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Mundy Pond Swan Relocation

The City of St. John’s would like to inform visitors to the Mundy Pond area that the resident mute swan, Harry, has been permanently relocated to Hope for Wildlife, a wildlife rehabilitation and education centre in Nova Scotia.

Harry has been a long-time resident of Mundy Pond and has been well cared for over the years by City Public Works staff, with support from Humane Services. After losing his nesting partner a few years ago, he has been living on his own. Swans are social animals that...

Application - 50 White Rose Drive

A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted by MMY Holding Inc. at 50 White Rose Drive.

Description

The proposed Use is for a Place of Amusement to allow an indoor golf simulator. The building is approximately 242m2 and will operate seven days a week 24 hours a day with passcode access. Parking is provided on site.   

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908,...

Winter Activity Centre Closed for the Season

Please be advised that due to trail and snow conditions the City of St. John’s Winter Activity Centre in North Bank Lodge at Pippy Park is now closed for the season.

Consumer Product Recall: Frigidaire Gas Ranges

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens of a consumer product recall from Frigidaire. Frigidaire Gas Ranges have been recalled due to burn hazard.

Consumers should immediately stop using the ovens in the recalled ranges and contact Electrolux Group for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners

For more information, please visit the Recalls and safety alerts webpage on the Goverenment of Canada website.

Traffic Advisory - Water Street (between Waldegrave Street & Bishop's Cove)

Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To facilitate work for the Water Street Rehabilitation Project, a detour will be in place on Water Street from Waldegrave Street to Bishop’s Cove. There will be no on-street parking, however, access to parking lots will be maintained. Emergency access and bus routes will be maintained. Flag persons will be on site.

Pedestrian access will be maintained.

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

Strategic Plan Progress and Initiatives for 2026

On March 31, a report was presented to Council at the Committee of the Whole outlining progress on the City’s strategic plan as well as the draft plan for 2026.

Read the Report

About our Strategic Plan

In its eighth year, Our City, Our Future is the City’s overarching 10-year Strategic Plan. It has four strategic directions – Sustainability, City that Moves, Connected City and Effective City and 12 goals that direct the annual action planning process. Additionally, the plan considers the City’s...