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Temporary Lane Reductions - Stavanger Drive and Aberdeen Avenue

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

To accommodate the Boston Pizza Flat Out 5K Road Race, temporary lane closures and traffic adjustments will be in place on Aberdeen Avenue and Stavanger Drive as follows: 

Aberdeen Avenue: The north (right) lane will be closed from the former Princess Auto to Stavanger Drive from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Traffic cones will mark the closed lane. 

Stavanger Drive: The right lane will be closed from the signalized intersection at the north end of Aberdeen...

Yard Waste Collection and Compost Giveaway Begins

Starting Monday, April 28 and running through to the end of November, yard waste will be collected at the curb on the same day as your recycling.

The yard waste collection program is suitable for:

• leaves
• grass clippings
• plants, shrubs and weeds
• twigs and small branches with a maximum diameter of 2.5 centimeters
• soil and dirt, maximum 5 kg of total

All yard waste must be placed in paper yard waste bags that are securely closed, free of rips or tears and can be carried from the topside without tearing...

Curb It St. John’s and Robin Hood Bay Websites Temporarily Unavailable

Please be advised that the Curb It St. John’s (curbitstjohns.ca) and Robin Hood Bay Facility (robinhoodbay.ca) websites are currently unavailable.

The City is working to resolve the issue and will provide an update when possible.

Downtown Street Cleaning Begins April 27

Overnight street cleaning in the downtown area will begin Sunday, April 27 and run until Friday, September 26. Cleaning will take place on scheduled streets between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Vehicles must be removed from streets scheduled for cleaning.

The downtown street cleaning schedule is pre-determined for the entire season. It is the driver’s responsibility to look up when the street is scheduled for cleaning and to move their vehicle(s) accordingly; the City of St. John’s does not post signs for...

Local Board of Appeal Hearing - 92-96 Forest Pond Road

The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard by the Local Board of Appeal on Friday, May 9, at 12 p.m.

92-96 Forest Pond Road: Decision of City regarding rejection of proposed home extension.

Any persons whose properties are affected by the above-noted appeal has the right to be heard and to give evidence thereon. If there is an intention to appear before the Board, you are requested to notify the City Clerk at cityclerk@stjohns.ca or by calling...

City Celebrates National Youth Week May 1 to 7

National Youth Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the talents and achievements of the young people in our community. Join us as we honour youth with a variety of free events and activities.

Proclamation

Mayor Danny Breen will officially proclaim National Youth Week in the City of St. John’s on Tuesday, April 22 at the regular City Council Meeting at 3 p.m.

Art Exhibit

An opening reception for the annual Youth Art Exhibit will take place on Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Wyatt Hall...

City Seeking Feedback on University Area and Cowan Heights Neighbourhood Plan Recommendations

The City of St. John’s invites residents and businesses to share their thoughts on the initial recommendations for new neighbourhood plans for the University Area and Cowan Heights.

“In fall 2024, we heard from community members during the first round of engagement,” said Councillor Maggie Burton, lead for Planning. “We’ve listened to what matters most in each neighbourhood, and now we’re checking back in to ensure the draft recommendations reflect those priorities.”

The neighbourhood plans will...