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Call for Members - Inclusion Advisory Committee, February 2024

Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2024 10:02 AM

Applications are invited from qualified persons to serve on the Inclusion Advisory Committee. 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 committees of Council, or as initiated by the Advisory Committee itself.

The City Clerk’s Office is seeking applications from individuals representing organizations that have expertise in...

Road Closure - Cochrane Pond Rd.

Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 07:33 PM

Motorists are advised that Cochrane Pond Rd. (off Back Line, Gould’s), is closed due to heavy drifting and reduced visibility. Only local traffic will be permitted. An update will be provided once it has been reopened.

The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns.ca.

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City of St. John’s Facility Closures – Feb. 15

Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 06:40 PM

Due to the forecasted weather, City facilities will be closed tomorrow morning (February 15), with an update at 11 a.m. This includes City Hall, recreation facilities and the residential drop off at Robin Hood Bay. The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will remain open.

Waste and recycling collection scheduled for Thursday, February 15 is postponed to Saturday, February 17. Waste and recycling that was scheduled for today, February 14 will now take place on Friday, February 16. Bags and...

Postponed - Waste Collection Feb. 15

Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 05:47 PM

Due to forecasted weather conditions, curbside waste collection will be postponed on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Collection for Area 3, regularly Wednesday, will take place on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 along with the regularly scheduled Area 5 collection.

Collection for Area 4, regularly Thursday, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

Residents in Areas 3 and 5 may experience delays due to the double collection day on Feb. 16.

Waste bags and carts must not be placed at the curb until 6-8 a.m. on...

Ward 4 By-Election Candidates Announced

Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 04:37 PM

On Tuesday, March 12, residents living in Ward 4 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor. Congratulations to the following candidates who have been successfully nominated:

Tom Davis
Nicholas Hillier
Myles Russell
Greg Smith

Vote-by-Mail

The City will once again be using a vote-by-mail system for the upcoming by-election. Residents of Ward 4 are encouraged to check the voters list to ensure they receive their vote-by-mail kit at the correct address. To learn if you are in Ward 4 you can...

24-Hour Parking Ban in Effect: February 14, 2024

Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 07:54 AM

The 24-Hour Parking Ban will be in effect outside the Designated Downtown Area and Business District starting 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.

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...

City of St. John’s Facility Closures – Feb. 14

Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 06:28 PM

Due to the forecasted weather, City facilities will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 14. This includes City Hall and recreation facilities. The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will remain open, except for residential drop off.

Waste and recycling collection for areas 3A and 3B is also postponed, with an update late tomorrow afternoon.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

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