Saint John Today
Monday, August 31, 2026
Bay of Fundy tides — CONFIRMED
- High: 2:20 a.m. — 7.72 m
- Low: 8:33 a.m. — 0.97 m
- High: 2:38 p.m. — 7.80 m
- Low: 8:54 p.m. — 0.96 m
Today’s main daytime high tide: 2:38 p.m., nearly 7.8 metres.
🚢 Cruise ships — CONFIRMED
Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas arrives at Port Saint John today at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to remain overnight, departing Tuesday, September 1 at 4 p.m.
Next: Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Jewel are scheduled for September 2, followed by Norwegian Breakaway on September 3.
👮 Police & public safety
No new Saint John Police Force release dated August 31 was found in this morning’s search. I therefore don’t have a verified new city-police incident to report.
For emergencies, call 911; for non-emergency police matters, use 506-648-3333.
🚧 Traffic — CONFIRMED
Two significant city traffic disruptions begin today:
- Princess Street: westbound section between Germain and Charlotte streets closed to through traffic 7 a.m.–noon, for two days.
- Manchester Avenue rail overpass: traffic reduced to one lane in each direction 7 a.m.–5 p.m., with alternating traffic control; expected for 3–5 days.
City of Saint John — Community Dashboard
🏙️ Local news
✈️ Air Show Atlantic — CONFIRMED
The weekend’s Air Show Atlantic at Saint John Airport drew more than 10,000 people, according to the airport CEO. The event was particularly notable as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds’ final Atlantic Canada performances with the CT-114 Tutor before retirement.
🏛️ City council — CONFIRMED
There is no regular Common Council meeting today. The next scheduled regular meeting is September 8.
🏠 Community funding deadline — TODAY
The City’s 2026 Ethnocultural Small Grant Program has an August 31 application deadline. Eligible organizations can apply for establishment grants up to $1,000 or awareness grants up to $2,500.
🎉 Today’s & upcoming events
- 🚢 Vision of the Seas: arrives today at 10 a.m.; overnight stay.
🎭 Fundy Fringe Festival: continues today at the BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St.
🎲 Magic: The Gathering — Modern & Commander: Heroes’ Beacon, Charlotte Street, today.
🎵 Music in the Park — The Last Call: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7–8 p.m., Arts & Culture Park; free concert, with qplex as the rain location.
🚢 Sept. 2: Norwegian Escape (6:15 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Jewel (8 a.m.–3 p.m.) are scheduled in port.
🚢 Sept. 3: Norwegian Breakaway is scheduled for a Saint John call.
📌 Saint John at a glance
🌡️ 13°C now | ☀️ High 23°C
🌊 High tide: 2:38 p.m. — 7.80 m
🚢 Vision of the Seas: 10 a.m. today
🚧 Princess Street & Manchester Avenue work begins
🎭 Fundy Fringe continues
🎵 Music in the Park finale: Tuesday
Checked Monday morning, August 31, 2026. “Confirmed” items are supported by official/current listings; items identified as developing may change as information is updated.