Since last used in December 2018, chambers have been given a facelift.

The City of Saint John's finance committee has approved a balanced budget of $158 million for 2021, without any assistance from the provincial government.

Cherry Brook Zoo is attempting to find homes for more than sixty animals in its care after announcing it would close its doors permanently.

Council has received the long awaited Long Term Sustainability Plan, a proposed economic blueprint, which has been many months in the making.

The plan would see the demolition of the former Church of St. John Baptist and St. Clement, and a residence on the property at 815-819 Millidge Avenue.

Council will make a final decision on all financial sustainability items by the end of March.

Many of the tough decisions in the 2020 budget have yet to be made but should be known by the end of March.

Local developer estimates projects could total $200 million if deal moves forward

Council was presented with a list of more than 60 ideas meant to deal directly with an impending $11 million deficit in 2021, 2022.

There has been a renewed call for suicide fencing to be erected at Saint John's Reversing Falls Bridge.