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Recycling collection changes

Recycling collection changes in Saint John

 

Recycling | Town of Gypsum, CO

A third-party contractor is taking over curbside recycling collection from the city as of May 1.

The change is part of a new provincial program that sees packaging and paper product producers pay for collection and recycling.

Staff with the city have said the move is expected to save taxpayers between $500,000 and $1 million each year.

Residents who receive curbside recycling collection will have new pickup dates and times under the new program.

No changes will be made to the the types of materials that can be recycled under the new program, and there will be no changes to garbage or compost collection.

As of May 1, Miller Waste Services will look after all recycling collection inquiries, including replacement totes, schedules, and missed collections.

Crime

Canada-wide Warrant Dylan Mcnamara, 25

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

Canada-wide Warrant Dylan Mcnamara, 25

 

File: 24-2552

The Saint John Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Dylan MCNAMARA who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

It is reported that:

On April 14, 2024, a warrant was issued for breaching the conditions of his statutory release. MCNAMARA failed to return to the Community Correctional Centre in Saint John as directed.

MCNAMARA is described as 6’3, 187lbs, brown hair, and brown eyes. He has a distinctive scar on his left cheek and neck.

Dylan MCNAMARA is a 25-year-old serving a 3-year, 8-month and 13-day sentence for convictions of; Robbery, Disguise with Intent, possess property obtained by crime – Over $5000, Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Utter Threat to Cause death/harm, Assault Peace Officer and Escape or Being at large without excuse.

 

History

On this day April 15

Today in History

  • 1994 The World Trade Organization is founded

    The WTO coordinates and strives to liberalize international trade. It has been criticized for ignoring and escalating the negative social and environmental side-effects of globalization.

  • 1989 A small group of students initiates pro-democracy protest on Tiananmen Square in Beijing

    The death of reformer Hu Yaobang triggered the demonstrations, which grew in size and were brutally dispersed in the Tiananmen Square Massacre on June 4.

  • 1986 The United States launches retaliatory air strikes against Libya

    Around 40 Libyans died in Operation El Dorado Canyon, including an infant girl. The attack was the United States’ response to the bombing of a Berlin discotheque on April 5, in which 3 people had died.

  • 1945 The German concentration camp Bergen-Belsen is liberated

    British and Canadian troops found about 53,000 prisoners inside the camp. Tens of thousands died before and after the liberation.

  • 1935 The Eastman Kodak Company launches Kodachrome

    The photographic film was one of the most popular media used by professional and hobby photographers around the world. The product was discontinued in 2009 because of the advent of digital photography.

Quick News

Volunteer Week

Greater Saint John Volunteer Connector

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers. 

NVW 2024 – April 14 to 20

Every Moment Matters

The theme for National Volunteer Week highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and well-being of our communities.  

Volunteers are fundamental to meeting this challenging moment. By coming together, committing support, and increasing our collective efforts and impact, we contribute exponentially to the quality of life we all strive for.  

During National Volunteer Week 2024, we come together to recognize and celebrate the importance of each and every volunteer’s impact from coast to coast to coast. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters.