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City Provides Update on Mail Services Related to Canada Post Disruption

The City of St. John's is advising residents, businesses and partners of potential impacts and contingency plans due to the postal disruption at Canada Post.

Water Meter Reading Cards
Due to the mail disruption, water meter reading cards for October to December 2024 billing will not be mailed out to commercial water meter users.

Commercial water meter users can submit readings to waterclerk@stjohns.ca or by fax at 709-576-8162 with the following details: 

• Property Owner Name
• Property Location
• Water...

Holiday Lights at Bowring Park

Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration, Holiday Lights at Bowring Park, presented in partnership with NTV and OZFM! The event will feature local entertainment and free hot chocolate as we officially light up the park for the holiday season. 

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Bowring Park Duck Pond

The St. John’s Lions Club will be serving free hot chocolate - don’t forget to bring a reusable mug! The Community Food Sharing Association will also be onsite,...

Winter Recreation Program Registration

Please be advised of the following registration dates for the City's recreation programs. 
How to Register

• Online: RECconnect
• In person at H.G.R. Mews Community Centre or Paul Reynolds Community Centre.
• By phone after 10 a.m. on registration day: 709-576-8499 or 709-576-8631

At least 72 hours before registration time, ensure your RECconnect account is activated and up to date. You can learn about program offerings in the Activities Tab.

We strongly recommend you add the courses you intend to register...

2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey Results

The City of St. John’s will present the findings of the 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey at the Committee of the Whole meeting on November 19. This statistically significant survey, conducted every two years, is a critical component of the City’s accountability framework, which emphasizes strategic planning, performance management and transparent reporting.

“These survey results provide vital feedback that guides our strategic plan and service delivery,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “We value the...