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Orangemen’s Day Holiday City Schedule 2025

Due to the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Monday, July 14, most City offices will be closed.

Please note the following:

• Curbside waste collection will go ahead as scheduled on Monday.
• The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• All City parking by-laws are still in effect including paid parking regulations as Monday is not a Shops Closing holiday.
• The Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Street cleaning...

Cruise Ship Celebrity Silhouette arrives July 10

The Celebrity Silhouette with 2886 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, and depart at 6 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 to...

REMINDER: 2026 Property Assessment Notices Appeal Deadline August 8, 2025

The City of St. John’s is reminding property owners that 2026 Property Assessment Notices were mailed in May. If you have not yet received your assessment notice, please contact the Assessment Division as soon as possible.

Property owners can also view their current and previous year property assessments online via our Property Assessment Search Application. If you disagree with your property’s assessed value, there is a formal appeal process available through the Assessment Review Court. The...

Cruise Ship Volendam arrives July 8

The Volendam with 1839 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, and depart at 5 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 to accommodate tour...

Event Cancellation: Saturday, July 5

Due to wet conditions and forecasted weather, the following event has been cancelled for Saturday, July 5:

• Music @ Bannerman Park concert at 3 p.m. featuring Kitchinparti

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

City Council Meeting Recap: July 2, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on July 2, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Cowan Heights and University Area Neighbourhood Plans

Council reviewed What We Heard reports summarizing public input from Phase 2 engagement for the Cowan Heights and University Area...