The Paris Crew

Posted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by MyNB

The “Paris Crew” of Saint John is known as Canada’s First World Champions. They won at the International Rowing Regatta in Paris in 1867 — only days after Confederation. These so-called underd... Read More

Imperial Theatre – Saint John

Posted on August 27, 2020July 8, 2020 by MyNB

On September 19, 1913, the Grand Formal Opening of Imperial Theatre in Saint John took place featuring some of Saint John’s finest talent of the day.  Billed as the ‘Finest Theatre in Eastern... Read More

Daniel (Dan) Ross

Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by MyNB

William Edward Daniel Ross (actor, writer, soldier, entrepreneur, and playwright) was born in Saint John 16 November 1912. He is the son of the late William Edward and Laura (née Brooks) Ross. Daniel... Read More

James Peters Jr. Residence – Saint John

Posted on July 9, 2020July 8, 2020 by MyNB

The James Peters, Jr. Residence at 42 Coburg Street in Saint John is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture, for its association with the Loyalist Peters family and for its cultur... Read More

Winnifred Blair

Posted on May 7, 2020May 18, 2020 by MyNB

Miss Canada was a beauty pageant for young women in Canada. It was founded in Hamilton in 1945. Winnifred Blair of Saint John, was proclaimed the first Miss Canada on 11 February 1923 at an earlier, u... Read More

Old Post Office Saint John

Posted on April 30, 2020May 29, 2020 by MyNB

The Old Post Office on Prince William Street in Saint John is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its former use as a post office. The Old Post Office is one of a collection... Read More

George Weldon Residence – Saint John

Posted on April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 by MyNB

The George Weldon Residence, 22 Queen Square South in Saint John is designated a Local Historic Place for its architecture and for its association with its former occupants. The George Weldon Residenc... Read More