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24-Hour Parking Ban Cancelled: November 29, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 04:16 PM

The 24-hour parking ban originally scheduled for 6 p.m. today has been cancelled.

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Cancellation: Aquatic Fitness Nov. 29, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 03:23 PM

Due to instructor availability, Aquatic Fitness at 7 p.m. at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre on November 29 is cancelled.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience.

24-Hour Parking Ban in Effect: November 29, 2023

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 11:47 AM

The 24-Hour Parking Ban will be in effect outside the Designated Downtown Area and Business District starting 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

On-street parking is prohibited 24-hours a day until the ban is lifted. Vehicles parked on the road during this time may be ticketed or towed.

An update will be issued to confirm when the parking ban will be lifted.

This parking ban is required for effective snow clearing and/or snow removal. Equipment operators can clear snow from roadways more...

Winter Parking Bans that Apply to Streets

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 11:37 AM

Please be advised of the following winter parking bans and applicable dates.

Snow Routes

From December 1 to March 31, parking is prohibited 24-hours a day on streets designated as ‘No Parking Snow Route.’ These streets are marked with signs. These bans are in place so ice control and snow clearing equipment can safely service the streets.

Overnight Winter Parking Ban (Outside the Downtown)

The Overnight Winter Parking Ban for streets outside the designated downtown area will begin on Wed., Jan. 3,...

Bathrooms at Bannerman Park Closed Until Further Notice

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:09 AM

The City of St. John’s is advising the public that the bathrooms located at Bannerman Park are closed until further notice. The closure is necessary due to increased incidences of vandalism and misuse which has resulted in damage to the plumbing and hardware.

Recognizing the importance of bathroom facilities for the nearby encampment, the City of St. John’s has reached out to the Provincial Government to request port-a-potties be placed on the Colonial Building grounds. The Bannerman Park...

Garbage Collection Postponed Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 02:58 PM

Due to forecasted weather conditions, garbage and recycling collection will be postponed on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.

Impacted areas:

2A and 2B

Garbage collection for Area 2A and 2B, including recycling for 2A will now take place on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Garbage collection for Area 3A and 3B, including recycling for 3A, will also take place as scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Residents in Area 2 and Area 3 may experience delays due to the double collection day.

Street Rehab - November 27 to December 2

Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 02:46 PM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 27 to December 2 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:

Allandale Road (near turnaround)

Brier Avenue

Columbus Drive (Wexford Street to Thorburn Road

Dublin Road

Limerick Place

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