Daily Archives: August 19, 2026

Breaking News

Canada News — August 19, 2026

Canada News — August 19, 2026

Here are the biggest Canadian stories today:

🇨🇦 Canada–U.S. trade talks

The major story is the ongoing Canada–U.S. tariff dispute. President Donald Trump has delayed planned 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods for three days, giving negotiators more time to reach an agreement. Prime Minister Mark Carney says “substantial progress” has been made, but important issues remain unresolved.

💵 Canadian economy

Markets remain focused on the trade negotiations. The Canadian dollar had recently weakened as investors worried about the tariff deadline, highlighting how closely Canada’s economy is tied to the negotiations.

🛢️ Oil & energy

Canada’s major oil producers are targeting a late-2027 investment decision on a major carbon-capture project designed to reduce emissions from the oil sands. The project is also connected to broader plans to expand Canada’s energy-export infrastructure.

🚗 Electric vehicles

The federal government is moving toward repealing the current EV sales mandate, while changing the approach to encouraging electric-vehicle adoption.

🗳️ Federal politics

The Liberal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to face a changing political landscape. A recent Abacus Data poll puts the Liberals seven points ahead nationally, although support varies significantly by province.

🔥 Wildfire season

Wildfires remain an important national concern. The Government of Canada continues to provide updates on the 2026 wildfire season, including the national response and conditions across the country.

Today’s biggest takeaway: 🇨🇦 Canada has gained a three-day reprieve from the proposed U.S. tariffs, but the next few days of trade negotiations could have major consequences for Canadian workers, businesses and consumers. Government of Canada — Latest News

sports

BLUE JAYS UPDATE — AUGUST 19, 2026

⚾ BLUE JAYS UPDATE — AUGUST 19, 2026

Jays Blast Rays 10–5 and Take Series Opener

The Toronto Blue Jays came out swinging Tuesday night, pounding the Tampa Bay Rays 10–5 at Tropicana Field.

Toronto collected 17 hits, its second-highest total in a game this season, and grabbed a 1–0 lead in the three-game series.

🔥 Offense Comes Alive

Alejandro Kirk led the attack with three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs.

George Springer and Ernie Clement also had three hits each, while Kazuma Okamoto and Josh Smith added home runs.

The Jays’ offensive explosion was especially important against a Tampa Bay club that owns one of baseball’s best records.

📊 AL East Picture

Toronto enters Wednesday at 62–65, sitting fourth in the AL East.

Tampa Bay is 75–50 and leads the division.

The Jays still have work to do in the Wild Card race, but their recent surge has kept their postseason hopes alive.

🏥 Vlad Guerrero Jr. Update

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains on the seven-day concussion injured list following the scary collision with George Lombard Jr. during Toronto’s August 14 game against the Yankees.

His estimated return date is August 22, but his actual return will depend on his recovery and clearance through the concussion protocol.

⚾ TONIGHT: BLUE JAYS vs. RAYS

Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays

📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 6:40 p.m. ET
📍 Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg

Toronto starter: Max Scherzer
Tampa Bay starter: Drew Rasmussen

Scherzer has posted a 2.37 ERA over four starts since returning from the injured list, giving Toronto an experienced arm for Game 2.

🧢 JAYS WATCH

62–65
4th — AL East
Series: Toronto leads Tampa Bay 1–0
Next game: Tonight at 6:40 p.m. ET

LET’S GO BLUE JAYS! 🍁⚾

Toronto has momentum. Now the challenge is to keep it going against the division-leading Rays.

 

News & Highlights

🌊 Saint John Today — Wednesday, August 19, 2026

🌊 Saint John Today — Wednesday, August 19, 2026

🌦️ Weather

A humid day with clouds, sun and a couple of showers. The main story is unsettled summer weather, with warmer conditions today and cooler weather Thursday.

Saint John, NB

 

20°

 

🌊 Bay of Fundy tides

  • High: 5:20 a.m. — 23.0 ft (7.01 m)
  • Low: 11:30 a.m. — 5.68 ft (1.73 m)
  • High: 5:42 p.m. — 23.66 ft (7.21 m)

 

🚢 Cruise ships

I could not confirm a cruise-ship call for Saint John today, August 19, from the available current schedule information. The last listed local event information shows Holland America’s Volendam visiting August 17. bevnice.ca maintains the  2026 schedule and cruise-change alerts.

 Saint John cruise schedule

👮 Police & public safety

No major new Saint John Police Force release dated August 19 was surfaced in today’s search. A recent serious-assault investigation remains an important local public-safety story: police previously announced charges including attempted murder and aggravated assault following an Uptown Saint John investigation.

Status: Recent confirmed information, not a new August 19 incident.

📰 Local news

A significant regional development to watch is housing investment in Saint John. A federal housing announcement involving Secretary of State Wayne Long was scheduled in Saint John, making housing supply and affordability an important local issue today.

🎭 What’s happening today

Fundy FRINGE Festival continues today, August 19, with performances centred around 112 Princess St. The festival runs August 17–22 and features more than 100 shows across theatre, dance, comedy and performance art.

Also today:

  • Tucker Park “Garden Week” Kids in the Park — 2–4 p.m.
  • Family Movie Series: E.T. — 6–8 p.m.

Unity Park Summer Stage — Andrew Clark in nearby Grand Bay-Westfield — 7–8 p.m.

📌 Today’s quick picture

🌦️ Humid & showery | 🌊 23.66-ft evening high tide | 🚢 No cruise call confirmed | 👮 No new major police release found | 🎭 Fundy FRINGE continues

Weather

Saint John, NB — Daily Weather & Tide Report

Saint John, NB — Daily Weather & Tide Report

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

  • Weather: Mainly cloudy; 30% chance of showers or drizzle early, with fog patches retreating toward the coast.
  • Temperature: High 20°C / Low 16°C
  • Wind: Becoming southwest 20 km/h this afternoon; easing overnight.

Sunrise / sunset: 6:30 AM / 8:25 PM ADT.

🌊 Saint John Harbour Tides

Official Canadian Hydrographic Service predictions for August 19:

Tide Time (ADT) Height
High 5:21 AM 7.103 m (23.3 ft)
Low 11:31 AM 1.730 m (5.7 ft)
High 5:43 PM 7.305 m (24.0 ft)

Reversing Falls: Using the Saint John tide-to-slack relationship published by Discover Saint John, approximate slack-water times are 7:46 AM after the morning high and 3:56 PM after the late-morning low. These are approximate viewing times, not navigation times. Sources: Environment and Climate Change Canada — Saint John forecast · Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Canadian Hydrographic Service — Saint John tides