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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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City Guide being delivered
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 5:00pm
The summer 2017 edition of the City Guide is being delivered to residential mailboxes in St. John's this week.
read more City Guide being delivered
Volunteer Week 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 3:30pm
April 23 to 29, 2017 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. The City of St. John’s values the contributions of all volunteers and the impact they have on the community as a whole.
read more Volunteer Week 2017
Music @ Quidi Vidi
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 4:00pm
This first Music @ of the year takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at the Quidi Vidi Village Plantation. Click 'read more' to learn details.
read more Music @ Quidi Vidi
Working to Address Litter in Our Community
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 1:45pm
City crews are out addressing litter in our community; please do you part, too...
read more Working to Address Litter in Our Community
Youth Art Exhibit
Monday, April 17, 2017 - 1:00pm
We've extended the deadline to submit artwork for the upcoming youth art exhibit to Friday, April 21. Click 'read more' for details.
read more Youth Art Exhibit
Our Avalon: Regional Planning
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 5:30pm
The municipalities involved in developing a new regional planning are seeking your input...
read more Our Avalon: Regional Planning
Torbay Road North Commercial Area Transportation I...
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 6:30pm
Yesterday, City Council voted to accept the Torbay Road North Commercial Area Follow-up Transportation Impact Study. Findings of the study will be incorporated into the City’s planning.
read more Torbay Road North Commercial Area Transportation Impact Study
Temporary Foster Home Required
Friday, April 7, 2017 - 2:45pm
Simon is a two year-old neutered male cat seeking a temporary foster home for one month. Click 'read more' for details.
read more Temporary Foster Home Required
Registration begins 7 a.m. Thursday, April 6
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 3:30pm
Registration for spring recreation programs including swimming lessons and aquatics leadership programs, and for 2017-18 After School and Active Preschool programs, begins 7 a.m. Thurs. April 6.
read more Registration begins 7 a.m. Thursday, April 6
SJRFD on CBC's Keeping Canada Safe
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 2:15pm
The St. John's Regional Fire Department will be featured on CBC's Keeping Canada Safe documentary series that profiles Canadian heroes on Thursday, April 6 at 10 p.m.
read more SJRFD on CBC's Keeping Canada Safe
Garbage Covering
Friday, March 31, 2017 - 2:30pm
Garbage put out at the curb for collection must be completely covered from April 1 through November 30.
read more Garbage Covering
On-Street Parking Ban
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 12:15pm
The on-street parking ban was lifted at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017.
read more On-Street Parking Ban
New For Vendors: Electronic Funds Transfers
Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 5:00pm
If you do business with the City, you can now sign-up for electronic transfers...
read more New For Vendors: Electronic Funds Transfers
World Water Day
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 3:00pm
The water we drink in St. John's has been recognized as some of the best in the world. To reach that standard it undergoes a rigorous treatment process before it is made available in our taps.
read more World Water Day
​Twinning Lines Displays Irish Connection
Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 12:45pm
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the City of St. John’s has remounted the Twinning Lines exhibit, part of the City’s Civic Art Collection, in the Great Hall of City Hall.
read more ​Twinning Lines Displays Irish Connection
Traffic Lights: Affixed vs. Hanging
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 5:45pm
Traffic engineers have to take all factors into consideration and make the best possible decision for the conditions and infrastructure.
read more Traffic Lights: Affixed vs. Hanging
Map Shows Impacted Intersections
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 1:45pm
As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 there are just five intersections remaining that do not have operational signal lights.
read more Map Shows Impacted Intersections
Warming Centre at City Hall Open Until 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 12:15pm
The warming centre at City Hall will stay open until at least 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 12...
read more Warming Centre at City Hall Open Until 6 p.m.
High Winds Causing Damage to City Infrastructure
Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 7:00pm
The current weather system and high winds affecting the City of St. John’s are causing significant damage to infrastructure throughout the city, in addition to power outages.
read more High Winds Causing Damage to City Infrastructure
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 2:15pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) wishes to remind everyone that as you set clocks ahead this weekend, take an extra few moments to change your smoke alarm batteries.
read more Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
Reporting on Taxes Owing to the City of St. John’s
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 3:30pm
Information about tax accounts owing to the City and the City's response to the Privacy Commissioner on release of information
read more Reporting on Taxes Owing to the City of St. John’s
Call for Performers
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 8:00pm
The 2017 Call for Performers is open until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15.
read more Call for Performers
Brier Ticket Winners
Friday, February 24, 2017 - 5:00pm
Nearly 1500 St. John's residents entered the Brier ticket giveaway offered by the City of St. John's, and the winners have been drawn.
read more Brier Ticket Winners
Affordable Housing Session
Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 1:15pm
RSVP to attend this free information session, being held Friday, Feb. 24, for homeowners interested in learning more about saving money on home heating costs.
read more Affordable Housing Session
LIP Community Forum
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 4:30pm
The Local Immigration Partnership is holding a Community Forum, co-led by the City of St. John's and the Association for New Canadians. Register by Thursday, Feb.23 to attend.
read more LIP Community Forum

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