Category: Saint John

The fire department says home renovations nearly burned down an east side home Saturday afternoon.

Fire officials told the Telegraph-Journal a soldering gun ignited lint in a clothes dryer in the house on Longview Court. Two people got out but one had to be treated for minor smoke inhalation. There was minor smoke and water damage to the house.

A rally was held on the weekend to save the Jelly Bean Houses.

They are due to be demolished shortly so a mixed income apartment building cam be put up by the Saint John non-profit housing group.

One of the organizers, Janelle Russel, told CTV the colourful houses, buiolt in the 1860s represent a time in history.

Deputy Mayor Shirley McAlary says saving the ornate facades of the buildings is not off the table yet. The housing group can’t promise it will do that…it’s considering the costs.