Contractors may be working on the following streets from June 8 to 13 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. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas.

In recognition of World Refugee Day on June 20, 2026, the City of St. John’s is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of newcomers through a celebratory event and art exhibit, “Many Journeys, One Home", hosted by the Association for New Canadians (ANC). 

Construction on the final phase of the Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use Path, between Carpasian Road and Bannerman Road, is scheduled to begin the week of June 8 and continue through October 2026.

On June 3, 2026, First Light held its inaugural gathering of the Metro Reconciliation Partnership. The new initiative brought together partners, changemakers, and allies from the City of St. John’s, the City of Mount Pearl, the Town of Paradise, and the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s to coordinate reconciliation efforts at the municipal level throughout the metro region. 

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 20 Kerr Street.

The City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department are reminding residents that open air fires within city limits require a permit unless they meet the requirements for an approved outdoor wood burning appliance.

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by 95171 Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. at 172 Duckworth Street.

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by 95171 Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. at 172 Duckworth Street.

As part of the ongoing construction of new accessible washrooms at Kelly’s Brook Park, the shared-use path in Kelly’s Brook Park near Hoyles Avenue (including the trail connection to Hoyles Avenue) will be closed for the next few weeks to facilitate re-paving.

The City of St. John’s has concluded a Code of Conduct investigation involving Councillor Tom Davis. A complaint was received on March 13, 2026, alleging disrespectful behaviour in the workplace, including inappropriate verbal exchanges and comments. An independent external investigator was appointed to review the matter. The investigation found that Councillor Davis breached the City’s Respectful Workplace Policy by engaging in disrespectful behaviour and creating a negative work environment.