Saint John Today — Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Your daily briefing on Saint John news, municipal notices, road closures, public safety, business, community events, weather and Bay of Fundy tides.
Top Local News
Proposed AI Data Centres Remain Under Scrutiny
The proposed data centre near Lorneville continues to raise questions about electricity demand, environmental protection and potential effects on power rates. A second potential project has added to public discussion about how large data centres should be regulated in New Brunswick.
Status: Developing. Proposals and public concerns have been reported, but no new final approval was confirmed in the latest review.
Source: Global News — Saint John data-centre developments
City Notices and Public Safety
Emergency Training at Saint John Airport
The Saint John Fire Department is conducting a multi-agency emergency training exercise today. Residents may see additional emergency vehicles, specialized equipment and personnel around the airport.
The exercise is planned training, not a real emergency.
Check: City of Saint John
Harbour Passage Closure
A section of Harbour Passage was closed on October 13 for equipment-lifting operations. Reopening was expected today, but confirmation of the reopening was not available in the latest review. Check City notices before using the affected section.
Road and Traffic Advisories
Bayside Drive
Traffic near the NRB Asphalt Plant at 750 Bayside Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction for approximately four days, beginning October 13. Temporary traffic signals are directing vehicles. Grandview Avenue and Expansion Avenue may offer alternative routes.
Harbour Bridge
The off-ramp to Chesley Drive is scheduled to remain closed through Friday, October 16. Follow posted detours and allow extra travel time.
Highway 1 Paving
Temporary ramp closures and alternating lane restrictions are affecting the Exit 119 area near Bleury Street and Catherwood Street/Fairville Boulevard.
Check current conditions: NB511 New Brunswick
Police Updates
Vehicle Safety Inspections
A joint roadside inspection operation on October 7 checked 50 taxis and tour buses. Police reported three vehicles towed, five violations issued and 19 vehicles restricted from carrying passengers until tire concerns were corrected and verified.
Police also confirmed that previously reported missing youths Camryn Kernighan and Jase Brooks-Lisoway were located safely. Their earlier missing-person appeals should not be shared as current alerts.
Official source: Saint John Police Force
Cruise Ships and Business
Cruise Ships Scheduled Today
Published schedules list the following Saint John calls for Wednesday:
- Majestic Princess: approximately 5 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Viking Mars: also listed for a call today; published arrival times differ.
Cruise visits support local restaurants, shops and tourism businesses. Ship movements and departure times can change, so check the port’s latest schedule.
Source: [Port Saint John](https://port saintjohn.com/)
Infrastructure Announcement
Federal and provincial representatives are scheduled to make an infrastructure announcement at 1 p.m. at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, 50 Union Street. The event is listed in a media advisory, but the specific funding and project details were not confirmed in the notice reviewed.
Local Events Today
Belmont Street Rain-Garden Planting
ACAP Saint John has scheduled a community planting event from 6–7:30 p.m. at 105 Belmont Street. Volunteers will plant native species intended to help manage stormwater and support local biodiversity.
Rain is forecast, so confirm the event with the organizer before attending.
Source: ACAP Saint John
Weather Today
The forecast reviewed calls for periods of heavy rain through the morning and early afternoon, with temperatures rising from about 8°C to 14°C. Southeast winds may gust to 50 km/h, with showers becoming less likely later in the afternoon.
Allow extra travel time and use caution on wet roads.
Official forecast: Environment Canada
Bay of Fundy Tides
Approximate Saint John harbour predictions for Wednesday, October 14:
- High tide: 2:43 a.m.
- Low tide: 8:51 a.m.
- High tide: 2:56 p.m.
- Low tide: 9:16 p.m.
Tide times and heights vary by location. Check current local information before boating or walking along exposed shorelines.
Confirmed Information and Developing Stories
Confirmed or officially scheduled
- Emergency training at Saint John Airport.
- Bayside Drive traffic restrictions.
- Harbour Bridge off-ramp closure through October 16.
- Today’s infrastructure announcement and Belmont Street planting event.
- Previously reported police inspection results.
Developing
- The proposed Lorneville AI data centre and a separate potential project.
- The infrastructure announcement, whose detailed funding information was not confirmed in the advisory.
- Harbour Passage reopening, which was expected today but not independently confirmed.
News note: Road restrictions, event schedules, cruise calls, forecasts and developing stories may change. Verify time-sensitive details with official sources before republishing.
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