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Traffic Impacts for Memorial Day Events

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 11:36 AM

Due to Memorial Day events, please note the following traffic impacts in the City of St. John’s for Saturday, June 29 and Monday, July 1.

Note: Closures may change without notice due to operational and public safety requirements.

Saturday, June 29, 2024

The following are in place to facilitate parade planning.

Road Closures

Various times – see below

Harbour Drive (from Bishop’s to Beck’s Cove) - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Beck’s Cove - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Water Street (from Prescott Street to Cochrane...

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Canada Day and Memorial Day Holiday City Schedule

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 09:58 AM

Due to the Canada Day and Memorial Day holiday, all recreation facilities, community centres and the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed on Monday, July 1.

Please note the following:

Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Monday.
All City parking by-laws are still in effect, however paid parking regulations will not be enforced as Monday is a Shops Closing holiday.
The Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The splash pads at...

Lane Reduction, Main Road, Gould's (vicinity of Viguer's Road Intersection)

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 04:41 PM

5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3

Motorists are advised that a portion of Main Road, near Viguers Road intersection, will have a temporary lane reduction in place. Temporary traffic signals and signage will be in place at the lane reduction. Flag persons will be on site during working hours. This lane reduction and detour is necessary to facilitate installation of storm sewer piping in this area. Motorists may encounter some delays.

The City of St. John's apologizes for...

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Canada Day Fireworks Cancelled Due to Provincial Fire Ban

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 03:28 PM

Please be advised that the City of St. John’s live music and fireworks event planned for 8 to 10 p.m. on July 1 is cancelled due to the provincial fire ban which will remain in place across Newfoundland and Labrador until further notice. The use of personal/backyard fireworks is also strictly prohibited.

The provincial fire ban prohibits the use of any fireworks, backyard firepits, chimineas, charcoal BBQs and open fires. Propane firepits and BBQs are permitted. The St. John’s Regional Fire...

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Application - 188 New Pennywell Road

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 01:51 PM

The City has received an application from Nidus Development Inc. to rezone land at 188 New Pennywell Road from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone and Rural (RUR) Zone to the Residential 2 Cluster (R2C) Zone for a thirty-two (32) unit Townhouse Cluster development. A Municipal Plan Amendment is also required to redesignate the rear of the property from the Rural District to the Residential District.

You can learn more about this application on the Planning St. John’s webpage. The Planning St. John's...

Road Closures - June 29 - Dress Rehearsal for Memorial Day Parade

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 01:39 PM

12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

To facilitate the Dress Rehearsal for the Memorial Day Parade the following road closures will be in effect:

Harbour Drive (from Jack Astor’s to Beck’s Cove) limited stop and go

Water Street (from Prescott Street to Cochrane Street)

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 (2489), via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca

Council Approves Housing Text Amendment

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:53 PM

On June 25, St. John’s City Council approved a text amendment to the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations that will enable a greater variety of housing types in residential zones. The text amendment will support the City's action plan to stimulate housing growth, which is supported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

Consultation for the text amendment took place during May. Feedback was received via email, through the Planning St. John’s webpage

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