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, […]

Mark Your Calendars: Saint John Reschedules Canada Day Fireworks for Spectacular Summer Send-Off

September 17, 2025

Residents who missed the traditional Canada Day fireworks display will have another chance to see the sky light up over Saint John. The city has officially rescheduled the postponed celebration, framing it as a “spectacular send-off to summer.” The original event was cancelled due to inclement weather and a provincial fire ban that was in […]

Saint John Drivers: Prepare for 3-Day Delays on Sandy Point Road for New Roundabout Construction

September 17, 2025

Drivers who use Sandy Point Road and Foster Thurston Drive should plan for significant delays starting next week. The City of Saint John has announced a three-day traffic interruption at the intersection to accommodate the construction of a new roundabout. According to an official traffic advisory posted by the city, the work is scheduled to […]

‘Never Stop on the Tracks’: Saint John Issues Urgent Warning for Rail Safety Week 2025

September 15, 2025

With preventable tragedies occurring annually at railway crossings, the City of Saint John is launching a public awareness campaign with a simple but urgent message: Never stop on the tracks. The initiative is part of the national Rail Safety Week, running from September 15 to 21, 2025. In a press release issued Monday, the city […]

‘We Shine Brighter Together’: Saint John Focuses on Inclusion for NB Municipality Week 2025

September 15, 2025

The City of Saint John is highlighting its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as it celebrates New Brunswick Municipality Week 2025. This year’s theme, “We Shine Brighter Together,” moves beyond a simple celebration to become a reflection of the city’s core values, aiming to showcase the positive impact of DEI on all municipal […]

Saint John Drivers, Take Note: Alternate-Side Parking Changeover In Effect With Key Street Exemptions

September 15, 2025

Drivers in Saint John are being reminded to move their vehicles as the seasonal alternate-side parking changeover takes effect tonight. This routine change helps ensure city crews can efficiently complete street cleaning and maintenance. However, the City of Saint John has announced that due to ongoing construction projects, the standard alternate-side parking rules will be […]