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Traffic Advisory - Portugal Cove Road at Major's Path

Saturday, December 13 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To facilitate exploratory work for the Major’s Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements project, lane reductions and delays will occur Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Portugal Cove Road (west bound), near/at the intersection with Major's Path.

The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. Pedestrian access will be maintained, and the public is asked to follow all posted signage and personnel in the area.

The City of St....

Space in Adult Recreation Programs

There’s space in the following recreation programs for adults: Ukulele for Beginners, painting classes, drawing classes and Intermediate Ballroom Dance. Register today!

Ukulele for Beginners

Learn the basics of ukulele including how to hold, tune, strum and play basic chords. No experience necessary. You must bring your own Ukulele. For ages 18+.

H.G.R Mews Community Centre: Mondays, January 12 to March 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Register

Oil Painting (Orchids)

Join us for a creative adult oil painting...

Notice: Revised Residential Property Standards Bylaw Enacted

On December 2, Council approved extensive revisions to the Residential Property Standards By-Law.

The changes improve clarity, modernize outdated provisions and ensure the City can effectively enforce minimum property standards.

Key revisions include:

• Updated and new definitions (Section 2).
• Clearer duties for property owners and occupants (Sections 4–5).
• Revised standards for cleanliness, garbage storage, sewage and drainage (Sections 6–15).
• Updated requirements for property appearance, including...

Trail Explorers Cancelled - December 10, 2025

Due to trail conditions, the Trail Explorers event scheduled for Kelly’s Brook Trail on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

While the event is cancelled this week, participants are encouraged to check out the walking track at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre on Thursday, December 11, which is available for free during regular operating hours (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) as part of this week’s grand opening events.

For scheduled events, visit...

New Universal Design Resources Introduced to Support the Creation of Accessible, Inclusive Housing

The City of St. John’s, in partnership with the Universal Design Network of Newfoundland and Labrador (UDNNL), has released two new resources to help increase awareness and adoption of Universal Design in homes:

• Universal Design Guide for Accessible and Inclusive Homes (PDF)
• Universal Design Network of Newfoundland and Labrador Home Building Checklist© (PDF)

Universal Design is an approach to building and renovating that ensures spaces are usable by everyone — regardless of age, ability, or life...