In observance of the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Monday, most City offices will be closed.

Curbside waste collection will go ahead as scheduled, and Robin Hood Bay will be open for commercial users only.

All parking bylaws are still in effect, including paid parking regulations, and street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled.

The Visitor Information Centre will be open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All recreation facilities will be open, and day camp programs are going ahead. The Bannerman Park and Bowring Park pools will be open. Splash pads at Bowring, Bannerman and Kenmount Park will be open. Public washrooms will be open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park, Kenmount Park, Quidi Vidi Lake and Kenny’s Pond.

Property owners in the City of St. John’s are reminded that the 2026 Property Assessment Notices were mailed in May. Those who have not yet received their assessment notice should contact the Assessment Division.

Those who disagree with their property’s assessed value can use the formal appeal process available through the Assessment Review Court. The appeal deadline is August 8, and appeals cannot be accepted after this date.

Prior to submitting an appeal, property owners are encouraged to contact city staff to discuss any questions or concerns.

Rowing champions, one of the greatest teams to ever row Quidi Vidi Lake, and a broadcasting staple in this province were all called to the Regatta Hall of Fame Thursday.

The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee selected five new inductees in its class of 2025. Rowing legends Jimmy Carroll and Craig Whittle have been inducted, as have Crosbie Industrial Services Men’s crew, the current record holders. Also inducted is Dr. Peter Hollett in the builder category, along with our very own The Newfoundland Broadcasting Company.

Crosbie Industrial put together perhaps the greatest day in Regatta History in 2006. The crew broke two records that day with an incredible time of 8:51. That record still stands today.

Jimmy Carroll is one of the sport’s greatest . He rowed in 30 Regattas, won four championships, and was part of multiple course records. He was also Oarsman of the Year in 1989 and Coxswain of the Year in 2002.

Craig Whittle raced in countless championship races and won an incredible five triple crowns. He then became one of the sport’s best coaches, helping Hyflodraulic and Fine Strokes to multiple titles.

The late Dr. Peter Hollett spent decades at Quidi Vidi, first as a rower at the 1977 Regatta and then over 30 years with the Regatta Committee, serving until his passing last year.

Newfoundland Broadcasting, led by president Scott Stirling, has been a pondside staple for almost 70 years. From annual lakeside coverage to the countless teams sponsored by Scott Stirling and his company, few have given as much to the sport. From racing shells to championship teams, NTV continues to be one of rowing’s greatest supporters.

As part of its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous artists with a connection to an Indigenous community in Newfoundland and Labrador, including those from urban Indigenous communities, are invited to submit an expression of interest to design and produce a permanent public mural in the City of Mount Pearl.

The selected artist will design and produce a permanent mural on the stage at Centennial Park, a central and highly visible location next to Mount Pearl City Hall.

According to Justin Campbell, Director of Advocacy at First Light, “First Light welcomes this early step by the City of Mount Pearl as it continues to act on its 2024 Declaration in Support of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The City has always been home to a diverse and vibrant urban Indigenous community – but one that too often has gone unrecognized in public spaces. We are proud to support a project that honours the creativity and leadership of Indigenous artists on the land where the City now stands.”

This is an opportunity to contribute to the city’s cultural landscape, make a powerful artistic statement, and celebrate Indigenous identity through public art.

Deadline to submit is August 8. More information and guidelines can be found at: mountpearl.ca/indigenous-art.

The RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at Hartery’s Family Restaurant in Stephenville early on July 6.

On July 6, at 2:30 a.m., the suspect broke a side window at Hartey’s Family Restaurant on Main Street to gain access to the building. He entered and stole a bottle of liquor before exiting through the rear door.

The suspect is described as male, in his 20s or 30s, with an athletic build and no visible tattoos. He was wearing shorts and had a dark coloured shirt tied around his head to cover his face. 

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact police.

The province has announced $177,500 for the Town of Gander to enhance economic development and advance tourism. The funding will be used to support enhancements to the tourism sector, help boost the local economy, promote sustainable practices and foster partnerships.

Gander is working to increase visitation and stays in the area. The project will assist in developing a tourism strategy and the purchase of equipment to improve experiences at the many festivals and events hosted by Gander and its partners, including the Gander production of Come From Away.

This project also aims to improve capacity to host more frequent and diverse tourism events year-round, capitalize on opportunities in the sport tourism sector and identify opportunities to work with other towns and communities in the Kittiwake Coast as a means of benefiting the region.