St. John's News
February 04, 2022 - Since the rain event and subsequent flooding on Sunday, Jan. 30, City crews have been busy repairing infrastructure damage to roads, trails, and parks. Staff are now focusing on preparing for another weather event forecasted for this weekend, calling for significant rain and freezing rain.
City Preparations
Public Works teams have been preparing sandbags and road barricades, clearing catch basins, culverts and ensuring waterways...
February 04, 2022 - The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind all residents of what measures to take before, during and after a storm. The following safety tips will help keep you and your family safe during a power outage.
Electrically connected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms will not work when the power is out unless they have battery back-ups. Make sure your home has battery operated smoke alarms and carbon monoxide...
February 02, 2022 - The remaining work for the Water Street Infrastructure Improvement Project, which includes construction at the intersections of Job’s Cove and Waldegrave Street as well as the cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining of the brick sewer, is on hold for 2022 until cost-shared funding is approved.
To help reduce the impact to the business community during the peak summer months, the City is committed to completing the...
February 02, 2022 - As part of Winter Walk Month, the City of St. John’s encourages residents to go outside and get active during nationally celebrated Winter Walk Day, today, Wednesday February 2.
Winter can be celebrated on foot or on wheels, using skis, snowshoes or adaptive equipment. Residents can visit The Loop in Bannerman Park and enjoy free ice skating, or when snow conditions allow for trails to re-open, residents can visit...
February 01, 2022 - The Board and staff of St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Limited and the Council and staff of the City of St. John’s are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Chris Abbott.
Chris was a long-time employee, having started at Memorial Stadium in the concessions area before moving to a security/ usher position and finally becoming a member of our maintenance team. Working in our stadiums ran in the family, as...
February 01, 2022 - Celebrate winter with a variety of free activities taking place Feb. 11 to 14., including several fun outdoor events:
Freez’n Fun Run for all-ages and abilities at Bowring Park. Registration on Eventbrite is required.
Ski and Snowshoe rentals at Winter Activity Centre in Pippy Park. Adaptive equipment is available and must be pre-booked at (709) 576-6972 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.
Sweetheart Night at The Loop....
January 31, 2022 - There has been a significant amount damage to roads, parks, trails and private property throughout the City of St. John’s following the rain event on Sunday, Jan. 30.
Residents are asked to allow for extra time when commuting as city crews continue to assess damage and make repairs to various streets, parks and trails.
Please report unmarked potential hazards on or near City property to Access St. John’s by calling...
January 26, 2022 - The City is providing opportunities for youth ages 18 - 30 to help shape how the city engages with, and learns from, youth throughout the community.
“I am eager to hear from young people in our community on how we can better align our goals and engagement opportunities with this demographic,” said Councillor Maggie Burton, Council Champion for the Youth Engagement Working Group. “If you are a young person in the...
January 25, 2022 - Artists and promoters please note that the schedule for removal of sheathing on poles in the downtown core will now occur on the first day of each month, instead of the third Monday of each month, beginning February 1, 2022.
The City regularly installs sheathing on downtown poles for the arts and entertainment community and other advertisers to place event posters on. This process occurs monthly to help us...
January 24, 2022 - Today, the City of St. John’s is launching a two-week public engagement process to educate residents about the traffic calming policy review, and to collect feedback to help shape a revised policy.
“Traffic calming is the use of physical traffic management techniques that aim to reduce the impacts of traffic on neighbourhood areas, parks, schools, and community centres,” said Councillor Maggie Burton, lead for...