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Recreation Program Cancellations Due to Federal Election

Due to the federal election and advanced voting taking place at City facilities the following programs are cancelled: 

Monday, April 21:

• Body Conditioning: Paul Reynolds Community Centre from 7 to 7:50 p.m. 

Monday, April 28:

• Playgroup: Kilbride Community Centre from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

• Adults in Motion: Paul Reynolds Community Centre from 10 to 10:50 a.m. 

• Playgroup: Southlands Community Centre from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 

• Walk and Wheel: Southlands Community Centre from 12 to 1 p.m. 

The City...

Permanent Speed Cushions Coming to Select Streets

The City of St. John’s has announced additional traffic calming measures that will be implemented on City streets.

Streets that have already trialed temporary traffic calming, and will see permanent installation of speed cushions in 2025 include:

• Empire Avenue between Carpasian Road and Bonaventure Avenue
• Toronto Street between Princess Anne Place and Edmonton Place
• Vinnicombe Street between Larkhall Street and Baird Place
• Ladysmith Drive between Kiwanis Street and Lady Anderson Street
• Durdle Drive...

St. George’s Day Holiday City Schedule - April 21, 2025

Due to the St. George’s Day holiday on Monday, April 21, City offices will be closed with the exception of the following:

• All recreation facilities will be open.
• Garbage and recycling collection will go ahead as scheduled.
• As Monday is not a Shops Closing holiday, all City paid parking by-laws are still in effect.
• The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residential Drop Off will be closed.
• Public washrooms will be open at Bannerman...

Local Board of Appeal Hearing - 11 Barrows Road

The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard by the Local Board of Appeal on Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m.

11 Barrows Road: Decision of City regarding approval of temporary, seasonal use for seven restaurants; five food trucks, one ice cream shop, and one temporary building for the sale of food and beer and associated parking relief. 

Any persons whose properties are affected by the above-noted appeal has the right to be heard and to give evidence thereon. If...

City of St. John's Receives Year of Sport Funding for Select Free Swims

The City of St. John’s is proud to receive Year of Sport funding to support free swims at our pools. Thanks to the generous support of the Provincial Government and Celebrate NL, we’re able to offer free access to swim times at City aquatic facilities. This funding helps promote active, healthy living and ensures more residents can enjoy the benefits of swimming - at no cost.

Free swims will be aligned with following promotional weeks or months: 

• National Volunteer Week (April 27 to May 3)
• Paul...

Municipal Open House 2025

The City of St. John's will host a Municipal Open House on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in celebration of Municipal Awareness Week. This event provides an opportunity to visit some of the City's municipal buildings and get the inside scoop on how your city operates. This is a free family friendly event open to all ages.

The following sites will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

• Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility, 340 East White Hills Road
• City Hall, 10 New Gower Street
• Central Fire...

New Access St. John’s Reporting System

The City has launched a new online request system for Access St. John’s, replacing the former online request form and 311 St. John’s App. Residents can find online services, report a concern or submit service requests through the new system.

Users will be required to create an account to submit some inquiries which require personal information. Account users can also track their requests and history online.

Access St. John’s connects residents with city services and information, providing a...