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H.G.R. Mews Closed for Maintenance: Oct. 27
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2022 02:35 PM
Please be advised the swimming pool, steam and sauna at the HGR Mews Community Centre will be closed Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6 a.m. to noon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Q3 Update: Strategic Plan
Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022 04:48 PM
The current, quarterly report on the City’s 10-year strategic plan, Our City, Our Future, is now available on our Strategic Plan page.
Six strategic plan initiatives were completed since the last progress update in June 2022, bringing the total number of initiatives completed since the launch of the plan to 102. Of the remaining initiatives in the strategic plan for 2022, the breakdown of their status is as follows:
- 33 on track
- 5 behind
- 22 overdue
- 5 not started
Our City, Our Future is now in its fourth...
Road Construction: October 24 to 28
Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022 04:25 PM
Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 24 to 28 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:
- Alexander Street
- Allandale Road (#419 to end)
- Berrigan Place
- Blackwood Place
- Burdell Place
- Empire Avenue (Edinburgh Street to Freshwater Road)
- Factory Lane
Pump Track Grand Opening Public Event October 22, 2022
Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022 02:59 PM
The City of St. John’s along with Avalon Mountain Bike Association (AMBA) and Canary Cycles are proud to announce that the first pump track in St. John’s at Quidi Vidi Park is open. The paved track is a fun way to develop biking and riding skills for all ages and abilities.
A pump track is a continuous loop of berms and “rollers” (paved mounds) where riders use an up and down pumping motion to propel themselves forward instead of pedaling or pushing. It is most suitable for bicycles and skateboards....
Space in Fall Recreation Programs
Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:00 PM
There is space in some of our fall recreation programs. Join us for a Halloween craft night for kids, learn the basics of fire building or make your own pair of snowshoes. There’s also space in some of our painting classes and our DIY Fall décor craft course. Register today!
Halloween Craft nightCome join us for a Halloween craft night. Make a Halloween pin or earrings, plus other Halloween surprises.
Southlands Community Centre: Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 11. Register here.
Fire...Cape to Cabot Race: Lane Reductions and Closures
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 09:39 AM
Motorists are advised that the following temporary road closures will be in effect for the Cape to Cabot Race, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022:
Blackhead Road (Southside Road to Cape Spear)
Closed Both Directions
7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Blackhead Road (Southside Road to Linegar Avenue - lower entrance
Northbound Lane (Downhill) Closed
Closed Both Directions
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Southside Road (Blackhead Road to 245 Southside Road)
Single Lane Traffic
Running Lanes on both sides marked with cones
Traffic controlled...
St. John's First Pump Track Opens at Quidi Vidi Park
Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 02:45 PM
The City of St. John’s along with Avalon Mountain Bike Association (AMBA) and Canary Cycles are proud to announce the opening of the first pump track in St. John’s at Quidi Vidi Park. The paved track is a fun way to develop biking and riding skills for all ages and abilities.
“I am thrilled to see the opening of the new pump track at Quidi Vidi Park,” said Councillor Ian Froude. “The new facility will be a unique recreational amenity for the community. It is an opportunity for people to grab their...
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