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Good morning Saint John! Good morning Saint John! Not to be the bearer of bad news, but flurries might crash the weekend party…so with the ball caps put away, it might be time to dig out your toques! ❄️

Here’s the lowdown for the day:

• Lend your lens to catch crooks 🎥

• Last call for free joyride 🏁 

• Winter fun without breaking the bank ❄️

Here we go!

-Geoff Walsh, Publisher

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NEWS NOTES

👀 Saint John police want your cameras

Saint John Police have a new way to keep the city safe and it involves your security cameras. The Safe Neighbourhood Camera Registry lets residents and businesses voluntarily register external cameras. If something happens nearby, officers might reach out to see if your footage can help but they won’t access it without your permission.

It’s free, optional, and you can join or leave anytime. Even if your video ends up in court, you won’t have to testify. If you have a camera watching your driveway, storefront, or garden, registering it could make a big difference.

💰 Quispamsis eyes a slight tax bump

Quispamsis residents, your wallets might feel a little lighter next year. The town is proposing a 2.18-cent property tax increase in the 2026 budget to fund reserves, street projects, and shared fire and police costs.

Council isn’t all on the same page. Deputy Mayor Mary Schryer warns lifting the property assessment freeze could spike taxes, while Coun. Kirk Miller questions putting millions into projects that haven’t been discussed yet. Mayor Libby O’Hara says the reserve funds are about staying ahead of growth instead of playing catch-up. Some provincial or federal funding could still soften the blow, so the debate isn’t over yet.

🏠 Province eyes property tax makeover

Turns out it’s not just homeowners who think the property tax system is confusing. The province agrees. After hearing from more than 7,500 New Brunswickers, the government’s What We Heard report says the current setup feels unfair, unpredictable, and a little too complicated for comfort.

This was phase one of a three-step overhaul that aims to make property taxes more transparent, stable, and easy to understand. Up next: designing actual solutions and rewriting the rules to match. The province says it wants the new system in place by 2027, so don’t expect your next tax bill to look different just yet.

🚏 KV Go buses are hitting the brakes

Rothesay and Quispamsis riders, your free bus joyride is almost over. The KV Go demonstration project wraps up Sunday, November 9, after 90 days of zipping residents around town. Loved it, hated it, or just rode for the novelty? Now’s your chance to weigh in.

The towns want feedback through November 17 and even threw in a $50 gift card for the lucky survey-taker. If you didn’t ride, don’t worry…a second survey is coming soon. Your thoughts will help decide the future of transit in the Kennebecasis Valley.

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LOCAL COUNCIL MEETING

🏛️ Quispamsis Council Meeting | November 4, 6pm

Quispamsis Council has a regular council meeting scheduled this evening. The agenda wasn’t posted by deadline, but residents can check the town’s website for updates. 

The meeting takes place in Council Chambers at 12 Landing Court starting at 6pm. It can also be viewed via livestream. 

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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’

Today’s events come straight from our readers. If you’ve got an event coming up, be sure to sent it our way!

Your Will, Your Legacy | November 6
More than half of Canadians don’t have a will and the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick wants to change that. This free info session covers the essentials of estate planning and how to include charitable giving in your legacy. It runs 6:30pm at the YMCA Endowment Fund office, featuring local experts in law, finance, and philanthropy. RSVP here. 

H.O.P.E. Centre Bingo | Every Thursday
The cards are calling at 4347 Loch Lomond Road, where Thursday nights mean Bingo at the H.O.P.E. Centre (inside St. Joseph’s Church). Doors open at 5pm, numbers start flying at 6:45pm, and the fun runs all night. The Centre is a lively community hub offering everything from yoga to kids’ programs.

Le Salon du livre de Saint-Jean | November 12-14
Francophiles, this one’s for you. The annual French-language book fair returns to the Centre scolaire communautaire Samuel-de-Champlain with shelves full of stories for all ages and 10% of every sale supports the local Cormoran Library. Drop in for special events, including Grand-papa et moi Storytime on November 12 at 4:30pm and Poésie gourmande en musique on November 13 at 6:30pm.

Fresh Starts Casino Royale | November 22
Get your game face on for a night at the Union Club where luck meets generosity. Fresh Start Services hosts Casino Royale, an evening of live music, cocktails, and casino fun that helps provide safe shelter for those in need. Doors open 6:30pm, with games, auctions, and performances from local acts running 7-11pm. Dress sharp, play smart, and go all in for a good cause.

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SIDE NOTES

Today’s Tides 🌊 

PRO Kids now taking winter sign-ups
PRO Kids applications are open for winter activities. Kids 2–18 can get help covering program fees if their families need it. Apply by December 15…spots are first-come, first-served, and more than 20,000 local kids have already benefited.

Correction
Last Friday we said Kalu Thomas was 10. He is actually a teenager. Still young, but old enough to bring serious energy to Maestro Fresh Wes’ new children’s album Rhyme Travellers: Back to the Time Machine. If you missed it, it is a perfect listen with the kids on the ride to school. Fun, smart, and packed with beats. Stream the album here.

Thanks!

Thanks for reading SJ Today - If you found it useful, share it with someone who’s looking forward to the snowy season ⛷️. 

-Geoff Walsh - Publisher

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