Saint John Today

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Local News

Confirmed: The 2026 Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium concludes today at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. The three-day event has brought First Nations leaders, utilities, government, industry and others together to discuss Indigenous leadership in the energy sector.

Confirmed: The State of the Region 2026 takes place today from 4–6:30 p.m. at Imperial Theatre, bringing regional leaders together for a panel discussion on Saint John-area challenges and opportunities.

Roads and Traffic

Confirmed: The City’s September 22 Germain Street advisory called for a three-day, 24-hour northbound closure between Princess Street and Grannan Street. The closure period extends through today, with businesses remaining open.

Developing: No newer major City road closure was identified in this morning’s search. Drivers should check City notices for updates before travelling.

City of Saint John — News and Notices

Police and Public Safety

Confirmed: The Saint John Police Force is asking for public assistance in locating Edmond Babineau, 35, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for an alleged violation of statutory-release conditions. Police say he was last seen in the Carleton Street area on September 22. Police warn the public not to approach him and ask anyone with information to call 506-648-3333.

Confirmed: Police also updated their September 22 weapons-offence arrest, reporting that the accused has been remanded into custody. Saint John Police Force — Latest Releases

Business and Economy

Confirmed: New Brunswick diesel prices dropped 6.9 cents per litre overnight, bringing the maximum price to approximately $2.77/L. Furnace oil also fell about seven cents to approximately $2.70/L, while regular gasoline was unchanged.

Confirmed: Irving Oil’s major refinery turnaround continues in Saint John, with the project bringing substantial temporary industrial activity and employment to the region.

Port and Waterfront

Confirmed: Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas remains in Saint John today after arriving September 23. Departure is scheduled for approximately 8:50 p.m.

The next cruise ship, Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess, is scheduled for Friday, September 25, from approximately 9 a.m. to 7 p.m

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:

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

Saint John Today

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Local and City News

Confirmed: The City of Saint John’s latest notices include several traffic-related items issued September 18. The most immediate is the Germain Street closure beginning today.

Confirmed: The City has also posted a notice regarding oversized and overweight load movements through the Lower West Side.

Roads and Traffic

Confirmed: Northbound Germain Street is closed to through traffic between Princess Street and Grannan Street beginning today for three days, 24 hours a day. Businesses remain open. Motorists should follow posted detours and watch for pedestrians and workers.

Confirmed: The Department of Transportation has scheduled traffic disruptions on the Saint John Harbour Bridge today. Drivers should allow additional travel time.

City of Saint John — News and Notices

Police and Public Safety

Developing: No new Saint John Police Force media release dated September 22 was located in this morning’s search. Earlier police investigations and the city’s school-zone safety program remain active.

For emergencies, call 911; for non-emergency police matters, contact the Saint John Police Force.

Saint John Police Force

Business and Economy

Confirmed: Irving Oil’s $235-million Operation Osprey turnaround at the Saint John refinery is underway. The 75-day project involves approximately 2,100 additional skilled workers from more than 55 contracting companies and includes infrastructure replacements, equipment upgrades and work on the refinery’s residual fluid catalytic cracking unit.

Port and Waterfront

Confirmed: The September cruise schedule shows Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas continuing its Saint John call through this morning, with departure scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. The port’s September schedule remains particularly busy, with another cruise call scheduled for Wednesday.

Local Events Today

Several events are scheduled:

• Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium — begins today and runs through September 24 at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre. The event is sold out.

RBC Banking Information Session — 2–3 p.m., Saint John Newcomers Centre.

Professional Sales: Building Trust, Creating Value, and Winning Customers — 5–7 p.m., Saint John Newcomers Centre.

Try It Tuesdays: Create Your Own Faux Cake Canvas — 6–7:30 p.m., Market Square Atrium.

RCSCC 9 Rodney Sea Cadet Open House — 6:30–9 p.m., HMCS Brunswicker.

