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ChillFest 2025: Learn to Play Disc Golf Event Cancelled

Due to the weather forecast, the Learn to Play Disc Golf ChillFest event, scheduled for tomorrow, February 15, has been cancelled.

But don't worry, there are plenty of other events on the ChillFest schedule! To learn more, visit www.stjohns.ca/Chillfest.

Swan at Mundy Pond Relocated for Winter

The City of St. John’s wishes to inform visitors to the Mundy Pond area that the resident swan has been temporarily relocated due to winter conditions. As the pond remains frozen, the Swan will be under the care of Humane Services and will return to Mundy Pond when conditions improve.

The 15+ year-old Mute Swan has been a long-time resident of Mundy Pond and is well-cared for by Public Works staff, with the support of Humane Services.

City Council Meeting Recap: February 11, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on February 11, 2025 which provides an overview of Council decisions. You can also view all related documents for the decisions below, video and the full agenda from the meeting by clicking the link below. 

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Recreation Master Plan

Council approved the new Recreation Master Plan, a comprehensive framework designed to proactively manage the current and future provision of recreation facilities, spaces and...

City Seeking Performers for 2025 Special Events

The City of St. John’s is seeking performers for 2025 special events. Our annual Call for Performers helps the City program arts and cultural performances for special events like the Music @ Concert Series, Downtown Pedestrian Mall performances, Dockside Welcomes and other City of St. John’s-hosted events and festivals.

We invite solo and group applications in all the performing arts disciplines. The deadline to apply is the final Friday in March. Please complete the online application form.

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Call for Members Deadline Extended - Inclusion Advisory Committee

The City Clerk’s Office is seeking applications from individuals representing organizations or individuals that support persons facing barriers to participation in the community in the following sectors:

• 2SLGBTQIA+
• Physical and Neurological Disabilities
• Universal Design
• Anti-Racism

The Inclusion Advisory Committee provides information and advice to the Committee of the Whole on matters of inclusion and accessibility as they relate to City programs, policies, and services, as referred to it by...

Building Safer Communities Grant Recipients Announced

The City of St. John’s is pleased to share the latest recipients of its Building Safer Communities Grant Program, which were approved at the February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting. Over $533,000 in funding is being awarded to six community-based service providers to develop or strengthen crime and violence prevention and intervention initiatives for children, youth, young adults, and their families. “On behalf of City Council, I would like to congratulate the recipients and thank them for their...

Cancellation: Kenmount Terrace Community Centre Playgroup

Please be advised that the Saturday playgroup program at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre will not take place on February 15 and February 22. Playgroup will resume on Saturday, March 1. The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

We encourage residents to join us at the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre for our MegaPlay event as part of the City’s ChillFest on February 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For details visit StJohns.ca/ChillFest.