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Evacuation Preparedness Alert – Galway and Southlands Areas

An immediate precautionary evacuation alert has been issued by the City of St. John’s for the Galway and Southlands areas.

Please refer to the list of impacted streets and map linked below for a detailed breakdown of the impacted area:

• PDF Map of Impacted Areas
• List of Impacted Streets

If you are in these areas, please be ready to evacuate on very short notice.

Be Prepared

Residents need to take steps to ensure their own personal safety. Be prepared for at least 72 hours, with a basic emergency kit,...

Cruise Ship Island Princess arrives August 15

The Island Princess with 2259 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 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...

Fire and Drifting Smoke in St. John’s Jurisdiction

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is responding to a wildfire within the St. John’s jurisdiction and have initiated the Emergency Command Centre (ECC).

Air Quality

SJRFD is advising residents that a wildfire near the Paddy’s Pond area is causing drifting smoke into St. John’s and surrounding areas, reducing air quality levels.

Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed and to turn off air exchangers and HVAC units to help reduce indoor smoke exposure. Please contact 811 or see a...

Cruise Ships Insignia and Le Champlain arrive August 12

The Insignia with 702 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12 and depart at 4 p.m. Le Champlain with 184 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12 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...

Notice of Registration - 7 Waterford Bridge Road

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 58, 2025, adopted on July 15, 2025 has been registered by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 58, 2025, is to rezone land at 7 Waterford Bridge Road from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to the Apartment 2 (A2) Zone, to allow the development of an Apartment Building.

This amendment comes into effect on the date that this notice...

Cruise Ship Volendam arrives August 10

The Volendam with 1839 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 10, and depart at 3 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...