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Traffic Advisory: Water Street from Adelaide Street to Ayres Cove

Please be advised that a film crew will be working on Water Street from Adelaide Street to Ayres Cove on Monday, July 8 starting at 7 a.m. The area will be closed for business deliveries that morning, however pedestrian access will be maintained and the Downtown Pedestrian Mall will remain open throughout the day. Pedestrians may be asked to avoid certain areas of the street throughout the day.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Construction to begin to rehabilitate Syme’s Bridge

Residents are advised that construction is anticipated to begin on Tuesday, July 9 to rehabilitate Syme’s Bridge. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2024.

During construction, the bridge will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. There will be local access to Syme’s Bridge Road only. T’railway access will be maintained. Signage will be in place and flagpersons will be on site to direct traffic.

The City of St. John’s will provide updates on traffic...

Engage St. John's Website Issue Resolved

The technical issue with the EngageStJohns.ca website is now resolved and the website is now available. The City apologizes for any inconvenience. 

Service Interruption: Engage St. John's Website

Due to a technical issue the EngageStJohns.ca website is currently unavailable. A timeframe is not available at this time. An update will be provided once the issue has been resolved. 

Seniors Party in the Park Scheduled for July 17

The City of St. John’s is hosting its annual Party in the Park on Wednesday, July 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn by the Bowring Park Bungalow. Party in the Park is a free event for seniors which includes local entertainment along with light refreshments, giveaways and more.

This year’s entertainers are Clayton Coombs & Harris Porter, Paddy Burke, Elaine Dunphy, the Anchorman Barbershop Chorus and youth performer Brett Crane.

The City offers a bus to pick-up attendees at selected seniors complexes...

H.G.R. Mews Centre Pool Opening July 4

The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that maintenance work has been completed and the pool, steam room and sauna at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre will reopen at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Swimming lessons and fitness classes will resume following their regular schedules.

The swim schedule is available online. For the most up-to-date information about swimming at the Mews Centre, subscribe to the calendar for automatic emails. 

What’s Happening this Week on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall and More

This is an exciting week for events in the City of St. John’s. From live music to markets, we encourage you to explore downtown with the following events this week:

Thursday, July 4: Markets on Water

We are excited to host our first Market on Water event on July 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.!

Every second Thursday, the Downtown Pedestrian Mall will host local vendors, artists and makers from the St. John’s Farmer’s Market, Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, IceberGallery and more. We will also have...