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The Loop and Winter Activity Centre Closed

Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 10:00am

The Loop will be closing for the season at the end of the day today, Thursday March 31, 2022.

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Parking Restrictions Lifted

Monday, March 28, 2022 - 3:15pm

Effective 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 31, the following winter parking restrictions are lifted for the season - Business District, Outside the Downtown and Snow Route.

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Recreation Update as Restrictions are Lifted

Monday, March 28, 2022 - 11:00am

In response to the Department of Public Health lifting long term health restrictions, City recreation facilities are returning to full capacity.

read more Recreation Update as Restrictions are Lifted

Fees for Parklets Under Review

Friday, March 25, 2022 - 2:00pm

The City Council agenda on Monday, March 28 includes a proposal from Regulatory Services to reinstate some fees associate with the City’s parklet program.

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Downtown Pedestrian Mall Update

Friday, March 25, 2022 - 11:45am

The Downtown Pedestrian Mall is proposed to open from Thursday, June 30 to Monday, Sept. 5.

read more Downtown Pedestrian Mall Update

Bowring Park Foundation Launches Interactive App

Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 4:00pm

Bowring Park Foundation is very excited to launch a new interactive way to learn about Bowring Park and to experience the park’s magic.

read more Bowring Park Foundation Launches Interactive App

City Facilities and Council Chambers Open

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 12:00pm

In response to the Department of Public Health lifting long term health restrictions, all City Facilities including City Council Chambers are re-opening to the public at full capacity.

read more City Facilities and Council Chambers Open

Resilient St. John’s Community Climate Plan Approv...

Monday, March 21, 2022 - 3:00pm

Today (Mon. March 21), City Council voted to approve the final version of the Resilient St. John’s Climate Plan. The plan estimates that there will be a $1.78B economic net benefit for the city.

read more Resilient St. John’s Community Climate Plan Approved

2022 Capital Budget Approved

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 3:30pm

Today, City Council voted to approve the capital budget with some projects funded from the Parks and Open Spaces Reserve totaling, $13,795,655.

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Resilient St. John’s Community Climate Plan discus...

Friday, March 11, 2022 - 11:15am

On Wed. March 9, City of St. John’s Council and staff shared and discussed the final version of the Resilient St. John’s Climate Plan at Committee of the Whole.

read more Resilient St. John’s Community Climate Plan discussed at Committee of the Whole

St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule

Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 12:45pm

Due to St. Patrick’s Day holiday on Monday, March 14, the weekly City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 15 at 3 p.m.

read more St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule

Clear Bags for Garbage Increases Recycling by 30-4...

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 9:15am

The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that there is a 30 to 40% increase in recyclable material collected this January and February compared to the same months over the last five years.

read more Clear Bags for Garbage Increases Recycling by 30-40%

Public Engagement: Rennies River Flood Mitigation...

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 4:00pm

Given consideration to the What We Heard report released in Dec. 2020, the current scope of the Rennies River flood mitigation work is focused on the area from Portugal Cove Road to Kings Bridge Road.

read more Public Engagement: Rennies River Flood Mitigation Project Phase Two

What We Heard: Traffic Calming Policy Review

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 10:45am

The City of St. John’s has released the summary of ‘What We Heard’ during public engagement for Traffic Calming Policy review and update.

read more What We Heard: Traffic Calming Policy Review

Funding Available for Heritage Maintenance and Con...

Friday, March 4, 2022 - 3:00pm

If you own a house or commercial property in a Heritage Area, or if you own a designated Heritage Building, you can apply for maintenance or conservation funding, until May 1, 2022.

read more Funding Available for Heritage Maintenance and Conservation

Economic Review 2021

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 3:00pm

The St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) economy saw signs of recovery in 2021 with retail sales increasing as consumer spending returned to pre-pandemic levels.

read more Economic Review 2021

City Awards Over $1.6M in Community and Capital Gr...

Monday, February 28, 2022 - 3:45pm

...demonstrating our appreciation for and commitment to the work the community does to make St. John’s a vibrant city.

read more City Awards Over $1.6M in Community and Capital Grants

Athletes of the Year Announced

Monday, February 28, 2022 - 3:00pm

The City of St. John’s congratulates the 2021 Athletes of the Year.

read more Athletes of the Year Announced

Pedestrian Signal Changes

Monday, February 28, 2022 - 11:15am

Pedestrian push buttons are being reactivated at several intersections

read more Pedestrian Signal Changes

COVID-19 Update: Drop in Recreation Programs

Friday, February 18, 2022 - 12:15pm

The recent changes in Public Health guidelines allows City of St. John’s to resume Playgroup and Youth Drop-In programs starting Monday, Feb. 21.

read more COVID-19 Update: Drop in Recreation Programs

City Prepared for Forecasted Rain

Thursday, February 17, 2022 - 2:45pm

City crews are preparing for another weather event forecasted to bring significant rain, mild temperatures, and snow melt on Thursday night into Friday.

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Nominations Open for St. John’s Applause Awards

Thursday, February 17, 2022 - 10:00am

Many citizens make a difference to our city through their contributions, and The City of St. John’s wants to know about them! The nomination period for the St. John’s Applause Awards program is open.

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Increased Capacity at The Loop

Friday, February 11, 2022 - 9:15am

The capacity at The Loop in Bannerman Park is increased to a maximum of 80 people per skating session, based on current public health guidelines.

read more Increased Capacity at The Loop

COVID-19 Update: Recreation Programs and Services...

Friday, February 4, 2022 - 1:30pm

The recent Public Health COVID-19 update, moving to Alert Level 3, allows City of St. John’s to resume some recreation programs and services.

read more COVID-19 Update: Recreation Programs and Services

City Prepared for Forecasted Rain and Freezing Rai...

Friday, February 4, 2022 - 10:30am

Since the rain event and subsequent flooding on Sunday, Jan. 30, City crews have been busy repairing infrastructure damage to roads, trails, and parks.

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