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Residential Tax Bills - January to June 2026

Residential tax bills covering January to June 2026 are in the mail. Residents are encouraged to check their mailboxes. 

If you have questions regarding your tax bill, please contact the City's Finance Department:

• Phone: 709-576-8251
• Email: taxation@stjohns.ca

Trail Explorers Launch Winter Sessions 2026

The City of St. John’s is pleased to share its latest schedule for the Trail Explorers Program, designed for all members of our community. This initiative provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful trails throughout the city, promoting health, wellness, and community connection.

The program is offered year-round, featuring a different trail, time, and meeting location each week. Trails are rated on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest. The schedule for...

City of St. John’s Announces Retirement of City Manager

The City of St. John’s wishes to announce the retirement of City Manager, Kevin Breen. Mr. Breen has spent a career of more than 32 years with the City in various roles, including City Manager since 2016. Council would like to thank Mr. Breen for his service to the City and wishes him well in his retirement.

Upon his retirement, Mr. Breen will receive:

• $130,318 representing six months base salary
• $160,391 representing the retirement allowance for his 32 years of service
• $44,108 representing his...

Cancellation: Waste Collection - January 19, 2026

Due to forecasted high winds, curbside waste collection is cancelled for Monday, January 19, 2026. Collection will take place on Tuesday, January 20.

Do not put waste carts or bags at the curb until Tuesday morning.

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

City Council Meeting Recap: January 13, 2026

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on January 13, 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 clicking 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...

Cancellation: Waste Collection - January 16, 2026

Due to forecasted high winds, curbside waste collection is cancelled for Friday, January 16, 2026. Collection will take place on Saturday, January 17.

Do not put waste carts or bags at the curb until Saturday morning.

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

Winter Activity Centre Closed Until Further Notice

Please be advised that the Winter Activity Centre located at North Bank Lodge in Pippy Park is closed until further notice due to lack of snow and unsafe trail conditions. Operations are dependent on weather and snow conditions. An update will be provided on the City of St. John’s website and social media when the trails are open and safe for use. The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience.