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Recreation Facilities to Open at Noon Jan. 22

All recreation facilities closed due to the weather on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday morning, Jan. 22 will reopen at noon.

The Loop will also be operation at noon.

Delayed Opening for Recreation Facilities: Jan. 22

Due to weather conditions, all City of St. John's recreation facilities will delay opening on Sunday, Jan 22 until parking lots and walkways can be cleared. An announcement on the opening time will be made at 10 a.m. January 22.

Residential Drop Off Closed January 21

Due to forecasted weather conditions, the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility (including the Residential Drop Off) will close for the remainder of the day.  

The Residential Drop Off (RDO) will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 8 a.m. 

The City of St John’s apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. 

24-Hour Parking Restriction in Effect: January 21, 2023

The 24-Hour Parking Restriction will be in effect outside the Designated Downtown Area and Business District starting 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023.  

On-street parking is prohibited 24-hours a day until the restriction is lifted. Vehicles parked on the road during this time may be ticketed or towed. 

An update will be issued to confirm when the parking restriction will be lifted.  

This parking restriction is required for effective snow clearing and/or snow removal....

Answering Your Questions on the Outer Battery Issue

Over the past week, we have received many questions on the Outer Battery light issue. This blog post answers your questions and explains Council’s position.

Section 377 of the City of St. John’s Act says that Council has the power to address lighting issues. Why hasn’t Council had the lights removed? 

Here’s what Section 377 says: 

“Where, in the opinion of the city medical officer or the council, a building or a trade or occupation, matter or thing, in or about a building or the lot...

St. John's Heritage By-Law Amendment Number 1-2023

Promulgation Notice

Take notice that the St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Heritage (Amendment No. 1-2023) By-Law.

The said By-Law was passed by Council on the 16th day of January, A.D., 2023, so as to replace the current Schedule “A” – Terms of Reference for the Built Heritage Experts Panel with an updated Schedule “A” and the current Schedule “C” – Heritage Buildings and Maps with an updated Schedule “C” removing 154 New Cove Road (Bryn Mawr) from the schedule. 

All persons...