🤧 Saint John news: sniffles & sluggers

Good morning Saint John! If you thought traffic was bad this week, imagine dodging a highway full of hot dogs. That actually happened last month in Pennsylvania, when a truck spilled its load across the interstate. The local fire chief summed it up: “I can tell you personally, hot dogs are very slippery. I did not know that.”

So as you crawl through construction zones this week, just be glad it’s not
glizzy-induced gridlock. 🌭

Here’s what we’re gabbin’ today:

• Masks required at hospitals 🏥

• Countdown to Come From Away ⏳

• Here’s to the finer things 🥂

Let’s get it!

-Geoff Walsh, Publisher

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NEWS NOTES

😷 Masks make a comeback

If you thought your mask days were behind you, think again. Starting today, Horizon is asking everyone including patients, visitors, and health care staff to don a medical-grade mask in all patient-facing areas. Emergency rooms, clinics, inpatient units… If you see a doctor, you see a mask. Lobbies and cafeterias are still mask-free zones, so your coffee run is safe. Horizon says it’s just being extra cautious as sniffles and coughs start their seasonal sneak attack.

🎭 Come From Away lands in Saint John

No need to fly anywhere… “Come From Away” is just under a week away from touching down at the Imperial Theatre on September 9. After a stop in Saint Andrews, this homegrown version brings the heartwarming story of stranded passengers and a Newfoundland community that rolled out the welcome mat. If you haven’t seen it on Broadway or elsewhere over the years, you’re in for a treat with an all-New Brunswick cast. Kindness, resilience, and East Coast spirit served with incredible music, laughs, and heart.

⚾ Saint John rookie does it all

Haden Dow is making Saint John baseball fans wonder if he’s secretly from another planet. The lefty rookie for the Alpines racked up three of the five top New Brunswick Senior Baseball League awards including Rookie of the Year, MVP, and Pitcher of the Year, plus he hit .405 on the season, including a grand slam, despite not batting in six years. Then, as if that wasn’t enough, he added a national championship with the Charlottetown Islanders. Alpines coach Trevor Beach calls him the “backbone” of the team, though after this summer we might need a stronger word.

🚢 Enchanted Princess docks in Saint John

The Enchanted Princess rolls into port today with up to 3,600 visitors on board. It’s here from 8 am to 7 pm. Lucky for them, they don’t have to worry about the Harbour Bridge closures this week. Us on the other hand… good luck with that.

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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’

Fancy isn’t really a word that describes us here at SJ Today, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to indulge in some of the finer things in life: food, wine, theatre. Here are a few of the those things to look forward to!

Taste the world, no passport needed | September 19th
Skip the airport lines and eat your way around the globe Uptown instead. On Thursday, Sept. 19, from 4-7pm, the Uptown Food Shop Hop takes over the City Market and nearby shops with more than 10 multicultural grocery stops, recipe cards to collect, and even a passport you can stamp along the way. Fill it out and you could win an International Ingredient Basket. Cost? Free. Appetite required.

Sip & Savour | September 27
An evening of indulgence awaits at Sip & Savour, with more than 20 local beer, wine, and spirit vendors (plus plenty of non-alcoholic picks) ready to pour. Guests can wander through tastings, raffles, and auctions packed with unique finds. General admission is $75 for a 7:30pm start, while $150 VIP tickets include early entry, charcuterie, and exclusive sips all in support of Rocmaura.

A Serenade for Strings | September 28
Saint John High School gets a touch of Mozart, Respighi, and Wiren as Symphonette by the Sea – sur mer teams up with the ASD-South Senior String Orchestra for an evening of rich chamber music. Conductors Hok Kwan and Ali Leonard lead the way, showcasing local talent across generations. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $15, $5 for ages 16 and under, and free for kids under 12.

Cottagers and Indians returns to Saint John | October 10 & 11
Saint John gets a front-row seat before the world does! Drew Hayden Taylor’s Cottagers and Indians is back at the BMO Studio Theatre on October 10 & 11, bringing laughs, heart, and a few decades-long “Wild Rice Wars” to the stage. The original 2022 cast reunites for this remount, then heads overseas to Germany. Tickets start at $20, so grab a seat before our local audience gets gobbled up by the international tour.

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WHERE ARE WE? 📸

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🎸 LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

WEDNESDAY
Unity Park | 4 Amigos, Sour Dough Boys and The Copper Pennies | 6:30pm
Wasted Day | Jazz Weekly Unwind | 7pm

THURSDAY
Rothesay Commons | Brent Mason | 7pm
O’Leary’s | Saratonein | 9pm

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Thanks!

Thanks for reading SJ Today - If you found it useful, share it with someone that really loves a good hotdog! 🌭

-Geoff Walsh, Publisher

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