Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account The bid to revitalize an uptown landmark is gaining ground just months after it was removed from the real estate market says a leasing officer tasked with reducing the vacancies in Brunswick Square Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to keep reading Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Don't have an account? Create Account associate vice president with Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic only began recently working with Ravelin Properties there’s already been interest expressed from both retail businesses and others to locate in the once-bustling location “We were approached as new members of the Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic team to take on the listing of the retail and office component of Brunswick Square and I was pretty excited about it,” said Turner “I see tons of potential so we talked about what approach we were going to take to re-energize the leasing activity has restructured and rebranded to Ravelin Properties and they have also restructured internally to lower their overhead so they are able to be more aggressive in offering competitive rents and deals and they’re keen to work with tenants.” A clear and concise roundup to start your weekday morning By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Morning Email Telegraph-Journal will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? The blog post has served as a “catalyst” to get the message out and spark interest in having businesses consider locating in the uptown centre, said Turner. “We’re trying to remind people how strategically positioned it is, the pedestrian traffic, daily tourists, locals just navigating their way around, workers who work in the nearby office towers and it’s a bit of a captive audience there that we feel is underserved,” she said. Turner added the timing to revitalize Brunswick Square is good with current major developments in the uptown that place the shopping centre in an even more strategic location. She pointed to the development at 99 King St. and the Fundy Quay development as providing not only a “renewed energy” in the uptown but also more residents who will be calling those developments home in the future, residents who will need places to shop. While it’s still “the early days” of looking for new tenants there have been some successes, Turner said. Dots Event Planning has secured a lease on the pedway level and will soon open a vibrant storefront, including with a children’s entertainment centre featuring arcade-style games, ride-on plush toys, and a birthday party room. “We also have toured some of the office space and we do have a tenant that is very close to signing on the atrium level,” she said. “It’s not official so I can’t disclose who that is, but it should be coming out very soon.” Turner said there are “a lot of vacancies” in the building and she’s hoping to see it return to it’s previous state, which included myriad businesses ranging from clothing, book, music and other retailers. That incarnation of Brunswick Square, she said, met a “perfect storm” of varying factors. Cindy Alcorn, manager of Cricket Cove, a yarn and knitting store that has called Brunswick Square home for about 15 years, said she’s happy to hear there’s now a more concerted effort to bring the shopping centre back to life. She recalled, fondly, how busy the site was years ago and the camaraderie among the many merchants that once operated in the building. “Brunswick Square, I’ve said for years, when we were full, we were like a family,” said Alcorn. “The merchants looked out for one another. The merchants were concerned about what was happening in people’s lives. They were very helpful and it was more than just a job, it was a community.” Like Turner, Alcorn said people need to embrace the uniqueness Brunswick Square offers as it play a major role in Saint John’s pedway system. She pointed to the fact people can travel from the waterfront straight through to the market without ever having to step outside. On days of inclement weather, she said, that’s important. And in the heart of that pedway, she said, is Brunswick Square. “When Brunswick Square was full…. Oh, I’d love to see that again,” she said. “We’ve been through thick and thin. We’ve seen multiple changes. It was just a hub and a busy time here and now…. I want to see it busy again. I’ve said for years I’d love to see an uptown medical clinic here on the third floor. If they wanted to put a grocery store down on the first floor… There’s a lot of things that they could do to make it a going centre again.” transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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New BrunswickNewsViolet Festival celebrates spring at the Saint John Public GardensBy Nick MoorePublished: May 04, 2025 at 7:02PM EDT Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Twenty years have passed since the evening of Saturday when millions of people around the world mourned the death of Saint John Paul II he is rightly remembered as a great defender of life Most particularly remember his insistence against communism which are particularly relevant in our own dark moment of history a significant part of our world was still intoxicated by the notion of the "end of history" after the fall of the Berlin Wall