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The City of St. John's ensures media, residents and businesses are kept informed about issues, programs, initiatives and projects the City is working on by posting media releases, media advisories and public service announcements to this webpage. This view shows ALL the hot topics news sorted by Publication Date in descending order. Please click 'read more' on any of the news items below to learn more.
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Parking Ticket FAQ
Friday, August 7, 2020 - 11:45am
Parking tickets in the City of St. John’s are issued for violations of various parking by-laws. If you believe your vehicle should not have been ticketed, you can challenge your ticket.
read more Parking Ticket FAQ
Stepping Outside the Pedestrian Mall
Monday, July 27, 2020 - 2:15pm
...don’t forget to venture outside the Mall and explore the many other businesses on Water Street, Duckworth Street and Harbour Drive.
read more Stepping Outside the Pedestrian Mall
Wristbands for Outdoor Swims
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 11:00am
Bannerman and Bowring Park swimming pools will use a wristband system to identify swimmers. All patrons are now required to wear a wristband to enter the pool area at both outdoor pool sites.
read more Wristbands for Outdoor Swims
Fast Facts on the Eric Street Development
Friday, July 17, 2020 - 4:15pm
Understanding the process to date of developing a new affordable housing opportunity in the city...
read more Fast Facts on the Eric Street Development
Transportation Network Improvements
Friday, July 17, 2020 - 1:30pm
The City of St. John’s is committed to building a balanced transportation network to get people and goods where they want to go safely.
read more Transportation Network Improvements
Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 5:45pm
We encourage residents to visit and enjoy the downtown this summer!
read more Downtown Pedestrian Mall
How to Pay Your Tax Bill
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - 12:45pm
City Hall is still closed to the public except by appointment only, but there are many ways you can interact with our staff...
read more How to Pay Your Tax Bill
​St. John’s Celebrates Canada Day
Friday, June 26, 2020 - 1:30pm
Be sure to watch our special on NTV, 6:30 p.m. on July 1
read more ​St. John’s Celebrates Canada Day
Virtual St. John's Days Celebrations
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 3:00pm
​Celebrate our city during St. John’s Days!
read more Virtual St. John's Days Celebrations
Senior of the Year Announced
Monday, June 8, 2020 - 3:15pm
Margaret Thorne has been identified as Senior of the Year for 2020.
read more Senior of the Year Announced
Downtown Pedestrian Mall Proposal
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - 11:15am
The City of St. John’s has proposed the creation of a pedestrian mall in the downtown for portions of the summer. The goal of the mall is to encourage residents and visitors to see the downtown as a d
read more Downtown Pedestrian Mall Proposal
Fast Facts on Sewer Back-ups
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 6:00pm
We empathize with residents who are dealing with sewage issues and we apologize for the inconvenience...
read more Fast Facts on Sewer Back-ups
Riddle Me This
Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 10:15am
Poet Laureate Mary Dalton adds to our at home resources...
read more Riddle Me This
The Facts on Litter Collection
Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 7:45pm
The City hears frequent complaints about the amount of litter...
read more The Facts on Litter Collection
​Youth of the Year Recognizes Our Youngest Leaders
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 10:30am
Nominate a deserving young person...
read more ​Youth of the Year Recognizes Our Youngest Leaders
Celebrating Our Volunteers
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 9:15am
It’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers!
read more Celebrating Our Volunteers
Fast Facts on City Layoffs
Friday, April 17, 2020 - 11:00am
The City of St. John’s made the difficult decision to reduce staffing levels in late March...
read more Fast Facts on City Layoffs
Fast Facts on Laptop Purchases
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 2:15pm
City follows all requirements of the Public Procurement Act in making what was deemed an emergency purchase...
read more Fast Facts on Laptop Purchases
Nominate A Deserving Senior
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 10:15am
​Senior of the Year Award Rewards Experience
read more Nominate A Deserving Senior
Building Healthy Communities Award Application
Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 11:30am
​Volunteers building healthy communities..
read more Building Healthy Communities Award Application
Tourism Award Nominations Open
Monday, April 6, 2020 - 10:45am
​Tourism Awards Recognize Innovation
read more Tourism Award Nominations Open
Handling your Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Friday, April 3, 2020 - 4:15pm
What to do will recycling is not being collected...
read more Handling your Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Submit Applications by Email
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 12:00pm
At this time the best way to submit applications, permits and nominations to the City of St. John’s is by email. City staff are practicing social distancing and have access to email.
read more Submit Applications by Email
Don't Flush Disposable Wipes
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - 9:00am
Are you using wipes to get your surfaces disinfected? If you do, make sure you throw them in the garbage, not down the toilet.
read more Don't Flush Disposable Wipes
City Monitoring COVID-19 Situation
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 11:00am
The City’s role is the protection of our staff, maintaining essential services and, if required, cancelling public programs to reduce transmission.
read more City Monitoring COVID-19 Situation

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