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St. John’s Regional Fire Department Announces Transition to PFAS-Free Bunker Gear for Firefighters

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is proud to announce the upcoming transition to PFAS-free bunker gear for all its active firefighters. This change represents a significant commitment to firefighter health and safety.

"We are proud to take this proactive step to safeguard the health and well-being of our firefighters," said Chief Sherry Colford of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department. "This transition to PFAS-free bunker gear reflects our ongoing commitment to providing the best...

ChillFest 2025: February 13 to 18

ChillFest, the City of St. John’s annual winter festival, is back from February 13 to 18! This free, community-wide celebration offers activities for all ages and abilities.

This year’s lineup includes skating parties, snowshoeing and skiing, a family swim, disk golf, MegaPlay, the Freez'n Fun Run & Stroll or Roll, a motion fitness class, trivia night and more. While all events are free, some require registration, so plan ahead to secure your spot.

Don’t miss the winter scavenger hunt at Bowring...

2025 Capital Budget Approved

City Council voted to approve the capital budget for 2025, totaling $26,860,056, at the January 21, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Capital projects cover a wide range of services including transportation improvements, street/sidewalk repair/rehabilitation, water system projects, housing projects, capital grants to community groups, snow clearing equipment, recreational facilities and playground infrastructure.

“The City continues to invest in key priority areas for 2025," said Councillor...

Proper Use of Off-Road Vehicles

Off-road vehicles like dirt bikes, ATVs, UTV’s and 4x4s provide fun opportunities to explore the outdoors. However, off-roading comes with responsibilities to ensure safety, protect the environment, and respect public spaces. Off-road vehicles are not permitted on City property including sports fields, as they can cause significant damage. This past weekend, the City was disheartened to find a gate was broken at the soccer field at McNiven Place and a UTV was used on the field, leaving damage. 

Call for Members - Affordable Housing Working Group

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking expressions of interest from individuals from the community sector involved in housing solutions.

The Affordable Housing Working Group is responsible for providing advice to Council regarding housing system related policies, directives and strategies as well as implementation of the 10-year Affordable Housing Strategy, 2019 to 2028. In implementing the strategy, the working group is to consider relevant City policies and activities which impact the...

Road Closure - Springdale Street (between Water Street & George Street West)

Monday, January 20 (7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street and George Street West, will be closed on Monday, January 20 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel. A traffic detour will be in place.

The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience.  For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email 

Notice of Registration - 725 Southlands Boulevard

URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT

CITY OF ST. JOHN’S

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 31, 2024, adopted on November 26, 2024, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 31, 2024, is to amend the Planned Mixed Development 1 (PMD1) Zone to reduce minimum frontages, update parking standards, add Personal Care Home as a Permitted Use and revise PMD1 Schedules...