consumerism and secularization were spreading more than a revival of faith The Polish Pope chose to bring the statue of Our Lady of Fatima to St Peter’s Square and spoke words that at the time went largely unheeded: "Humanity stands at a crossroads It now possesses tools of unprecedented power: it can turn this world into a garden or reduce it to a heap of rubble." the tragedy of September 11th plunged the West back into fear Pope John Paul II opposed the First Gulf War and was abandoned by those Western leaders who he was even more resolute in his opposition to war when several Western countries launched a second war against Iraq Already suffering from Parkinson’s disease and physically weakened Pope John Paul II felt compelled to warn the 'young' heads of government leading this new Gulf campaign He reminded them of the horrors of the last World War the elderly Successor of Peter and son of a martyred nation he spontaneously added this appeal: "I belong to the generation that lived through World War II and survived it to those younger than me who have not had this experience: 'Never again war!'—as Pope St Paul VI said on his first visit to the United Nations as the world burns and nations rush to fill their arsenals with propaganda fostering an atmosphere of alarm and fear to justify massive military spending we must remember those prophetic words of the Bishop of Rome who came from "a distant country." once again standing alone against the madness of war Thank you for reading our article. 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Robert Chiasson met with Tia LeBlanc after the shooting and got the names of the suspects in the homicide. He testified on Monday that he spoke to someone with the Parole Board of Canada who said the two men were staying at Correctional Service Canada’s Parrtown Community Correctional Centre in Saint John. Saint John Police Const. Alexander Joudrey testified the department received notice that an apprehension and suspension warrant had been issued for Smith-Kingsley, which is a warrant issued when an offender is believed to have breached a condition of parole or statutory release. Joudrey said several police officers went to the residence around 4 a.m. on June 26 and found Smith-Kingsley in his room. He was arrested and items were seized including clothing, sneakers and a cell phone. Const. Robert Chesser, who works in the Saint John Police’s forensic identification section, said he had been notified just before 2:30 a.m. that the RCMP wanted them to take a gunshot residue sample from Smith-Kingsley during his arrest. He travelled to the Parrtown residence with the other officers at 4 a.m. and waited while they arrested the suspect. Smith-Kingsley was then brought to him, hands restrained behind his back, and Chesser swabbed both of the prisoner’s hands. Chesser said the items seized at Parrtown included a pair of sneakers that were in the hallway of the residence on boxes marked “Kingsley.” The constable said the footwear appeared to have been recently washed and were set out to dry, with the soles removed and the shoes pulled open to dry the inside. Smith-Kingsley was taken to the Saint John Police station where he spoke to duty counsel and was later brought to the Saint John jail. According to information released by the RCMP a few weeks later, he was arrested again on July 19, 2023, at the Atlantic Institution in Renous and charged with murder the following day. RCMP Const. Eric Cormier testified he traveled from Fredericton to Saint John on June 26 and viewed the video surveillance at Parrtown and saw that Smith-Kingsley left the residence at 11:55 a.m. on June 25 and was dropped off by a car at 11:44 p.m. that same day. Cormier said Brandon LeBlanc and Adam Robichaud were also arrested and in custody on June 26 and a car seized as part of the investigation, which the constable said looks like the car that dropped off Smith-Kingsley just before midnight, was searched and a black face mask, a black and white bandana and gardening gloves were found inside. Brandon Patrick LeBlanc, 30, and Adam Christian Robichaud, 42, both of Saint John, are charged with manslaughter, using a handgun to rob Wright and masking their faces to commit an offence. They will stand trial over four weeks starting Sept 2. All three men had originally been charged with first-degree murder but the charges were reduced as the case moved forward. Fish Creek Community Forest remains closed to the public until further notice 89 Avenue is LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY between 81a Street and 86 Street The City of Fort St John attains more than 260 hectares of outdoor spaces encompassing more than 29 parks and public green spaces 38.1 kilometres of paved trails and 92.5 kilometres of maintained sidewalks Fort St. John and the surrounding area also have many popular snowshoeing locations. For more information on snowshoe rentals, locations, safety tips, etiquette and more, click here [PDF/1.9MB] 8:30am - 4:30pm Closed all statutory holiday’s Website by Upanup award-winning artist Johnny Reid has announced he will perform in St Friday Night On The Rock with Johnny Reid hits Mary Brown’s Centre Joining him for the show is American Idol Season 21 winner Iam Tongi Over an illustrious career spanning more than two decades JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter