Saint John Today
Friday, August 28, 2026
Saint John, New Brunswick
🌤️ WEATHER — CONFIRMED
- 8 a.m.: 17.4°C, mostly cloudy at Saint John Airport.
- Today: Cloudy, with a 30% chance of drizzle early and a 30% chance of showers late this afternoon; risk of a thunderstorm late afternoon. High 24°C, humidex 31.
- Tonight: A few showers, with a risk of thunderstorms; low 17°C.
- Saturday: Mainly sunny, high 24°C.
Environment Canada — Saint John forecast
🌊 BAY OF FUNDY TIDES — TODAY
Saint John Harbour:
- High: 12:29 a.m. — 7.64 m
- Low: 6:44 a.m. — 1.09 m
- High: 12:51 p.m. — 7.44 m
- Low: 7:00 p.m. — 1.24 m
The 12:51 p.m. high tide is today’s main daytime tide.
🚢 CRUISE SHIP — CONFIRMED
Norwegian Breakaway arrives at Port Saint John today at 11:30 a.m. and is scheduled to depart at 11 p.m.
Upcoming:
- Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas: Aug. 31–Sept. 1
- Norwegian Escape: Sept. 2, 6:15 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Norwegian Jewel: Sept. 2, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Port Saint John cruise schedule
👮 POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
No new Saint John Police Force media release dated Aug. 28 was located in this morning’s check. The force’s latest listed releases include a missing-person report for Danny Powers, 54 (Aug. 22) and a drug-trafficking investigation/arrest (Aug. 21).
Police continue to advise residents to use 911 for emergencies and 506-648-3333 for non-emergency incidents.
🚧 Traffic
A collision on the Reversing Falls Bridge on Aug. 26 caused delays and police asked motorists to avoid the area while they investigated.
🏙️ IMPORTANT LOCAL NEWS
💰 N.B. deficit jumps to $1.66 billion — CONFIRMED
New Brunswick’s latest fiscal update projects a $1.66-billion deficit for 2026–27, about $265 million higher than the March budget forecast. Net debt is projected to reach $16.2 billion.
🏠 267-unit Lansdowne project — DEVELOPING
Saint John council has advanced a proposal for 267 residential units at 145 Lansdowne Ave. The three-building project could become the first housing development under the city’s North End Plan.
🏭 Irving Oil refinery — CONFIRMED
Irving Oil says its $235-million Operation Osprey turnaround at the Saint John refinery will begin in early September and involve about 2,100 additional skilled workers.
💻 City services — RESOLVED
Internet connectivity problems affecting some Saint John city services and payment processing on Thursday were resolved later that afternoon.
🎉 TODAY’S EVENTS
- 🪸 Saint John Sea Glass Festival — Market Square Atrium, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Aug. 28–29.
📚 Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Book Sale — TD Station, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Aug. 28–30.
🎵 AREA 506 as FOLK — Waterfront Container Village. Tonight: The East Pointers, Josh Bravener & The Hypochondriacs, and The Big River Ramblers.
🛼 Roller Night — Lord Beaverbrook Rink, 4–10 p.m.
📅 THIS WEEKEND
✈️ Air Show Atlantic — Saint John Airport, Aug. 29–30.
📚 Big Book Sale continues Saturday and Sunday.
🪸 Sea Glass Festival continues Saturday.
🎵 AREA 506 as FOLK continues Saturday with additional performances.
📌 SAINT JOHN AT A GLANCE
🌡️ 17°C now | ☀️ High 24°C | ⛈️ Storm risk late today
🌊 High tide: 12:51 p.m. — 7.44 m
🚢 Norwegian Breakaway: 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
📚 Big Book Sale: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
🪸 Sea Glass Festival: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
🎵 AREA 506 as FOLK: tonight
✈️ Air Show Atlantic: Saturday & Sunday
Checked Friday morning, August 28, 2026. “Confirmed” items are supported by official or event-organizer information; “developing” items may change as approvals or investigations continue.