Nathan Cummings (1896–1985) was born in Saint John. He became an American businessman, investor and philanthropist. He was the founder of Consolidated Foods, which later became known by one of…
The Paris Crew
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…
Imperial Theatre – Saint John
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…
Daniel (Dan) Ross
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…
James Peters Jr. Residence – Saint John
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…
Winnifred Blair
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…