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Traffic Advisory - Airport Heights Drive

Work continues on Airport Heights Drive to support the multi-year Major’s Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements project. Please note the updated traffic impacts below:

• Airport Heights Drive will be reopened to two-way traffic at the work site, however, occasional lane reductions will be required to facilitate construction activities.
• The right-turn lane from Portugal Cove Road (eastbound) onto Airport Heights Drive will be reopened to traffic.
• The left-turn...

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City Releases Neighbourhood Plans for Cowan Heights and University Area

The City of St. John’s has released neighbourhood plans for Cowan Heights and the University Area, setting a clear direction for how these communities will grow and change in the years ahead.

“Neighbourhood plans are strongest when they reflect the people who call these areas home,” said Councillor Maggie Burton, Planning lead. “By listening to residents, businesses, and other interested parties, we’ve created plans that capture their vision and set a clear direction for sustainable growth.”

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Check Your Mailbox for Your Vote-By-Mail Kit

Vote-by-mail kits for the October 2 Municipal Election are arriving this week. Every registered voter in St. John’s receives a kit directly in the mail, based on the permanent list of electors from Elections NL.

If you have recently moved and/or reached the voting age of 18, you may not be on the voters list. While the City makes every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the voters list, residents are asked to confirm that they are registered. To determine if your name is on the voters’ list and...

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My New St. John’s Expo Event October 14

As we celebrate Welcome Week (September 12-21), the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership is proud to announce it will be hosting its fifth annual My New St. John’s Expo for newcomers and friends. The Expo takes place Tuesday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Market, 245 Freshwater Road. Admission is free. If you are new to St. John’s, the Expo is your opportunity to: • discover what St. John’s has to offer • connect with community organizations staffed by a diverse...

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EV Charger Rate Adjustment Effective September 15

Starting Monday, September 15, rates for using City of St. John’s Level 2 EV Charging Stations will be adjusted. 

This update will help sustain the EV charging program by covering the costs of electricity, maintenance, and operations, while also building a reserve to support future charger replacements and upgrades. Fees are reviewed annually to ensure they remain aligned with actual expenses.

Charger fees will continue to apply in addition to parking fees, where required. All charges are...

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