City Guide
The City Guide is a reference publication the City of St. John’s mails to resident homes four times a year (November, February, May and August). The City Guide is full of information for residents from the City of St. John's. For inquiries about advertising in the City Guide contact the printer by emailing advertising@stjohns.ca.
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The members of Council and our staff welcome your feedback on the City Guide. What information would you like to see shared in this publication? What would you like to know more about? Send your suggestions and ideas to any member of Council or email our City Guide editorial team at communications@stjohns.ca.
Current Edition: Fall 2022
In this issue get all the information that you need for the Pumpkin Walk scheduled for November 1. Read about the City is getting electrified with changers for electric vehicles. Learn about Fall City events and how donations to the REAL program make a difference in many childrens lives. Be sure to take our Read about fall recreation programs offered and and much more to explore in the Fall 2022 edition of the City Guide.
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Summer 2022
In this issue get all the information that you need for about the City's new times for Street Cleaning operations. Read about the Downtown Pedestrian Mall, Summer Events and Cruise Ship visits. Be sure to take our St. John's quiz. Read about Summer recreation programs offered and and much more to explore in the Summer 2022 edition of the City Guide.
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Spring 2022
In this issue get all the information that you need for about the City's new Applause Awards program. Read about Downtown paid on-street parking areas. Find out five simple things you can do to combat climate change in St. John's. Read about Spring recreation programs offered and outdoor burning regulations and much more to explore in the Spring 2022 City Guide.
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Winter 2022
In this issue, meet the newly elected City Council from Municipal Election 2021. Learn about Clear Bags for garbage starting in January 2022. Also, read about Winter recreation progamming and special events.
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Fall 2021
In this issue get all the information that you need for about Municipal Election 2021. Meet Canada's favourite crossing guard right here in St. John's. Learn how the City is preparing climate challenges in the future with its Community Climate Plan. Also, read about waste and recycling programs, Fall recreation programming and events.
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Summer 2021
In this issue read our Summer Garden Guide with information on Yard Waste, Composting and Water Conservation. Read about Recreation programs and events. Also, find details about the Downtown Pedestrian Mall and Staycation Fire Safety.
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Spring 2021
In this issue read about Spring Recreation programs and events. Also find details about Heritage Grants, changes coming to Property Assessments, Waste and Recycling information and details about Summer Employment with the City of St. John's.
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Winter 2021
In this issue learn about Winter Recreation Programs, Waste and Recycling Programs. We look at new Parking Pay Stations installed in the Downtown, proposed upgrades to Kelly's Brook Trail, addressing Climate Change and a new 24-hour Parking Restriction regarding snow clearing. Read all about this and so much more.
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Fall 2020
In this issue learn about Fall Recreation Programs, Waste and Recycling Programs. We look at 125 years of the St. John's Regional Fire Department and the new Water Street Pedestrian Mall. Also, learn about the City's Poet Laureate, some of the oldest trees in St. John's and a new website feature, Neighbourhood Profiles. Read all about this and so much more.
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Summer 2020
In this issue read a message from the Mayor about how the City is planning for summer programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also find details about how to get a building permit for your home renovation or construction projects, the best way to dispose of fallen leaves and grass clippings, suggestions of walks to take this summer, and a profile of some of the gardeners at the Paul Reynolds Community Garden.
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Spring 2020
In this issue read about The City's new fraud policy, Recreation programs, spring construction and infrastructure improvements, 2020 garbage and recycling schedules, spring events and activities and much more.
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Winter 2020
The City Guide is full of information for residents from the City of St. John's. In this issue read about Volunteering with the City, information on Community Gardens, 2020 Garbage and Recycling schedules, winter events and activities and much more.
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Fall 2019
In this issue learn more about City Parks and how they contribute to Healthy Communities, find out how to make an appointment for our free annual metal and bulk garbage pick up, browse the recreation programs and courses on offer this fall, learn how to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning and much more.
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Summer 2019
In this issue take a peek at the new Kenmount Terrace Community Centre and Park, read about summer programs, street cleaning and much more.
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Spring 2019
The City Guide is full of information for residents from the City of St. John's. In this issue read about a new City Program that Grows Hope, Learn how Lifeguards Give Back, Easter camp and Family activities, Snow clearing and Street cleaning in the city, Spring Recreation Programs, 2019 Garbage and Recycling Calendars and much more.
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Winter 2019
The City Guide is full of information for residents from the City of St. John's. In this issue read about Skating at the Loop, Snow clearing in the city, Winter Recreation Programs, 2019 Garbage and Recycling Calendars, Special holiday and winter events, Winter Family Events, Property Assessments and much more.
