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City Celebrates $25,000 Grant for Tree Planting
Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2022 11:03 AM
The City is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from Tree Canada and CN Rail for tree planting in city parks and open spaces, as part of the EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up Program.
The grant was celebrated today with a tree planting ceremony in Bowring Park. Trees planted under this grant are in addition to the 400 to 500 trees that are planted by the city each year.
Planting under the grant program has recently been completed with a total of 100 new trees planted in Brookfield Road Park, Kelly’s...
National Child Day: Free Events Nov 15 to 20
Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2022 09:37 AM
November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rights of children everywhere to live happy, healthy lives, and to ensure they reach their full potential. To celebrate, the City of St. John’s is offering a week of free events and programs, November 15 to 20, at various community centres. Events include Youth Drop-In, Everyone Welcome Swim and Active Playgroup.
We will conclude our week-long celebration with Move it Family Fun Event at Paul Reynolds Community Centre on Sunday,...
Lane Reduction: Waterford Bridge Road
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 09:19 AM
There will be a lane reduction at Waterford Bridge Road in the vicinity of the Green Depot to facilitate work of the 2022 Bridge Rehabilitation Contract 4 project on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic will be maintained, signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. You may encounter some delays.
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...
Road Closure: Blackhead Road
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:55 AM
Blackhead Road at Blackhead Crescent will be closed to facilitate the installation of culverts on Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic will be detoured and flag persons will be on site.
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.
Ramp Closure Extended: Southlands Boulevard
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 09:42 AM
The westbound exit ramp from Pitts Memorial Drive to Southlands Boulevard will be closed from Thursday, Oct. 27 to Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2022 (previously November 2). Northbound traffic on Southlands Boulevard will not be able to exit onto Pitts Memorial Drive westbound. Southbound traffic can still exit onto Pitts Memorial Drive westbound during this ramp closure. Motorists can use the Ruth Avenue exit or the Route 3 – Commonwealth Interchange via Heavy Tree Road exit as an alternative.
The City of...
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...
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