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Meeting Scheduled for Kilbride Residents

Posted on Friday, October 07, 2022 08:30 AM

Ward 5 Councillor Carl Ridgeley will hold a meeting for those residents of Kilbride with concerns stemming from Hurricane Earl:

Tuesday, Oct. 11
Kilbride Community Centre
7 p.m.

Cruise Ships Amera and Ocean Endeavour Arrive Oct. 9

Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2022 01:41 PM

The Amera with 645 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John's on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 8 a.m. and depart at 6 p.m.

The Ocean Endeavour is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 am and depart 6 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise Information Line.

Parking Impact

The public is reminded that parking is limited...

Road Closure Blackhead Road Cancelled

Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2022 12:03 PM

Due to the wet weather forecast, work on Blackhead Road at Blackhead Crescent will be postponed until a later date.

Originally, this work was planned for Saturday Oct 8, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to facilitate the installation of culverts.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 754-CITY, via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca.

Thanksgiving Day Holiday Schedule

Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2022 10:45 AM

Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 10 all City offices and facilities will be closed.

The City Council meeting will occur on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. All Council meetings are available virtually at stjohns.ca/councilmeetings.

Please note:

Waste and recycling will not occur on Monday, it will be collected on Tues. Oct. 11, along with regular Tuesday collection. Waste collection time may be later than usual as waste from two areas will be collected.
Robin Hood Bay Waste Management...

Visitor Information Services: Closed for Season

Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2022 10:15 AM

Effective Friday, Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m., Visitor Information Services at the Welcome Centre, 348 Water Street, will be closed for the season with the exception of cruise ship visits. Visitors can contact the centre during the off season via email: tourism@stjohns.ca.

The Ocean Endeavor and the Amera cruise ships are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, Oct. 9. The Visitor Information Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Sky Princess is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, Oct. 13. The Visitor Information...

My New St. John's LIVE expo

Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 02:15 PM

The St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership is hosting the second annual My New St. John’s Live Expo Event for newcomers. The Expo takes place Monday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Market, 245 Freshwater Road. Event admission is free.

If you are new to St. John’s, the Expo is your opportunity to:

discover what St. John’s has to offer
connect with over 50 community organizations staffed by a diverse group of community leaders
learn about programs and services...

Improved Service Level: Pedestrian Activated Street Crossings

Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 09:45 AM

Today, Committee of the Whole voted to enhance snow clearing resources at 122 pedestrian street crossings. The recommendation will be referred to a future City Council meeting for a final vote.

The cost for more snow clearing resources is $270,015 for eight employees, one supervisor, two leased loaders and two light duty trucks.

With the additional resources, pedestrian activated crossings will be cleared within three days (72 hours) of street widening operations. In the past, it has taken approximately...

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