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Update - Lane Reduction & Temporary Traffic Signals - Brookfield Rd (from #217 to Pearltown Rd)

Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2025 09:17 AM

7:00 a.m, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025

Motorists are advised there will be a temporary lane reduction for the west bound lane of Brookfield Road near Civic 217 and the Pearltown Road intersection. Temporary traffic signals will be in place to facilitate the lane reduction, maintaining single lane access through the work zone. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate work of the Brookfield Road Water Transmission Main Relocation project. Alternate...

City Announces Plan to Protect Voter Access and Election Integrity Amid Postal Disruption

Posted on Monday, September 29, 2025 03:35 PM

The City of St. John’s announced its plans to safeguard voter access and uphold election integrity in response to the ongoing postal disruption.

“The postal disruption has presented unprecedented challenges, but protecting both voter access and the integrity of our election is our top priority,” said Theresa Walsh, Chief Returning Officer and City Clerk with the City of St. John’s. “We have acted quickly to ensure residents have a fair and accessible way to cast their ballot. However, there are...

Committee of the Whole Taking Place Today - Monday, September 29, 2025

Posted on Monday, September 29, 2025 10:02 AM

Due to the City holiday tomorrow in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, City Council Committee of the Whole will take place today, Monday, September 29, at 3 p.m.

Election Update: City Finalizing Contingency Plans for Postal Strike

Posted on Monday, September 29, 2025 09:14 AM

We know residents are eager for information on how the City will address the impact of the current postal strike on the upcoming municipal election. This is an unprecedented situation, and our staff are working quickly to finalize a strong plan that safeguards both access to voting and the integrity of the election.

St. John’s conducts its elections primarily by vote-by-mail, with roughly 90 percent of ballots cast this way in past elections. In-person voting options are also available for...

Street Rehab - September 29 to October 4

Posted on Friday, September 26, 2025 03:03 PM

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Contractors may be working on the following streets from September 29 to October 4 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:

Beaumont Street

Bennett Avenue

Blackmarsh Road

Canada Drive (Hamlyn Road to Cowan Avenue)

Charlton...

City Council Meeting Recap: September 23, 2025

Posted on Friday, September 26, 2025 01:11 PM

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on September 23, 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

Adoption in Principle Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan

Council was asked to adopt-in-principle the Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan and direct staff to prepare the necessary...

Election Update: Postal Disruption

Posted on Friday, September 26, 2025 07:51 AM

As some residents may be aware, a labour disruption involving Canada Post began on September 25. This timing is particularly challenging, as many voters returned their vote-by-mail kits by the September 24 deadline, and some of those kits may still be within the Canada Post system.

We understand the concern this may cause and want to reassure residents that protecting your democratic right to vote is our top priority. The City is actively developing a contingency plan to address this unexpected...

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