March 2021
Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day.
Today is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. Almost one-year since the first lockdown, let's honour these workers on social media. Not just frontline operators, but also the maintenance crews, mechanics, dispatchers and others who have kept our communities running safely—and still do! Use the hashtag #thankstransit.
Find out more »September 2021
FEDERAL ELECTION DAY
To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address. Vote today at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, September 20, 2021. Polls will be open for 12 hours (hours vary by time zone). To find your polling station, check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service.
Find out more »March 2022
INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY
International Women's Day 2022 theme is 'Break the Bias' There are MANY events celebrating the day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Here in HRM, all are welcome to a free virtual event. When: from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Zoom. Please register for the virtual event https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J3lzwuwsR_GmzAwqz4M9eQ
Find out more »SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat.
Find out more »FIRST DAY OF SPRING
In 2022, the March equinox happens today at 12:33PM. ADT. In the Northern Hemisphere, this date marks the start of the spring season. In the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the start of autumn, while the September equinox marks the start of spring.
Find out more »July 2024
Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion meeting
The community of Lorneville would like to invite residents of Saint John and surrounding areas to an upcoming meeting to discuss and ask questions regarding the proposed Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion. Information regarding this proposed project can be found on Shapeyourcitysaintjohn.ca, and the Save Lorneville Facebook page. The meeting will be held at the Lorneville Community Centre on Wednesday, July 17th at 630pm. We were here before it was Industrial.
Find out more »August 2024
Rainbow Park Info Session
Thursday night, theres an information session on the proposed changes and improvements to Rainbow Park, and proposed parking changes in the vicinity of the Park to accommodate the new state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Grade 8 school and community hub being proposed for the site. This new facility will replace the aging Prince Charles and St. John the Baptist King Edward schools. The community hub will feature an early learning centre. The public engagement session is taking place on Thursday, August 8,…
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