Traffic Advisory: King Street Faces Lane Reductions for Upcoming Crane Lift

August 10, 2026

Image Source: City of Saint John If you travel through Uptown Saint John, prepare for upcoming delays on King Street. The City of Saint John announced a temporary traffic interruption to accommodate crane lift operations in front of 99 King Street. What to Expect on the Road Crews reduce traffic to a single lane in […]

Fisher Lakes Reopens for Swimming Following Public Health Approval

August 10, 2026

Image source: City of Saint John Grab your swimsuits and head back to the water. The City of Saint John has officially lifted the swimming advisory for Fisher Lakes. Public Health officials conducted additional water testing and confirmed the area is safe. They notified the city that residents and visitors can resume swimming effective immediately. […]

Call for Artists: Design the Saint John City Market 150th Anniversary Mural

August 10, 2026

Image source: City of Saint John The City of Saint John wants your creative vision to celebrate a major milestone. The Saint John City Market turns 150 years old, and officials are calling on professional artists to design a new public mural. Project Details The selected artwork will cover two exterior arch structures along Germain […]

Traffic Advisory: Main Street Detours Set for Annual Marigolds Event

August 10, 2026

Image Source: City of Saint John Commuters in Saint John need to plan an alternate route on August 12, 2026. The City of Saint John is restricting traffic on a section of Main Street to accommodate the annual Marigolds on Main Street event. Closure Location and Times The traffic disruption impacts Main Street between Metcalf […]

Main Street Traffic Detour Planned for Annual Marigolds Event

August 10, 2026

Source: City of Saint John If you travel along Main Street in Saint John, you need to plan a different route on August 12. The City of Saint John announced a traffic interruption to accommodate the annual Marigolds on Main Street event. The closure runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and impacts the stretch […]

Expect More Delays: Saint John Harbour Bridge Work Extended to September

August 10, 2026

If you drive along one of Saint John’s busiest routes, you will need to pack a little extra patience. The smooth commute you expected to return in August is delayed. Paving work on the approaches to the Saint John Harbour Bridge will now continue until September 4. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure originally planned […]

East Saint John Watermain Flushing Begins August 10

August 7, 2026

The City of Saint John starts its annual watermain flushing program on August 10. Crews start the work in East Saint John and continue the process over the next several weeks. Source: City of Saint John What to Expect During Flushing Crews conduct flushing between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. During this time, you will […]

The Cadillac of Docks: New Rothesay Float Walk Opens on the Kennebecasis River

August 7, 2026

A new waterfront attraction welcomes the public just outside Saint John. The Rothesay Float Walk stretches along the Kennebecasis River at East Riverside Kingshurst Park. This walkway gives you a fresh way to experience the local scenery. The floating walkway repurposes equipment originally bought for emergency relief, according to CTV News Atlantic. From Flood Relief […]

Researchers Track Contagious Catfish Cancer in New Brunswick Rivers

August 7, 2026

A rare and contagious form of skin cancer affecting catfish is drawing international researchers to New Brunswick. Scientists want to know if a transmissible melanoma discovered in a lake along the Quebec and Vermont border has spread into local waterways. From left, Elizabeth Murchison, Zoe Clarke, and Julie Dragon dissect a fish while studying transmissible […]

Saint John Weather Forecast: Heat, Humidity and Weekend Showers from August 7 to August 13

August 7, 2026

Heat and Humidity Kick Off the Weekend Image source: Environment Canada Get ready for a hot and sticky start to your weekend. Environment Canada forecasts a high of 30 degrees for Saint John this Friday. The humidex pushes that feeling up to 36. You will see plenty of sunshine this morning before clouds roll in […]