From left, Tandi Hooper-Clark, John Hooper's daugther, and his wife, Kathy Hooper, discuss the damaged wooden figures outside Market Square in Saint John. A representative of the Hardman Group, which owns Market Square, was not immediately available for comment Thursday afternoon. Saint John police said the damage was reported by city hall staff Thursday morning. The famous work, Timepiece, is located outside the doors of Market Square in uptown Saint John. John Hooper, who was also an art teacher, died in 2006.

Source: CBC News June 11, 2020 20:48 UTC