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SJ Today
June 24, 2025
Good morning Saint John! It’s one thing to be cranky before your morning coffee, but imagine if your parrot was dropping more F-bombs than you on a Monday morning. Meet Hendrix, the foul-mouthed featherball looking for a new home (and maybe a swear jar) 🦜.
Here’s what’s up this morning:
Too hot or just summer? 😎
The results are in on your travel plans 📊
Float City is open for business 🏝️
Here we !
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
Don’t Call it a Heatwave
The heat’s been making headlines from the U.S. all the way through Quebec and Ontario…record temps, humidex horror shows, the whole sweaty mess. Here in New Brunswick? It’s more of that polite burst of summer we’ve been waiting for.
Still, if you’re sweating in Quispamsis or Hampton today, you’re not imagining it. Inland temps could feel close to 30 with the humidex, while here in fog-kissed Saint John? A cool 19, if the coastal breeze can keep the sun at bay. Across the province, it’s the kind of day where your dashboard becomes a cookie sheet and your dog refuses to touch the pavement.
It’s not technically a heatwave (the weather nerds say it’s not long enough), but it’s hot enough to make you rethink errands, pants, or moving inland. A thundershower could break the tension this evening, but tomorrow brings fresher air.
💬 The Results: Staying Close, Skipping the Border
After Maine’s governor swung through Saint John hoping to boost cross-border tourism, we asked if you were planning to travel this summer. The clear answer? Most folks are staying close to home.
More than half of respondents (53%) said they’re holding down the Maritimes, while 32% are exploring other parts of Canada. Just 7% said they’d be crossing into the U.S., and a few said vacations just aren’t in the cards right now.
Travel to the States isn’t sitting well with many readers. One wrote they wouldn’t go “until the political climate changes” while another added simply, “Not while Trump is around.” Others cited concerns about safety, democracy, and rising hostility toward visitors.
Still, a handful are heading south. One reader said they’re road-tripping to a concert in New York, adding that they don’t want politics to stop them from supporting their favourite band. Another mentioned they’ve been going to Maine for decades and still enjoy the hotel savings and familiar coastal routes.
Overall, it’s shaping up to be another big summer for staycations. As one local put it, “There’s no place more beautiful than the Maritimes.”
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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’
Float City opens at the Y | Multiple Dates
Summer’s here the Y just kicked it up a notch with Float City…a wild inflatable obstacle course on Ashburn Lake at the Glen Carpenter Centre. It looks like the kind of splashy chaos everyone needs right now. Free for YMCA members or $17.99 per go for everyone else. Life jackets are mandatory (safety first, fun second). Open starting June 29 with select dates through August. Think you can conquer it?
Check out their Instagram reel below and get ready to make a splash.
📅 Save the date for these big summer events
North Pro Canadian Wrestling ROGUE WAVE | July 5
Get ready, Saint John! North Pro Canadian Wrestling makes its debut on Saturday, July 5 at Area 506 Container Village (85 Water St). Doors open at 7pm for VIP ticket holders and 8pm for general admission. Expect fierce battles including an Undisputed NP Championship Fatal Four Way match, plus appearances by “The Muscle Beast” Wesley Pipes and more.
Tickets are $35 for VIP (extra hatches, seat choice, balcony access) and $25 general admission (seating or standing). Wrestling, drama, and high energy, all ages welcome.
Yip Fest Craft Cider & Beer Festival | July 19
From 3pm to 7pm, join the fun at Yip Fest, an outdoor summer celebration at 3015 Route 845 with craft cider and beer tastings, live music from The Right Swipes, and tasty food trucks. Perfect for kicking off your evening before the MOONLIGHT BAZAAR.
Tickets start at $50 for early bird admission (ends June 1) and include a branded tasting glass and samples. Optional shuttle service is available for $35, with pick-ups in Saint John, Kennebecasis Valley, and Grand Bay-Westfield.
Bobby’s Hospice Summer Market | July 26
Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 26th, when Exhibition Park fills up with over 160 tables of local artisans, makers, and vendors. From 9am to 3pm, shop unique finds and support a great cause with all proceeds help Bobby’s Hospice provide patient care. Enjoy a silent auction, 50/50 draw, raffles, and more. Admission is by donation, and your visit will make a real difference in the community.
Big Book Sale and Donate Your Books Today | August 21-24
Got some gently loved books gathering dust? Big Brothers Big Sisters wants them! Drop off your donations at their office on the 3rd floor of Brunswick Square (across from Print Three) or use their easy curbside pickup by calling 506-635-1145. Plus, you can donate at local spots like The Write Cup Bookstore Café, Scotiabank branches, and more.
Mark your calendar for their biggest-ever Annual Big Book Sale, moving to TD Station from August 21 to 24. It’s the 20th anniversary and they’re aiming to make it huge. Just please, no moldy or torn books, and skip the encyclopedias. Every book you donate helps build brighter futures around here.
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SIDE NOTES
Today’s Tides 🌊
Low Tide | 5:11 AM(Tue 24 June) | 0.56 m(1.84 ft) |
High Tide | 11:23 AM(Tue 24 June) | 7.71 m(25.3 ft) |
Low Tide | 5:34 PM(Tue 24 June) | 1.02 m(3.35 ft) |
High Tide | 11:44 PM(Tue 24 June) | 8.36 m(27.43 ft) |
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-Geoff Walsh - Publisher