Good morning, Saint John! Fans, fans in the stands, if you like fudge clap your hands! It’s national fudge day so expect to hear a similar chant during world cup play today.
Here’s the lowdown for the day:
Teachers get top marks 📚
New bench boss in town 🚨
Built in Saint John 🤖
Let’s get into it!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
🍎 Two local teachers earn provincial honours
Report cards are still a couple of weeks away, but two local teachers already know they've passed with flying colours.
Heidi Jardine Stoddart of Quispamsis Middle School and Kerri Titus of Harbour View High School were among the recipients of this year's Minister's Excellence in Education Awards, which recognize educators from across New Brunswick for professionalism, innovation and commitment to student success.
🏒 Islanders coaching duo headed to SJ
The Sea Dogs have made some staff changes and we’re guessing they had to cover bridge tolls.
Saint John has named Jim Hulton as the 13th head coach in franchise history after 11 seasons behind the bench in Charlottetown, where he racked up 380 QMJHL wins, two coach-of-the-year awards and a trip to the league final in 2022. Coming with him is longtime assistant Guy Girouard, who spent the last decade coaching alongside Hulton and developing defencemen.
For Sea Dogs fans, it could be a signal the franchise wants to get back into the playoff conversation sooner rather than later. The Islanders' coaching staff has officially crossed the bridge.
🎤 Local singers get their shot
A national singing competition is heading to the Imperial Theatre in search of local talent. Can You Sing Canada will hold auditions July 12, looking for 15 to 20 singers of all ages to take part in Saint John Sings, a live showcase planned for March 2027.
The show is now in its seventh year and features performers backed by a professional Canadian rock band whose members have played alongside artists including Burton Cummings, Big Wreck and Moist. Auditions are open now, and organizers say they're looking for everything from country and pop to rock, ballads and crooners.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
💻 From a Saint John judo mat to Silicon Valley
A Saint John tech company founded by two UNB grads who first met on a judo mat has been acquired by California-based A10 Networks.
TrojAI launched in 2019 when James Stewart and Stephen Goddard set out to tackle a growing problem: keeping artificial intelligence from doing things it shouldn't. Since then, the company has raised more than $12 million, grown to about 25 employees and landed clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 500 companies.
The company kept its headquarters in Saint John while expanding to Fredericton and Boston, proving you don't need a Bay Area postal code to build an AI company. Better yet, founders say the company's 22-person team will remain in Saint John and could continue to grow under its new ownership. Financial terms of the sale weren't disclosed.
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EVENTS
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🎭 Theatre Talk Tuesday
Page to Stage Sessions | June 16-18
Act III Productions presents two original one-act plays at the Saint John Arts Centre as part of its Page to Stage series. "Chasing Pigeons" follows a mother and son on a memorable road trip, while "Spider in the Tub" explores the funny and tender moments of a couple reconnecting. Shows begin at 7:30pm nightly.
Coming soon…
Les Liaisons Dangereuses | July 7
Saint John Theatre Company screens a new National Theatre production of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Set among the wealthy elite, the story follows two master manipulators whose dangerous games of seduction and social status threaten to destroy everyone around them. Show starts at 7:30pm at the BMO Studio Theatre.
Lorne Elliott | July 10
Canadian comedy veteran Lorne Elliott brings his one-man show to the BMO Studio Theatre. Known for his years on CBC Radio and his mix of storytelling, music and dry humour, Elliott has spent more than five decades finding laughs in everyday Canadian life.
A Midsummer Night's Dream | July 15-18 & 22-25
Loyalist City Shakespeare returns to Place Fort La Tour with Shakespeare's most magical comedy. Star-crossed lovers, mischievous fairies and a troupe of amateur actors collide in an outdoor production staged against the backdrop of Saint John Harbour.
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Today’s Tides 🌊
High Tide | 00:50 AM(Tue 16 June) | 8.57 m(28.12 ft) |
Low Tide | 7:14 AM(Tue 16 June) | 0.26 m(0.85 ft) |
High Tide | 1:27 PM(Tue 16 June) | 7.95 m(26.08 ft) |
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