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Call for Members Deadline Extended - Building Safer Communities Steering Committee, August 2024

The deadline to apply for a vacancy that exists on the Building Safer Communities Steering Committee has been extended to Sunday, September 1, 2024. 

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking a member to fill one (1) vacancy on the Building Safer Communities Steering Committee.  

The Steering Committee aims to include a wide range of diverse perspectives and expertise, as outlined on page 4 of the Terms of Reference. Individuals who bring one or more of these perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Detour - Blackmarsh Road (Pearce Avenue to Cashin Avenue)

Due to water main replacement work, Blackmarsh Road, between Pearce Avenue and Cashin Avenue, will be closed to westbound traffic starting on August 27 at 7am until November 1 at 7pm. A detour will be in place.

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 (709) 754-CITY (2489), via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca.

Insignia Cruise Ship Cancelled – August 27

The Insignia cruise ship originally scheduled to arrive in St. John's Tuesday, August 27, 2024, has been cancelled.

For the full cruise ship schedule for 2024, click the green button below. The public can also call the Cruise Information Line at 709-576-8333 for schedule information. 

2024 Cruise Schedule

Paul Reynolds Community Centre Swimming Pool Closure

Please be advised that the Paul Reynolds Community Centre Swimming Pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance from Sunday, August 25 to Saturday, September 14 inclusive. The rest of the Community Centre will remain open during this time. The pool will reopen following its regular schedule on Sunday, September 15.

For more information or if you have questions or concerns, please call 709-576-8631 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

Cruise Ships arrive August 25 and August 27

The Emerald Princess with 3577 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, and depart at 6 p.m. The Insignia with 702 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, and depart at 8 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 coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise...

Space in Fall Yoga Classes

There is space available in the following fall yoga programs. 

Beginner Yoga

Designed for new students of all fitness levels to learn a solid foundation of yoga practice.

Kenmount Terrace Community Centre: Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 2024 - Dec. 11, 2024 from 8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. 

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Intermediate Yoga

This class teaches you how to improve upon the postures learned in beginner yoga and learn additional challenging postures. Beginner Yoga experience is required.

Paul Reynolds Community Centre: Mondays,...