Johnny Reid has captured the hearts of fans and audiences around the world The critically-acclaimed singer is widely known for his lyrical honesty and musical ability as demonstrated by an extensive catalogue of hit songs five JUNOAwards and multiple sold-out national arena tours An Ontario man who swindled tens of thousands of dollars from seniors in a “grandparent… May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Sexual exploitation of youth is a growing issue Those who work to prevent say awareness… It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Anne Farrell-McGuire announce her passing on April 30 at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Brideau-Asbridge) and the late Frederick Farrell Patty was a proud and loving mother and grandmother and she supported them in every way she could That same nurturing spirit extended to her neighborhood on McNaughton Dr. where she was known as the “neighborhood mom.” Always ready with a meal Patty had a remarkable way of making everyone feel seen and cared for She also had a deep love for music and dancing Patty was a dedicated and accomplished professional with a strong work ethic and passion for community involvement She worked for several years as an insurance adjuster Her leadership skills extended beyond her professional life—Patty served on the board of the Insurance Institute of New Brunswick for 11 years including two years as Vice President and two as President Patty was also an active member of the Kingston Farmer’s Market Board for nine years She was the driving force behind many initiatives and became affectionately known as the face of “Rise and Shine” every Saturday Health and wellness were important parts of Patty’s life She was passionate about sharing Epicure and Doterra products and she loved staying active—taking part in Mud Runs Whether cheering from the stands with her husband or watching from home she followed the game with enthusiasm and heart Hockey wasn’t just a sport to her—it was a passion she enjoyed sharing with family and friends and her excitement was contagious on game nights Patty is survived by her husband: Tony “Roof” McGuire; her children: Catherine Greer (Trevor) Zoe of Edmonton; grandchildren: Josie and Parker; brothers: Eric Farrell and Ted Asbridge; sisters: Pauline Maguire and Susan Asbridge; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lesley McGuire and Sean McGuire; uncles and aunts: Paul and Barbara and Kay Brideau; nieces and nephews: Samantha Farrell many cousins; as well as her long time friends: Diane Kerns She was predeceased by her father Frederick and grandparents Thomas and Suzanne Brideau Patty’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff and nurses of 3BN and 3DS O’Brien for their care and compassion Arrangements are under the care and direction of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB E2J 2G3; (506) 646-2424 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10AM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Donations in memory of Patty can be made to the Kennebecasis Lions Club or a charity of the donor’s choice From May 5 to June 20 the centre will operate Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m From June 21 to October 10 it will be open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m Staff are also available to offer assistance by email and telephone Arts and Recreation Steve Crocker will make a funding announcement for the 2025 Royal St The announcement will take place at 11:00 a.m John’s Regatta will be held on July 30 This is a change from the usual first Wednesday of August Wildfire Service were battling a blaze that prompted evacuations late Thursday We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentA bulletin on the city’s website posted at 6:04 p.m said the fire is in the Fish Creek Community Forest on the northern outskirts of the city The bulletin directed people from Rose Prairie Road and the Jones subdivision area to proceed to the Pomeroy Sport Centre An update on the city’s Facebook page around 9 p.m stated the emergency support services reception centre at the Pomeroy had been closed It did not provide the number of people forced out of their homes or any further details Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox The wildfire service website indicates the out-of-control blaze was discovered Thursday and spanned an estimated 0.56 square kilometres — about four times the size of Granville Island in Vancouver — as of 7:32 p.m. The suspected cause of the fire is human activity. The service said it had 12 firefighters, two helicopters and airtankers working with municipal firefighters from Fort St. John, Taylor and Charlie Lake. Kelly Greene, B.C.’s minister of emergency management, said in a social media post that she was aware of the fire. The fire is one of nearly two dozen active across B.C. on Thursday, as the provincial government warned that a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds would raise the fire risk in southern parts of B.C. It’s one of two blazes classified as burning out of control, the other being a 1.85-square-kilometre blaze that began as two separate fires about 30 kilometres southwest of Dawson Creek, which is south of Fort St. John. A social media post from the wildfire service on Thursday said ground crews were working to contain that fire with support