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Saint John Today Friday, October 16, 2026 ·

Saint John Today

Friday, October 16, 2026 · Saint John, New Brunswick

! Here are today’s key local developments, municipal notices, traffic restrictions, public safety updates, events, weather and Bay of Fundy tides.

1. Local News and City Developments

War Memorial | Veterans Affairs Canada

 
 
 

King’s Square Cenotaph restoration underway

The City has begun restoring the Cenotaph ahead of Remembrance Day. Memorial plaques are being updated, with existing inscriptions to remain unchanged. Expect contractor activity and equipment around King’s Square over the coming weeks.

City of Saint John, New Brunswick

City restoration notice

AI data-centre proposals remain under scrutiny

The proposed Lorneville project and a separate potential data-centre development continue to raise questions about electricity supply, environmental effects and power costs.

Status: Developing. No new approval decision was confirmed in the latest reports reviewed. Background and local reporting.

Your Saint John
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2. Road and Traffic Advisories

Saint John New Brunswick street scape, Germain St. — PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine

 
 
 

Germain Street — closed today

Through traffic is scheduled to be blocked between Princess and Grannan streets from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for infrastructure upgrades and paving. Pedestrian and business access will remain available.

City of Saint John, New Brunswick

Official closure notice

 

City of Saint John, New Brunswick

 
 
 

Highway 1 and Harbour Bridge

The Exit 125 westbound on-ramp closure near Seely Street and the One-Mile House underpass is scheduled through today. The Harbour Bridge off-ramp to Chesley Drive is also scheduled to remain closed through today.

City of Saint John, New Brunswick
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NB511 road conditions

 

Bayside Drive: Restrictions near 750 Bayside Drive began October 13 and were expected to last about four days. Check current conditions before travelling.

Alternate-side parking: The City has reminded residents that the parking-side changeover is in effect tonight. Check the official parking rules.

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3. Police and Public Safety

The latest police releases located include the October 9 taxi and tour-bus inspection results: 50 vehicles checked, three towed and five violations issued. Nineteen vehicles were restricted from carrying passengers until tire issues were corrected and verified.

No newer major incident announcement was confirmed in this morning’s review.

Saint John Police Force updates.

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4. Business, Cruise Ships and Local Events

  • Cruise activity: Published schedules list no cruise ships scheduled in port today. The Port Saint John cruise schedule is the official place to check for changes.

    The Cruise Globe
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  • Tonight — Loreena McKennitt: The Mask and The Mirror 30th-anniversary concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Imperial Theatre. Event details and tickets.

    Exclaim!
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  • Community awareness: The City sign is scheduled to be illuminated purple today for Developmental Language Disorder Day. City event calendar.

    City of Saint John, New Brunswick

No new major Saint John business announcement was confirmed in the sources reviewed this morning.

5. Weather Today

Here we grow: Saint John’s population on the rise | City of Saint John, New Brunswick

 
 
 

Friday forecast

12°C

Cloudy, breezy; rain likely this afternoon and evening.

Overnight low near 5°C · Rain chances increase later today.

Source: live forecast for Saint John, retrieved this morning.

Environment Canada forecast

6. Bay of Fundy Tides

Predicted Saint John harbour tides for Friday, October 16, in Atlantic Daylight Time:

Tides Legacy
Tide Time
High 4:06 a.m.
Low 10:13 a.m.
High 4:21 p.m.
Low 10:41 p.m.

Check the Saint John tide table before boating or walking on exposed shorelines. Times and heights vary by location.

 

Confirmed vs. Developing

Officially announced or scheduled

  • Germain Street closure, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

  • Exit 125 ramp closure and Harbour Bridge off-ramp restrictions through today.

  • King’s Square Cenotaph restoration.

  • Loreena McKennitt concert tonight.

Developing or requiring verification

  • Lorneville AI data-centre proposals and their potential electricity and environmental impacts.

  • Exact end times for ongoing construction and any late changes to traffic restrictions.

For BevNice.ca: Today’s most useful headlines are the Germain Street closure, Cenotaph restoration, the continuing data-centre debate and tonight’s concert.

Publication note: Forecasts, construction schedules and event listings can change. Verify time-sensitive details through the linked official sources before republishing.

 

 

 

 
 

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