Daily Archives: August 27, 2026

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Saint John, NB Police this week

Here is what’s been reported for Saint John, NB this week — most recent items first:

1. Drug trafficking arrest – Aug 19
Saint John Police Integrated Enforcement Unit arrested a 43-year-old man on the east side of the city around 8:40pm on Aug 19. Search on Old Black River Road seized cocaine, a firearm, cash, packaging/scales, and contraband tobacco.
He was held for court Aug 20 charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of proceeds of crime, and several firearms charges including possession contrary to an order and careless storage.

2. Youth charged in Duke Street shooting
Police were called to the 200-block of Duke Street shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday. A 30-year-old man was found shot, treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Four youths (two 15-year-olds, two 16-year-olds) were arrested. A 16-year-old has now appeared in court charged with possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, unlawful possession, and possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number. The other three were released to appear in October. 3. Attempted murder charge – Waterloo Street
Officers responded to a business in the 40 block of Waterloo Street just before 7:30 a.m. Monday. A 73-year-old man was found unresponsive.
A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene, charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, two counts of threats, and resisting arrest. He was remanded to return Aug 6. If you want details on a specific neighbourhood or incident today, tell me the area and I can check the Saint John Police news feed and local outlets directly.

Atlantic Canada News

New Brunswick & Atlantic Canada News Update

New Brunswick & Atlantic Canada News Update

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Here are the biggest regional stories I found this morning:

🏛️ New Brunswick: Natural gas review launched

The Holt government has launched a public review of New Brunswick’s long-standing moratorium on natural-gas development, including whether advances in science, technology and regulation could allow development under different conditions. The review will also examine potential jobs, investment and royalties, with First Nations rights and priorities included in the process.

🚔 Fredericton: Drug investigation continues

Fredericton Police and the RCMP carried out a coordinated early-morning operation Wednesday targeting suspected illegal drug activity. Police say no arrests were made during the Fredericton operation and the investigation remains active.

🔥 Northern N.B.: Historic church fire

Police have charged a 68-year-old man with arson following a fire that destroyed a historic church in Caraquet earlier this week.

💰 Child care: N.B. still above $10/day

A new national comparison finds parents in Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton are paying about $19/day for infant spaces and $16/day for preschool spaces under the current system. P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador, by comparison, have committed to $10/day as a maximum.

⚡ Atlantic power: P.E.I.–N.B. connection

Ottawa has committed $5.9 million toward engineering and planning for the P.E.I.–New Brunswick electricity interconnection expansion. The project calls for two new submarine cables and upgrades to transmission infrastructure, with construction targeted for 2028.

🌊 Newfoundland & Labrador: Major energy development

The federal government has announced up to $10 billion in support for major clean-energy projects in Labrador, including Churchill Falls upgrades and the proposed Gull Island hydro project. The overall projects are valued at nearly $70 billion and are expected to create thousands of jobs over time.

🏗️ Nova Scotia: New trades investment

Nova Scotia announced the location of a new Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre in Sydney, aimed at supporting skilled-trades training and career development. The province also approved a quarry expansion in Kings County.

🌤️ Saint John weather

For Saint John today: sunny, becoming partly cloudy around noon, high of 24°C, with a humidex around 28. Tonight brings increasing cloud and a chance of drizzle, with fog developing. Friday could reach 26°C with a humidex of 33 and a chance of showers/thunderstorms.

🎪 Around New Brunswick this weekend

The Saint John Sea Glass Festival runs August 28–29, while YQM Country Fest is underway in Dieppe and the Crankworx Summer Series is taking place at Sugarloaf in Atholville.

🍁 Atlantic Canada takeaway: Energy, trade, infrastructure and the cost of living continue to dominate the regional agenda, while New Brunswick’s natural-gas review could become one of the province’s biggest economic and environmental debates this fall.

baseball, sports

Blue Jays Update — August 27, 2026

Blue Jays Update — August 27, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back Wednesday with a 3–0 win over Kansas City, ending the Royals’ nine-game winning streak. Nathan Lukes delivered the big blow with a three-run homer. Seven Toronto pitchers combined for six hits allowed, and Louis Varland recorded his 30th save.

