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City Reminds Public to Focus on Safety in School Zones
Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2024 10:30 AM
With schools reopening the first week of September, the City of St. John’s urges everyone to stay safe in school zones.
For drivers, it's essential to adhere to reduced speed limits, pay attention to all posted signs, exercise extra caution, and never pass school buses when their lights are flashing. Stay alert for crossing guards and children, especially near crosswalks. These measures are in place to protect children as they arrive and leave school zones.
The City of St. John's Crossing Guard...
Space in Adult and Seniors Recreation Programs
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 03:31 PM
There is space in our recreation programs for adults and seniors: oil painting, accordion, rug hooking and lifelong learners.
Oil Painting-Red Wagon
No experience necessary, materials supplied.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Thursdays, September 16 to 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $47.50 Register Accordion for Beginners Learn to play the button accordion led by an instructor. No experience necessary, must bring own accordion. H.G.R. Mews Community Centre: Wednesdays, October 2 to December 11 from 11 a.m....Street Rehab - September 3 to 7
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 02:06 PM
Contractors may be working on the following streets from September 3 to 7 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:
Brier Avenue
Cavendish Square
Columbus Drive (near Thorburn Road intersection)
Cornwall Avenue
Gloucester Street
Kensington Drive
Application - 231 Main Road
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 12:30 PM
The City has received an application to rezone 231 Main Road from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone to accommodate four (4) residential units in the form of Townhouses. Townhouses are a permitted use in the R3 Zone. A Municipal Plan amendment is not required.
You can learn more about this application on the Planning St. John’s webpage at engagestjohns.ca/planning. The Planning St. John's webpage allows the public to learn more about planning applications, track progress, give...
Labour Day Holiday 2024
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 09:20 AM
Due to the Labour Day holiday on Mon. Sept. 2 all City offices and facilities will be closed.
Please note:
- Garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Monday, it will be collected on Tues. Sept. 3 along with the regular Tuesday collection. Waste collection time may be later than usual as waste from two areas will be collected.
- Street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled on Mon. Sept 2, starting at 10 p.m. Vehicles not removed during the time indicated will be ticketed.
- Robin Hood Bay...
Market on Water Event Cancelled Due to Weather
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 02:13 PM
Please be advised that, due to the weather forecast, the Market on Water event scheduled for Thursday, August 29 at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall (DPM) has been cancelled.
However, there are still several exciting events lined up as we conclude the final DPM weekend of the year:
Friday, August 30- Music at Harbourside Park featuring Justin Fancy at 12:30 p.m.
- Pop-Up Performanceon the DPM featuring The Boogie Babes at 2:00 p.m.
- Music on Water on the DPM featuring Shanneyganock at 3:00 p.m.
Municipal Open House 2024
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 10:09 AM
The City of St. John’s will be hosting a Municipal Open House on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to visit various municipal buildings and get the inside scoop on how our city operates. This is a free family friendly event open to all ages.
Participating sites include:
- Animal Care and Adoption Centre (81 Higgins Line)
Visit the Animal Care and Adoption Centre for this guided tour where our attentive staff care for and support our furry friends....
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