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Elizabeth Avenue Street Rehabilitation and Shared Use Path

Pending approval at the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, July 11, a new multi-year construction project begins later this month on Elizabeth Avenue. Phase 1 this year spans from Bonaventure Avenue to Westerland Road with Phase 2 from Westerland Road to Freshwater Road slated to begin in 2024. The project includes both street rehabilitation and the construction of a shared-use path.

• Street rehabilitation includes new sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks and select underground utilities.
• The...

Orangemen’s Day Holiday

Due to the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Mon. July 10, most City offices will be closed. The bi-weekly City Council meeting will take place on Tues. July 11 at 3 p.m.

Please note the following:

• Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday.
• The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• All City parking by-laws are still in effect including paid parking regulations as Monday is not a Shops Closing holiday.
• The Visitor Information Centre at...

Don't Make a Home for Rodents on Your Property

If you have rats around your house, it doesn’t mean your property is dirty but it likely means that you are providing a food source for them and have spaces they can use for shelter.

Remove food sources

• Do not store garbage outside; if you live in an area that does not use garbage bins, do not place garbage at the curb before 6 a.m. on your collection day
• Do not store pet food, bird feed or lawn seed outside
• Compost properly – do not add fish or meat to backyard compost bins, and ensure the...

Party in the Park July 19

The City of St. John’s is hosting the annual Party in the Park on Wednesday, July 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn by Bowring Park Bungalow. (Rain date: July 20)

Party in the Park is a free event for seniors which includes local entertainment along with light refreshments, giveaways and more.

This year’s entertainers are Clay Coombs and Harris Porter of I’se Da B’y; youth musician Brett Crane; Elaine Dunphy of Nia on the Rock; and Paddy Burke.

 The City offers a bus to pick-up attendees at selected...