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Give to REAL on Giving Tuesday
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 11:37 AM
This holiday season why not give the gift of play to a child in need? Today is Giving Tuesday and you can support children in need by supporting the REAL Program through the purchase of holiday cards. Cards are five for $20 and can be purchased by phone at 709-576-8684, by email at real@stjohns.ca or drop by the Paul Reynolds Community Centre, the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre or Access St. John’s at City Hall.
The REAL Program supports children in financial need by placing them in recreation and...
City Launches EV Chargers in Multiple Locations
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 11:05 AM
Today, the City of St. John’s announced the opening of the first locations for Level 2 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at:
- Paul Reynolds Community Centre - 35 Carrick Dr
- Farmers Market - 245 Freshwater Rd
- Southlands Community Centre - 40 Teakwood Dr
There are two chargers at each location.
Additionally, Level 2 EV Chargers will be installed at Churchill Square (Rowan Street), Metrobus, City Hall, on Duckworth Street and at the new H.G.R. Mews Community Centre (once construction is...
Five Winter Parking Restrictions that Apply to Streets
Posted on Monday, November 28, 2022 10:02 AM
Snow Routes
From December 1 to March 31 parking is prohibited 24-hours a day on streets designated as ‘No Parking Snow Route.’ These streets are marked with signs. Restrictions are in place so ice control and snow clearing equipment can safely service the streets.
Outside the Downtown Overnight Winter Parking Restriction
The Overnight Winter Parking Restriction for streets outside the designated downtown area will come into effect at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
The restriction...
Road Construction - November 28 to December 2
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2022 04:07 PM
Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 28 to December 2 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 (Golf Course Entrance to the End)
Empire Avenue (Edinburgh Street to Freshwater Road)
Spencer Street
Trepassey...
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions - Downtown Christmas Parade
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2022 01:32 PM
The 2022 Downtown Christmas Parade organized by Downtown St. John's is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 27 beginning at noon.
ShuttleAttendees are encouraged to take the FREE Metrobus Santa Shuttle, starting 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 27, with return shuttles operating immediately following the parade (masks are required):
- Confederation Building parking lot, Prince Philip Drive, to/from Bannerman Road
- NL Housing Building, 2 Canada Drive, to/from Mary Brown’s Centre
GoBus...
Vehicle Auction Online December 4 and 5
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2022 12:21 PM
In accordance with the provision of Section 166 (4) of the City of St. John’s Act, impounded motor vehicles held by the City of St John’s, will be sold via online auction hosted by Fitzpatrick’s Auction from 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 04, 2022 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 05, 2022.
Photographs of vehicles will be on the Fitzpatrick’s Auction website prior/or on the day of the scheduled event.
Vehicles on auction PlateVINModelMake
Give the Gift of Play
Posted on Friday, November 25, 2022 10:18 AM
This holiday season consider giving the gift of play to a child in need by donating to the REAL Program.
The REAL Program is a nonprofit program that provides recreation and leisure opportunities to children and youth in financial need by matching them with an organized recreational activity of their choice. It costs approximately $200 to provide a program or class space for one young person.
It’s easy to donate: online, by telephone or in-person. Donations of $20 or above will receive...
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