The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) will no longer issue separate fire advisories. Instead, we encourage all residents to regularly check the Provincial Fire Hazard Map provided by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Agriculture and to follow the associated guidelines.

he City of St. John’s is hosting its annual Party in the Park on Wednesday, July 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn by the Bowring Park Bungalow. Party in the Park is a free event for seniors which includes local entertainment along with light refreshments, giveaways and more.

The City of St. John’s is advising the public that Lambe’s Lane is now open to traffic as a one-way street.

The City of St. John’s has released What We Heard reports summarizing public input from Phase 2 engagement for the Cowan Heights and University Area Neighbourhood Plans.

7:00 a.m. - Thursday, July 3 to 5:00 p.m. - Tuesday, July 8

From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3 to Tuesday, July 8 Prince Philip Drive will be reduced to one lane (east bound and west bound) at various times and the left turning lane from Prince Philip Drive (west bound) to University Avenue will be closed to facilitate asphalt paving operations.

Blackhead Crescent between civic numbers 44 - 65 will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 8 a.m.

Please be advised that the City of St. John’s fireworks planned for 10 p.m. on July 1 are cancelled due to current Provincial fire index rating for our Region. The use of personal/backyard fireworks is also strictly prohibited.

The City of St. John's has forwarded all residential tax bills covering July to December 2025 to Canada Post for delivery. Residents should receive their bill within the coming weeks.

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) anticipates posting a job competition in early September 2025.