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Traffic Advisory: Airport Heights Drive

Work will continue in 2025 as part of the multi-year Major’s Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements project.

To support this work, traffic on Airport Heights Drive will be disrupted at the Portugal Cove Road intersection to allow for the replacement of a large culvert on the Virginia River, located near Rhodora Street. Expect lane reductions, traffic slowdowns and detours until fall 2025.

Starting on Monday, May 12:

• Near the Portugal Cove Road intersection, Airport Heights Drive will be reduced...

Emergency Preparedness Week: May 4-10, 2025

Be Prepared. Know your Risks.

The City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department are recognizing May 4 to 10 as Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996.

Emergencies come in many forms and can happen at any time, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.

Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better...

2025 ECMAs Kick Off Next Week

Get ready for an unforgettable week at the 2025 East Coast Music Awards!

We’re less than a week away from the kickoff of the 2025 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) — a five-day celebration of East Coast music and culture taking place in St. John’s from May 7–11. With a jam-packed schedule of showcases, award ceremonies, community events, and fan favourites, the ECMAs are set to shine a spotlight on the region’s top talent and vibrant music scene. The City of St. John’s is a proud sponsor of the...

2025 Applause Awards Presented at Gala Event

Last evening, the City of St. John’s celebrated outstanding community contributions at the 2025 Applause Awards gala held at the St. John’s Convention Centre. 

“These awards are our way of saying thank you — to the volunteers, leaders, changemakers, and community builders who help make St. John’s a place where people feel welcome, connected, and proud to call home,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “On behalf of Council, I extend my congratulations to all finalists and recipients. You have all made our...