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Previous Editions
Fall 2018
Summer 2018
Spring 2018
Winter 2018
Fall 2017
Summer 2017
Spring 2017
Winter 2017
Fall 2016
Summer 2016
Spring 2016
Winter 2016
Fall 2015
Summer 2015
Spring 2015
Winter 2015
The City Guide is full of information for residents from the City of St. John's. In this issue read about Metal and Bulk Garbage collection, the opening of the St. John's Community Market, Fall Recreation Programs, Getting your garden ready for winter, Fall Family Events and much more.
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Summer 2018 Edition
Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on Summer recreation programs, Information on Automated Garbage collection, 2018 garbage and recycling calendars, Music @ concert series, Summer pet safety, Backyard fire safety and much more.
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Spring 2018 Edition
Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on Spring recreation programs, Information on the launch of Automated Garbage collection, 2018 garbage and recycling calendars, Outdoor fire safety and much more.
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Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on winter recreation programs, winter family events including New Year's Eve, 2018 garbage and recycling calendars, snow clearing information, a look at emergency centres, microchipping your pet and much more.
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Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on fall recreation programs, fall family events, 2017 garbage and recycling calendars, a look at the Municipal Election 2017, a new home for the City Archives and much more.
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City of St. John's City Guide Summer 2017. Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on summer recreation programs, summer City events, 2017 garbage and recycling calendars, inside the Paul Reynolds Community Centre, fire safety when it comes to cooking, a look at automated garbage collection and much more.
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City of St. John's City Guide Spring 2017. Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on Spring recreation programs, 2017 garbage and recycling calendars, How to avoid a parking ticket, St. john's demographic information, and much more.
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City of St. John's City Guide Winter 2017. Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on winter recreation programs, winter events in the city, 2017 garbage and recycling calendars, snowclearing information, microchipping your pet, affordable housing programs and much more.
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City of St. John's City Guide Fall 2016. Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on fall recreation programs, fall events in the city, National Tree Day, Putting your garden to bed for winter, How to safely navigate a Roundabout, the dangers of Carbon Monoxide and much more.
City of St. John's City Guide Summer 2016. Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on summer recreation programs, summer events in the city, the story behind the WW1 Caribou Memorial, the Community Roots Tree Planting program, reporting and removal of grafitti, the economics of St. John's and much more.
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City of St. John's City Guide Spring 2016. Find information about City of St. John's programs, events and initiatives. Included in this issue is information on spring recreation programs, spring cleanup and waste disposal, accessible transit offerings, getting a permit for building projects, the story on potholes, volunteering, the City's R.E.A.L. program and much more.
Winter Edition 2016
This edition is full of information for residents from the City of St. John's. Get your new 2016 St. John's Garbage and Recycling Calendars. In this issue read about Winter Recreation Programs, Skating on The Loop, Winter Snow Clearing information, Winter Safety tips, Household Fireworks Safety, Winter Events and much more.
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Fall Edition 2015
This edition is packed with information about City of St. John’s programs and services including, registration for fall recreation and swim programs, municipal assessments, fallen leaf options, the local immigration partnership and more. The Fall City Guide also takes a look at the cruise industry in St. John's, building an emergency preparedness kit, the danger of carbon monoxide as well as the City's Strategic Plan and three-year budget.
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Summer Edition 2015
This edition is packed with lots of information about City of St. John’s programs and services including, registration for summer camps and all summer recreation and swim programs, bulk garbage drops at Robin Hood Bay, downtown street cleaning, and more! The Summer City Guide also takes a look at the new features in Bannerman Park, summer City events and tourism, water conservation, what not to flush and summer fire and road safety!
Spring Edition 2015
This edition is packed with lots of information about City of St. John’s programs and services including, registration for Easter camps and all spring recreation and swim programs, bulk garbage and large metals pickups, downtown street cleaning, and more! The Spring City Guide also profiles our five city wards, animal control inspectors, the new sidewalk snowclearing crew and some of our fantastic volunteers!
Winter Edition 2015
In this edition you will find your annual waste collection calendars. Be sure to clip out your calendar for easy, weekly reference. Pool schedules and classes, as well as all our recreation programs for the winter session, are included here. You will also find information about snow clearing and winter parking restrictions – an important topic now on the heels of our first Winter Maintenance Review and as we brace for the upcoming winter season. We have also included news and stories to help you understand our system a little better (see, Understanding Your Tax Bill or Starting a Neighbourhood Watch) and to have fun and enjoy all that our great City has to offer.