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Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 27 to May 3

National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and the City is celebrating the contributions volunteers make in our community. This year's theme is "Volunteers Make Waves.” The City of St. John’s has 500 registered volunteers who make a positive impact in our city, many who volunteer within the organization to enhance our programs and services. 

City Volunteers

There are many volunteers who sit on our various committees and provide expertise and guidance to inform decision-making to City Council. We...

Security Incident on Curb It St. John's Website

On April 23, the City of St. John’s was alerted to a malware incident involving its CurbItStJohns.ca website. The website was made unavailable to users while the issue was being investigated, and the malware was quickly identified and removed. Following additional security measures being put in place, the website is now available again to the public.

Out of an abundance of caution for cyber security, the City will not be providing details of how the malware was installed or additional security...

Call for Members - Youth Engagement Working Group, May 2025

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with decision making authority representing a youth servicing agency, and individuals between the ages of 18-30 to serve on the Youth Engagement Working Group.

The Youth Engagement Working Group provides ongoing advice and guidance to the City of St. John’s on how to best engage youth on City matters. As a member, you will share your insights on strategies, policies, and topics that matter to youth. Committee areas...

Temporary Lane Reductions - Stavanger Drive and Aberdeen Avenue

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

To accommodate the Boston Pizza Flat Out 5K Road Race, temporary lane closures and traffic adjustments will be in place on Aberdeen Avenue and Stavanger Drive as follows: 

Aberdeen Avenue: The north (right) lane will be closed from the former Princess Auto to Stavanger Drive from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Traffic cones will mark the closed lane. 

Stavanger Drive: The right lane will be closed from the signalized intersection at the north end of Aberdeen...

Yard Waste Collection and Compost Giveaway Begins

Starting Monday, April 28 and running through to the end of November, yard waste will be collected at the curb on the same day as your recycling.

The yard waste collection program is suitable for:

• leaves
• grass clippings
• plants, shrubs and weeds
• twigs and small branches with a maximum diameter of 2.5 centimeters
• soil and dirt, maximum 5 kg of total

All yard waste must be placed in paper yard waste bags that are securely closed, free of rips or tears and can be carried from the topside without tearing...

Curb It St. John’s and Robin Hood Bay Websites Temporarily Unavailable

Please be advised that the Curb It St. John’s (curbitstjohns.ca) and Robin Hood Bay Facility (robinhoodbay.ca) websites are currently unavailable.

The City is working to resolve the issue and will provide an update when possible.

Downtown Street Cleaning Begins April 27

Overnight street cleaning in the downtown area will begin Sunday, April 27 and run until Friday, September 26. Cleaning will take place on scheduled streets between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Vehicles must be removed from streets scheduled for cleaning.

The downtown street cleaning schedule is pre-determined for the entire season. It is the driver’s responsibility to look up when the street is scheduled for cleaning and to move their vehicle(s) accordingly; the City of St. John’s does not post signs for...