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PSA - Ward 4 By-Election Day

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12, residents living in Ward 4 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor. The candidates are:

• Tom Davis
• Nicholas Hillier
• Myles Russell
• Greg Smith

Due to the election, the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday will now take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Voting

The deadline to return completed voting kits by mail was March 7, 2024. Residents that still need to cast their vote can deposit their completed vote-by-mail kit at the green drop...

Temporary Closure of Pool at H.G.R Mews Centre

Please be advised that the pool, steam room and sauna at H.G.R. Mews Centre will be closed effective 5:45 p.m. this evening, Sunday, March 10 for unplanned maintenance.

An update will be provided on Thursday, March 14, by 11:00 a.m.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

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Road Update: March 10

Motorists are advised that the following roads have been reopened to the public as of 5:30 a.m. today, March 10, 2024, as conditions have improved:

• Pearltown Road (Brookfield Rd – Old Bay Bulls Rd)
• Ruby Line (Main Road – Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive)
• Blackhead Road (Blackhead Village Rd to Cape Spear)
• Cochrane Pond Road

Equipment have been in all areas to make all roads drivable. However, please note that widening operations are ongoing and the public should be aware of possible heavy equipment.

Storm Cleanup Update – March 9

The snow mostly stopped by 11:00 a.m., with reported accumulations ranging from 72 to 80 cm. Blowing snow continues to impact many areas, causing drifting and low visibility. 

By 10 p.m. on Sunday, most streets will be cleared within the City. Currently, crews continue to focus on making first cuts on all streets. Most sidewalks will require large snow blowers, and many require complete snow removals. Crews will continue to focus on priority areas. 

Snow removal and widening are required in many...

Update: Parking in Downtown Business Area

Snow clearing crews continue to work to clear streets across the City. Due to the large amount of snow, this will take more time than usual to clear all streets. Please be advised that parking in the downtown business area is impacted. To ensure there is no obstruction to traffic and snow clearing operations, please utilize off street parking if visiting the area this evening. Vehicles that impede traffic or snow clearing operations could be towed or ticketed. 

24-Hour Parking Ban Remains in...