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Visitor Information Centre Opens May 22
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 03:17 PM
Visiting St. John’s?
Our Visitor Information Centre, located at 348 Water Street, opens for the season on Mon. May 22. We are open 7 days a week 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including all statutory holidays.
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff provide tourist information and trip planning assistance.
Staff are also available to offer assistance by:
- Email: Tourism@StJohns.ca
- Tel: 709-576-8106
- Toll free: 1-844-570-2009
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Mews Fitness Classes
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 01:08 PM
Due to instructor availability the Mews Centre aquatic fitness classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:20pm, will be cancelled for the remainder of the Spring effective May 18, 2023. The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Victoria Day Holiday
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:40 PM
Due to the Victoria Day holiday on Mon. May 22, the weekly City Council meeting will take place on Tues. May 23, at 3 p.m.
Please note:
- Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will not occur on Monday, it will be collected on Tues. May 23.
- The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed on Monday.
- Public washrooms will be open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park and Quidi Vidi Lake.
- Street cleaning operations will take place as scheduled on Mon. May 22, starting at 10pm. Vehicles that...
SJRFD: Chiminea or Outdoor Fireplace Safety
Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 04:25 PM
Whether you already have a chiminea or outdoor fireplace or you are planning to add one, invest some effort in reviewing outdoor fireplace safety. This is especially important if you are new to using a fire pit. It only takes a second for a cozy fire to burst into a blazing inferno.
With the early spring and warmer temperatures upon us, residents are taking the opportunity to get outside and enjoy a fire in their backyards. The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind all residents...
Harvey Road ‘Come Home’ Mural Unveiled
Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:47 AM
Today, Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O’Leary was joined by artist Molly Margaret and provincial government representatives at the official unveiling of a new mural on Harvey Road. The mural was created by Molly Margaret and Lily Taylor and celebrates the meaning of home to people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The City committed $19,500 for this project which was also supported by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, providing $24,500 through the Come Home 2022 Cultural Funding Program. The Rooms...
Lane Reductions Blackhead Road Bridge over Waterford River
Posted on Monday, May 15, 2023 03:55 PM
7:00 am. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023
Motorists are advised there will be lane reductions in place on the Blackhead Road Bridge over Waterford River to facilitate work of a bridge rehabilitation project. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Slowdowns and delays will be experienced.
The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John's by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489),...
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New Traffic Calming Policy Approved
Posted on Monday, May 15, 2023 03:29 PM
Today, City Council approved an updated Traffic Calming Policy following public engagement and a comprehensive review of the former process in 2022.
The new policy clearly defines how to evaluate whether a given street is eligible for traffic calming, and what steps need to take place throughout the process. The updated process includes a petition from people who live on a street, data collection on site, and installation of trial temporary measures. Information about the process and policy is...
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