Saint John Today — Thursday, September 17, 2026
Public Safety — Developing
The Saint John Police Force says some cellphone users may currently be unable to connect to 911. If an emergency call does not connect, police advise trying a landline or calling the Saint John Police Force non-emergency number at 506-648-3333. This is part of a broader reported 911-service issue affecting some callers across Canada.
Roads & Traffic — Confirmed
King Street will have an eastbound closure today, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., between Germain Street and Charlotte Street for hydrant repairs. Detours will be in place, while pedestrian sidewalks remain available and businesses remain open.
City of Saint John — Traffic Advisory
Business — Confirmed
Irving Oil is carrying out its major fall turnaround at the Saint John refinery. The company announced a $235-million, 75-day investment, with approximately 2,100 additional skilled workers expected to be involved. The work is scheduled to continue into November.
Waterfront — Confirmed
Port Saint John has two cruise ships scheduled today:
- Norwegian Breakaway: approximately 7:15 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Holland America Volendam: approximately 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
That should make for another busy day for Uptown businesses and attractions.
Events Today
Among today’s local events:
- Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch Field Trip — 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Mixer — 4–6 p.m.
- Plant Bingo — 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Saint John Public Gardens.
- The New Normal: White Sharks in Atlantic Canada — 7–8:30 p.m. at the New Brunswick Museum Research and Collections Centre.
- Trivia Night at the Docks — 7–9 p.m. at AREA 506.
Weather
Confirmed forecast: Around 20°C today, with relatively mild conditions. Rain is expected to become a bigger factor Friday, followed by cooler weather over the weekend.
Bay of Fundy Tides
Today’s Saint John-area tides are approximately:
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 4:40–4:50 a.m. | ~6.9 m / 23 ft |
| Low | 10:50–11:00 a.m. | ~2.1 m / 6–7 ft |
| High | 5:00–5:10 p.m. | ~7.1 m / 23.3 ft |
| Low | 11:20–11:30 p.m. | ~2.0 m / 6.4 ft |
Tide times can vary by location around the harbour and Bay of Fundy.
Bottom Line
The biggest immediate issue this morning is the 911 cellphone outage. Drivers should also expect a King Street closure today, while the waterfront will be busy with two cruise ships. Irving Oil’s major refinery turnaround remains an important economic story for Saint John.
Key links: Saint John Police Force
· City of Saint John · Your Saint John events calendar · Saint John tide information