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Cruise Ships arrive September 2 and September 3

The Volendam with 1839 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, and depart at 5 p.m. The Norwegian Jewel is scheduled to arrive at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3 and depart at 6 p.m. The Seven Seas Splendor with 754 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, and depart at 8 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’...

Music @ Bannerman Park Cancelled - August 30, 2025

Due to wet conditions and forecasted weather, the Music @ Bannerman Park concert scheduled for today, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 3 p.m. featuring Baraka, has been cancelled.

City Council Meeting Recap: August 26, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on August 26, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Farewell to Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O’Leary 

Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O’Leary took part in her final Council meeting, marking the end of more than 14 years of dedicated service to the...

Try Something New: Fun and Engaging Recreation Programs for Adults

Looking to try something new this fall? We have space in our adult recreation courses that offer a fun and welcoming way to learn new skills, explore your interests and meet others in your community. Whether you're picking up a ukulele for the first time, diving into the world of chess, exploring your creative side through oil painting, or stepping onto the dance floor with line dancing, there's something for everyone. You can also engage your mind with a thoughtful discussion in our Lifelong...

Traffic Advisory – Freshwater Road/Kenmount Road (between Polina Road and Crosbie Road)

To accommodate road and sidewalk upgrades on Freshwater Road/Kenmount Road between Polina Road and Crosbie Road, the following traffic impacts will be in effect starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2:

• Westbound traffic on Freshwater Road/Kenmount Road will be shifted into the eastbound lane, resulting in a single lane of traffic in each direction. Traffic lane separators (also known as delineators) will be used to separate opposing traffic lanes.
• The ramp connecting Prince Philip Drive...

Changes to School Zone Speed Limit Hours

Effective September 3, 2025, the City of St. John’s will update school zone speed limit times to begin 30 minutes earlier, aligning with the Newfoundland and Labrador Highway Traffic Act.

The reduced speed limit of 30 km/h will be enforceable from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. This is a change from the current timeframe of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The update ensures consistency with provincial enforcement standards and supports the implementation of automated speed enforcement using image-capture...