Good morning, Saint John! Feeling like a target after the long weekend? Guelph’s mayor found a dartboard with his face on it at Goodwill, still unopened. Someone hated him enough to make it, but not enough to throw a dart.
Here’s the lowdown for the day:
Ticket prices clear the runway ✈️
Council considers the runaround 🔄
Elvis is entering the building🕺
Let’s get it!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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NEWS NOTES
Ticket prices go off-script 🎟️
Come From Away still has a few seats available for its Saint John run at the regular price. You just may have to scroll past the $1,460 option first.
Online resellers are advertising tickets for the New Brunswick production at prices reaching 17 times their original value. One site listed a seat for the September 18 show at Imperial Theatre for $1,460 US, even though tickets remain available directly from Imperial for $75 to $85, including fees.
Paid search results can push those inflated listings above the theatre’s official website, while some sellers may not even have the tickets they’re offering. The safest route is straight to Imperial.
Cash gets benched at TD Station 💳
Cash is no longer king at the TD Station concession stand. In fact, it won’t even get you popcorn.
TD Station is moving to cashless payments for food, drinks and most purchases throughout the venue. Cash will still be accepted at the box office, Sea Dogs Store, 50/50 tables and select parking locations.
Those who prefer cash can use it to buy a new food-and-beverage gift card at the box office. The new system gets its first big test when the Sea Dogs host Moncton in their home opener on Friday, September 25 at 7pm.
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This Week’s Council Meetings
⚖️ Saint John Council Meeting | September 8, 2026 - 6PM
On the agenda for the Saint John Common Council meeting this evening:
Two new roundabouts proposed - Council will consider submitting a $16.6-million roadwork plan for provincial funding, including new roundabouts at Loch Lomond Road and Airport Arterial and at Ashburn and Rothesay roads. Funding is not guaranteed.
Recreation facility design gets funding boost - Council will consider accepting $499,000 in provincial funding toward the $2.54-million design phase for a new twin-pad arena, relocated East Branch Library and expanded YMCA childcare facility.
Three developments face final votes - Council will consider final approval for a government office at 2100 MacKay Highway, a five-storey hotel at 615/631 Loch Lomond Road and a 267-unit mixed-use development at Lansdowne Plaza.
Highland Road rebuild considered - Council will consider awarding a $993,851 contract to rebuild Highland Road between Belleview Avenue and McLellan Street, including new water, sewer, street and sidewalk infrastructure.
Second council seat sought on police board - Councillor Gary Sullivan wants council to appoint another councillor to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners alongside the mayor or their designate.
The public is welcome to attend in person, view on Rogers TV, or watch via live stream.
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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’
Theatre Talk Tuesday 🎭
Thane Dunn’s New ELVIS in Concert | September 12
Two-time world champion Elvis tribute artist Thane Dunn returns to Imperial Theatre with a brand-new, high-energy trip through the King’s musical legacy. The 90-minute show begins at 7 p.m. with authentic costumes, unmistakable Elvis swagger and enough rock ’n’ roll to leave suspicious minds thoroughly convinced. Tickets are $54.75.
Come From Away | September 15–20
Come From Away soars back onto the Imperial Theatre stage with an all-New Brunswick cast, including Broadway’s Tony LePage. Presented by Saint John Theatre Company and Rogue Productions, the hit musical tells the true story of Gander welcoming thousands of stranded airline passengers after September 11. Performances run Tuesday through Sunday, with tickets from $75–$85.
Coming soon…
Retro Film: Napoleon Dynamite | September 21
Grab your tots and vote for Pedro. The 2004 cult comedy Napoleon Dynamite returns to the big screen for one very awkward Monday night. The PG-rated film begins at 7 p.m., runs 82 minutes and costs $10.
SNB: The Great Romances | September 23
Symphony New Brunswick launches its season with the sweeping Romanticism of Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Conductor Mélanie Léonard leads Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 and Tchaikovsky’s powerhouse Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring pianist Julien Gagné, with Christian Donkin’s Hopewell Cape opening the program. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; adult tickets are $49, students pay $20 and children 12 and under attend free.
Tracy & Martina: Live | September 25
Cape Breton’s viral besties bring their first cross-Canada tour to Imperial Theatre for two hours of storytelling, crowd work, surprises and gloriously unfiltered Maritime foolishness. The show starts at 8 p.m., with advance tickets from $46.25–$56.25. A separate $57.50 VIP meet-and-greet add-on begins at 6 p.m. and requires a ticket to the show.
Saint John Comedy Classic 2026 | September 26
The Saint John Comedy Classic returns with Juno-winning comedian and former This Hour Has 22 Minutes head writer Adam Christie, CBC Debaters regular Courtney Gilmour and Just For Laughs Vancouver performer Aaron Arya. The adults-only show begins at 7:30 p.m., runs 90 minutes and costs $59, with $49 early-bird tickets available.
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SIDE NOTES
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Today’s Tides 🌊
Low Tide | 3:51 AM(Tue 08 September) | 1.08 m(3.54 ft) |
High Tide | 10:03 AM(Tue 08 September) | 7.32 m(24.02 ft) |
Low Tide | 4:16 PM(Tue 08 September) | 1.31 m(4.3 ft) |
High Tide | 10:28 PM(Tue 08 September) | 7.87 m(25.82 ft) |
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