Saint John Today
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Saint John, New Brunswick — Daily News Briefing
1. Important Local News
Proposed Lorneville AI data centre remains under scrutiny
The proposed data centre near Lorneville continues to face questions about electricity demand, environmental impacts and potential effects on power rates. New Brunswick Southwest MP John Williamson has called for a moratorium on data-centre projects. The proposal remains a developing issue; no new final approval was confirmed in today’s review. Your Saint John
2. City of Saint John Notices
Thanksgiving holiday hours
On Monday, October 12:
- City offices will be closed.
- Saint John Transit will not operate.
- The Saint John City Market will be closed Monday but open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Plan ahead if you need municipal services or public transit. Saint John
Apartment recycling expanded
Owners and managers of residential buildings with more than four units can register for expanded recycling services. The registration deadline is October 31, 2026, with service scheduled to begin May 1, 2027. Saint John
Full details: City of Saint John — News and Notices
3. Road and Traffic Advisories
Highway 1 — closures begin Monday, October 12
Paving work will affect ramps at Exit 119 serving Bleury Street and the Catherwood Street/Fairville Boulevard area. Eastbound Highway 1 will also have alternating lane closures between kilometres 118 and 121.
Harbour Bridge: The off-ramp to Chesley Drive is scheduled to close October 13–16. Follow posted detours. Saint John
Bayside Drive — starting Tuesday, October 13
Near the NRB Asphalt Plant at 750 Bayside Drive, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction for approximately four days. Grandview Avenue and Expansion Avenue are suggested alternatives where practical. Saint John
Check NB511 road conditions before travelling.
4. Public Safety and Police
Police seek missing 17-year-old
The Saint John Police Force is asking for help locating Camryn Kernighan, 17, who was last seen in the Park Avenue area on October 3. Police say she may be in Uptown Saint John and are concerned for her safety.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 506-648-3333. saintjohnpolice.ca
Official updates: Saint John Police Force news releases
5. Cruise Ships and Business
Cruise activity today
Published schedules list the following activity at Port Saint John:
- Explora III: scheduled to arrive this morning and depart at approximately 7 p.m.
- Oceania Vista: scheduled to depart at approximately 4 p.m.
- Azamara Journey: scheduled to arrive late this afternoon, with its departure expected Sunday.
Arrival times can change, so check the port schedule before making plans around individual ships. Bev Nice
Irving Oil refinery turnaround continues
Irving Oil announced a $235-million investment in its Saint John refinery’s annual maintenance and upgrade program, involving approximately 2,100 additional skilled workers. The work is an important regional industrial activity, although today’s review found no new announcement about its progress. Irving Oil
6. Local Events Today
- The Saturday Bakery: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at East Coast Bistro, 60 Prince William Street. UptownSJ
- Solitary Man — Neil Diamond Tribute: 7:30 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre. Saint John Online
- Darkside: Drag performance scheduled for 9–11:30 p.m. at Wasted Day Brewing, 36 Water Street. UptownSJ
More listings: Uptown Saint John events calendar
7. Weather Today
Environment Canada’s forecast calls for mainly sunny skies and a high near 12°C. Tonight, temperatures are expected to fall to around 3°C.
It should be a pleasant autumn day for outdoor activities, but dress warmly for the evening. Environment Canada Weather
Official forecast: Environment Canada — Saint John
8. Bay of Fundy Tides
For Saturday, October 10, the published tide table gives approximate times of:
- High tide: 12:16 p.m.
- Low tide: 6:33 p.m.
Times and heights can vary by location within the harbour. Check current tide information before boating, shoreline walks or other coastal activities. Tides Today
Confirmed Information vs. Developing Stories
Confirmed or officially scheduled
- Thanksgiving municipal-service changes.
- Highway 1 and Bayside Drive traffic restrictions beginning next week.
- The police request for help locating a missing youth.
- Today’s listed cruise calls and community events.
Developing
- The proposed Lorneville AI data centre and concerns about power demand, environmental effects and electricity costs.
- The progress of Irving Oil’s refinery turnaround; no new progress announcement was located today.
For BevNice.ca: Today’s strongest local headlines are the missing-youth appeal, upcoming road closures, Thanksgiving service changes and the continuing debate over the Lorneville data-centre proposal.