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Remembrance Day Ceremony at Sackville Heights Elementary

Sackville Heights Elementary School in Middle Sackville has reversed a recent decision that initially asked military members to attend its Remembrance Day ceremony in civilian clothing rather than uniforms. This request, shared in a newsletter to families, was intended to foster an inclusive environment for students from conflict-affected regions who may feel uneasy around military imagery.

The decision, however, faced considerable online backlash. Critics voiced concerns that the request diminished respect for military members and the significance of Remembrance Day in honoring their service and sacrifices.

After listening to the feedback from families, veterans, and community members, the school has decided to allow military members to attend in uniform. The school’s goal remains to create a supportive space for all students while also recognizing the importance of the day.

This adjustment aims to balance respect for those who have served with sensitivity toward students who may have different experiences with military symbols. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important conversation.

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schedules for Remembrance Day

Service schedules for Remembrance Day

The City of Saint John advises residents that City Hall, Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street offices will be closed on Monday, November 11 in honour of Remembrance Day. 

Saint John City Market: Closed on Monday, November 11.

Saint John Transit: No service on Monday, November 11.

Solid waste and compost collection: No changes to solid waste and compost collection. Please contact Miller Waste for information regarding recycling collection.

Peel Street parking garage: Parking will be available free of charge all day on Monday, November 11. 

Fun Holidays

Chocolate with Almonds Day #2

Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

It’s healthy, it’s delicious and it’s an easy-to-make, go-to snack. Celebrate almonds covered with sweet and bitter dark chocolate on November 7 or Bittersweet Chocolate With Almond Day.

Almonds covered with delicious chocolate.

 

Made by dipping or rolling sautéed, roasted or caramelized almonds in melted chocolate, chocolate covered almonds were popular among the wealthy in the 18th century. Today, they are a quick snack perfect to take with on a hike, at a picnic or while on the go.

Ancient Nuts

Native to the Middle East and South Asia, almonds have been consumed by humans since ancient times. Archaeological evidence has shown that the almond fruit and nut was buried with Tutankhamun (King Tut) around 1300 BCE.

Today, almonds are grown and used in cuisine all around the world. The United States is the world’s largest producer of the nuts, with the state of California taking the lion share’s of all the almonds exported by the country.

Technically a drupe – a fruit with a fleshy body and hard seed – almonds are rich in Vitamins B and E and many essential minerals.

Best for Baking

Bittersweet chocolate is at least 35% chocolate liquor mixed with a minimal amount of sugar. In many parts of the world, it is also known as dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate. Bittersweet chocolate is used primarily for cooking and baking.