🔵 Wild-card race

Toronto is 65–69 and remains three games behind Cleveland for the American League’s third wild-card position. The race is still very much alive, but the Jays need to string together wins.

🚑 Injury concern

Shane Bieber has been placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right teres major muscle. He is expected to be shut down from throwing for a couple of weeks before being reevaluated.

Josh Smith is progressing from his hamstring injury and could begin a Triple-A rehab assignment soon. Jameson Taillon is also scheduled for a Triple-A rehab start August 28.

⭐ Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Guerrero recently returned from the concussion IL and is trying to find his offensive form. He’s hitting .263 with 7 home runs and a .693 OPS this season.

Tonight: Toronto finishes its three-game series with Kansas City before welcoming Seattle for four games.

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Saint John Today Thursday, August 27, 2026

Saint John Today

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Saint John, New Brunswick

🌤️ Weather — CONFIRMED

  • Current: 9.2°C at 7 a.m. at Saint John Airport, with shallow fog and calm winds.
  • Today: Mainly sunny, high around 24°C.
  • Tonight: Cloudy periods with a chance of drizzle.
  • Friday: Showers are expected, with a high near 21°C.

Environment Canada — Saint John forecast

🌊 Bay of Fundy Tides — TODAY

For Saint John Harbour:

  • Low: 5:59 a.m. — 1.58 m
  • High: 12:08 p.m. — 7.32 m
  • Low: 6:15 p.m. — 1.68 m

The 7.32-metre high tide around noon will be the key tide of the day.

🚢 Cruise Ships — CONFIRMED

No cruise ship is scheduled to call at Saint John today, August 27.

Next confirmed calls:

  • Norwegian Breakaway: Friday, August 28 — 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas: August 31 at 10 a.m., departing September 1 at 4 p.m.

Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Jewel: September 2.

👮 Police & Public Safety

Latest official Saint John Police release: On August 25, police announced the arrest of a 66-year-old man on firearm offences in the Michael Crescent area.

There is no newer Saint John Police media release showing on the force’s current release list as of this morning.

A collision on the Reversing Falls Bridge was reported Wednesday, with police asking motorists to avoid the area while they investigated.

🚍 Transit notice — CONFIRMED

Construction on a new bus shelter at City Hall begins today and is expected to last about a week. The City Hall stop will be closed; riders should use the King and Germain streets stop instead.

Saint John Police Force — media releases

🏗️ Local News

267-unit Lansdowne development — DEVELOPING

Saint John Common Council has advanced a proposal for 267 residential units near Lansdowne Plaza. The project would involve three buildings and is being considered as the first housing development under the city’s North End Plan.

⛽ Irving Oil refinery — CONFIRMED

Irving Oil is investing $235 million in its Saint John refinery as part of a 75-day turnaround beginning in early September. About 2,100 additional skilled workers are expected to be involved.

🎉 What’s Happening Today

  • 📚 Big Brothers Big Sisters BIG Book Sale — Early Bird Evening: 5–8 p.m., TD Station. The main sale runs August 28–30.

🌿 Invasive Species ID & Removal Walk: 6–7:30 p.m., Tucker Park. ACAP Saint John and the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council.

🎟️ Chase the Ace: ticket sales 6:45–7:30 p.m.; draw at 8 p.m., Market Square Atrium.

🎬 Movies in the Park: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again tonight at the Arts & Culture Park in Quispamsis.

✈️ Coming This Weekend

Air Show Atlantic takes over the Saint John Airport August 29–30, with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds among the headline performers.

The Saint John Sea Glass Festival runs August 28–29, followed by a busy Labour Day weekend schedule.

📌 Bottom Line

A warm, mainly sunny Thursday is ahead, with a major 7.32-metre Fundy high tide around noon. No cruise ship is scheduled today, but the Norwegian Breakaway arrives Friday. Traffic and transit users should note the City Hall bus-stop closure, while Saint John heads into a busy weekend featuring the Sea Glass Festival and Air Show Atlantic.

Information checked Thursday morning, August 27, 2026. Confirmed items are identified separately from developing stories.