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New Collective Agreement Reached with International Association of Firefighters Local 1075

The City of St. John’s/St. John’s Regional Fire Department and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1075 are pleased to announce that they have reached a new collective agreement, marking the successful conclusion of negotiations between both parties.

The new collective agreement, which is effective from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026, includes a total wage increase of 7% over four years. The agreement also includes new language to enhance operations of the SJRFD and benefit...

Roadside Pruning Operations Begin December 2

The City of St. John's will be conducting roadside pruning operations beginning December 2 and continuing until May 31, 2025 in the following areas:

• Larkhall Street and Groves Road area
• Newfoundland Drive west
• Virginia Lake

Pruning operations will be performed following arboricultural best practices. The purpose is to prune branches that create sightline issues or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Motorists may experience traffic delays when work is being completed.

For questions or...

Free Radon Test Kits Available to St. John's Residents

Update: Registration for the Radon Testing Kits is now full, including the waitlist. Those registered on the waitlist will be contacted if a kit becomes available. 

The City of St. John’s is taking part in Health Canada’s Take Action on Radon Program. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that enters homes through contact with the ground. When radon builds up to elevated levels, exposure can increase the risk of developing lung cancer. The only way to determine radon levels is through testing. 

There...

City Provides Update on Mail Services Related to Canada Post Disruption

The City of St. John's is advising residents, businesses and partners of potential impacts and contingency plans due to the postal disruption at Canada Post.

Water Meter Reading Cards

Due to the mail disruption, water meter reading cards for October to December 2024 billing will not be mailed out to commercial water meter users.

Commercial water meter users can submit readings to waterclerk@stjohns.ca or by fax at 709-576-8162 with the following details: 

• Property Owner Name
• Property Location
• Water...

Holiday Lights at Bowring Park

Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration, Holiday Lights at Bowring Park, presented in partnership with NTV and OZFM! The event will feature local entertainment and free hot chocolate as we officially light up the park for the holiday season. 

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Bowring Park Duck Pond

The St. John’s Lions Club will be serving free hot chocolate - don’t forget to bring a reusable mug! The Community Food Sharing Association will also be onsite,...