Saint John Today
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Local News and City Hall
Confirmed: Saint John Common Council is moving ahead with a request for $125,000 in transitional funding from the Fundy Regional Service Commission to help maintain programming at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre during its lengthy renovation.
Confirmed: The City’s current notices continue to include the recent Germain Street traffic advisory, Harbour Bridge disruption notice and oversized/overweight load movements through the Lower West Side. City of Saint John — News and Notices
Roads and Traffic
Confirmed: The City’s latest listed major traffic notices are the Germain Street closure, Harbour Bridge disruptions and planned heavy-load movements. Drivers should check the City’s notices before travelling, particularly in the Lower West Side and Uptown areas.
Police and Public Safety
Confirmed: Saint John Police arrested a 50-year-old man following a September 22 incident at a convenience store on Fairville Boulevard. Police say the man was allegedly armed and was assaulting an employee when officers arrived. The employee was hospitalized and later released; the accused was scheduled to appear in Provincial Court September 22.
Confirmed: Police continue their School Zone Safety Program for the 2026–27 school year. Saint John Police Force
Business and Economic Development
Confirmed: NBCC Saint John is unveiling a new Virtual Reality Lab today at 10:30 a.m. at the Grandview Avenue campus. The lab is supported by the RBC Foundation and is intended to provide hands-on training for emerging occupations and high-demand sectors.
Confirmed: Irving Oil’s Operation Osprey fall refinery turnaround continues, with the mechanical work scheduled through November 8 and the broader stream-to-stream project through November 18.
Port and Waterfront
Confirmed: Saint John has a double cruise-ship day today. Port Saint John is scheduled to receive:
- Valiant Lady — approximately 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Independence of the Seas — arriving approximately 10:30 a.m., departing Thursday evening.
This should mean a particularly busy day for Uptown shops, restaurants and tour operators.
Local Events
Today’s schedule includes:
- Artists in the Atrium — 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Market Square.
- Tours of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- United Way Maritimes 2026 Community Campaign Kickoff — noon–1 p.m., Delta Hotels.
- Fundy Fringe Festival — continuing in Uptown.
- Open Mic Night at O’Leary’s Pub — 8 p.m.
Weather
Confirmed forecast: Saint John starts the day with fog and temperatures around 1°C, but conditions are expected to become sunny, with a high near 16°C. Thursday should be warmer, reaching about 19°C.
Abundant sunshine
Bay of Fundy Tides
For Wednesday, September 23:
| Tide | Approx. time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 4:00 a.m. | 1.9 m / 6.2 ft |
| High | 10:05 a.m. | 6.8 m / 22.2 ft |
| Low | 4:15 p.m. | 1.9–2.0 m / 6.3 ft |
| High | 10:25 p.m. | 7.2 m / 23.5 ft |
The City website is showing the next high tide at approximately 10:16 a.m.
Today’s Snapshot
Local: Council seeking $125,000 aquatic-centre transitional funding
Traffic: Germain Street and Harbour Bridge notices remain important
Police: Fairville Boulevard weapons arrest under investigation/court process
Business: NBCC unveils new VR training lab; Irving Oil turnaround continues
Port: Two cruise ships today
Events: Artists in the Atrium, United Way kickoff, Fundy Fringe and more
Weather: Fog early, sunny later; high near 16°C
Tides: High tide around 10:05–10:16 a.m. and about 10:25 p.m.
Key sources: City of Saint John
· Saint John Police Force · NBCC · Your Saint John Events · Irving Oil · Saint John tide information