News

Washrooms at Quidi Vidi Boathouse Closed

The public male and female washrooms at the Quidi Vidi Lake boathouse will be closed for maintenance on May 5 and will  reopen to the public on May 6 at 9 a.m. Washrooms on The Boulevard are open and available for use.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience. 

Update - Closure Springdale Street

Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street and George Street West, will be closed from May 8 to 12 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel.  A traffic detour will be in place.

 The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience.  For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY, via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca

Underground Construction Starts on Prescott Street

Underground infrastructure installation will be completed at the Waldegrave and Water Street intersection in the coming days, and underground work at Prescott Street and Job’s Cove is starting on Mon. May 8.

A road closure at the Prescott Street and Duckworth Street intersection is required to facilitate this phase of work. Signage and flag persons will be in place.

The city apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this construction project, which is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2023. 

Call for Members: Seniors Advisory Committee

The City of St. John's is seeking nominations to fill the following vacancy for the Seniors Advisory Committee:

• One Citizen’s representative (or their caregiver) from the community sector interested in seniors’ issues

Interested individuals should review the Committee Terms of Reference before completing the application and submit the application by 12 noon on Friday, May 19, 2023. 

Applications can be submitted either:

• electronically via the submit button on the form
• email: cityclerk@stjohns.ca
• mail:...

Appeal Board - 113 Linegar Avenue

The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard by the Appeal Board on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 12 noon: 

Decision of City re: Rejection of accessory building – 113 Linegar Avenue

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

If there is an intention to appear before the Board, you are requested to notify the City Clerk by email at cityclerk@stjohns.ca or by calling 576-8619.

Springdale Street Closure

Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street and George Street West, will be closed from Mar 20 to April 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel.  A traffic detour will be in place.

 The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience.  For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 754-CITY, via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca