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H.G.R. Mews Centre Pool Closure June 23 to July 2

Please be advised that the swimming pool, steam room and sauna at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre will be closed for maintenance from Sunday, June 23 to Tuesday, July 2 inclusive. The rest of the community centre will be open during this time. The pool will reopen on Wednesday, July 3 following its regular schedule.

For more information or if you have questions or concerns, please call 709-576-8499 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

Call for Members - St. John's Sports & Entertainment Board of Directors

St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of St. John’s responsible for the operations of the Mary Brown’s Centre and the St. John’s Convention Centre.

The City of St. John’s is accepting applications from individuals who wish to apply for a position on the St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (SJSEL) Board of Directors.  The City of St. John’s will fill one vacancy for one, three year term.

The City believes in equal opportunity and is committed to...

Opening Dates for Splash Pads and Outdoor Pools

The splash pads at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre and Bannerman Park will open for the season on Thursday, June 13.

Splash pads are in operation from 9 a.m. to dusk, daily.

The splash pad at Bowring Park will also be operational with the opening of the outdoor pools at Bowring and Bannerman Park on Tuesday, July 2.

Visit StJohns.ca/OutdoorPoolsAndSplashPads for full schedules and further information.

Patrons may bring their own lifejackets, kickboards, flippers, hand-paddles and pull-buoys....

Downtown Pedestrian Mall to Open June 20

The Downtown Pedestrian Mall (DPM) will open on June 20, and will run until September 2, 2024. Operating daily from noon until 10 p.m., Water Street from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street will transform into a bustling vehicle-free, people-friendly zone.   

“We are consistently looking for new ways to create engaging public spaces and support the business community,” said Councillor Jill Bruce, lead for community services. “We are proud to not only continue the Downtown Pedestrian Mall but add...

City of St. John’s Announces New Partnership for 77 Charter Ave Space

The City of St. John’s is proud to announce a new agreement with Food First NL and Stella’s Circle for the use of space at 77 Charter Ave, Suite 100. In January, the City announced a Request for Submissions for the space to identify a new non-profit tenant partner working on housing and/or poverty reduction initiatives.

“On behalf of Council, we commend Food First NL and Stella’s Circle for the incredible work they are doing in the community to address food insecurity and support residents who...

Call for Members Deadline Extended - Built Heritage Experts Panel, June 2024

The deadline to apply for a vacancy that exists on the Built Heritage Experts Panel has been extended to June 30, 2024.

The Built Heritage Experts Panel provides expertise, opinion, and perspective about built heritage, its protection and designation in the City of St. John’s.

The Office of the City Clerk is accepting applications from interested persons for a vacancy that exists on the Built Heritage Experts Panel, in the following category:

• Planner, MCIP

Interested individuals can apply online.

Space in Recreation Programs

There’s space in our recreation programs: Camp Adventure, Outdoor Pursuits, Family Geocaching, Bike Trail Ride, Stand-Up Paddle Board Certification and various yoga programs.

Camp Adventure

Our summer camps will keep your children active through games, swimming, off-site trips, sports and outdoor fun! Join us at Camp Adventure for children ages 6 to 12 (grades 1 to 6). Children must have completed Kindergarten.

Shea Heights Community Centre from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spaces available in the following...