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Closure Extended - H.G.R. Mews Centre Pool

Please be advised the closure of the pool, steam room and sauna at H.G.R. Mews Centre has been extended as we continue to complete maintenance work. The rest of the community centre remains open. An update will be provided on Thursday, July 4 by 11 a.m. 

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

For more information or if you have questions or concerns, please call 709-576-8499 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

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Canada Day Family Fun Event Moved to Techniplex

Please be advised that the Canada Day family fun event originally scheduled for King George V Park has been moved to the Techniplex on 39 Churchill Avenue due to weather conditions.

The free event, which will take place from 1 to 5 p.m., includes bouncers, Laser Tag, balloon twisters, interactive games, live music, an interactive cultural space, free birthday cupcakes and much more. 

Featuring performances from Allison Walsh, Strength of the Drum, Soup' du Jour, Salt Beef Junkies and Jim Payne &...

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Canada Day Fireworks Remain Cancelled

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, municipalities were advised that the provincial fire ban would remain in place until July 31. Based on this information, the City of St. John’s made the difficult decision to cancel the fireworks planned for July 1.  

This morning, the City of St. John’s was surprised to learn that the Provincial Government lifted the provincial fire ban, as there was no indication of this possibility the day prior. Unfortunately, based on this advice the City of St. John’s had already...

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Application - 22 O'Leary Avenue

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Magic Storm Events for 22 O’Leary Avenue.

The Discretionary Use application is for a Restaurant (Café) and Retail space for pop-up markets for local artisan sales, which is supplementary to the music and art lessons (permitted use) offered at this location. The floor area is 1003m2 and hours of operation will be Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on-site parking is available.

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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Traffic Impacts for Memorial Day Events

Due to Memorial Day events, please note the following traffic impacts in the City of St. John’s for Saturday, June 29 and Monday, July 1.

Note: Closures may change without notice due to operational and public safety requirements.   

The following are in place to facilitate parade planning.

Various times – see below

• Harbour Drive (from Bishop’s to Beck’s Cove) - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Beck’s Cove - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Water Street (from Prescott Street to Cochrane...

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Canada Day and Memorial Day Holiday City Schedule

Due to the Canada Day and Memorial Day holiday, all recreation facilities, community centres and the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed on Monday, July 1.

Please note the following:

• Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Monday.
• All City parking by-laws are still in effect, however paid parking regulations will not be enforced as Monday is a Shops Closing holiday.
• The Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The splash pads at...

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