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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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The Loop is closed for the season
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 - 2:15pm
The Loop in Bannerman Park is closed for the season. We hope you had many a loop around The Loop - see you again next winter!
read more The Loop is closed for the season
Cover garbage beginning April 1
Monday, March 28, 2016 - 5:45pm
Each year the City of St. John's requires all residents to properly cover their curbside garbage from April 1 to November 30.
read more Cover garbage beginning April 1
World Water Day
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 8:30am
March 22 is United Nations World Water Day – an international observance and opportunity to learn more about water related issues, be inspired to tell others, and take action to make a difference.
read more World Water Day
2017 Operating Budget Guidelines
Monday, March 7, 2016 - 7:15pm
The City has developed guidelines for the development of next year's budget with priority areas for consideration...
read more 2017 Operating Budget Guidelines
Recruitment for City Manager
Monday, March 7, 2016 - 4:15pm
The City of St. John’s is currently searching for a City Manager to lead, direct and manage the daily operations of the City.
read more Recruitment for City Manager
Understanding the Retirement Incentive
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 6:15pm
The total cost of the retirement incentive is $3.8 million.
read more Understanding the Retirement Incentive
Demographic Survey: Residents Encouraged to Partic...
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 4:15pm
Municipalities in the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) are working together to undertake a residential survey designed to gather information and perspectives from residents in the region.
read more Demographic Survey: Residents Encouraged to Participate
Budget 2016-18: Parks and Open Spaces
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 1:00pm
Developing parks and places for people to enjoy is a goal within the City’s strategic plan.
read more Budget 2016-18: Parks and Open Spaces
G.A.L.S (Girls Active Lifestyle) starts soon!
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 7:00pm
GALS is an opportunity for girls, ages 12 to 16, to build confidence, self-esteem and develop their strengths in a supportive learning environment, surrounded by strong women role models.
read more G.A.L.S (Girls Active Lifestyle) starts soon!
Seniors Bingo at Shea Heights Community Centre
Friday, January 22, 2016 - 8:00pm
Every month there's a FREE drop-in bingo game on for seniors at the Shea Heights Community Centre. Click 'read more' for dates and times.
read more Seniors Bingo at Shea Heights Community Centre
St. John's ChillFest: A Winter Celebration fo...
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 6:15pm
St. John’s ChillFest is a community-wide celebration of winter, with a variety of activities and events to take place Feb. 12-14.
read more St. John's ChillFest: A Winter Celebration for All Ages
City Marks 35th Anniversary of Parking Enforcement
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 6:30pm
On January 19, 1981, the City of St John's Parking Services department opened it's doors for the first time.
read more City Marks 35th Anniversary of Parking Enforcement
We're hiring firefighters
Monday, January 18, 2016 - 2:00pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is presently accepting job applications for the hiring of Temporary Firefighters. Deadline to apply is 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.
read more We're hiring firefighters
Sensational Playgroup starts next week
Thursday, January 14, 2016 - 3:45pm
Sensational Playgroup is a multi-sensory drop in playgroup for children ages birth to 6 years-old with a variety of sensory needs to learn, play and socialize for just a $2 per session fee.
read more Sensational Playgroup starts next week
New look for Where’s My Plow
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 12:45pm
The AVL-Where’s My Plow, an automatic vehicle locator tool, shows on a map where each piece of the City’s snow clearing equipment is at any given time.
read more New look for Where’s My Plow
It's storm season - sign up for waste alerts
Monday, January 11, 2016 - 4:00pm
If your waste collection has to be changed at the last minute due to a storm, we can send you an 'emergency alert’ by 7 a.m. on the day of the storm to let you know.
read more It's storm season - sign up for waste alerts
Active Youth starting soon!
Friday, January 8, 2016 - 6:45pm
Active Youth gives active living opportunities to ages 15 to 21 with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. The winter program begins Tuesday, Jan.19 and runs weekly - register soon!
read more Active Youth starting soon!
Extra ice maintenance added at The Loop
Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 1:15pm
Due to the popularity of The Loop we've added to the ice maintenance schedule; skating cannot take place while ice resurfacing is occurring. Click 'read more' to see the schedule.
read more Extra ice maintenance added at The Loop
Deadline EXTENDED - Applications for Commitees, Pa...
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 - 6:15pm
The Office of the City Clerk has extended the deadline for applications by one week to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 for the newly repurposed advisory committees, experts panels and working groups.
read more Deadline EXTENDED - Applications for Commitees, Panels & Groups
Winter Activity Centre Set to Open
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 - 1:00pm
Beginning Friday, Jan. 8 snowshoe & cross country ski equipment is available to rent at the Winter Activity Centre, in the North Bank Lodge at Pippy Park campground.
read more Winter Activity Centre Set to Open
Winter On-Street Parking Ban
Monday, January 4, 2016 - 1:45pm
The Winter On-Street Parking Ban begins at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 for streets outside the downtown area.
read more Winter On-Street Parking Ban
The Loop at Bannerman Park Opens Today
Thursday, December 31, 2015 - 2:30pm
The Loop at Bannerman Park will open at 4 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 31 in time for the New Year’s Eve skating party from 4 to 6 p.m.
read more The Loop at Bannerman Park Opens Today
Donated parka's for School Crossing Guards
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 - 5:00pm
Thank you to Sears Canada for providing our school crossing guards with new winter parkas to keep them warm in this winter.
read more Donated parka's for School Crossing Guards
The Loop will not be open by Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 1:15pm
When our Parks staff began making ice last week we were hoping to have The Loop open before Christmas Day but unfortunately that will not happen this year.
read more The Loop will not be open by Christmas Day
Fire Safety during the holidays
Monday, December 21, 2015 - 2:15pm
Do you hear what I hear? Let us hope it is not the fire alarm. Christmas time is the most festive and decorative holiday with the most fire danger.
read more Fire Safety during the holidays

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