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Victoria Day Holiday

Due to the Victoria Day holiday on Mon. May 22, the weekly City Council meeting will take place on Tues. May 23, at 3 p.m.

Please note:

• Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will not occur on Monday, it will be collected on Tues. May 23.
• The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed on Monday.
• Public washrooms will be open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park and Quidi Vidi Lake.  
• Street cleaning operations will take place as scheduled on Mon. May 22, starting at 10pm. Vehicles that...

Harvey Road ‘Come Home’ Mural Unveiled

Today, Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O’Leary was joined by artist Molly Margaret and provincial government representatives at the official unveiling of a new mural on Harvey Road. The mural was created by Molly Margaret and Lily Taylor and celebrates the meaning of home to people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The City committed $19,500 for this project which was also supported by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, providing $24,500 through the Come Home 2022 Cultural Funding Program. The Rooms...

New Traffic Calming Policy Approved

Today, City Council approved an updated Traffic Calming Policy following public engagement and a comprehensive review of the former process in 2022.

The new policy clearly defines how to evaluate whether a given street is eligible for traffic calming, and what steps need to take place throughout the process. The updated process includes a petition from people who live on a street, data collection on site, and installation of trial temporary measures. Information about the process and policy is...

Be A Responsible Pet Owner

Pet owners have a responsibility under the Animal Control Regulation By-Law to ensure the wellbeing of both pets and City residents. There are many things you can do to keep your pets safe and ensure the City of St. John’s is a safe and enjoyable place for all City residents.

Stoop and Scoop

If your pet does its business on any property other than your own, you must clean up after them immediately. This shows respect for your neighbours and our shared public spaces. Many of our public parks have...

Property Re-Assessment Year 2024

Property Assessments take place on a two-year assessment cycle and 2024 is a reassessment year. The City of St. John’s will be issuing assessments to property owners beginning in June 2023. The assessed value of everyone’s property is set as of a “base date.” This ensures that each property within the city is treated uniformly with all properties being assessed as of the same date. The base date for 2024 is January 1, 2022; therefore, the assessment you will receive provides a market value for...