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Weather-Related Parking Ban Lifted: Feb. 4

The weather-related parking ban outside the designated downtown area and business district will end at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. 

The overnight winter parking ban remains in effect.

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Update: Paul Reynolds Community Centre to Reopen Feb. 4

Please be advised that repairs on the compression system will be completed today and the Paul Reynolds Community Centre will reopen on Wednesday, February 4 for regular programming.

Thank you for your understanding.  

Snow Clean-up Update Feb. 3, 2026

The snow mostly stopped by 4 a.m. with reported accumulations of approximately 46-48 cm. All streets are expected to be cleared by noon on Wednesday, February 4. Roads and sidewalks are completed based on priority order, and residents can check the priority rankings at StJohns.ca/ServicePriority.

Snow removal and street widening are required in many areas, which will commence in the coming days as weather permits. We are closely monitoring the situation and assure you we will address the needs on...

Paul Reynolds Community Centre Closed Feb. 3

Please be advised that the Paul Reynolds Community Centre is closed effective immediately due to a mechanical issue involving a compressor at the facility. The St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded this morning following reports of an odour in the building. Upon investigation, the issue was identified as a compressor-related issue.

The City will provide an update on the reopening of the facility once more information is available.

The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience...

Facility Reopening - February 3, 2026

Power has been restored to the John J. Murphy building (City Hall Annex) and the building will reopen to the public at 9:30 a.m.