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Accessible Parking Notice

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 02:14 PM

The City of St. John’s has scheduled updates for certain accessible parking spaces in the upcoming weeks. This may require the temporary removal of the existing blue road markings, which will be reinstated at a later date. The existing "accessible parking" signs will remain in place, and parking enforcement will continue at these locations. The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Aquatic Fitness Instructor teaching a class

Space Available in Aquatic Fitness Instructors Workshop

Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 02:33 PM

The City of St. John’s requires all Aquatic Fitness Instructors to have a certification from a recognized organization or successful completion in the City’s own workshop. Participants learn the basics of music, movement and safety to then apply to become an Aquatic Fitness Instructor.

All sessions are mandatory and open to participants 16 years of age or older and take place in the pool and classroom at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre (PRCC).

Cost: $100 including taxes and all required...

Lane Reductions / Closures - Capital Subaru Uniformed Services Provincial Marathon

Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 04:09 PM

7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Sunday, September 10, 2023

To facilitate the Capital Subaru Uniformed Services Provincial motorists are advised there will be lane reductions / closures on Sunday, September 10, 2023 as follows:

Southside Road Eastbound to Blackhead Road: 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Harbour Drive Eastbound: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Temperance Street both directions 7:00 am. to12:00 noon
Quidi Vidi Lake clockwise Lakeview Avenue to Carnell Drive: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Water Street Westbound-...

Cruise Ships arrive September 9 and September 10

Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 02:15 PM

The Zaandam with 1838 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 9 and depart at 10 p.m. The Vista with 1321 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September10 and depart at 7 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...

Street Rehab - September 11 to 16

Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 01:48 PM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from September 11 to 16 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:

Canada Drive

Columbus Drive

Coughlan Place

Darcy Street

Dublin Road

Elton Place

Empire Avenue (Graves Street to Little Street)

Music @ Harbourside Cancelled: September 8

Posted on Friday, September 08, 2023 10:16 AM

Today's Music @ Harbourside Concert with Sherry Ryan and youth opening act Charla Woodford has unfortunately been cancelled due to the wet weather.

Please visit the Music @ Concert Series page for a full schedule of upcoming events.

Cruise Ship Jewel of the Seas arrives September 8

Posted on Thursday, September 07, 2023 02:12 PM

The Jewel of the Seas with 2501 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 8 and depart at 10 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 visits to...

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