The Originals 225 Gala Awards won the award for Arts Infusion of the Year and spokesperson Peter Buckland tells CHSJ News the word is getting out about the excitement of living uptown.
Other awards given out include Thandi's for Best Restaurant, the Manchester Shoe Salon for Best Retail Business, the New Brunswick Museum for Best Tourism Related Business or Product and the Bourbon Quarter Magnolia Cafe winning for Best New Business.
Sam MacKay is the owner of the Canterbury Lounge which took home the award for best new or renovated commercial space. He tells CHSJ News the uptown area has undergone a renaissance over the past few years.
Derek Riedle and his wife Terri won an award for renovating buildings on Prince William Street. Riedle tells CHSJ News the lure of the uptown made his family move from suburbs.
The Saint John 225 Clock was named Heritage Project of the Year.
