St. John's News
March 31, 2022 - The City of St. John’s together with the St. John’s Port Authority and industry partners look forward to the safe return of cruise ships in 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first cruise ship, the Ocean Endeavor will arrive on June 12 with approximately 195 passengers. There are 30 cruise ships from 15 cruise lines scheduled to arrive between June and October to experience all that St. John...
March 31, 2022 - Due to the warming trend expected at the end of this week, The Loop is closing for the season at the end of the day today, Thursday, March 31, 2022. The Winter Activity Centre at North Bank Lodge in Pippy Park is also closing for the season today.
The Loop has had an excellent season with 99 days open. Skating began on December 21 and The Loop was only required to close on two days.
March 28, 2022 - Effective 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 31, the following winter parking restrictions are lifted for the season:
Business District Winter Parking Restriction
Outside the Downtown and Business District Winter Parking Restriction
Snow Route
Parking restrictions that can be implemented at any time if conditions warrant:
24-Hour Parking Restriction
Downtown Winter Parking Restriction
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March 28, 2022 - In response to the Department of Public Health lifting long term health restrictions, City recreation facilities are returning to full capacity.
It is important for patrons to note that masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged but will no longer be mandatory in our facilities.
Changes for Drop-in Swims
Starting on Sun. April 3, pre-registration will no longer be required for all public swimming.
Transition to...
March 25, 2022 - The City Council agenda on Monday, March 28 includes a proposal from Regulatory Services to reinstate some fees associated with the City’s parklet program.
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and the introduction of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall event, all fees were waived for businesses applying for and constructing parklets. Several fees were waived to help businesses during a time when seating capacity was...
March 25, 2022 - Correction (April 5, 2022): The Public Service Announcement below, issued on March 25 contains an error. The plans for the Pedestrian Mall were not scheduled to be presented during April 4 meeting of Council, as the PSA indicated. The plans were presented to the Committee of the Whole as an Information Note and will not be debated further by Council.
Public Service Announcement issued on March 25, 2022:
An information note...
March 24, 2022 - Bowring Park Foundation is very excited to launch a new interactive way to learn about Bowring Park and to experience the park’s magic.
The ‘Explore Bowring Park’ mobile app, created by Battery Radio, is a free GPS-based app that guides visitors around the park to various ‘hot spots.’ Each hot spot has a story to tell. Some share stories about the park’s history and heritage while others uncover...
March 22, 2022 - 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 effective immediately.
In keeping with health guidelines and recommendations, masks and social distancing are strongly encouraged but will no longer be mandatory.
Weekly City Council meetings continue to be available via webcast on the City’s...
March 21, 2022 - 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.
Revisions following the second round of public engagement which took place in late 2021 have been considered in this latest version of the plan.
The Plan includes two main components:
Our community’s path to mitigate its...
March 15, 2022 - Today, City Council voted to approve the capital budget with some projects funded from the Parks and Open Spaces Reserve totaling, $13,795,655. Capital projects cover a wide range of services including transportation improvements, water and sanitary service upgrades, housing projects, capital grants to community groups, snow clearing equipment, and playground infrastructure.
“The identified projects for 2022 address high...