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.

Residential tax bills covering July to December 2026 are in the mail. Residents are encouraged to check their mailboxes and review payment options.

To facilitate the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, and Canada Day Festivities, please note road closures and no parking (tow away) restrictions on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

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

Motorists are advised there will be a temporary lane reduction and lane diversion, as well as sidewalk closure, on MacDonald Drive between Quebec Street and Toronto Street. This is to facilitate work of the Crosstown Shared-Use Path project. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Slowdowns and delays will be experienced.  Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes whenever possible.