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Oct 5, 2Saint John

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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.
Weather

7 day weeather

Perfect – here’s the live Environment Canada 7-day for Saint John, just issued today:

Current right now – Sun Oct 4, 6:00 PM ADT at Saint John Airport:
Mostly Cloudy, 13.3°C, Humidity 67%, Wind ESE 12 km/h

7-Day Forecast – issued 4:00 PM ADT Sun Oct 4, 2026:

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy before morning with 30% chance of showers. Fog patches developing before morning. Wind becoming SE 20 gusting to 40 early this evening. Low 11.

Mon Oct 5: Cloudy with 30% chance of showers in the morning and early afternoon. Showers beginning early afternoon. Fog patches. Amount 5 mm. Wind SE 20 gusting to 40 becoming SW 20 gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High 13. Mon night: Showers ending in the evening then partly cloudy. Wind W 20 gusting to 40. Low +4.

Tue Oct 6: A mix of sun and cloud. High 12. / Clear at night, Low +3.

Wed Oct 7: Sunny. High 13. / Night: Cloudy periods with 30% chance showers, Low 9.

Thu Oct 8: Mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance showers. High 16. / Cloudy periods, Low 8.

Fri Oct 9: Mix of sun and cloud. High 14. / Cloudy periods, Low +5. Sat Oct 10: Mix of sun and cloud. High 13.

Normals for this date: High 14°C / Low 5°C

Tomorrow is the wettest – about 5mm of showers and gusty SE winds. Mid-week clears up and Thursday looks like the warmest at 16°C.

music

Beginner Piano Lesson #19

Beginner Piano Lesson #19

Playing with Expression: Dynamics and Feeling

By Lesson 19, you’ve likely learned basic notes, simple chords, scales, and rhythm patterns. Now it’s time to make your music sound more expressive.

What Are Dynamics?

Dynamics tell you how loud or soft to play.

Common dynamic markings:

  • pp = very soft (pianissimo)
  • p = soft (piano)
  • mp = moderately soft
  • mf = moderately loud
  • f = loud (forte)
  • ff = very loud (fortissimo)

Exercise 1: Dynamic Control

Play a C major scale:

  1. Ascend softly (p)
  2. Descend loudly (f)
  3. Repeat, gradually getting louder going up and softer going down.

Focus on keeping the notes even.

Exercise 2: Simple Chord Progression

Play each chord four times:

  • C Major (C-E-G)
  • F Major (F-A-C)
  • G Major (G-B-D)
  • C Major (C-E-G)

Try:

  • First round: soft
  • Second round: loud
  • Third round: start soft and gradually get louder

Rhythm Practice

Count aloud:

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Play middle C on every number and clap on every “&”.

This improves timing and coordination.

Ear Training

Listen to a favorite song and ask:

  • Is it loud or soft?
  • Does it change volume?
  • Which section feels strongest?

Learning to hear dynamics helps your own playing.

Practice Goal (10–15 Minutes)

  • 3 min: C major scale
  • 4 min: Chord progression
  • 3 min: Rhythm exercise
  • 5 min: Play a simple song using soft and loud dynamics

Tip of the Day

A piano isn’t just about playing the right notes—it’s about making the notes tell a story. Even a simple melody sounds beautiful when you vary the volume and expression.

Next Lesson (#20): Introduction to the G Major Scale and the F♯ note. 🎹

History

THIS WEEK IN SAINT JOHN HISTORY — Oct 3–10

THIS WEEK IN SAINT JOHN HISTORY — Oct 3–10
Port City • Since 1604

Oct 2, 1958 — Muriel Corkey Ryan, First Woman QC: Saint John lawyer breaks barrier, appointed first woman Queen’s Counsel in New Brunswick.

Oct 4, 1783 — Loyalists Land: 20,000 Loyalists arrive in Nova Scotia; half settle the Saint John River Valley, founding the city.
Oct 4, 1871 — Cold-Water Soap Patented: Andrew J. Stewart patents his famous cold-water soap formula in Saint John.

Oct 5, 1869 — The Saxby Gale: Devastating hurricane surge obliterates wharves and ships across Bay of Fundy & Saint John Harbour.

Oct 6, 1784 — First Murder Reported: Dr. Samuel Moore records the young city’s first homicide in his ledger.

Oct 7, 1825 — Great Miramichi Fire Ends: North America’s largest wildfire leaves 15,000 homeless; skies dark for days over Saint John.

Sources: GNB This Week in NB History / NB Museum