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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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Continued Support of Arts & Culture
Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 7:00pm
The City of St. John's continues its support of the arts and culture community with over $1 million allocated in 2016.
read more Continued Support of Arts & Culture
Name our winter festival
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 2:30pm
What’s in a name? Lots! What should we name our Winter Festival? We tried several names but nothing stuck. Now we’re looking for something… better!
read more Name our winter festival
Thank you from our adoptable animals
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 5:45pm
Thanks to WestJet staff for dropping by our Animal Care & Adoption Centre in St. John's to perform a ‪#‎WestJetChristmas‬ miracle!
read more Thank you from our adoptable animals
International Day of Persons with a Disability
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 7:30pm
To celebrate this years theme "Inclusion Matters: Access and Empowerment for People of all Abilities - Making our City Inclusive and Accessible for all" a number of events are taking place.
read more International Day of Persons with a Disability
Register now for Children Learn To... Explore Art!
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 6:15pm
This mini program offers children, ages 6 to 12, the opportunity to develop artistic talents through paining, crayon and collage art. This program starts soon - click 'read more' for details.
read more Register now for Children Learn To... Explore Art!
Nominations Open for 2016 Heritage Awards
Friday, November 27, 2015 - 1:30pm
The City of St. John’s is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Heritage Awards for outstanding work on heritage buildings and other buildings in the City’s heritage areas.
read more Nominations Open for 2016 Heritage Awards
Curbside Food Drive
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 7:15pm
From Monday, Nov. 16 to Friday, Nov. 20 the City of St. John’s is once again holding a municipal food drive to collect non-perishable food items in support of the Community Food Sharing Association.
read more Curbside Food Drive
St.John's Celebrates National Child Day
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 1:30pm
This year, the City of St. John’s is celebrating the Right to Learn with a variety of events and activities for children and families throughout the week.
read more St.John's Celebrates National Child Day
Street Banners Recall Wartime Sacrifice
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 12:30pm
Councillor Sandy Hickman and Mayor Dennis O'Keefe display street banners with images of Victoria Cross recipients, as part of a national project commemorating Canada’s wartime sacrifices.
read more Street Banners Recall Wartime Sacrifice
City Guide Discussion Group
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 4:30pm
We are seeking St. John's residents to take part in a discussion group about our City Guide publication. Refreshments and a $20 Park Card, for use at City parking meters, will be provided.
read more City Guide Discussion Group
Humane Services Hosts 'Fall in Love' Cat...
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 2:30pm
On Monday, Oct. 26 from noon to 7 p.m., City of St. John’s Humane Services invites you to ‘Fall in Love’ with a new pet cat for your family.
read more Humane Services Hosts 'Fall in Love' Cat Adoption Week
Trial Evaluation Bodes Well for City
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 2:15pm
The City of St. John's scored 4 Blooms out of a possible 5 Blooms in a recent audit conducted by Communities in Bloom.
read more Trial Evaluation Bodes Well for City
Waste bin uses solar-powered compactor for garbage
Friday, September 25, 2015 - 3:45pm
The City of St. John's has placed a Bigbelly solar-powered container at Holdsworth Court, on the corner of George Street and Adelaide Street, that compacts garbage and sends an email when full.
read more Waste bin uses solar-powered compactor for garbage
New Road Alignment - Linscott Street
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 1:30pm
Linscott Street has changed to one-way traffic from Freshwater Road to Pennywell Road. This means that motorists can no longer enter Linscott Street from Pennywell Road.
read more New Road Alignment - Linscott Street
Back to School Safety + Hiring Crossing Guards
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - 6:00pm
It’s back to school time, and motorists are advised to take extra care and caution, particularly in school zones. We are also hiring crossing guards - deadline to apply is Oct. 9, 2015.
read more Back to School Safety + Hiring Crossing Guards
City Streets Tonnes Cleaner
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 3:45pm
The summer litter crew was mandated to clean the main streets of the city and picked up 25 tonnes of litter in 2015. The program was a success and will be continued again in 2016.
read more City Streets Tonnes Cleaner
Council Calls on Provincial Leaders
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 7:00pm
City Council asks that the provincial party leaders state their policy positions on matters of importance to the capital city, St. John’s in a formal letter.
read more Council Calls on Provincial Leaders
Getting Artsy at the Convention Centre
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 1:15pm
We're adding a significant art piece to the Water Street side of the new Convention Centre...
read more Getting Artsy at the Convention Centre
Secure and Cover
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 4:30pm
Secure and cover your load for a safer road.
read more Secure and Cover
Water Street Exploratory Work Continues
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 12:45pm
Exploratory work on Water Street between Adelaide Street and Beck's Cove occuring Sunday to Thursday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
read more Water Street Exploratory Work Continues
Join the Family Recycling Challenge
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 11:15am
Recycling in St. John's is down. Do your part to create new momentum for recycling!
read more Join the Family Recycling Challenge

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