from helicopters. It said southwesterly winds were pushing the fire toward Highway 52 North, also known as Heritage Highway, which was open to single-lane-alternating traffic along a stretch between Brassey and Bearhole Lake roads. Meanwhile, Mounties in Tumbler Ridge, about 120 kilometres south of Dawson Creek, said a wildfire had destroyed their fibre optic connection, and telephone, cellphone, radio and internet services were down. An RCMP statement said anyone requiring police assistance in the Tumbler Ridge area will need to go to the detachment in person. Three other fires in the same cluster in the Dawson Creek area are classified as “being held,” the wildfire service said, meaning the flames are not expected to spread beyond their existing area. A statement from the Forests Ministry earlier Thursday said the wildfire service was urging people to postpone any open burning until the windy conditions pass, and to use extra care for any backcountry camping. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said weather over the next several days “could set the stage for dangerous wildfire conditions across the province.” He said this time of year carries the highest risk of wildfires caused by human activity, most of which are “entirely preventable.” Open burning prohibitions are expected to take effect in the coming weeks. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy New BrunswickNewsSaint John eager for Ottawa to join province in Simms Corner redevelopment By Avery MacRaePublished: May 02, 2025 at 2:29PM EDT A man accused of killing two boys under 18 will face trial in June next year appeared in Saint John Court of King’s Bench by phone and was scheduled for trial from June 8 to 26 Kamyshnyy is charged with two counts of first-degree murder dating to Jan He was due to set a date for a preliminary inquiry which is where a judge hears witnesses to decide whether a case proceeds to trial but the Crown proceeded by direct indictment instead Justice Kathryn Gregory confirmed the trial dates and scheduled “voir dire” evidence hearings for December It is puzzling that New Brunswick and Saint John leaders have said next to nothing in response to a hit piece in the New York Times last month which portrayed the port city as a hellhole artistic black and white photography and video of the city all tied together in a way that caricatures our second largest city along with its controversial “Family Business Empire.” It read more like a lame April Fool’s joke than credible journalism the Irvings have been a bête noire for the political left in Central Canada and beyond you see an article pop up that contains the same tired and simplistic portrayal of the family’s role in New Brunswick over the past century Yet, it is disappointing to see such an inaccurate portrayal in the New York Times – the United States’ paper of record and a leading international news title. Reading it, you’d never know the city had any middle class, let alone successful professions or other businesses. Almost all the attention was on the late Arthur Irving and his refinery, its smokestacks belching from every conceivable angle, as if it’s all you’ll ever see if you visit. It’s patently unfair and totally misleading as a portrait of Saint John, which it purports to be. Indeed, Saint John has come a very long way. It promotes its marvellous and colourful market, and the Irving-built and operated Nature Park. It is developing the new provincial museum incorporating the old. Its Area 506 summer waterfront music festival, upgraded container port, and cruise ship business thrive. Those ships deliver thousands of tourists every year to attractions as far away as St. Martins. Not a word of it in this piece. Nada! There is a genuine debate to be had about the Irvings: how much influence, what concessions have been made, and other well-known issues, pro and con. But this piece was not part of such legitimate debate, which has been going on a very long time and continues. Several books have been written about it, at least two of them well-balanced: “Citizens Irving” by John DeMont in 1991, and “Thanks for the Business: K.C. Irving, Arthur Irving and the Story of Irving Oil” by Donald Savoie. Many other journalistic pieces have treated the topic fairly over many decades. But the Times article is nowhere near close, one of the least fair and balanced I’ve ever seen. And that’s saying a lot: I’ve been working in journalism in this province for half a century. To the credit of the 355 readers who commented on the article when it appeared, most of them recognized the flaws. They included residents and visitors, Canadians and Americans alike. This was nowhere near an accurate or fair portrayal of the city. Many also pointed out that the so-called “Irving Empire” now exists primarily only in memory, with various portions having gone their own way, seldom dealing with each other. The big concern now is correctly over the still-volatile and fluid situation with U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on oil and gasoline, given most of the refinery’s output is sold south of the border. If Saint John’s fortunes worsen in the years ahead, it will almost certainly be due to Trump’s attacks on Canada, not the Irving businesses. Norbert Cunningham is a Brunswick News columnist and a retired editorial page editor for Moncton’s Times & Transcript.