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Cruise Ship National Geographic Explorer Arrives September 17

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 11:23 AM

The National Geographic Explorer with 148 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 and depart at 8 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.

Parking Impact

The public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits...

Committee of the Whole Sept. 21 Cancelled

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 11:15 AM

Please be advised that the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. is now postponed to the next meeting of October 5, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Click this link to view the calendar of upcoming meetings.

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Backyard Composting Sessions This Fall

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 11:00 AM

Backyard composting reduces climate changing emissions and returns much needed carbon back into the earth for healthy soil, trees and plants.

The City of St. John’s, in partnership with MUN Botanical Garden and the MMSB, offer a free backyard composting information course both in-person and online. The online course is available 24/7/365 and can be completed at a time that is convenient for you on the MUN Botanical Garden compost website. For residents of St. John’s only, once the course is completed,...

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Application: 2678 Trans-Canada Highway

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 09:08 AM

A referral has been received by the City of St. John’s from Bell Mobility Inc. requesting concurrence to construct a telecommunications tower located at 2678 Trans-Canada Highway.

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In accordance with the obligations under the Radiocommunication Act and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems CPC-2-0-03 (Issue 6), the City of St. John’s hereby notifies residents in the vicinity of 2678 Trans-Canada Highway...

City Open September 19

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 07:15 AM

The City of St. John’s wishes to advise the public that facilities are open on Monday, Sept.19, 2022. All services are operational as per normal, including recreation programs. The regular meeting of Council will also take place at 3 p.m. on Monday.

Individuals who wish to sign the Book of Condolence at City Hall may do so until end of business on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

City will be open and operational Sept. 16