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National Indigenous Peoples Day (Observed) Holiday (June 24)

Please be advised that City offices and recreation facilities will be closed for National Indigenous Peoples Day (Observed) on Monday, June 24.

Please note the following:

• Garbage and recycling will be collected 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.
• Street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled on...

Canada Day/Memorial Day Events Announced

Annually the City of St. John's hosts Canada Day celebrations on July 1. All Canada Day events are accessible, and all activities are free of charge.

Sunrise Celebration (6 a.m. to 7 a.m.)

Be among the first in the country to start the Canada Day celebrations. The day begins with the Sunrise Event at 6 a.m. at Signal Hill National Historic Site. A free, wheelchair accessible Metrobus Shuttle will bring you from the Signal Hill Visitor Centre up to Cabot Tower. After the return shuttle, join...

Pedestrian-Only Zone in Quidi Vidi Village Starts on June 21

The City of St. John’s is implementing a pedestrian-only zone in Quidi Vidi Village on weekends (Friday to Sunday) this summer, from June 21 to September 2.

This will be the fourth year of the pedestrian-only zone in Quidi Vidi Village, following positive feedback from residents and the community in previous years.

Fridays to Sundays, from noon to 10 p.m., Barrows Road and Stone’s Road will be closed to through traffic. Local traffic will be permitted, with staffed barricades during these hours....

St. John's and Province to host International Soccer Event

The City of St. John’s in partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Celebrate NL are thrilled to host the first soccer match of the International Summer Series between the Halifax Wanderers and the Ipswich Town FC. The soccer match will take place at King George V Park at 3 Carnell Drive on Sunday, July 14 at 1 p.m. 

The International Summer Series is a club friendly soccer series where the U21 Halifax Wanderers take on professional teams from overseas. The series will take...

Allandale Road Bridge Impacts

Pedestrians and motorists are reminded of impacts due to construction work at Allandale Bridge over Rennie’s River.

Pedestrians: The sidewalk on the north side of Allandale Bridge (bordering Long Pond) is closed. Please use an alternative route. Pedestrians can cross at the Allandale Road/Confederation Building intersection, continue on the sidewalk on the south side of Allandale Bridge, and then cross at the Prince Philip Drive/Allandale Road intersection.

Motorists: Lane reductions and traffic...

City Announces Line-up for 2024 Music @ Concert Series

Today, the City announced the line-up for the 2024 Music @ Concert series. 

“Our 2024 Music @ Concert Series promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and community spirit,” said Councillor Jill Bruce, lead for Community Services. “With 16 concerts happening at three different venues, we’re proud to showcase local talent across the City.”

Music @ is a series of free concerts that take place annually from July to September. Several musical styles are featured including folk, rock, pop,...

What We Heard: Building Safer Communities Strategy

The City of St. John’s has released a What We Heard report summarizing findings from public engagement which took place in February and March on the development and facilitation of a new crime and violence prevention strategy.

The City of St. John’s is developing a comprehensive crime and violence prevention strategy in collaboration with community partners and stakeholders. The work is made possible thanks to funding from Public Safety Canada's Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF). The primary...