St. John's News
September 04, 2018 - Last week, we had a very rare experience in St. John’s – an issue with our water supply.
Quality water is a fundamental service the City provides, and one which we take very seriously. In fact. it is important to note that the quality of our water is amongst the best in the country.
Over the past week, we have heard comments from some that the City has known about serious issues with our water, issues with health...
August 31, 2018 - Today, the City of St. John’s has confirmed that an accessible curb ramp will be installed at the new temporary crosswalk on Monkstown Road, east of Rennie’s Mill Road. The city is contracting to have to work completed as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause.
The new curb ramp on Monkstown Road will be based on universal design principals to accommodate many different types of...
August 31, 2018 - If you are experiencing discoloured water and you live in the Petty Harbour Long Pond water supply area, the City of St. John’s advises you to use an alternate water supply for drinking until your water clears.
Discolouration may be caused by higher than normal levels of the element Manganese we have identified in the supply. Manganese is normally found in our water, but higher than normal concentrations cause the water to be...
August 30, 2018 - Due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 3 all City offices and facilities will be closed, including Robin Hood Bay Regional Waste Management Facility. Please note the following:
There is no waste collection on Labour Day. Garbage and recycling collection in all areas occurs the day after regular pick up day – see chart below for details.
The Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street will be open from 9 a.m....
August 30, 2018 - The updated 2018 provincial flood risk mapping for Waterford River, South Brook, and Kilbride Brook, is in effect immediately for City of St. John’s development application review.
All new developments, or existing developments that have made application to the City but have not yet received final approval, are required to use the new floodplain mapping where applicable.
The provincial floodplain update must be read in...
August 29, 2018 - Manganese at Petty Harbour Long Pond: Answering Some Common Questions
“The information on your website contradicts itself - you are saying if it’s clear its fine to drink, however your website says Manganese can be in water that is colourless and odourless…”
Manganese is a naturally occurring element that is found in our water all the time. It is not harmful to us – in fact it is an important...
August 28, 2018 - The City of St. John’s is advising residents serviced by the Petty Harbour Long Pond system, who are experiencing discoloured water, to use an alternative source of water for drinking.
Over the past several weeks, the City has been receiving complaints of intermittent discoloured water from residents serviced from Petty Harbor Long Pond. It has since been determined that the cause of the discoloured water is due to...
August 24, 2018 - Most dryer fires occur because lint builds and blocks proper air flow. This causes your dryer to put out excessive heat, which can ignite the combustible lint. Learning the proper way to clean and maintain your clothes dryers can help you prevent a dryer fire.
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department reminds the public that the potential of a clothes dryer fire occurring in the home can be significantly reduced by following...
August 24, 2018 - Construction work to modify the intersections in the area of Rawlins Cross has started. The target for the final change-over to the new yield-on-entry traffic pattern is late next week. Please note, the official date of the change over is dependent on weather as line painting is required.
A traffic advisory will be posted on the city’s website next week when the final construction to change the intersection is underway - sign...
August 20, 2018 - The City’s parking meter supplier has advised that they are moving their credit card processing to a more current cellular network. As a result, the City’s current meters, which use the 2G cellular network, will no longer be capable of processing credit cards as of Monday, August 27. All parking meters will be clearly marked to indicate the change.
Credit card payments will be accepted in the near future as PayByPhone...