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Celebrate National Drinking Water Week from May 3 to 9

During Drinking Water Week, the City of St. John’s highlights the essential role of drinking water infrastructure and the ongoing work required to deliver safe, reliable water to the community. This annual event, led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), celebrates the importance of clean water and the professionals who make it possible.

Safe drinking water is fundamental to public health and economic stability. Maintaining water systems requires continuous investment to renew aging...

Text Amendment - Heavy Equipment Storage

The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations respecting Heavy Equipment Storage and Vehicle Storage Yards. Currently, Section 6.20 of the Development Regulations states that heavy equipment or vehicles must not be stored or parked within 20 metres of a residential zone or a zone that allows residential uses. The proposed amendment would reduce this minimum separation distance from 20 metres to 15 metres.

In addition to the proposed amendment, the City...

Traffic Advisory: Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive

Work continues on the future roundabout at Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path, and Airport Heights Drive.

Starting Monday, May 4 at 9 a.m., work will begin to facilitate installation of a large culvert across Portugal Cove Road at Virginia River.

Significant delays are expected on Portugal Cove Road, including lane reductions and diversions as follows:

• Eastbound (toward the Trans-Canada Highway): Traffic continuing straight through the intersection will be reduced to a single lane. Turn lanes to...

Municipal Open House - Sunday, May 3, 2026

Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for our annual Municipal Open House, 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.

Participating sites Robin Hood Bay Recycling Facility 

340 East White Hills Road, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Do you know what happens to your recycling after you place it at the curb? In this region, recycling...

Traffic Advisory - Craigmiller Avenue & Bowring Park Parking Lot

To facilitate the funeral and procession for a member of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department, please note the following closures for Friday, May 1:

• Craigmiller Avenue (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.): Closed to traffic during this time. Access for local residents will be maintained, and Metrobus service will operate as usual.
• Bowring Park Gravel Parking Lot (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.): The gravel parking lot near Park Road will be closed to the public to accommodate parking and shuttle bus service for first...

Construction on Portugal Cove Road to Logy Bay Road Section of Crosstown Shared-Use Path to Resume

The City of St. John’s is making progress on the development of the Crosstown Shared-Use Path (SUP). On Monday, May 4, work is scheduled to resume near Kenny’s Pond, with all work scheduled to conclude by August 2026.

As construction continues, residents may experience traffic delays, lane reductions, and sidewalk closures within the work zone, along with temporary closures of sections of the existing trails.

The City of St. John’s will provide updates on traffic interruptions and progress...