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Lane Reductions/Closures - Mews Memorial 8K Road Race

Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Motorists are advised that the following road closures/lane reductions will be in place on Sunday, June 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to facilitate the Mews Memorial 8k Road Race.

Mundy Pond Road

7:30 a.m.– 8:05 a.m. Blackler Avenue to Ropewalk Lane – Both Directions

8:05 a.m.– 8:30a.m.: Blackler Avenue to Ropewalk Lane – Eastbound Lane Only 

Campbell Avenue – Westbound, west of Cashin

7:55 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

(access to residents of Campbell Avenue) 

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Update - Road Closure - Bay Bulls Road (Old Bay Bulls Road to Walsh's Lane)

Motorists are advised that Bay Bulls Road from Civic 333 Bay Bulls Road to the Old Bay Bulls Road intersection will remain closed until Friday, June 23 at 5 p.m. No vehicular traffic will be permitted to pass through the closed section of Bay Bulls Road.

A detour remains in place on Bay Bulls Road (Old Bay Bulls Road to Walsh's Lane) to direct traffic around the construction zone. Local access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic inside the detoured area is permitted.  Signage will be in place...

Planned Power Outage to Effect Some City Services June 9 to 11

Electrical maintenance to the systems located at City Hall will require a power outage from Friday, June 9 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, June 11 at 4:30 p.m. Public impacts are minimal, however please note the following:

• Access to portions of the City’s website at StJohns.ca may be impacted, including the City’s Map Centre, which will be offline.
• We will not be able to issue emails for public notifications on watermain breaks to subscribers.

• Slowdowns are expected at both inbound and outbound commercial...

Fast Facts on Feeding Wildlife

In 2019, City Council amended the Residential Property Standards By-Law to address concerns raised by the public about feeding wildlife in residential areas.

 What does the amendment say?

Individuals are not permitted to feed wildlife on a residential property, with two exceptions – to capture feral cats as part of a spray and neuter program, or using bird feeders to feed songbirds only. Residents are only permitted to own two bird feeders, and there are guidelines about how to keep and care for...

Mews Centre Pool and Sauna to Remain Closed

Due to an unexpected mechanical issue, the pool, steam and sauna at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre have been closed. An update on reopening is expected June 12, 2023.