Saint John Today — Monday, Oct 5, 2026
1. City Hall — Common Council Tonight
The City of Saint John Common Council Meeting is tonight, Monday Oct 5 at 6:00 p.m. Stream live on the City’s YouTube channel or attend in person via the Shoppes of City Hall pedway. Agenda link posted on the City’s Instagram today.
2. Weather — Light Rain, 14°C
Light rain showers this morning, 14°C with 1-3mm expected, W wind 15 km/h, 70% POP. Locals posting wet streets and fall colours uptown. Rain expected to clear by mid-afternoon.
3. Traffic — Harbour Bridge Rehab
Saint John Harbour Bridge Rehabilitation Project continues with closure of the Chesley Drive on-ramp. Expect detours around the west side. City says work is ongoing through fall.
4. Fire Prevention Week Starts This Week
Saint John Fire Department is promoting Fire Prevention Week Oct 9-15 with activities city-wide. Details on saintjohn.ca.
5. Sports — Sea Dogs Weekend
The Saint John Sea Dogs hosted the Cape Breton Eagles for a matinee rematch at TD Station. Eagles were looking for a weekend sweep.
6. Business & Region — Jobs Anxiety
New MNP Consumer Debt Index released Oct 5: 54% of working Atlantic Canadians are concerned about job mobility and income as tariffs, trade uncertainty and AI reshape the labour market. Also today: Port of Belledune’s $1.7B expansion plan and MP Wayne Long expected to make a funding announcement on electricity grid modernization.
- Look ahead: Día de los Muertos workshops Oct 16-17 at Saint John Arts Centre, main festival Oct 24 at AREA 506.