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St. John’s Municipal Election – Important Voting Information

The City of St. John’s municipal election takes place on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Residents are reminded that the last day to return vote-by-mail kits by mail is Wednesday, September 24. After this date, completed kits must be returned to one of the City’s secure drop boxes.

If you have not yet received a kit, please check the Voter Registration Portal before 4:30 p.m. on September 24 to confirm your registration. The portal will be closed for new registrations after this time. New registrants...

Traffic Advisory - Ordnance Street

Starting on Tuesday, September 23, Ordnance Street will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to facilitate paving.

Passenger vehicles are asked to detour via Wood Street. Commercial vehicles must detour via Cochrane Street. The detour is scheduled to conclude in approximately two weeks. Access for locals and pedestrians will be maintained. Please obey signage and flagpersons in the area.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact...

Cruise Ships arrive September 22 and September 24

The Europa, with 408 passengers, is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 22, and depart at 5 p.m. The Allura, with 1371 passengers, is scheduled to arrive at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24 and depart at 7 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise Information Line.

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Road Closure - Empire Ave (Jensen Camp Rd To Welland St)

Motorists are advised that due to watermain repairs Empire Ave (Jensen Camp Rd to Welland St) is closed today, Saturday, September 20, 2025, until 10:00 p.m.

Use an alternate route and expect delays. Emergency vehicles and local traffic, including those visiting family, friends, businesses in the area will have access, while all through traffic will be detoured.

For details and a map of the area visit the Water Advisory webpage.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Free Training: Energy Efficiency in New Construction

The construction industry is rapidly changing, and staying up to date is more important than ever. Take part in free, expert-led training designed to help you further your knowledge on energy-efficient building practices and meet the latest national building code tiered energy performance requirements.

These live courses are taught by certified trainers from CIET and are the only sessions being offered in 2025 — don’t miss your chance to join!

Upcoming Free Courses:

• Building Energy Modelling...