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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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Bird Watching Course
Monday, February 20, 2017 - 3:00pm
This course, for ages 50+, provides an introduction to bird watching basic skills, helpful resources and some of the common birds you are likely to encounter in and around St. John's.
read more Bird Watching Course
How to Check Snow Removal Schedules
Friday, February 17, 2017 - 4:45pm
Downtown snow removal schedules are easy to locate...
read more How to Check Snow Removal Schedules
Waste Collection Changes Due to Storm
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 3:30pm
Please note that today the City is collecting Area 3; Area 4 will be collected Friday; Area 5 will be collected Saturday
read more Waste Collection Changes Due to Storm
City Thanks Public For Patience After Storm
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 2:45pm
Storm brings over 70 cm of snow to St. John's; crews working around the clock to clear streets and sidewalks
read more City Thanks Public For Patience After Storm
ChillFest Events
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 - 5:45pm
ChillFest is a community-wide celebration of winter, with a variety of free activities taking place Feb. 17 to 19, 2017 for the young and young at heart.
read more ChillFest Events
Ice Safety and Drinking Water Protection
Friday, February 3, 2017 - 3:45pm
Hazardous ice conditions can be created within the City’s designated water supplies due to changing levels and flows under the ice. For your safety, please do not travel across the ice.
read more Ice Safety and Drinking Water Protection
Winter Activity Centre
Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 1:00pm
The Winter Activity Centre is an outdoor facility that depends on snow and weather conditions. Before you head there call the Snow Line at 737-3651 for the latest update.
read more Winter Activity Centre
Prepared for Heavy Snowfall
Friday, January 20, 2017 - 6:15pm
In preparation for the next snowfall Public Works crews have focused on widening many streets including all multilane and major arterials, and snow removal in the downtown core.
read more Prepared for Heavy Snowfall
Every Second Counts
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 6:45pm
There are approximately 3,200 fire hydrants in St. John’s, each requiring regular inspection and maintenance. During winter, this includes keeping hydrants free of snow.
read more Every Second Counts
Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
Monday, January 16, 2017 - 4:00pm
There's lots of snow now, and we want everyone to get out and enjoy it. We have equipment that can assist persons with disabilities participate in recreation and leisure activities.
read more Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
Deboxing Days Winners
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 6:45pm
The Deboxing Days promotion was an overwhelming success and 48 per cent more cardboard was received at Robin Hood Bay than during the same period last year.
read more Deboxing Days Winners
The Loop is Open
Friday, December 23, 2016 - 2:00pm
The Loop at Bannerman Park is now open, and will remain open for the 2016-17 season, when conditions are favourable. Call the Loopline at 733-LOOP (5667) to check if it's open.
read more The Loop is Open
City Encourages Cardboard Recycling
Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 2:30pm
The City of St. John’s and residents in surrounding municipalities are encouraged to recycle holiday cardboard. When you recycle cardboard from Dec. 27 to Jan. 7, enter to win a gas card.
read more City Encourages Cardboard Recycling
Ice making begun at The Loop
Monday, December 19, 2016 - 7:15pm
City staff have begun the ice making process at The Loop in Bannerman Park; however, it is not suitable for skating at this time. Skating on The Loop before it is ready delays the opening.
read more Ice making begun at The Loop
City Implements Winter Parking Ban Immediately
Thursday, December 15, 2016 - 2:30pm
The City of St. John’s is required to implement the on-street parking ban outside the downtown as of 12:30 a.m., Friday, December 16.
read more City Implements Winter Parking Ban Immediately
Ten Ton Weight Restriction Continues at Bridge
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 7:30pm
The 10 ton weight restriction for the bridge at Bay Bulls Road at Waterford Bridge Road is anticipated to remain in effect until March 2017.
read more Ten Ton Weight Restriction Continues at Bridge
Young Swimmer Receives Rescuer Award
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 - 6:15pm
10 year-old Gabrielle MacDonald of St. John’s was recently presented with a Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award for saving her brother from drowning this past summer.
read more Young Swimmer Receives Rescuer Award
Postponed to Dec.10 Festival of Music and Lights
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 4:30pm
Ring in the holiday season at our annual Festival of Music and Lights on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Bowring Park Duck Pond.
read more Postponed to Dec.10 Festival of Music and Lights
Ongoing registration for winter Recreation program...
Monday, November 28, 2016 - 6:00pm
Registration for winter recreation programs for residents is ongoing, and begins at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 for non-residents. Learn of available courses in the City Guide or on RECconnect.
read more Ongoing registration for winter Recreation programs
It all starts here: Celebrate New Year's Eve...
Monday, November 21, 2016 - 5:30pm
On Dec. 31 come and join our party ‘It All Starts Here’, and be among the first in North America to ring in the New Year and the launch of Canada 150 celebrations!
read more It all starts here: Celebrate New Year's Eve downtown St. John's
City Announces Room Names in Paul Reynolds Communi...
Friday, November 18, 2016 - 5:45pm
At the regular meeting of Council on Monday, the City of St. John’s will formally approve the names of rooms located within the new Paul Reynolds Community Centre at Wedgewood Park.
read more City Announces Room Names in Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Sewer Vapour Testing in Goulds
Monday, November 14, 2016 - 6:00pm
The City of St. John’s is currently conducting sanitary sewer vapour testing in Goulds, as part of the 2016 sewer assessment work. For details click 'read more'.
read more Sewer Vapour Testing in Goulds
Microchip Clinic
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 4:00pm
The City is hosting the monthly microchip clinic for cats and dogs owned by St. John’s residents from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Animal Care & Adoption Centre, 81 Higgins Line.
read more Microchip Clinic
Recreation Centre Handover
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 3:15pm
On October 13, 2016 the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. John's assumed the operation of the St. John's Recreation Centre at Buckmaster's Circle, formerly operated by the City of St. John's.
read more Recreation Centre Handover
Annual Food Drive Starts November 14
Monday, November 7, 2016 - 3:00pm
From Monday, Nov. 14 to Friday, Nov. 18 the City of St. John’s is holding a food drive to collect non-perishable food items in support of the Community Food Sharing Association.
read more Annual Food Drive Starts November 14

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