News

Market on Water Event Cancelled Due to Weather

Please be advised that, due to the weather forecast, the Market on Water event scheduled for Thursday, August 29 at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall (DPM) has been cancelled.

However, there are still several exciting events lined up as we conclude the final DPM weekend of the year:

Friday, August 30

• Music at Harbourside Park featuring Justin Fancy at 12:30 p.m.
• Pop-Up Performanceon the DPM featuring The Boogie Babes at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 31

• Music on Water on the DPM featuring Shanneyganock at 3:00 p.m.

Municipal Open House 2024

The City of St. John’s will be hosting a Municipal Open House on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents will have the opportunity to visit various municipal buildings and get the inside scoop on how our city operates. This is a free family friendly event open to all ages.

Participating sites include:

• Animal Care and Adoption Centre (81 Higgins Line)
  Visit the Animal Care and Adoption Centre for this guided tour where our attentive staff care for and support our furry friends....

Construction Update in Memorial University Area

The City of St. John’s reminds students, parents, and staff of St. Andrews Elementary, Prince of Wales Collegiate, and Memorial University of ongoing construction in the area, which will impact traffic as schools reopen in early September.

Simultaneous construction on Elizabeth Avenue, University Avenue/Prince Philip Drive, and Allandale Bridge is essential to complete key capital projects ahead of the 2025 Canada Games.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their routes, expect delays, and allow...

Change of Arrival Date for Serenade of the Seas Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas Cruise Ship, originally scheduled to arrive in St. John's on Saturday, August 31, has changed their arrival date to Thursday, August 29. 

Serenade of the Seas with 2500 passengers is now scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, and depart at 5 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ship schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships...

Space in Children, Youth and Family Programs

Good news - there is still space available in the below children, youth and family programs. 

After School Program

The After School Program offers children a fun and safe place to be active. Our programs are based on the High Five philosophy and Healthy Child Development is fostered through the following principles: Participation, Play, Mastery, Friends, A Caring Adult and FUNdamental Movements. Children experience a wide range of opportunities through community involvement, cooperative and...