Good morning, Saint John! The Prime Minister weighed in on the whole Lake Ontario nonsense yesterday, casually dropping the word hydronym. Sure, it means the name of a body of water, but really it’s just a fancy way of saying, “Nah, it’s Lake Ontario, bud.”
Here’s the lowdown for the day:
Aquarius is getting a little sibling 🏗️
Jeremiah’s brings the smash back 🍔
Things get a little loopy ✈️
Have a fantastic weekend!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
🏗️ Aquarius rises again
Construction is underway on a second apartment building next to Aquarius Towers off Fairville Boulevard.
Developer Carter Cavanagh says the three-storey building will bring 19 one and two-bedroom apartments to 45 Aquarius Court. A larger building was originally considered, but the plans were scaled back to leave enough parking.
Construction is expected to wrap up by spring 2027, with rents similar to the neighbouring Aquarius Towers, where two-bedroom units go for about $2,100 per month. ($)
🥪 Jeremiah’s is back in old stomping grounds
The expanded deli will have a slightly different setup, with grill favourites moving to the takeout counter. The bigger news…smash burgers and fries are joining the menu. Don’t panic, regulars. The sandwiches and soups aren’t going anywhere.
🏆 Top clicks of the week
Monday - Hampton Road re-imagine underway
Tuesday - Loch Lomond hotel closer to reality
Wednesday - Douglas Ave church repurposed
Thursday - KV Police: don’t believe everything you read
✈️ SJ Today takes flight
Air Show Atlantic lands at the Saint John Airport this weekend, but SJ Today got an early taste of the action with the Northern Stars Aerobatic Team.
They strapped publisher Geoff Walsh into a Pitts plane and took him flipping, rolling and looping through the sky. It was one of the biggest thrills of his life, although his stomach may file a separate report.
Here’s how it went:
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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’
What we’re doing this weekend
AREA 506 as FOLK | August 28–29
The waterfront goes folk for three all-ages concerts over two days. Friday features The East Pointers, Josh Bravener & The Hypochondriacs and Big River Ramblers, while Lennie Gallant leads Saturday afternoon before The Barr Brothers, Gift Horse and Abby McCartney wrap things up Saturday night. Tickets start at $40 per show, with weekend passes available for $79.
5th Annual Saint John Sea Glass Festival | August 28–29
Market Square welcomes collectors, artists and beachcombers for two days celebrating the Bay of Fundy’s smoothest treasures. Expect sea-glass vendors, beach trips, workshops, speakers, contests, raffles, food and live music from 10am–7pm Friday and 9am–4pm Saturday.
Big Book Sale | August 28–30
Thousands of gently loved books are looking for new homes as Big Brothers Big Sisters takes over TD Station. Shop from 10am–8pm Friday and 10am–6pm Saturday, or pack a box during Sunday’s Fill a Box Day from 10am–1pm. Cash, debit and credit are accepted.
Air Show Atlantic | August 29–30
The Snowbirds soar over the Saint John Airport during a weekend packed with aerial action. The lineup also includes the SkyHawks parachute team, vintage Spitfire, Hurricane and Mustang aircraft, aerobatic teams, skydivers and more. Gates open at 10am, flying runs from noon–4pm and the grounds close at 5pm both days. Admission is $47.50 plus taxes and fees, youth tickets are $20 and children under 12 get in free with an adult.
Passport to Parks: Little River Reservoir | August 29
Spend Saturday afternoon at Little River Reservoir with free canoeing and kayaking, face painting, basketball, volleyball, Benny Bubblz and live music from Pandemonium Steel Band. The family-friendly fun runs from 1–3:30pm at 27 Pipeline Road, with August 30 set as the rain date.
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LOCAL PICS
WHERE WERE WE WEDNESDAY? 📸
📍 On Wednesday we shared a pic and talked about telling the tooth…well, those teeth belonged to the Loyalist Man found in the foyer of the City Market. While no one correctly identified him this week, he’s worth grabbing a pic with while grabbing lunch today at Jeremiah’s on Monday!
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SIDE NOTES
🌅 6:41am | 🌇 8:08pm
Today’s Tides 🌊
High Tide | 00:29 AM(Fri 28 August) | 7.64 m(25.07 ft) |
Low Tide | 6:44 AM(Fri 28 August) | 1.09 m(3.58 ft) |
High Tide | 12:51 PM(Fri 28 August) | 7.44 m(24.41 ft) |
Low Tide | 7:00 PM(Fri 28 August) | 1.24 m(4.06 ft) |
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-Geoff Walsh - Publisher