🥌 The world’s coming. Grab a seat.

Good morning, Saint John! A week from today, we’re setting the table for our first Saint John Dinner Club, in partnership with Saint John Airport. Just four spots remain. Grab one of the last seats!

Here’s the lowdown for the day:

Enjoy the day!

-Geoff Walsh, Publisher

BGC Greater Saint John is getting ready to mix, mingle and raise some money for local children and youth.

The annual Diamond Dinner lands at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre on Friday, November 13, with multicultural food stations, live and silent auctions, beauty experiences, FUN-raising games and a late-night dance party hosted by DJ Steve.

Every ticket includes food, dancing and entry into the elimination draw for a diamond pendant from W. Smith and Co. Individual tickets are $80, while the $900 VIP Table Experience includes 10 tickets, a reserved table and tableside bar service.

Your seat for the worlds goes on sale today 🥌

Single-session tickets for the 2027 World Men’s Curling Championship go on sale today at 10am, giving you a chance to catch the world’s best at TD Station without committing to the entire tournament. You can still commit to yelling “hurry hard” from the patch.

The championship runs March 26–April 4, with Canada playing opening night at 7pm, Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. The Canadian team and its opponents are still to be determined, but you can start picking your seats.

Round-robin tickets range from $15-$40, with youth and student options from $10-$15. Playoff sessions range from $35-$50, and the gold-medal game is $60. Facility and ticket-service fees are extra.

Two wards, two directions for tax rates 🏠

Grand Bay–Westfield has approved its 2027 budget, with residential tax rates falling in Ward 1 and rising in Ward 2. Your address gets a vote in how this one feels.

Ward 1’s rate drops 5.18% to $1.2089 per $100 of assessed value. Ward 2’s combined municipal and provincial rate rises 4.15% to $1.2547. On a home assessed at an unchanged $300,000, that works out to roughly $198 less in Ward 1 or $150 more in Ward 2. Assessment changes will affect the actual bill.

The town says Ward 2’s five-cent increase completes the gradual adjustment bringing both wards to the same rate for shared municipal services following local governance reform. Properties connected to the town’s sewer system will also pay $400 per unit annually, up $10.

The air show’s local return ✈️

Air Show Atlantic has paid $28,900 to 10 organizations following its August visit to the Saint John Airport, with most of the money recognizing volunteer work that helped put on the show.

Recipients include St. John Ambulance, local air cadet squadrons, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69, the Ukrainian Association of Saint John and the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department.

The flying took two days, but getting everyone parked, welcomed and safely escorted throughout the weekend took considerably more people than the ones in the cockpits.

Musquash makes an exhibition of itself 🎨

A community art exhibition celebrating the Musquash Marine Protected Area’s 20th anniversary opens at the Saint John Arts Centre tonight, with a reception from 5pm–7pm.

Everyone’s welcome at the ECW Community Art Show at 20 Peel Plaza. A little appreciation for the coast, with less November wind.
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THURSDAY

Saint John Bladder Cancer Education Event | November 12
Bladder Cancer Canada hosts a free evening for patients, caregivers and families at Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint John from 5:30pm–8:30pm. Hear from medical experts and connect with others navigating a diagnosis. Register in advance.

Saint John Sea Dogs vs. Québec Remparts | November 12
The Sea Dogs host the Québec Remparts at TD Station at 7pm. It’s the first of two home games this weekend, with Rimouski visiting Sunday afternoon.

Symphony NB presents HeartStrings | November 12
Guest violinist Danielle Sametz joins Symphony New Brunswick at Imperial Theatre at 7:30pm. Mélanie Léonard conducts a program exploring love, longing and rediscovery.

FRIDAY

A Coast to Coast Cowboy Christmas | November 13
George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett bring their country Christmas tour to Imperial Theatre at 7:30pm. Expect familiar hits and holiday favourites from two Canadian country mainstays. Tickets start at $55, or $50 for members.

SATURDAY

The Art Room for Ages 9–13 | November 14
Young artists can try different materials and techniques in this four-Saturday program at the Saint John Arts Centre. The first session runs from 1:30pm–3:30pm. Registration is $120, with supplies included and room for 10 participants.

What Rises | November 14
This companion to Tuesday’s Songs of Reflection & Resilience turns toward what can grow after loss. The concert explores change, connection and starting over at Rothesay Netherwood School from 2:30pm–4:30pm.

Saint John Beer Fest | November 14
More than 40 beverage vendors, carnival games and a live DJ take over the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre. Samples, snacks and a take-home glass are included, with proceeds supporting First Steps. General admission runs from 4pm–7pm, while VIP gets you in at 3pm. Ages 19+, with designated-driver tickets available.

Saint John Flames vs. Miramichi Northmen | November 14
Saturday night senior hockey is on at Lord Beaverbrook Rink. The Flames host the Miramichi Northmen at 7pm in Beauséjour Senior Hockey League action.

Mass for Shut-Outs | November 14
Sunday service comes a day early at Imperial Theatre. This stage show borrows the shape of a Catholic mass to explore faith, doubt and organized religion, with room for comedy along the way. It starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $40 or $35 for members.

SUNDAY

Community Pancake Breakfast | November 15
The New Apostolic Church is serving pancakes at Lakefield Elementary School in Quispamsis from 10am–11am. Everyone’s welcome, and all donations go to the Saint John Community Food Basket. A church service follows at 11am.

Multicultural Christmas Carnival | November 15
Santa and Mrs. Claus are putting in a Sunday shift at the Bill McGuire Centre in Rothesay from 2pm–6pm. The free family carnival includes photos with Santa, a magic show, balloon twisting and a local vendor market. Bring non-perishable food or toiletries for the Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket.

Saint John Sea Dogs vs. Rimouski Océanic | November 15
The Sea Dogs close out their weekend at TD Station with a 3pm game against Rimouski. Afternoon hockey leaves plenty of time to get home for supper.

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