St. John's News

October 03, 2018 - It’s time for Fire Prevention Week - from October 7 to 13 the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association to remind local residents to 'Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere'. Fires can and do still happen – at home, as well as other locations – and there are basic but vitally important steps people can take to...
road signs at intersection Polina Road and Kenmount Road
October 02, 2018 - Overnight road construction to realign Polina Road with the Avalon Mall and to upgrade the Kenmount Road storm sewer has been approved by City Council and will start on Wednesday, Oct. 3.   Construction on Kenmount Road began in July and is expected to be completed by mid-November. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 3, work will continue through the evening and overnight hours until Sunday, Oct. 7. The exact schedule for additional...
Fire trucks at central fire station in St.John's
October 01, 2018 - St. John’s Regional Fire Department Fire Chief Sherry Colford is pleased to announce the appointments of two new Deputy Chiefs - Deputy Chief of Operations and Deputy Chief of Support Services. Platoon Chief Rick Mackey will assume the role of Deputy Chief of Operations. Deputy Chief Mackey joined the Department in February 1987 and has served in several positions within the Department during his 31-year career, including...
Petty Harbour Long Pond Water Treatment Facility
September 28, 2018 - The levels of manganese being monitored throughout the Petty Harbour Long Pond (PHLP) Water Supply distribution system continue to decrease. Changes in the treatment process have made a positive difference in the levels of manganese. Water continues to be monitored daily, and the City reminds residents serviced by PHLP that clear water is safe to drink. Manganese Measured on September 27 mg/L PHLP raw...
September 26, 2018 - The City of St. John’s is reconfiguring Blackmarsh Road west of Jensen Camp Road to Captain Whelan Drive. Construction will begin in October and is scheduled to be completed by the end of November. This roadway improvement project is in coordination with the extension of the Team Gushue Highway and the planned roundabout for Blackmarsh Road and Empire Avenue access. Significant changes will be made to the existing...
September 24, 2018 - As part of ongoing planning, discussion and engagement on the upcoming three-year budget plan, the City of St. John’s is distributing a publication via mail which outlines the projected 2019 budget and mill rate range for residents. The publication also outlines challenges the City is facing as it prepares for the next fiscal year; the efforts underway to reduce costs; and the ways residents can engage with the City before...
September 20, 2018 - The number of discoloured water reports to the City from residents serviced by the Petty Harbour Long Pond (PHLP) Water Supply have significantly decreased. Manganese levels in the raw, source water from the pond as well as the treated water flowing through the distribution system are also decreasing. City staff continue to consult with water treatment experts on the long and short-term plan for the area, information will be...
September 10, 2018 - Residents living in the Petty Harbour Long Pond Water Supply area are asked to please notify the City if they are experiencing discoloured water. Presently, it appears that manganese levels in the raw, source water from the pond as well as the treated water flowing through the distribution system are decreasing. However, this does not mean that the issue has resolved. The City reminds residents that clear water is safe to drink...
September 07, 2018 - The City of St. John’s invites the public to attend its first community session as part of the planning process for the Bike St. John’s Master Plan on Monday, September 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Foran Green Room, City Hall. This open house-styled session is designed to bring together residents interested in the use of on and off-road cycling facilities for self-propelled transit and/or recreation.  The two-hour...
September 05, 2018 - The Winter Avenue no-entry restriction via Kings Bridge Road will be removed next week, once permanent speed cushions have been installed as a traffic calming measure on Winter Avenue.  In 2017 the City implemented a no-entry restriction from King’s Bridge Road on to Winter Avenue to address traffic volume and speed concerns raised by residents in the area. Since then, the city has undertaken a review of traffic flow in...

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