Royal St. John's Regatta not going ahead

The Royal St. John's Regatta is not a go today.

The event will now be postponed to tomorrow.

A few showers are expected for today along with some fog and a high of 24.

There will be various street closures and many city services will not be operating as per normal.

• Garbage and recycling collection will occur as normal and is not affected by the holiday.

• Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial and residential users.

• All City parking by-laws are still in effect, however paid parking regulations will not be enforced as Regatta Day is a Shops Closing Holiday.

• The Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Public washrooms will be open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park, Kenmount Park and Quidi Vidi Lake.

• The outdoor pool at Bannerman Park is closed all day, however Bowring Park pool will open at 2 p.m. for public swimming following the Kids of Steel Triathlon.

• Splash pads at Bowring Park, Bannerman Park and Kenmount Park are open on Regatta Day.