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Drop-in Programs at Kenmount Terrace Community Centre
Posted on Monday, October 17, 2022 02:00 PM
This fall there are multiple drop-in programs being offered at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre, 85 Messenger Drive. The programs are being offered weekly until early December 2022. There are programs for all ages and abilities.
Playgroup (Ages 5 and Younger)Playgroup is for children who are ages 5 or younger, and their guardian(s). Playgroup provides an opportunity for your young children to be active and socialize, in a safe and welcoming environment.
- Offered until December 10
- Mondays and...
Be Prepared for Extreme Weather
Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 09:15 AM
It’s hurricane season and the City of St. John’s is asking everyone to do their part to be prepared for extreme weather events.
72 Hour RuleIn the event of an emergency, please be prepared to be on your own for 72 hours. For information on personal preparedness visit GetPrepared.ca.
During major storms, the focus of City crews is to maintain access to streets so emergency vehicles (Fire/Police/Ambulance) and utility crews can respond to emergencies. If you are prepared to be on your own...
Backyard Composting Sessions This Fall
Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022 11:00 AM
Backyard composting reduces climate changing emissions and returns much needed carbon back into the earth for healthy soil, trees and plants.
The City of St. John’s, in partnership with MUN Botanical Garden and the MMSB, offer a free backyard composting information course both in-person and online. The online course is available 24/7/365 and can be completed at a time that is convenient for you on the MUN Botanical Garden compost website. For residents of St. John’s only, once the course is completed,...
Litter Crew Collects Six Tonnes
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2022 09:45 AM
Each summer since 2014, the City of St. John’s hires a litter crew that are mandated to clean the most travelled streets of the city and areas where litter concentrates.
6 Tonnes of LitterOver 12 weeks, the 2022 summer litter crew used 575 clear garbage bags to pick up nearly 6 tonnes of litter from roadsides in St. John’s – with a four-person litter crew that is more than 55 pounds of litter picked up every day by each individual crew member!
Unfortunately, all kinds of litter is found along our...
Thousands Gather for Alex Newhook Stanley Cup Parade
Posted on Friday, August 26, 2022 11:00 AM
On August 22, the City of St. John’s held the Stanley Cup Parade for champion Alex Newhook of the Colorado Avalanche. The streets of St. John’s were lined with people of all ages wanting to celebrate the occasion.
This marks the first time the Stanley Cup has made it to St. John’s and the excitement from the crowd along the parade route and at George Street was contagious. The residents of St. John’s are certainly very proud of Alex Newhook. Countless children attended the event hoping to get a glimpse...
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