Saint John shivers

Temperatures are on a real roller coaster ride. Pretty much the whole province is under an extreme cold warning as arctic air moves in.

We’ve had wind chills around -35 this morning in the Saint john area because of gusty northwest winds…but at least it’s sunny. Things will improve on the weekend with temperatures soaring to +11 or more Sunday…but it’ll also be wet. Then temperatures will drop again Monday.

The winds have also affected the Digby Ferry. This morning’s sailings were cancelled in both directions. Check the Bay Ferries website for updates on the afternoon sailings.

Hotel holdup

Police have a man in custody after a holdup at the Chateau Saint John early yesterday.

A man with a weapon threatened staff, got some cash and fled. Police arrested a 27 year old suspect sometime later and is being hekld until a court appearance.