St. John's News

September 08, 2022 - Older adults and seniors are invited to recognize Seniors’ Week from October 3 to 7 – the theme for 2022 is ‘Seniors Reconnecting’.  Join the celebration with a full week of free programming, including fitness classes, swimming, and an information session with Credit Counselling Services NL about stretching a loonie to a toonie. For a full list of events and registration details, check the calendar...
September 02, 2022 - As part of the Street Rehabilitation program, work on various sections of Southlands Boulevard has been ongoing throughout the summer and will continue to late fall 2022. The work is being completed in two phases: Phase one consists of the ongoing construction on Southlands Boulevard from Ruby Line to the on ramp to Pitts Memorial Drive. This is expected to be completed by the end of September. Phase two consists of...
September 01, 2022 - Due to the Labour Day holiday on Mon. Sept. 5 all City offices and facilities will be closed. The weekly Council meeting will take place on Tues. Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. Please note: Garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Monday, it will be collected on Tues. Sept. 6 along with the regular Tuesday collection. Waste collection time may be later than usual as waste from two areas will be collected. Robin Hood Bay Waste...
Children next to School Zone sign where drivers must slow down
September 01, 2022 - As kids return to school next week, motorists are reminded to reduce their speed to a maximum of 30 km/hr when driving through school zones in St. Johns. The following streets are identified as school zones, and the speed limit of 30 km/hr will be in effect on these streets starting on Tuesday, September 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days: Pennywell Road – Bishop Abraham Elementary School Bond Street –...
Photo of watermain
August 31, 2022 - Watermains on various streets in the Churchill Square area are scheduled for rehabilitation work in 2022 and 2023. Work will begin in early September 2022 and finish up in November 2022 and then begin again in Spring 2023. It is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2023. This project will involve cleaning and structural lining of the existing watermains. It will reduce maintenance issues, improve water service, and extend the life...
Map of the Stanley Cup Parade for Alex Newhook
August 18, 2022 - The City of St. John’s is hosting a parade and celebration for our 2022 Stanley Cup champion, Alex Newhook of the Colorado Avalanche, on Monday, Aug. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. The City has partnered with the Community Food Sharing Association to collect food items. Please bring non-perishable food items to the parade to be placed in the Community Food Sharing van that will travel along the route and will be parked on Adelaide...
Picture of a fire truck at a Fire Station
August 16, 2022 - The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) wishes to advise all citizens that the fire advisory, dated July 19, 2022, within the Region which includes the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise will be lifted effective midnight, August 16, 2022. Open fires will be permitted, however, please check with your local municipality to confirm if a burning permit is required from this Department. For...
play structure in the background with the sign "Jumpstart playground" in foreground
August 11, 2022 - The City of St. John’s and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) are proud to announce the opening of the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at Mundy Pond Park to the public on Friday, August 12. At over 11,000 square feet, it is the largest inclusive play space in St. John’s welcoming kids of all abilities to join in the magic of play.   “I am thrilled to see the opening of the new accessible and...
Map of where pump track will be located in Quidi Vidi
August 09, 2022 - Construction to build a recreational pump track on the grounds of Quidi Vidi Park will start this week and is anticipated to be complete in October. The location of the pump track is in the green space near the existing dog park on The Boulevard. The construction zone will be fenced off with no public access to the area during this period. Heavy equipment will require occasional access to The Boulevard, please use caution in the area...
August 02, 2022 - The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce it has a collective agreement with its CUPE Local 569 employees. The agreement was ratified by employees late Monday evening, August 1, 2022.    The agreement is a four-year deal consisting of the following wage increases: July 1, 2022 - 2.5% July 1, 2023 - 2.75% July 1, 2024 - 2.25% July 1, 2025 - 3.5% Employees will also receive a $1000 signing bonus...

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