Saint John: Nothing Happened Here
Saint John: Nothing Happened Here
Mark Allan Greene - History Author
Except for Bootlegging, Rum-Running and Drinking During Prohibition
1 hour 16 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2026 at 3:00 am.
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Saint John is known for its love of hard beverages, so it is no wonder the city was quick to get behind bootlegging, rum-running and drinking during prohibition in New Brunswick (1917-1927) and supplying the Americans during their prohibition (1920-1933). In this episode, we are joined by guest co-host, Valerie Emerson, to discuss all the ways the city entered the illicit liquor trade and conducted business. As well, we discuss the evolution of the temperance movement and the social ill...