Good morning, Saint John! They say two heads are better than one. A baby turtle in Massachusetts is testing that theory. Two heads, one shell, and we’d imagine an argument about where to eat this weekend.
Here’s the lowdown for the day:
Bus fare background check 🚌
A bigger home for the om 🧘
Meet the locals with scales 🐟
Let’s get into it!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
Your bus discount needs a pit stop 🚌
Buying a discounted bus fare on your phone will soon require putting the phone down and showing up in person.
Starting November 1, students and seniors using SJTRides must have their eligibility validated, including existing users. You’ll need an app account and valid student ID, or government-issued ID showing you’re 65 or older. Students renew annually. Seniors only do it once. Apparently, getting older doesn’t require annual proof.
Sessions run 10am –2pm: City Hall October 7
NBCC’s Building A lobby October 8–9
Lancaster Mall’s FLEX bus stop October 15–16
One Change, 85 Durham Street, October 20.
Transit headquarters at 55 McDonald Street also handles validation weekdays, 8am–4pm.
A fancy title needs receipts 💼
A business card can say plenty. It’s worth checking what backs it up before handing someone your financial future.
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick’s October education campaign explains the province’s new rules protecting the titles “financial advisor” and “financial planner,” including similar titles. The law took effect January 1 and requires an approved credential and oversight from an approved credentialing body. People already using the titles before then may qualify for transition periods.
Before choosing someone, ask about their qualifications and the services they provide. A firm handshake is lovely, but it is not a credential. Finfo has resources explaining the rules, and suspected improper use of the titles can be reported to the commission.
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Monday - SJ State of the Region recap
Tuesday - Images from the KV Quilt Show
Wednesday - Discover Historic SJ book release
Thursday - Get in Halloween spirit with pottery!
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LOCAL BIZ
More room to stretch 🧘
Steph Savage, owner of Savage Yoga, which opens its new Chesley Drive studio today. Photo submitted.
You don’t have to bend over backwards to fit in at Savage Yoga. But with classes filling up at their bed and breakfast, Steph Savage needed more space.
With help from an Impact Loan through Envision Saint John, they’re opening a bigger studio at 199 Chesley Drive, Unit 110.
“Students are always welcome to rest, skip a pose, move differently, or simply take things at their own pace,” Steph told SJ Today.
Classes include chair yoga, healthy aging, neurodivergent yoga and sound baths. A newcomer pass is $75, with sliding-scale pricing and a pay-what-you-can class available.
Today’s grand opening, October 2, runs 5–7 PM, with art, Reiki, tarot, henna and refreshments. Sample yoga therapy classes run at 5:30 and 6:30pm, and the first 100 visitors get a gift bag. Find classes and details here.
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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’
FRIDAY
Grapevine Fall & Winter Baby and Kids’ Gear Sale | October 2–3
Little ones outgrow everything. Grapevine’s pop-up consignment sale at 37 McAllister Drive puts clothing, toys and gear from 200 local families in one place, sorted by size and style. The event is listed for 1pm on both Friday and Saturday, making it a useful stop before you buy another winter coat at full price.
Morning Glory: A Tribute to Oasis | October 2
Oasis fans can spend Friday night singing along with Morning Glory at the AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village. The all-ages tribute show begins at 8:00pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm. General admission tickets cost $32, while VIP tickets cost $48. All ticket sales are final.
SATURDAY
Nutcracker Yard Sale and Bottle Drive | October 3
Clear some space in the trunk before heading to Rothesay. A multi-family yard sale at DATA/Rothesay Ballet School will raise money for this year’s production of The Nutcracker, with shoppers invited to bring refundables for the bottle drive. It runs from 8:00am-12:30pm at 63 Marr Road and admission is free.
Hands-on Fishing Demonstration | October 3
ACAP Saint John is bringing a seine net to Tin Can Beach at 11:30pm to show what’s swimming close to shore. You can watch the team catch, identify and safely release fish while learning what those species reveal about the water. Equipment is provided and no experience is needed. Wear shoes that can get wet, and consider bringing dry clothes.
Saint John Flames Home Opener | October 3
The Saint John Flames begin their season against the Fredericton Express at 536 Main Street. Puck drop is at 7pm for the first home game on the schedule and an early chance to see how the new season stacks up against a familiar rival.
SUNDAY
Black Beach BioBlitz | October 4
How much life can a group of neighbours find around the Musquash Estuary in one afternoon? ACAP Saint John is inviting people to Black Beach at 1pm to photograph plants, birds, insects and other finds for a community species count. Download iNaturalist before you go, charge your phone and wear shoes suited to the shore.
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LOCAL PICS
WHERE WERE WE WEDNESDAY? 📸
📍 On Wednesday we shared this image of a couple still basking in the summer sun and asked if could recognize where you might find them around town. And as October has reared its leaf-peeping head, some of you still knew that they could be found in the top entrey to the City Market off Charlotte Street. Shout out to Eddy D., Kate W., Morag W., Jenn B., David C., and Ken C. for knowing it!
Got a great local pic to share on your camera roll? Hit reply and send it out way!
SIDE NOTES
🌅 7:23am | 🌇 7:02pm
Today’s Tides 🌊
High Tide | 4:19 AM(Fri 02 October) | 7.27 m(23.85 ft) |
Low Tide | 10:30 AM(Fri 02 October) | 1.47 m(4.83 ft) |
High Tide | 4:42 PM(Fri 02 October) | 7.66 m(25.13 ft) |
Low Tide | 11:05 PM(Fri 02 October) | 1.22 m(4.0 ft) |
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-Geoff Walsh - Publisher