Saint John Today
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Saint John, New Brunswick
🌤️ Weather — CONFIRMED
- Current: 9.2°C at 7 a.m. at Saint John Airport, with shallow fog and calm winds.
- Today: Mainly sunny, high around 24°C.
- Tonight: Cloudy periods with a chance of drizzle.
- Friday: Showers are expected, with a high near 21°C.
Environment Canada — Saint John forecast
🌊 Bay of Fundy Tides — TODAY
For Saint John Harbour:
- Low: 5:59 a.m. — 1.58 m
- High: 12:08 p.m. — 7.32 m
- Low: 6:15 p.m. — 1.68 m
The 7.32-metre high tide around noon will be the key tide of the day.
🚢 Cruise Ships — CONFIRMED
No cruise ship is scheduled to call at Saint John today, August 27.
Next confirmed calls:
- Norwegian Breakaway: Friday, August 28 — 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas: August 31 at 10 a.m., departing September 1 at 4 p.m.
Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Jewel: September 2.
👮 Police & Public Safety
Latest official Saint John Police release: On August 25, police announced the arrest of a 66-year-old man on firearm offences in the Michael Crescent area.
There is no newer Saint John Police media release showing on the force’s current release list as of this morning.
A collision on the Reversing Falls Bridge was reported Wednesday, with police asking motorists to avoid the area while they investigated.
🚍 Transit notice — CONFIRMED
Construction on a new bus shelter at City Hall begins today and is expected to last about a week. The City Hall stop will be closed; riders should use the King and Germain streets stop instead.
Saint John Police Force — media releases
🏗️ Local News
267-unit Lansdowne development — DEVELOPING
Saint John Common Council has advanced a proposal for 267 residential units near Lansdowne Plaza. The project would involve three buildings and is being considered as the first housing development under the city’s North End Plan.
⛽ Irving Oil refinery — CONFIRMED
Irving Oil is investing $235 million in its Saint John refinery as part of a 75-day turnaround beginning in early September. About 2,100 additional skilled workers are expected to be involved.
🎉 What’s Happening Today
- 📚 Big Brothers Big Sisters BIG Book Sale — Early Bird Evening: 5–8 p.m., TD Station. The main sale runs August 28–30.
🌿 Invasive Species ID & Removal Walk: 6–7:30 p.m., Tucker Park. ACAP Saint John and the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council.
🎟️ Chase the Ace: ticket sales 6:45–7:30 p.m.; draw at 8 p.m., Market Square Atrium.
🎬 Movies in the Park: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again tonight at the Arts & Culture Park in Quispamsis.
✈️ Coming This Weekend
Air Show Atlantic takes over the Saint John Airport August 29–30, with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds among the headline performers.
The Saint John Sea Glass Festival runs August 28–29, followed by a busy Labour Day weekend schedule.
📌 Bottom Line
A warm, mainly sunny Thursday is ahead, with a major 7.32-metre Fundy high tide around noon. No cruise ship is scheduled today, but the Norwegian Breakaway arrives Friday. Traffic and transit users should note the City Hall bus-stop closure, while Saint John heads into a busy weekend featuring the Sea Glass Festival and Air Show Atlantic.
Information checked Thursday morning, August 27, 2026. Confirmed items are identified separately from developing stories.