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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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Pink Shirt Day is on February 24
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 4:15pm
On February 24, 2021, we encourage everyone to practice kindness and to wear pink to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.
read more Pink Shirt Day is on February 24
City Guide Delivered This Week
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 8:45am
The spring 2021 issue of the City Guide is being delivered February 23-26, 2021.
read more City Guide Delivered This Week
119 Waterford Bridge Road
Monday, February 22, 2021 - 9:30am
Summerlea is situated on the south side of Waterford Bridge Road and is one of the few homes original to the area. The dwelling is built in the Carpenter Gothic style of architecture...
read more 119 Waterford Bridge Road
Neighbourhood Profiles: Windsor Lake
Friday, February 19, 2021 - 11:45am
With an international airport, schools, hotels and restaurants, parks, green spaces, and trails, Windsor Lake neighbourhood is ready to welcome residents and visitors alike.
read more Neighbourhood Profiles: Windsor Lake
Celebrate ChillFest with Virtual Events on YouTube
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 10:30am
On Saturday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb 21 at 11 a.m. tune in to the City's YouTube Channel for a virtual celebration!
read more Celebrate ChillFest with Virtual Events on YouTube
172 Campbell Avenue
Monday, February 15, 2021 - 10:00am
Celebrating heritage properties designated in 2020 for Heritage Month...
read more 172 Campbell Avenue
COVID-19 Updates and Information
Friday, February 12, 2021 - 10:45am
As information and guidelines from the Department Health are evolving, the city will announce impacts on services as they occur.
read more COVID-19 Updates and Information
Valentine's Resources for Families
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 3:30pm
New "at home" resources available to help families celebrate this weekend!
read more Valentine's Resources for Families
Bannerman Canteen Operator Wanted
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 10:00am
Unique opportunity at one of the City's premiere locations...
read more Bannerman Canteen Operator Wanted
Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Pathway
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 9:15am
Virtual Workshops Next Week
read more Kelly's Brook Shared-Use Pathway
50 Bonaventure Avenue
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 8:45am
...property is a good surviving example of an early 20th century Second Empire single-detached dwelling.
read more 50 Bonaventure Avenue
Neighbourhood Profiles: Shea Heights
Friday, February 5, 2021 - 11:30am
Shea Heights / Blackhead, a neighbourhood overlooking the city, was settled in the 1930's and officially became a part of St. John's in 1984.
read more Neighbourhood Profiles: Shea Heights
Understanding Civic Assessments
Thursday, February 4, 2021 - 9:45am
Civic improvements including installing water, sanitary and storm sewer mains, and street improvements, such as widening of the road, or new sidewalks, curb and gutter.
read more Understanding Civic Assessments
Older Adult Recreation Opportunities
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 8:45am
Explore opportunities to get out, get moving and get social to build health and wellness into your daily routine.
read more Older Adult Recreation Opportunities
Don’t Get Caught on Thin Ice
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 9:15am
With our relatively mild and wet winters, no body of water in eastern Newfoundland is completely safe to travel on during winter.
read more Don’t Get Caught on Thin Ice
Cantilever Bridge, Bowring Park
Monday, February 1, 2021 - 10:00am
...the story and significance of the designers of this landmark is as interesting as its unique design...
read more Cantilever Bridge, Bowring Park
Fast Facts on Galway Streetlights
Friday, January 29, 2021 - 9:15am
Understanding Council's decision on LED streetlights...
read more Fast Facts on Galway Streetlights
Neighbourhood Profiles: University Area
Friday, January 29, 2021 - 9:15am
This neighbourhood is best known for being the location of the Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's campus, which includes the Health Sciences Centre, the largest hospital in the province.
read more Neighbourhood Profiles: University Area
Waste Collection Route Changes
Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 10:45am
Our waste collection routes have been improved to offer the most efficient use of our resources while better serving all residents.
read more Waste Collection Route Changes
Downtown Parking Restrictions in Winter
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 1:00pm
Violating winter parking restrictions can result in a ticket being issued or the vehicle being towed.
read more Downtown Parking Restrictions in Winter
Heritage Awards Now Accepting Applications
Monday, January 25, 2021 - 11:00am
...nominate a heritage building or other building in the City’s designated Heritage Areas!
read more Heritage Awards Now Accepting Applications
Neighbourhood Profiles: White Hills
Friday, January 22, 2021 - 11:15am
White Hills in the east end of St. John's is a combination of residential, commercial, industrial, and green space.
read more Neighbourhood Profiles: White Hills
Know When the 24-HR Parking Restriction is On
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 8:45am
A new parking restriction for outside the Downtown and Business District will be implemented as needed, and will be in effect 24-hours a day until it's lifted.
read more Know When the 24-HR Parking Restriction is On
New Story from Joshua Jamieson
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 1:00pm
Filmmaker explains what Bowring Park means to him...
read more New Story from Joshua Jamieson
Message from the Mayor: Snowmageddon One Year Late...
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 12:00pm
One year ago this week we were getting ready for a snow storm that we knew would be a big one, but we had no idea just how much that storm would impact our city and our organization.
read more Message from the Mayor: Snowmageddon One Year Later

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