Fall Grief Café — 1–3 p.m., St. Mark’s United Church.

Weather

Forecast: Saint John should see a partly cloudy day with a high around 15°C and a low near 5°C tonight. Wednesday is expected to remain cool, with temperatures around 15°C.

Bay of Fundy Tides

For Tuesday, September 22, Saint John tide predictions are approximately:

The evening high tide is the higher of today’s two high tides.

Today’s Snapshot

City: Germain Street closure begins
Traffic: Harbour Bridge disruptions today; Lower West Side heavy-load movements planned
Public safety: No new police release confirmed this morning
Business: Irving Oil’s $235-million refinery turnaround continues
Port: Cruise activity continues
Events: Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium and several community events
Weather: Partly cloudy, high near 15°C
Tides: High tide around 9:28 a.m.; higher tide around 9:47 p.m.

Key sources: City of Saint John

· Saint John Police Force · Irving Oil · Your Saint John Events · Saint John tide information

Saint John Today

Monday, September 21, 2026

Local and City News

Confirmed: Saint John Common Council is scheduled to meet tonight at 6 p.m. One public hearing concerns a proposed zoning change at 90 Douglas Avenue, which would allow the vacant former place of worship to be adaptively reused for accommodation. Written or verbal objections can be presented at the hearing.

Confirmed: Josh Hennessy officially begins today as the Saint John Fire Department’s new Deputy Chief of Emergency Management, Compliance and Administration.

Roads and Traffic

Confirmed: Beginning Tuesday, September 22, northbound Germain Street will be closed to through traffic between Princess Street and Grannan Street for three days, 24 hours a day, for infrastructure work. Businesses remain open.

Confirmed: The Department of Transportation has also scheduled Saint John Harbour Bridge traffic disruptions for Tuesday, September 22. Motorists should plan ahead and expect delays. Confirmed: Oversized and overweight loads are also scheduled to move through the Lower West Side. City of Saint John — News and Notices

Public Safety and Police

Confirmed: Saint John Police’s ongoing School Zone Safety Program remains in effect for the 2026–27 school year, with continued enforcement and education around schools and bus routes.

Developing: I found no new Saint John Police media release dated September 20–21 that could be independently confirmed this morning.

Saint John Police Force

Business and Port

Confirmed: Irving Oil’s major fall refinery turnaround remains underway at the Saint John refinery. The planned maintenance project is expected to continue into November and is bringing additional contractors and skilled workers to the city.

Confirmed: The Port is busy today with two cruise ships scheduled: Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, arriving about 10 a.m. and departing about 7:30 p.m., and Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess, scheduled for 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Events Today

Today’s local calendar includes:

• Life Drawing — 10 a.m.
• Pottery on the Wheel Level 2 — 6 p.m.
• Retro Film: Napoleon Dynamite — 7 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre.
• Musquash MPA Art Contest — 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with activities at venues in Saint John and St. Andrews.

Weather

Confirmed forecast: Saint John is starting the day around 9°C, with a mix of clouds and sunshine and a high near 18°C. Temperatures fall to around 5°C tonight. The next several days look generally mild and mostly dry.

 

Bay of Fundy Tides

For Monday, September 21, Saint John tide predictions are approximately:

The City of Saint John was also showing the morning high tide at approximately 8:32 a.m. when its site was checked.

Today’s Snapshot

City: Common Council meeting and Douglas Avenue zoning hearing tonight
Traffic: Germain Street and Harbour Bridge disruptions begin Tuesday
Public safety: School-zone safety program continues
Business: Irving Oil refinery turnaround continues
Port: Two cruise ships in Saint John today
Events: Napoleon Dynamite, pottery and life drawing
Weather: Mild, partly cloudy, high near 18°C
Tides: High tide around 8:20–8:30 a.m. and 8:38 p.m.

Key sources: City of Saint John

· Saint John Police Force · Your Saint John events · Saint John tide information