Daily Archives: May 24, 2026

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In Saint John this week

 

Things happening in Saint John this week

For this week, Saint John is moving into a busier late-spring pattern with markets, live music, family activities, and cultural events.

Family & community

  • Queen Square Farmers’ Market
    Sunday market with local food vendors, baked goods, crafts, and community booths. Good option if you’re looking for something relaxed and outdoors.
  • Saint John Funplex
    Indoor family activities including arcade games and attractions, useful if weather turns rainy during the week.

Arts & culture

  • Saint John Trade & Convention Centre
    Larger events and conference activity continue downtown through late May.
  • The architecture and museum presentation “Reimagining the New Brunswick Museum” is scheduled for May 27 and focuses on the future vision for the museum project in Saint John.

The annual WordSpring Festival will bring workshops, readings, and writing events to Saint John later this week and next weekend.

Live music / nightlife

  • The Saint John Public House
    Downtown venue space that regularly hosts music and entertainment programming.
  • Five & Dime
    Vinyl-focused music venue and social spot with rotating music nights.
  • O’Leary’s Pub
    One of the downtown spots where local music and pub entertainment frequently appear during the week and weekends.

Food & waterfront stop

Near Market Square and the harbour area if you’re downtown while events are on.

The World

Iran update for today (May 24, 2026)

Iran has not agreed to hand over highly enriched uranium stockpile, senior Iranian source tells Reuters

Reuters

Iran has not agreed to hand over highly enriched uranium stockpile, senior Iranian source tells Reuters
Today
LIVE: Trump instructs negotiators ‘not to rush into a deal’ with Iran

Al Jazeera

LIVE: Trump instructs negotiators ‘not to rush into a deal’ with Iran
Today
Trump claims peace deal with Iran 'largely negotiated' with strait of Hormuz to open

The Guardian

Trump claims peace deal with Iran ‘largely negotiated’ with strait of Hormuz to open
Today

Here’s a current Iran update for today (May 24, 2026):

• Negotiations aimed at ending the current conflict appear to be moving forward, but there is not yet a finalized agreement. U.S. officials say major progress has been made, while Iranian officials indicate important issues are still unresolved.

• One of the biggest sticking points remains Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile. Iranian sources say there is no agreement yet on handing it over or removing it from the country. • The situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains central because of its importance to world oil shipping. Reports indicate discussions involve reopening normal traffic routes, but restrictions and military pressure remain in place while negotiations continue. • Public statements from U.S. leadership today suggest negotiators have been told not to rush a deal, with officials saying any agreement must be fully completed and verified before restrictions are eased. • Analysts are also watching economic effects: shipping and energy markets remain sensitive because any change involving Iran or Hormuz can quickly affect fuel prices worldwide. The overall picture today: the immediate situation appears more focused on diplomacy than on escalation, but the key disputes — especially nuclear issues and regional security arrangements — are still unresolved.

sports

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Eastern Conference Final

  • Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens
  • Series tied 1–1
  • Carolina won Game 2 in overtime, 3–2
  • Nikolaj Ehlers scored the OT winner for the Hurricanes.

Western Conference Final

  • Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche
  • Vegas leads series 2–0
  • Golden Knights rallied late in Game 2 for a 3–1 win
  • Colorado has been dealing with injuries, including Cale Makar missing games.

Big storylines right now:

  • Montreal’s surprising playoff run continues after upsetting higher seeds
  • Carolina finally snapped its recent conference-final home struggles
  • Vegas has momentum and home ice heading into Game 3
  • Colorado is trying to avoid falling into a nearly impossible comeback situation after losing the first two at home.