News

Change of Arrival Date for Serenade of the Seas Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas Cruise Ship, originally scheduled to arrive in St. John's on Saturday, August 31, has changed their arrival date to Thursday, August 29. 

Serenade of the Seas with 2500 passengers is now scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, and depart at 5 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ship schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships...

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Space in Children, Youth and Family Programs

Good news - there is still space available in the below children, youth and family programs. 

The After School Program offers children a fun and safe place to be active. Our programs are based on the High Five philosophy and Healthy Child Development is fostered through the following principles: Participation, Play, Mastery, Friends, A Caring Adult and FUNdamental Movements. Children experience a wide range of opportunities through community involvement, cooperative and...

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Call for Members Deadline Extended - Building Safer Communities Steering Committee, August 2024

The deadline to apply for a vacancy that exists on the Building Safer Communities Steering Committee has been extended to Sunday, September 1, 2024. 

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking a member to fill one (1) vacancy on the Building Safer Communities Steering Committee.  

The Steering Committee aims to include a wide range of diverse perspectives and expertise, as outlined on page 4 of the Terms of Reference. Individuals who bring one or more of these perspectives are encouraged to apply.

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Detour - Blackmarsh Road (Pearce Avenue to Cashin Avenue)

Due to water main replacement work, Blackmarsh Road, between Pearce Avenue and Cashin Avenue, will be closed to westbound traffic starting on August 27 at 7am until November 1 at 7pm. A 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 (2489), via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca.

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Insignia Cruise Ship Cancelled – August 27

The Insignia cruise ship originally scheduled to arrive in St. John's Tuesday, August 27, 2024, has been cancelled.

For the full cruise ship schedule for 2024, click the green button below. The public can also call the Cruise Information Line at 709-576-8333 for schedule information. 

2024 Cruise Schedule

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Paul Reynolds Community Centre Swimming Pool Closure

Please be advised that the Paul Reynolds Community Centre Swimming Pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance from Sunday, August 25 to Saturday, September 14 inclusive. The rest of the Community Centre will remain open during this time. The pool will reopen following its regular schedule on Sunday, September 15.

For more information or if you have questions or concerns, please call 709-576-8631 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

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