THE YORK - John Lafford + Mike Wilson/AIL Group Project

Aug 5, 2025

Weekly progress report video in ‪@tantramarnb‬

• a 7 storey concrete build with 80-90 rental units ready in 2027 on York Street downtown near Convocation Hall Mount Allison University Sackville New Brunswick Canada

Crane on York Street Downtown is Up Now - Housing Construction Project "The York" Begins..

 

Builder John Lafford and Mike Wilson, AIL Group, break ground and begin their construction project this month.. on York Street at Ford Lane.. read

more here:

Lafford defends 7-storey York St project after concerns raised at public hearing on height limits » CHMA

and here:

Council mulls big tax breaks for two local developers: Part I |

Photography by THE Indie Media Eastcoast 

Over on Main Street... 

John Lafford's mid-rise apartment building is nearing completion.... there's no news yet on the name of his newest building of 71 rental units spread over six storeys with ground level parking located behind the old heritage home at 131 Main Street. Lafford on Facebook:  Lafford PM | Sackville NB | Facebook

I suggest the building be named "The Heidi" to honour John's late wife and mother of his four daughters who sadly passed away in 2023.  Builder John Lafford also has an impressive three tower build now under construction in phases located at 33 Foundry Street, in Moncton, New Brunswick called "The Three Sisters" at this link:

 Three Sisters by Lafford Properties | Apartments in Moncton, NB

The new project that's on the go will create 80-90 rental units which we know will be rented out before this project even completes as demand is so high in Sackville New Brunswick for rental units.

Densification - Destruction - Sackville 2025 - Welcome The Roost Cafe on York Street

 

BEFORE DEMOLITION... Beloved "Blooms Flower Shop on York"....

Do you find all this 'carnage' a little unsettling?

Here's the new 80-90 unit project that's coming:

You're not alone.  More here with CHMA FM:

'It can be done': advocates say new heritage by-law needed before more of historic downtown lost » CHMA

Change is the only constant it seems these days ... 

new coffee shop has opened [in the old Cackling Goose location on York Street] "The Roost Cafe"

Nearby York Street building site [formerly home of Joey's Pizza Pasta Bar & Grill] is still up for sale.

Listing is here:

For sale: 16,18,20 York Street, Sackville, New Brunswick E4L4R2 - NB114593 | REALTOR.ca

Lafford's latest built is coming along and this project and it will provide 71 units of housing for some perhaps 100+ people .. 

that is an impressive feat.

More here:  Residential Properties – Lafford Properties

Losing Landmark Joey's Pizza & Pasta This Weekend... A York Street Favourite

 Summer on the patio - photography by Indie Media Eastcoast 

Will miss the smiles and waves from their customers on my walk by with the dogs at the windows of Joey's and on their wonderful patio... happy, friendly diners!

Tragedy at Easter -- a fire destroys a brick building downtown favourite restaurant and second floor apartments.

"Beautiful People in New Brunswick" Project with Indie Media Eastcoast since 2011.. 

see more here:

Beautiful People in New Brunswick, an indie photography project since 2011 (bitchute.com)

Patio life was perfected at Joey's..

Really hoping that their restaurant business re-opens in town in a new venue at some point in the future.. fingers are crossed!  

Joey's on Facebook writes...

"Joey's Pizza & Pasta

Our hearts are heavy today.

Joey’s has been a landmark of Sackville since 1988, and it’s because of the love and support from the community that we’ve been able to serve you for the past 35 years. We can’t thank everybody enough for all the love and support we’ve continued to receive today.

An especially big thanks to the Sackville fire department and all the fire departments from surrounding areas who came together to contain the fire. We’re very grateful that nobody was injured and all tenants made it out safely.

As we navigate this difficult transition one thing is for sure, we will keep the spirit of Joey’s alive as we move forward one day at a time."

Photography by Indie Media Eastcoast

You are beautiful, pass it on xo

♀️Venus in Taurus♉ March 16-April 11, 2023 - Miriam at Blind Forest Books York Street

More at Instagram with Miriam... mama witch...

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Mount Allison University employee Melody Petlock is Miriam's Mum ... Petlock was given the Crown of Winterfest 2023 Award.

York Street Rental on Second Floor @ Blind Forest Book Store

York Street two bedroom apartment for rent - second floor - Call 870-0392
- a very handy downtown location - steps to the university, park, tennis courts, pubs, groceries, library, post office and shops and cafes..

"Blind Forest Books" - York Street Sackville New Brunswick

Thanks Miriam - you're a great shop keeper and I'm so happy you are having another baby! Baby #3 for Miriam & hubs; I love this little shop in our town -  "Blind Forest Books"Facebook https://www.facebook.com/blindforestbooks/

Miriam is a very friendly & uplifting soul and if you are interested in tarot Miriam is your go-to local https://www.facebook.com/tantramartarotscopes/