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MHA John Abbott, MP Joanne Thompson, Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary and Councillor Chelsea Lane stand holding map of shared use path in front of them

Federal, Provincial, Municipal Infrastructure Announcement July 18, 2023

Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12:45 PM

A joint investment of $11.8 million from the Provincial and Federal Governments and the City of St. John’s was announced today to enhance public transit infrastructure.

This funding will support:

the purchase of up to 18 accessible, paratransit hybrid or electric vehicles to replace the current gasoline-burning fleet used in the GoBus service in St. John’s and Mount Pearl
solar panel kits to be installed on 120 Metrobus shelters, which will allow the city to illuminate the shelters using solar...

Party in the Park Postponed

Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 11:53 AM

Due to the forecasted high temperatures and humidex, the annual Party in the Park will be cancelled for Wednesday, July 19. An announcement on whether or not the event can proceed on Thursday, July 20 will be made on Wednesday at noon.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Street Rehab - July 17 to 22

Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023 03:44 PM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from July 17 to 22 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:

Alexander Street

Blackhead Road

Burdell Place

Chinook Lane

Coughlan Place

Darcy Street

Elton Place

Empire Avenue (Bonaventure Avenue to...

South Brook Trail and Washrooms in Bowring Park Reopened

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2023 02:38 PM

South Brook Trail and the washrooms in Bowring Park have reopened. Thank you for your patience.

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Bowring Park Pool, Splash Pad Closing 4 p.m. July 13

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2023 01:53 PM

Bowring Park Pool and Splash Pad will close at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 13.

This closure is for necessary, unscheduled maintenance. The Pool and Splash Pad will reopen tomorrow with regular hours.

The City apologizes for the inconvenience caused.

Fire Department Supports Dollar A Day Foundation July 15, 2023

Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2023 01:03 PM

On Saturday, July 15, 2023 (back up rain date Sunday, July 16) at Bowring Park 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dollar A Day, St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJFRD) and IAFF Local 1075 are raising the bucket for mental health and addictions care as part of the Fighting Chance program. Fighting Chance, created by the Dollar A Day Foundation in partnership with the SJRFD and IAFF Local 1075, is designed to engage first responders in a meaningful way.

This program will provide support for mental health and...

Appeal Board - 158 Ruby Line

Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 09:52 AM

The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard by the Appeal Board on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 12 noon:

Rejection of Proposed Subdivide for Single Detached Dwelling at 158 Ruby Line.

Any persons whose properties are affected by the above-noted appeal have the right to be heard and to give evidence thereon.

If there is an intention to appear before the Board, you are requested to notify the City Clerk by email at cityclerk@stjohns.ca or by calling...

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