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Holidays

What’s open and closed

Happy Thanksgiving

   Today is Thanksgiving and that means many places normally open on a weekday will not be.

   Grocery stores, malls and big-box stores will be closed, but some drug stores will be open.

    If you were planning to head to the Saint John City Market, it will be closed for the day.

    NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be closed, but agency liquor outlets will be open.

   Banks, post offices and all government offices will also be closed, and there will be no mail delivery.

   Saint John Transit buses will not be running. Garbage and compost collection in the city will follow its regular schedule.

If you are unsure if something is open, it is best to call ahead.

sports

October: The Best Month for Sports Fans!

October: The Best Month for Sports Fans!

October is a dream come true for sports enthusiasts, especially in North America. It’s a month packed with action from all the major leagues, and if you’re a fan of Canadian football, American football, hockey, or baseball, you’ve got plenty to be excited about!

🏈 Canadian Football League (CFL): With the regular season winding down, every game in October is crucial as teams battle for playoff spots. The road to the Grey Cup is heating up, and fans across Canada are bracing for intense matchups as their favorite teams push for a championship run. Can the Toronto Argonauts or Winnipeg Blue Bombers continue their dominance, or will a dark horse team make a surprise run?

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🏈 NFL: In the NFL, October marks the heart of the regular season. Teams are finding their identity, and division rivalries are becoming more intense. With playoff implications on the line in every game, October brings thrilling football Sundays (and Mondays and Thursdays too). From epic QB duels to breakout rookies making a name for themselves, there’s no shortage of drama.

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🏒 Hockey (NHL): Hockey is back! October means the return of the NHL, where teams hit the ice with fresh rosters and renewed hopes. Fans across Canada and the U.S. are glued to their screens, watching their favorite teams chase Lord Stanley’s Cup. The season might be young, but the stakes feel high as teams set the tone early on. With rising stars and veteran players making their mark, every game feels like a playoff battle.

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⚾ MLB Playoffs: There’s nothing like October baseball! The MLB postseason is in full swing, and the race for the World Series is on. The tension is palpable with every pitch, every hit, and every out. Whether it’s the excitement of a Wild Card game or the drama of a Game 7, baseball fans are on the edge of their seats. Will we see a dominant favorite march to the title, or will an underdog shock the world?

October is the ultimate month where all these sports collide. Whether you’re a die-hard CFL fan rooting for your team to make it to the Grey Cup, an NFL fanatic catching every game, a hockey lover celebrating the start of a new season, or a baseball fan living for the drama of the playoffs, there’s something for everyone.

So grab your jersey, fire up the grill, and settle in for a thrilling ride—October is the best time to be a sports fan!

History

On this day October 13

Today in History

  • 2012 Mauritanian President injured

    Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was shot at and injured. Oficial reports suggest that he was mistakenly shot by the military.

  • 2010 Chilean Miners Rescued

    The last of the miners trapped in the San José copper–gold mine in Copiapó, Chile, were rescued after 69 days. The ordeal began on August 5, 2010, when the walls of the 121-year old mine collapsed and trapped 33 miners. All of the miners were rescued safely by the Chilean government with the help of the international community.

  • 1958 Paddington Bear Makes His Debut

    The popular children’s literature character first appeared in English author Michael Bond’s illustrated book, A Bear Called Paddington. Paddington is a polite Peruvian spectacle bear with a special fondness for marmalade. The success of the first book was followed by 20 more books featuring the lovable bear and a successful toy franchise.

  • 1792 Construction of the White House Begins

    The office and residence of the President of the United States was designed by Irish architect James Hoban. It took 8 years for it to become livable and President John Adams became the first president to occupy the building on November 1, 1800.

  • 1773 First Spiral Galaxy Discovered

    French astronomer, Charles Messier, discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy. Also known as Messier 51a, the galaxy is about 30 million light-years from Earth. A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy where stars, gasses, and other cosmic dust particles rotate or revolve in a spiral around a central bulge. Astronomers think that the bulge consists of a black hole.

Holidays

Canadian Thanksgiving Quiz

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. When is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated? a) First Monday in October
    b) Second Monday in October
    c) Last Sunday in October
    d) First Sunday in November
  2. What historical event is Canadian Thanksgiving most closely associated with? a) The signing of a peace treaty
    b) The harvest celebration 1621
    c) The arrival of the first settlers
    d) The end of the Revolutionary War
  3. Which of the following foods is traditionally associated with Thanksgiving dinner in Canada? a) Ham
    b) Roast beef
    c) Turkey
    d) Salmon
  4. What is a common activity that Canadians participate in during the Thanksgiving weekend? a) Sledding
    b) Apple picking
    c) Beach volleyball
    d) Skiing
  5. Canadian Thanksgiving shares a similar purpose with which American holiday? a) Christmas
    b) Easter
    c) Thanksgiving
    d) Independence Day

True or False Questions

  1. True or False: Canadian Thanksgiving is a national public holiday across the entire country.
  2. True or False: Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.
  3. True or False: In Canada, Thanksgiving is often celebrated with parades, similar to those in the U.S.
  4. True or False: The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving date back to the early 1600s with the French settlers in North America.
  5. True or False: Canadian Thanksgiving is typically observed on the same date as the American Thanksgiving.

Answers Key

  1. a) First Monday in October
  2. c) The arrival of the first settlers
  3. c) Turkey
  4. b) Apple picking
  5. c) Thanksgiving
  6. False (It is not a statutory holiday in all provinces.)
  7. True
  8. False (While there may be local festivities, large parades are more common in the U.S.)
  9. True
  10. False (Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated in October, whereas American Thanksgiving is in November.)