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Drifting Smoke in St. John’s Region
Posted on Monday, August 04, 2025 04:45 PM
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is advising residents that wildfires are causing drifting smoke into St. John’s and surrounding areas. While the incident is outside our direct jurisdiction, the smoke may affect air quality in our area.
We recommend that residents turn off air exchangers and HVAC units to help reduce indoor smoke exposure.
Stay safe, stay informed, and monitor local updates for changes.
Paul Reynolds Community Centre Closed
Posted on Monday, August 04, 2025 03:00 PM
Effective immediately, the Paul Reynolds Community Centre is closed to facilitate a repair to mechanical equipment that impacts the heating and the cooling of the building.
Day camps will continue to operate, as arrangements have been made for additional field trips. Pick up and drop off will continue to take place at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre. Participants will be contacted directly by program staff with further details.
An update on the reopening of the facility will be provided at...
Notice of Registration - 18 Campbell Avenue
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2025 02:05 PM
Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 59, 2025, adopted on July 2, 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 59, 2025, is to rezone land at 18 Campbell Avenue from the Residential 2 (R2) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone to enable the development of two lots for Semi-Detached Dwellings.
This amendment comes into effect on the date that...
Street Rehab - August 4 to 9
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2025 01:58 PM
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Contractors may be working on the following streets from August 4 to 9 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:
Barnes Road (Mullock Street to Howley Avenue)
Beaumont Street
Bennett Avenue
Blackmarsh Road
Canada Drive (Hamlyn...
City Council Meeting Recap: July 29, 2025
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2025 01:38 PM
The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on July 29, 2025, 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
School Zone Time UpdateCouncil approved an update to school zone speed limit signs citywide to reflect a 30 km/h limit from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days, aligning with the...
Job Advisory: St. John's Regional Fire Department, September 2025
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2025 10:22 AM
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) anticipates posting a job competition in early September 2025. Applications will be accepted through the City of St. John’s Careers website and recruitment advisories will be posted to the City of St. John’s website (www.stjohns.ca), the City of Mount Pearl website (www.mountpearl.ca), and the Town of Paradise website (www.townofparadise.ca).
The number of Temporary Firefighters to be hired will be determined prior to the interview process.
It is...
Cruise Ship Volendam arrives August 2
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2025 09:48 AM
The Volendam with 1839 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 8 a.m. (updated from 10 a.m.) on Saturday, August 2, 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 ImpactThe public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship...
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