🍽️
A whiff of Princess St. 👃
Summer in the city ☀️
Let’s get into it!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
🔔 The City Market bell is ringing again
One of Saint John's oldest sounds is making a comeback.
The City will unveil the Saint John City Market's newly restored historic bell Tuesday at 11am, marking another milestone in the ongoing renovation project. The event will also introduce a refreshed Market brand, giving the 154-year-old building a bit of a facelift without touching the wrinkles.
Visitors can check out the latest renovation progress, see the bell up close and get a preview of a new collaboration with Java Moose that's still being kept under wraps…Because apparently even coffee gets teaser trailers now.
🤞 Good luck tonight
Monday…Funday! Just don't take the bridge tonight.
The Harbour Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction starting at 3 p.m., with two full closures of about 20 minutes each scheduled between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for ongoing construction work.
Nobody knows exactly when those closures will happen, which adds a fun little mystery to the evening commute. If your plans involve crossing the harbour, the Reversing Falls Bridge might be your best friend tonight.
LOCAL BUSINESS
🕯️ Candles replace keys on Princess Street
A new business is bringing a different kind of scent to the former McKees Keys space.
Local candle maker Eloise and Oliver announced it will open its first retail store and candle studio at 107 Princess St. on July 4. Along with its own products, the shop plans to carry other local brands, home goods and specialty products from across Canada and beyond.
You'll also be able to pick up online orders right where the candles are made.
THIS WEEK’S COUNCIL MEETINGS
⚖️ Saint John Council Meeting - June 15 | 6pm
Summer events season kicks into high gear - Council will receive an overview of the City's summer events lineup, including Passport to Parks, Night Markets, Canada Day celebrations, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and support for major community events like AREA 506, Pride and Moonlight Bazaar.
Crosswalk upgrade planned during Harbour Bridge work - Council will consider a funding agreement for pedestrian-activated flashing beacons at the Chesley Drive and Fort LaTour Drive crosswalk, helping improve a key Harbour Passage detour route during Harbour Bridge rehabilitation.
St. Peter's fundraising campaign moves forward - Council will consider an agreement allowing the Greater Saint John Community Foundation to accept donations and issue charitable tax receipts for the St. Peter's Ballfield revitalization project, which is seeking $50,000 in community support.
Mini-home park expansion returns for procedural do-over - A previously approved expansion of a mini-home park near Rex Hurley Boulevard and Glen Road is heading back through the planning process after a provincial subdivision created a new property identification number, requiring the approvals to be repeated.
Meeting starts at 6pm at City Hall, with the public welcome in person or to watch Rogers TV and via live stream.
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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’
Here are a few things to look forward to this week. Don’t forget to send us your events any time!
MONDAY
The Mummy Trivia Night + Retro Film | June 15
The Imperial Theatre is turning Monday into a trip back to 1999 with a double feature for fans of The Mummy. Test your knowledge at a free trivia night beginning at 6pm, then stick around for a screening of Brendan Fraser's adventure classic at 7pm. One admission registers your trivia team, and film tickets are $10.
WEDNESDAY
Unity Park Summer Stage featuring Womb To Tomb Duo | June 17
Bring a lawn chair and settle in for a free evening of live music at Unity Park in Grand Bay-Westfield. Womb To Tomb Duo takes the stage from 7-8pm as part of the town's Summer Stage concert series. Rain location is the Brundage Point River Centre.
THURSDAY
Team Canada Soccer Watch Party | June 18
Canada takes on Qatar and AREA 506 is putting the match on the big screen. Bring your own chair, grab a spot in the Container Village and cheer on Team Canada from 7-10pm. A good excuse to wear red on a Wednesday.
FRIDAY
East Coast Games | June 19-21
More than a dozen sports, hundreds of athletes and venues spread across the Saint John region. The East Coast Games return for their 10th anniversary weekend with everything from soccer and softball to fencing, lacrosse, pickleball, track and field and a 5K road race. Check the full schedule online to find competitions near you.
Billy Bragg | June 19
British singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg brings four decades of folk, protest songs and storytelling to the Imperial Theatre. Carsie Blanton opens the show. Performance begins at 8pm.
SATURDAY
Atlantic Plant Expo | June 20
Plant lovers may want to clear some trunk space. The Atlantic Plant Expo rolls into the Kent Theatre from noon to 3:30pm with vendors from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia offering everything from rare houseplants to accessories and plant-themed goodies. Admission is free.
Artisans in the Atrium | June 20
More than 20 local vendors will fill the Market Square Atrium from 9am-4pm with handmade goods, artwork, baked treats, sea glass creations and more. Admission is free and it's a great excuse to browse local makers before grabbing lunch Uptown.
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SIDE NOTES
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Today’s Tides 🌊
Low Tide | 3:42 AM(Mon 15 June) | 2.47 m(8.1 ft) |
High Tide | 8:26 AM(Mon 15 June) | 2.56 m(8.4 ft) |
Low Tide | 4:14 PM(Mon 15 June) | 2.47 m(8.1 ft) |
High Tide | 8:49 PM(Mon 15 June) | 2.56 m(8.4 ft) |
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-Geoff Walsh - Publisher