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Public Transit Infrastructure Investments Announced for St. John’s

Today, Mayor Danny Breen was joined by Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change to announce a joint investment of more than $27.8 million to enhance St. John’s public transit infrastructure.

This funding will support the purchase of 8 accessible hybrid transit buses which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change while increasing wheelchair accessibility on conventional transit...

Water Street Construction Update April 28

The final phase of the Water Street infrastructure improvement project that began on March 27 is progressing on schedule, with the underground infrastructure installation nearing completion at the Waldegrave Street intersection, and underground work scheduled to begin next week at the intersection of Prescott Street and Job’s Cove.

Waldegrave Street 

As weather permits, crews will be working to reinstate the road surface at the Waldegrave Street intersection during the coming weeks. Traffic lanes...

Yard Waste Collection Begins May 1

Starting Mon. May 1 and running through to the end of November, yard waste will be collected at the curb on the same day as your recycling. 

The yard waste collection program is suitable for:

• Leaves
• grass clippings
• plants, shrubs and weeds
• twigs and small branches with a maximum diameter of 2.5 centimeters. 

All yard waste must be placed in paper yard waste bags. Twigs and branches can be tied in bundles measuring a maximum of 60 cm by 60 cm by 30 cm (2ft x 2ft x 1ft). There is no limit to the amount...

Public Hearing - 20 Janeway Place

A Public Hearing will take place regarding an application to rezone land at 20 Janeway Place to allow apartment buildings. The proposed development will consist of four, two-storey apartment buildings; each apartment building will contain eight units for a total count of 32 units.

The St. John's Municipal Council adopted St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 10, 2023, and St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 20, 2023, on April 25, 2023, and hereby gives notice of its intent...

City Celebrates Youth Week May 1 to 7

We’re celebrating our youth during National Youth Week with several free events and activities. This week recognizes and applauds the talents, passion and achievements of our local young people. 

Proclamation

On Monday, May 1 this year's Youth of the Year will attend the regular City Council meeting as the Mayor officially proclaims National Youth Week in the City of St. John’s. 

This year’s Junior Youth of the Year is Seth Hyde, a student at MacDonald Drive Junior High who is actively involved in...

Downtown Street Cleaning Begins April 30

The scheduled overnight street cleaning in the Downtown will take place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The program starts on Sunday, April 30 and continues until Friday, September 22. Vehicles must be removed from streets scheduled for cleaning.

Unlike snow removal, the downtown street cleaning schedule is pre-determined for the entire season. It is the driver’s responsibility to look up when the street is scheduled for cleaning and to move their vehicle(s) accordingly; the City of St....

April 22 is Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 since 1970.

To recognize Earth Day this year, the City of St. John’s will partake in an Earth Day flag raising at City Hall at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 21.

The City has implemented numerous services and programs to protect our natural environment and to ensure wise use of resources. Waste and Recycling staff have been out in the community to educate and celebrate how individuals are taking small actions to make a big impact. Staff...