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Winter Activity Centre Closed for the Season

Please be advised that due to trail and snow conditions the City of St. John’s Winter Activity Centre in North Bank Lodge at Pippy Park is now closed for the season.

Consumer Product Recall: Frigidaire Gas Ranges

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens of a consumer product recall from Frigidaire. Frigidaire Gas Ranges have been recalled due to burn hazard.

Consumers should immediately stop using the ovens in the recalled ranges and contact Electrolux Group for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners

For more information, please visit the Recalls and safety alerts webpage on the Goverenment of Canada website.

Traffic Advisory - Water Street (between Waldegrave Street & Bishop's Cove)

Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To facilitate work for the Water Street Rehabilitation Project, a detour will be in place on Water Street from Waldegrave Street to Bishop’s Cove. There will be no on-street parking, however, access to parking lots will be maintained. Emergency access and bus routes will be maintained. Flag persons will be on site.

Pedestrian access will be maintained.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue...

Strategic Plan Progress and Initiatives for 2026

On March 31, a report was presented to Council at the Committee of the Whole outlining progress on the City’s strategic plan as well as the draft plan for 2026.

Read the Report

About our Strategic Plan

In its eighth year, Our City, Our Future is the City’s overarching 10-year Strategic Plan. It has four strategic directions – Sustainability, City that Moves, Connected City and Effective City and 12 goals that direct the annual action planning process. Additionally, the plan considers the City’s...

Job Advisory: St. John's Regional Fire Department September 2026

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.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to review the 2026–2027 SJRFD Firefighter Recruitment Guide, which outlines the required qualifications and details...

Good Friday Holiday City Schedule 2026

Due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 3, most City offices and facilities will be closed.

Please note:

• Curbside waste collection will not occur on Friday, it will be collected on Saturday, April 4.
• All City parking by-laws are still in effect, including Winter Parking restrictions. 
• City operated paid parking spaces will be free, excluding electric vehicle charges, as Friday is a Shops Closing Holiday.
• Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed to residential and commercial...

Water Street Infrastructure Project Continues in 2026

The City of St. John’s will complete the final stage of the Water Street Infrastructure Project in 2026, part of a multi-year capital initiative to replace and rehabilitate water mains and sewer lines, along with combined sewer separation, on Water Street between Waldegrave Street and Prescott Street.

The final phase involves installing a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner in the sewer system. This trenchless method renews aging pipes from within, reducing excavation, minimizing disruption and...