Contractors may be working on the following streets from July 6 to 11, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation.

A recap of key decisions from the June 30, 2026, Council meeting. The recap includes updates on planning and development applications, permits, land and property matters, proclamations and more. 

The City of St. John’s wishes to advise residents that Bannerman Park, including the pool, splash pad, and playground, and St. Pat's Ballfield will be closed all day on Friday, July 3, 2026 to facilitate Japanese Beetle Treatment.

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 65, 2026, adopted on June 2, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

The Canada Day fireworks display has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled due to the provincial Fire Weather Index.

The City of St. John’s wishes to advise residents that Bannerman Park, including the playground and splash pad, and St. Pat's Ballfield will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. to facilitate Japanese Beetle Treatment. The Bannerman Pool House will remain open throughout the day.

The Canada Day fireworks display scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, July 1) at Quidi Vidi Lake has been postponed due to the provincial Fire Weather Index placing the St. John's area in the yellow (high) category, which prohibits the use of fireworks. The use of personal/backyard fireworks and sky lanterns are also strictly prohibited.

The City of St. John’s is currently experiencing issues with our online event calendars, including swim schedules. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) anticipates posting a job competition in early September 2026. Applications will be accepted through the City of St. John’s Careers website. Recruitment advisories will also be published on the City of St. John’s website, the City of Mount Pearl website, and the Town of Paradise website.