Good morning, Saint John! We're kicking off the weekend by introducing you to the neighbourhood nuisance you didn't know you needed to meet: Neil the Seal. He's literally a ton of fun...provided that ton isn't rolling around on the boardwalk.
Here’s what we’re breaking down this morning:
Making moves on the board 🎲
Break a leg on season 9 🎭
Rev up your Saturday 🏁
Have a fantastic weekend!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
🏗 Saint John continues to grow
The first would see up to 267 apartment units built behind Lansdowne Plaza in the north end, replacing existing parking lots with three residential buildings ranging from five to six storeys.
The second is a proposed 121-room Hyatt Studios hotel on vacant land near McAllister Place off Loch Lomond Road.
Both projects are scheduled to be considered by the Planning Advisory Committee on July 21, with public hearings expected on August 17 if they proceed. ($)
🎭 Small stage, big season
The Atlantic Repertory Company has announced its ninth season, bringing another year of professional theatre to the BMO Studio with three acclaimed productions spanning morality, music and a modern literary classic.
The season opens in October with the Pulitzer Prize-winning Doubt, A Parable, followed by Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, a one-woman play inspired by Billie Holiday's final performances. It wraps up next April with Vanya, a contemporary adaptation of Chekhov starring Canadian theatre icon Daniel MacIvor. Three-show subscriptions go on sale Monday for $145 ($118 for students), saving more than 10% over individual tickets. Single tickets go on sale August 4.
🏆 Top clicks of the week
Monday - Portland Street Music Series
Tuesday - Launch of Virtual Care NB
Thursday - Tick season is here…be smart!
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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’
WHAT WE’RE DOING THIS WEEKEND
Saint John Arts Centre Summer Exhibitions | July 3
The Saint John Arts Centre is opening a new round of exhibitions across its galleries, with work from Debbie Brady, Lisa Marie Boissonneau, Chroma, David Brown, Laura Roy, Adrienne Hemmings and Queer Joy in the Percival Gallery. The free opening reception runs from 5pm to 7pm, giving visitors a first look at everything from macro photography and Fundy landscapes to identity, memory, queer joy and the world through young eyes.
Complex Union presents Roll Call 2026 | July 4
Car enthusiasts can check out hundreds of customized vehicles, burnout demonstrations, local vendors, food, giveaways and more during this indoor and outdoor automotive showcase at TD Station.
Yip Cider 10th Anniversary Party | July 4
Yip Cider is celebrating 10 years of pouring locally made cider with a birthday party at the cidery. DJ Felix Fawkes takes over the Dome starting at 8pm, with free admission for guests 19 and older. Bring your dancing shoes...or at least the ones you're willing to spill cider on.
Salvation Army Auxiliary Garden Walk | July 4
Take a stroll through Turtle Rock Gardens and explore colourful flower beds, unique landscaping and glass and iron artwork while supporting a good cause. Admission is $5 plus a donation (children under 12 are free), with proceeds helping Salvation Army programs across Greater Saint John. Refreshments will be available, and a rain date is set for July 5.
AREA 506 KidStage: Paint & Sip | July 4
Kids can grab a chocolate milk and create their own masterpiece with help from local artist Kevin Goggan at the AREA 506 KidStage. The free family art session is part paint class, part summer sugar rush.
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SIDE NOTES
🌅 5:41am | 🌇 9:15pm
Today’s Tides 🌊
High Tide | 2:37 AM(Fri 03 July) | 7.55 m(24.77 ft) |
Low Tide | 8:55 AM(Fri 03 July) | 1.31 m(4.3 ft) |
High Tide | 3:03 PM(Fri 03 July) | 7.21 m(23.66 ft) |
Low Tide | 9:10 PM(Fri 03 July) | 1.72 m(5.63 ft) |
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