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Road Closure - Hebron Way: February 18, 2026

Please be advised that Hebron Way, from Sea Rose Ave to Major’s Path, is closed due to heavy drifting and poor visibility. This closure will remain in place until the weather subsides and crews can clear the area. 

The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience.

Facility Closures & Storm Information - Feb 18

Due to forecasted weather, please note the following impacts on City of St. John's services and facilities for Wednesday, February 18: 

Facilities

City facilities, including City Hall, recreation facilities, and the Residential Drop-Off at Robin Hood Bay, will be closed for the morning on Wednesday, February 18. The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will remain open to commercial users only.

An update will be provided by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18. 

Weather-Related Parking Ban

Residents...

Cancellation: Waste Collection - February 18, 2026

Due to forecasted weather, curbside waste collection is cancelled on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. A further update will be provided tomorrow on the updated collection schedule.

For the latest weather-related service disruptions and information, visit the City of St. John's Weather Hub.

Weather-Related Parking Ban in Effect: February 18, 2026

The Weather-Related Parking Ban outside the Designated Downtown Area and Business District will be enforced starting 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026.  

On-street parking is prohibited 24-hours a day until the ban is lifted. Vehicles parked on the road during this time may be ticketed or towed. 

An update will be issued to confirm when the parking ban will be lifted.

This parking ban is required for effective snow clearing and/or snow removal. Equipment operators can clear snow from roadways...

Register today for Bronze Medallion

Take the first step toward becoming a certified lifeguard by enrolling in the Bronze Medallion Course. This nationally recognized certification challenges participants both mentally and physically while developing essential water rescue skills.

Course Overview

The Bronze Medallion program focuses on the four key components of water rescue: judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Participants learn to make safe and effective decisions, understand rescue principles and prevention strategies,...

City Seeks Feedback on Rennie’s River, Central and Mundy Pond Neighbourhood Plan Recommendations

The City of St. John’s invites residents and businesses to share their thoughts on the initial recommendations for new neighbourhood plans for the Rennie’s River, Central and Mundy Pond areas.

“Last September, community members took the time to share what matters most to them,” said Councillor Tom Davis, lead for Planning. “We’ve used that feedback to inform the draft recommendations, and now we’re returning to residents to make sure we’re moving in the right direction.”

The neighbourhood plans...

City Council Meeting Recap: February 10, 2026

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on February 10, 2026, 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 visiting the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Development Applications:

Development applications are formal requests submitted to the City of St. John's by individuals, businesses, or developers seeking approval for projects...