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City Seeking Feedback from Businesses on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall

The City of St. John’s invites businesses and organizations in the downtown area to share their perspectives on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. The feedback collected will help shape the plan for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall for 2026 and beyond.

“Local businesses are a vital part of the fabric of our community and economy,” said council lead for Special Events and Cruise, Councillor Jill Bruce. “By consulting with the business community, we’ll better understand how the Downtown Pedestrian Mall can...

2025 Youth Talent Show

The City of St. John’s is is excited to host its annual Youth Talent Show, a special event dedicated to showcasing the incredible abilities of our young stars. If you're between 10 and 16 years old, don’t miss this opportunity to perform in a supportive and uplifting environment. Whether you’re a singer, dancer, musician, magician, or have a unique talent to share, this is your moment to shine!

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, Memorial...

Lights Off January 2 at Bowring Park Duck Pond

The public is advised that the lights at the Bowring Park Duck Pond will be off this evening (January 2, 2025) due to unplanned maintenance. The issue is anticipated to be resolved tomorrow, January 3, 2025.

Space in Winter Recreation Programs

There is space in our winter recreation programs: Learn to Knit, Preschool, Acrylic Painting, Home Alone Course and Come Craft with Us. 

Learn to Knit

Learn to knit projects from start to finish. Projects include dishcloth, scarf/cowl and even a hat. Practice material provided. Come bring your creative mind! 

Southlands Community Centre: Wednesdays, January 8 to February 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Preschool

A part time preschool program that focuses on socialization, early educational concepts,...

Overnight Parking Bans In Effect

On-street overnight parking bans are in effect from January 3 until April 12, 2025.

These bans are in effect daily regardless of weather and street conditions as follows:

• Downtown Business District: 4 to 6 a.m. on Water Street (from Waldegrave Street to Prescott Street) and Duckworth Street (from New Gower to Cochrane Street)
• Streets outside the designated downtown area: 12:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Tickets may be issued to vehicles parked on the street during the above-noted times, and any vehicle impeding...

New Year's Eve Fireworks Safety

While fireworks are exciting to see, they are very dangerous if not used properly. That’s the reason you see all those warnings on fireworks. Consumer fireworks are powerful pyrotechnic devices and, for this reason, you must follow Canada’s laws for safe and secure use of fireworks. Be sure to know the laws, know your space and read all instructions.

The most common injuries due to fireworks can be impairments such as missing fingers, limbs and vision loss. The St. John’s Regional Fire...

Application - Incinerator Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Clarke’s Trucking and Excavating Limited on Incinerator Road.

Description

The proposed application is for an extension to an existing quarry (Mineral Working Use), which is located on Incinerator Road. The proposed quarry extension covers an area of approximately 6.39 hectares and is for the stockpile and laydown of existing infrastructure and materials on-site. No buildings are proposed.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

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