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Traffic Advisory - Downtown Area (Canada Games Closing Ceremony)

Date: Sunday, August 24
Times: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

To facilitate the closing ceremony for the 2025 Canada Games, please note the following road closures and parking restrictions. 

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed from 12 to 11 p.m. on Sunday, August 24:

• New Gower Street (Waldegrave Street/Barter’s Hill to Duckworth Street)
• Queen's Road (City Hall Parking Garage to Long's Hill)
• Adelaide Street (Water Street to New Gower Street)
• Water Street eastbound (Waldegrave Street to Adelaide Street)

Bridge Rehabilitation on Columbus Drive at Waterford Bridge Road Overpass Begins August 26

Bridge rehabilitation work on the Columbus Drive Overpass near Waterford Bridge Road will begin Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and is scheduled to be completed in summer 2026.

Work in 2025 focuses on sidewalks, the median, and work underneath the overpass. In spring 2026, work will resume to repair and repave the overpass deck.

Traffic on Columbus Drive and Waterford Bridge Road will be disrupted, and sections of the Bowring Park Duck Pond parking lot will be unavailable. Expect lane reductions,...

Application - 279 Portugal Cove Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Birhane Shop Incorporated for 279 Portugal Cove Road.

Description

The proposed application is for a change in the Restaurant hours of operation, which is an existing Discretionary Use at this location. The applicant is proposing revised hours of 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. (midnight) seven days a week. The floor area will remain at approximately 123m² and parking is provided on-site.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

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Get Certified as a Dryland Fitness Instructor

Are you passionate about fitness and ready to take the next step in your training journey? The City of St. John’s is offering a three-day Dryland Fitness Instructor Workshop at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre. This hands-on, educational workshop is designed for those interested in learning how to develop and lead effective dryland fitness classes and will equip you with essential knowledge and practical tools. Workshop Details Dates & Times:

• Friday, September 19 from 6 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday,...

Spaces Available in Preschool Program

Spaces are available in our Preschool Program for Fall 2025. 

Active Preschool is a part time preschool program that focuses on socialization, early educational concepts, physical literacy with a focus on fundamentals, basic movement and skills taught through fun activities. Staff will build on children's interests and abilities and offer age- appropriate activities and learning centre.

We have spaces available at the following locations:

• Paul Reynolds Community Centre: MWF, September 15 to...

Race the Regatta Challenge at the St. John’s Convention Centre

The 2025 Canada Games ARTA VISTA Festival at the St. John’s Convention Centre is your daily hub for entertainment during the Games, featuring live performances, interactive workshops, visual arts, Games merchandise, and live streaming of events.

From August 10–15 and August 18–22, between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., visitors can join the City of St. John’s Race the Regatta Challenge. Step into our rowing station, take a quick tutorial from our crew, and race against the clock for 60 seconds as the...

Closing Events for the Current H.G.R. Mews Community Centre

After over 50 years of providing recreation and community programming, the current H.G.R. Mews Community Centre will officially close to the public on Thursday, August 28. To mark this milestone and celebrate its legacy, the City of St. John’s is offering several free events and activities for residents to enjoy one last time at the Mews.

Free Swims

The City will offer free swims on the following dates and times during the last week of operations.

Wednesday, August 27:

• Everyone Welcome Swim: 4 to...