Good morning, Saint John! Two months from today, Christmas will be over. Just thought you deserved something scarier than Halloween to kick off the week!
In today’s edition:
RICC’s getting more bucks per butt 💺
Rush hour slows down 🚧
Raising the stakes for a cause 🎲
Let’s get into it!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
Take a seat, double the support 💺
Rothesay has $200,000 waiting in the wings. Getting it takes a little seat-filling.
The J.T. Clark Family Foundation will contribute a $200,000 matching gift if the community sponsors 200 arena seats and 200 floor tiles for the Rothesay Intergenerational Community Complex by December 15.
Each dedication costs $500 and can honour a person, family, business or organization. Groups can pool their support, and the campaign is encouraging donors to challenge others to join in. Hit the target and the community’s $200,000 becomes $400,000 toward the complex.
Roadwork takes the wheel 🚧
Route 1 repairs begin today between kilometre markers 123 and 129, with alternating lane closures in both directions expected through November 13. Some closures will stay in place around the clock, and drivers should expect delays during the morning and afternoon rush.
Uptown, water servicing near 77 Germain Street also starts today, with five days of work scheduled from 8am–8pm. Northbound traffic will shift into the parking lane beside the work zone. The street and businesses remain open, so your errands are still good to go.
More than the flashing lights 👮
There’s a lot of police work that never comes with a siren.
Saint John Police are launching a four-part series introducing the people and departments behind the force, from patrol and investigations to support services and the civilian staff keeping operations moving.
Patrol gets the first introduction, with the remaining features rolling out over the next couple of weeks. A chance to learn who does what at Peel Plaza without having to explain what happened to your inspection sticker.
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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’
Here are a few things to look forward to this week. Don’t forget to send us your events any time!
MONDAY
Paint and Sip with Kathleen Clark | October 26
Give your pumpkin a night off from being carved. Kathleen Clark leads a fall landscape painting session at Hampton Brewing Co. at 7pm, with step-by-step instruction for beginners and experienced painters alike.
Retro Film — A Nightmare on Elm Street | October 26
Freddy’s back, and your sleep schedule would like a word. Catch Wes Craven’s original 1984 slasher at Imperial Theatre at 7pm. Tickets are $10, and the film is rated R.
THURSDAY
Outdoor Outdoor Film Festival | October 29
Get your outdoor adventure fix from a theatre seat. This collection of short films explores wild places and the people making the most of them, with special attention to Atlantic Canadian filmmakers. Screening at Imperial Theatre at 7pm.
FRIDAY
Vocational Training Centre Casino Night | October 30
Put on your poker face for a good cause. VTC’s second annual Casino Night brings casino-style games, prizes and a silent auction to Exhibition Park from 6:30–10pm. Proceeds support employment opportunities and skill-building programs for adults with disabilities. Tickets are $25. Ages 19+.
Crazy Babies’ Ozzy Tribute | October 30
All aboard for a loud start to Halloween weekend. Crazy Babies bring their tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath to Lily Lake Pavilion at 8pm.
SATURDAY
Trick or Treat at Market Square | October 31
Put those costumes to work early. Market Square hosts indoor trick-or-treating starting at 1pm, with more than 10 treat stations throughout the building. All ages welcome. Bring a treat bag and look for the posters marking participating stops.
Saint John Sea Dogs vs. Moncton Wildcats | October 31
The Wildcats come calling on Halloween, which seems like an excellent reason to boo. The Sea Dogs face Moncton at TD Station at 4pm, leaving time for a little hockey before the evening’s candy collection.
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YOUR PICS
PETS ABOUT TOWN 🐾
Tilley’s taking in the fall colours, one sniff at a time. Thanks to Chris Higgins for sharing this beauty.
📸 Don’t act like your pet isn’t in every other pic on your camera roll. Hit reply with a photo of your pet out around town. Tell us their name and where you were, and we could feature them next week.
SIDE NOTES
🌅 7:55am | 🌇 6:20pm
Today’s Tides 🌊
Low Tide | 6:10 AM(Mon 26 October) | 0.94 m(3.09 ft) |
High Tide | 12:15 PM(Mon 26 October) | 8.16 m(26.77 ft) |
Low Tide | 6:35 PM(Mon 26 October) | 0.55 m(1.8 ft) |
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Thanks!
Thanks for reading SJ Today - If you found it useful, share it with someone who’s already starting to pull out the holiday boxes…🎁
-Geoff Walsh - Publisher