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Cruise Ship Celebrity Eclipse arrives August 8

Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 11:43 AM

The Celebrity Eclipse with 3013 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, and depart at 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 on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to...

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Trail Explorers

Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2024 02:12 PM

The City of St. John’s is thrilled to announce the launch of Trail Explorers, an active living program designed for all members of our community. This initiative provides an opportunity to explore parks and trails, while promoting health, wellness, and community connection.

The program will take place every Wednesday, from August 14 until September 25. Each week will feature a different trail, time, and meeting location. Each trail will be rated on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 being the easiest and 5...

Right Turn Closure - Off Hamilton Avenue onto Job Street

Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2024 01:29 PM

1:30 p.m.., Tuesday, August 6 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 9

To facilitate the Provincial work on the Viaduct the right turn off Hamilton to Job Street will be closed from 130 p.m.., August 6 to 6:00 pm., August 9. Motorists requiring access to Water Street west must proceed down Hamilton Avenue to Water Street to head west.

Updated - Lane Reductions - University Avenue and Prince Philip Drive

Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2024 09:22 AM

7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,Tuesday, August 6

Motorists are advised there will be temporary lane reductions in place at the University Avenue and Prince Phillip Drive intersection to facilitate preliminary construction works (ie. exploratory digs) associated with the University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrades project.

Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Traffic slowdowns and delays will be experienced, and motorists are advised to seek an alternate route if possible.

The City of St....

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Regatta Day Holiday City Schedule 2024

Posted on Monday, August 05, 2024 03:58 PM

The Royal St. John’s Regatta is set to occur on Wednesday, August 7. If the weather is not suitable on August 7 and the Regatta Committee postpones the event, the following list pertains to whichever day the Royal St. John’s Regatta occurs.

All City offices and facilities are closed on Regatta Day.

Please note:

Garbage and recycling collection will occur as normal and is not affected by the holiday.
Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial and residential users.
All City...

Road Closures - Regatta Eve and Regatta Day

Posted on Monday, August 05, 2024 03:19 PM

To facilitate the Regatta events there will be various road closures and No Parking/Tow Away areas implemented. These road restrictions are necessary to ensure the safety of pedestrians around the Regatta Site.

Access will only be permitted for emergency and service vehicles on roads that are closed for Regatta Eve and Regatta Day.

Residents who live on these roads that must use their vehicles on Regatta Day are encouraged to park their vehicles outside the Regatta site. Proof of residency will...

Update - Lane Reductions - University Avenue and Prince Philip Drive

Posted on Monday, August 05, 2024 08:50 AM

7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 5

Motorists are advised there will be temporary lane reductions in place at the University Avenue and Prince Philip Drive intersection to facilitate preliminary construction works (i.e. exploratory digs) associated with the University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrades project.