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Cruise Ship Spirit of Discovery Cancelled October 16

Posted on Sunday, October 15, 2023 09:03 AM

The Spirit of Discovery cruise ship scheduled to arrive on Monday, October 16 has cancelled the visit to St. John’s.

Cruise ship arrivals and departures are subject to various factors including marine conditions and ships’ schedules. They may be cancelled or postponed at any time, without notice, due to unforeseen circumstances. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s, please call the Cruise Line at 709-576-8333.

Street Rehab - October 16 to 21

Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 01:20 PM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 16 to 21 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:

Brier Avenue

Canada Drive

Columbus Drive (Wexford Street to Thorburn Road

Dublin Road

Incinerator Road

Limerick Place

London Road

Update - Detour - Canada Drive (from Hamlyn Road to Columbus Drive)

Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 11:19 AM

Detour remains in place until Friday, October 20 (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Motorists are advised that a detour will remain in place to October 20 to facilitate the ongoing construction of the Shared-Use Path on Canada Drive, however, access for local residents and emergency services will be maintained. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John's by calling 311...

My New St. John's Expo Event October 19

Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 11:01 AM

The St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership is hosting the third annual My New St. John’s Expo Event for newcomers & friends. The Expo takes place Thursday, October 19 from noon to 6 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Market, 245 Freshwater Road. Event admission is free.

If you are new to St. John’s, the Expo is your opportunity to:

• discover what St. John’s has to offer

• connect with 40 community organizations staffed by a diverse group of community leaders

• learn...

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Public Meeting - Rezoning Application for 40 Quidi Vidi Road

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 02:43 PM

A Public Meeting will take place regarding a rezoning application for land at 40 Quidi Vidi Road.

Description

The City has received an application from First Light St. John’s Native Friendship Centre Inc. to rezone land at 40 Quidi Vidi Road from the Residential 3 (R3) Zone to the Residential Mixed (RM) Zone to develop First Light headquarters. This will include an Office, Clinic and Place of Assembly. Office and Clinic are Permitted Uses in the RM Zone, and Place of Assembly is a Discretionary...

Lane Reductions / Road Closures - Cape to Cabot Race

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 02:22 PM

Motorists are advised that the following temporary lane reductions / road closures will be in effect for the Cape to Cabot Race, Sunday, October 15, 2023

Blackhead Road (Southside Road to Cape Spear)
Closed Both Directions
7:45 am - 10:00 am

Blackhead Road (Southside Road to Linegar Avenue - lower entrance)
Northbound Lane (Downhill) Closed
8:30 am - 10:00 am

Southside Road (Blackhead Road to 245 Southside Road)
Single Lane Traffic
Running Lanes on both sides marked with cones
Traffic controlled by...

Cruise Ship Acadia Arrives October 13

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023 01:14 PM

Arcadia with 2388 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, and depart on Saturday, October 14, at 6:00 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise Information Line.

Parking Impact

The public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship...

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