Your Saint John snowplow just got a wild name, right?
Good morning from the Fundy shore — the tide's turning, and so is New Brunswick. Let's get into it.
I'll tell you what, there are stories you cover, and then there are stories that make you stop, spill a bit of your coffee, and just grin. This "Name the Plow" contest Saint John Energy ran? Absolutely brilliant, right? We're talking about the behemoths that rumble up King Street after a Nor'easter, the ones that clear the roads past the City Market and out towards Rockwood Park. For years, they've just been… plows. But now, they've got personality.
### What's in a Name?
Saint John Energy held this contest, and the community really leaned into it. You know how we are here — we love a good bit of local fun, something that feels like it belongs only to us. And these names? They’re pure Saint John. It's not just about a bit of whimsy; it's about making those essential services, the ones that keep the city moving when the snow piles up higher than a lobster trap, feel a bit more connected to the folks they're serving. It’s a good way to bring a bit of cheer to what can be a pretty brutal winter job, right?
Here are a few of the winners that just tickle me:
* **Plowabunga:** A classic, right? Something you'd shout from the Skywalk. * **Plow Patrol:** Keeps the peace, clears the streets. * **The Big Plowbowski:** A nod to the classics, eh? You gotta love it. * **Salt N' Peppa:** Perfect for spreading the good stuff. * **Q-Tip:** Because it cleans up the corners, I suppose!
This isn't just a silly contest; it’s a peek into the soul of Saint John. It’s the kind of thing that makes you feel a part of the city, that you’re all in it together, battling the elements with a bit of humour and a lot of heart. Next time you're driving down Bayside Drive after a storm and one of these bad boys rumbles past, you won't just see a plow; you'll see Plowabunga, clearing the way. And that, my friends, is a beautiful thing.
Caleb Duguay-Firth, MiTL Sports Desk, Saint John.
The crew on the Morning Wire were talking about this yesterday morning — catch them live at mornings.live.