Saint John City News

Heads Up, Saint John Drivers: Four Days of Delays Coming to City Road and Station Street

September 25, 2025

If your daily commute includes City Road or Station Street, you will want to plan for extra travel time starting next week. The City of Saint John has announced a four-day asphalt resurfacing project that will reduce traffic to a single lane on these key routes. The City of Saint John has issued a traffic […]

Heads Up, North End Drivers: Sandy Point Road Facing 4 Weeks of Delays for New Roundabout

September 23, 2025

Major Traffic Changes Coming to North End Intersection If you regularly travel through the north end, get ready for changes to your commute. The City of Saint John has announced a four-week traffic interruption at the intersection of Sandy Point Road and Foster Thurston Drive, starting September 23, 2025. The work is necessary for the […]

Saint John Invites Residents to Annual Healing Walk for Truth and Reconciliation

September 22, 2025

The City of Saint John is calling on all residents to join an Indigenous-led Healing Walk to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this fall. This important community event provides a space for reflection, solidarity, and education. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM, the walk will take place along the […]

Shamrock Park Tennis Courts Closing for Essential Maintenance

September 22, 2025

If you’re planning a tennis match at Shamrock Park at the end of the month, you’ll need to adjust your schedule. The City of Saint John has announced a temporary closure of all tennis courts for essential maintenance. According to a notice posted on the city’s website, the courts will be closed to the public […]

Your Guide to an Exciting Week in Saint John: September 23-29!

September 22, 2025

Saint John, New Brunswick is buzzing with activity this week, offering a diverse range of events from captivating films and live music to unique markets and wellness experiences. Get ready to explore the best of what our vibrant city has to offer between September 23rd and 29th! Lights, Camera, Action: Film Screenings TIFF: Do I […]

Saint John Issues Urgent Call for Water Conservation Amid Dry Spell

September 19, 2025

Prolonged dry weather and below-average rainfall have put a strain on Saint John’s municipal water sources, prompting the city to ask residents for immediate help in conserving water. In a press release issued by the City of Saint John, officials outlined the increasing pressure on the water supply and announced steps to ensure water remains […]

Saint John Harbour Bridge to Close Temporarily This Sunday and Monday Evening

September 18, 2025

Plan for Brief Delays on Your Evening Commute If your daily travels take you across the Saint John Harbour Bridge, you will need to plan for brief closures this coming Sunday and Monday evening. The New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has scheduled temporary full closures of the bridge that will affect traffic. The […]

Plan Your Weekend Drive: Part of Union Street is Closing This Saturday

September 18, 2025

If your weekend plans involve driving through Uptown Saint John, you’ll need to know about an upcoming road closure. A portion of Union Street will be completely closed to traffic for most of the day this Saturday, September 21, 2024. According to a traffic advisory issued by the City of Saint John, the closure is […]

Union Street Set for Full-Day Closure in Uptown Saint John This September

September 18, 2025

If your daily commute takes you through Uptown Saint John, you’ll need to plan a new route for Tuesday, September 23, 2025. A key section of Union Street will be completely closed to through traffic for the entire business day. The city announced the upcoming closure to allow for crane operations. Image: City of Saint […]

Time to Dry Off: Saint John's Splash Pads Closing for the Season on Sept. 17

September 17, 2025

As summer comes to a close, so does the season for cooling off in the city’s popular water attractions. The City of Saint John has announced that its four public splash pads will be shutting down for the year starting Wednesday, September 17, 2025. In an official notice posted on its website, the city noted, […]