Saint John News
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne passes away at age 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath and one of heavy metal's most influential figure...
11h ago
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$29M to help train more francophone health-care staff in N.B.
Ottawa has announced more than $29 million in funding to help train more francophone health-care pro...
12h ago
Report shows disability poverty gap growing in N.B.
A new report from the Human Development Council says people with disabilities in New Brunswick are m...
13h ago
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Planned power outage in Saint Andrews area Wednesday night
Hundreds of homes and businesses in the Saint Andrews area will have no power overnight Wednesday ni...
13h ago
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What's Happening on Country 94
Tim Hicks: As long as we are putting smiles on faces ....
Krista catches up with Tim Hicks before his appearance here in Saint John July 27th at BOXCAR Countr...
Jul 17, 2025
Boxcar (and Krista!) proudly present Robyn Ottolini!
Krista was super-excited to catch up with Robyn Ottolini. Our listeners have been in love with Robyn...
Jun 23, 2025
Krista chats with Josh Norrad performing at The Mule Friday Night!
Hailing from Upper Miramichi but making a splash everywhere, Josh Norrad was Krista's guest on Count...
Feb 26, 2025
Krista chats with Steven Lee Olsen (SLO) - VIP tickets to be given away this week!
Steven Lee Olsen has been in the business since 2009 and has released so many songs - Outta Yours (G...
Feb 10, 2025
Upcoming Events
JUL 26 - JUL 27
JUL 26 - JUL 27

Boxcar Country Music Festival
AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village, Water Street, Saint John, NB, Canada
Boxcar Country Festival is rolling back into town on July 26 & 27 with a weekend-long country fest featuring some of the very best in whiskies, BBQ & bands.
Visitors will enjoyed a jam-packed schedule, tastings of BBQ sauces and premium whiskies, cowboy karaōke, lasso skills competitions, and a second stage with live BBQ demos and MORE. And don’t forget the line-dancing workshop.
Saturday
Tenille Townes with Jojo Mason, Anna Graves, Baker Beaton Band, Moyenne Rig and Sean Michael Ryan
Sunday
Tim Hicks, Big Sugar, Robyn Ottolini, The Martin Boys, Colin Fowlie & the Humble Few and Pretty Western
A limited number of Early Bird Weekend Passes are just $149! Info is available at boxcarfest.ca
Full DetailsAUG 14
AUG 14

Elizabeth Fry's 6th Annual BBQ in support of Record Suspensions
Saint John Arts Centre, Peel Plaza, Saint John, NB, Canada
Join us on August 14th for our 6th Annual BBQ in support of Record Suspensions! Enjoy a delicious lunch, connect with great people, and help us raise funds for an incredibly important cause.
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: 10 Peel Plaza, Saint John Arts Centre
Suggested Minimum Donation: $5.00
A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors: No Frills, Mrs. Dunster's, and Saint John Energy! We couldn’t do this without you!
Mark your calendars and bring your appetite! We can’t wait to see you there!
Full DetailsAUG 21 - AUG 23
AUG 21 - AUG 23

YQM Country Fest
Site MusiquArt Site, Rue Notre Dame, Dieppe, NB, Canada
Dust off your boots! The lineup for YQM Country Music Fest has been announced!
Featuring superstar headliners, Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown and many more!
August 21st-23rd in Dieppe, New Brunswick.
Tickets On Sale Now YQMcountryfest.ca
Full DetailsJUL 26
JUL 26

Fill The Bus
PetSmart, East Point Way, Saint John, NB, Canada
Join Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue on Saturday, July 26th at PetSmart East Point from 9:30 to 3:30 to Fill the Bus!
Bring a donation, big or small: Food, treats, litter, toys, or anything from the wish list of much-needed supplies.
They’ll have the wish list on site, but donations from other stores are welcome too!
Get more information on how you can make a difference for our furry friends and Fill The Bus at SPCAanimalrescue.com
Full DetailsJUL 26
JUL 26

Gordie knorr big rig show & shine
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 28, 808 Main Street, Hampton, NB, Canada
Raise money for truckers with cancer
Full DetailsAUG 15 - AUG 17
AUG 15 - AUG 17

THIRD SHIFT festival
Kings Square, King Street, Saint John, NB, Canada
THIRD SHIFT is a contemporary art festival presented by Third Space, a not-for-profit artist-run centre in Saint John, New Brunswick, that includes temporary installations, interventions, performances, projections, and events. It is the only art-at-night festival in Saint John! Created as a platform for new experiences and communal exchange, THIRD SHIFT aims to offer Saint John citizens and visitors to the city a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and re-imagine urban space.
Throughout the area of Uptown Saint John, art pieces that delve into the annual theme are installed and displayed, many made interactively, allowing for viewers to immerse themselves in the artwork and collective experience.
THIRD SHIFT not only includes an opening night of art, but workshop events, nighttime screenings, and community speaker panels, too, as it spans over the course of three days as a free festival for all ages.
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