Contractors may be working on the following streets from August 25 to 30 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs.

Volendam cruise ship originally scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s on Saturday, August 23, has been cancelled due to expected unfavorable weather conditions.

To facilitate the closing ceremony for the 2025 Canada Games, there are a number of road closures and parking restrictions.

Bridge rehabilitation work on the Columbus Drive Overpass near Waterford Bridge Road will begin Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and is scheduled to be completed in summer 2026.

Work in 2025 focuses on sidewalks, the median, and work underneath the overpass.

Are you passionate about fitness and ready to take the next step in your training journey? The City of St. John’s is offering a three-day Dryland Fitness Instructor Workshop at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre.

Spaces are available in our Preschool Program for Fall 2025. 

 

From August 10–15 and August 18–22, visitors can join the City of St. John’s Race the Regatta Challenge. The 2025 Canada Games ARTA VISTA Festival at the St. John’s Convention Centre is your daily hub for entertainment during the Games.

 The current H.G.R. Mews Community Centre will officially close to the public on Thursday, August 28. The City of St. John’s is offering several free events and activities for residents to enjoy one last time at the Mews.

The Zuiderdam cruise ship originally scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19 has been cancelled due to weather.