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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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Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation Week
Friday, April 8, 2022 - 1:15pm
April 10 to 17 is Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation Week!
read more Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation Week
Space Available in Spring Programs
Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 2:00pm
Many of our spring recreation programs still have space!
read more Space Available in Spring Programs
Nominations for the St. John’s Applause Awards are...
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 12:30pm
Nominations for the St. John’s Applause Awards are Extended until April 7
read more Nominations for the St. John’s Applause Awards are extended until April 7
Register for Recreation Programs
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 10:45am
Registration will open on April 7 for spring swim lessons, fall pre-school and after school programs.
read more Register for Recreation Programs
Space in Spring Recreation Programs
Monday, March 28, 2022 - 2:30pm
Many of our Recreation programs have space this spring.
read more Space in Spring Recreation Programs
Pedestrian Signals and Accessibility
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - 2:30pm
Facts, traffic signal statistics, and background information about pedestrian crossings at intersections.
read more Pedestrian Signals and Accessibility
Strategic Plan Updates for 2022
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 9:00am
Since the launch of the plan, 89 of 136 initiatives have been completed and several more are nearing completion...
read more Strategic Plan Updates for 2022
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Di...
Monday, March 21, 2022 - 1:30pm
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination calls on people around the world to stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes.
read more International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Global Recycling Day
Friday, March 18, 2022 - 12:30pm
Global Reycling Day helps recognize and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving our primary resources and securing the future of our planet.
read more Global Recycling Day
Update on the Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Pathwa...
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 11:00am
Project may be delayed due to cost increases...
read more Update on the Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Pathway
Nominations Now Open for Senior of the Year Awards
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 1:15pm
The City of St. John’s values the contributions that seniors make to our community. Each year, we recognize a senior who has made a significant impact to the city.
read more Nominations Now Open for Senior of the Year Awards
Nominations Open for Building Healthy Communities...
Friday, March 11, 2022 - 1:00pm
The City of St. John’s values the contributions of its volunteers and the impact that they have on the community.
read more Nominations Open for Building Healthy Communities Volunteer Award
Nominations Now Open for the Youth of the Year Awa...
Monday, March 7, 2022 - 11:15am
The City of St. John’s recognizes the importance of youth in our city and how they make St. John’s a better place to live. Nominate a deserving youth today.
read more Nominations Now Open for the Youth of the Year Awards
Correct Placement of Curbside Waste
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 11:15am
The City of St. John’s reminds residents that the correct placement of curbside waste helps keep our city accessible for everyone.
read more Correct Placement of Curbside Waste
Nominations Now Open for the Tourism Legend Award
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 9:00am
The City of St. John’s honours the very best in the tourism industry to those who have made significant contributions to the tourism industry from January to December of the previous year.
read more Nominations Now Open for the Tourism Legend Award
Upcoming Spring 2022 Program Registration
Friday, February 25, 2022 - 4:15pm
Please note: The dates listed for Spring Swimming, Preschool and Afterschool (2022-23) in the printed Spring 2022 City Guide on the Recreation registration page (page 24) are incorrect.
read more Upcoming Spring 2022 Program Registration
Council Stands with Ukraine and Ukrainians around...
Friday, February 25, 2022 - 12:45pm
Statement from Council
read more Council Stands with Ukraine and Ukrainians around the World
We are Hiring - Summer Employment
Friday, February 25, 2022 - 12:00pm
Each year the City of St. John’s hires approximately 150 staff to supervise and deliver summer programs and activities.
read more We are Hiring - Summer Employment
Neighbourhood Watch – Meet the Team
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 3:15pm
Many neighbourhood volunteers are willing to look out for one another’s interests, through Neighbourhood Watch. Ever wonder who is on the team?
read more Neighbourhood Watch – Meet the Team
Nominations now open for Heritage Awards
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 2:00pm
Celebrating built heritage is important to the City of St. John’s. This week is Heritage week and what better way to celebrate then nominate someone for a Heritage award.
read more Nominations now open for Heritage Awards
Lululemon Expands the City’s Adaptive Equipment In...
Friday, February 18, 2022 - 11:00am
The City of St. John’s would like to send a big thank you to Lululemon for adding four new pieces of adaptive equipment to our inventory!
read more Lululemon Expands the City’s Adaptive Equipment Inventory
What Happens to Curbside Recycling?
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - 9:45am
Since 2010 the Recycling Facility at Robin Hood Bay has processed 75,000 tonnes of paper and container recyclables.
read more What Happens to Curbside Recycling?
Journey Outside this February
Monday, February 14, 2022 - 9:45am
Journey outside this February and share your activities and adventures on social media using hashtags #WinterWalkDay #JourneyOutside.
read more Journey Outside this February
Help spread the love in your community this Valent...
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 3:30pm
Help spread the love in your community this Valentine’s Day! Y can learn how City of St. John’s Neighbourhood Watch program can help bring your neighbours together to make it safer.
read more Help spread the love in your community this Valentine’s Day
- Celebrate winter this weekend at ChillFest
Monday, February 7, 2022 - 3:00pm
Celebrate winter with a variety of free activities taking place Feb. 11 to 14., including several fun outdoor events at ChillFest.
read more - Celebrate winter this weekend at ChillFest

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