St. John's News
March 21, 2016 - City Council has approved contributions of $1,279,180 in the form of direct cash grants for community based organizations.
“Supporting local groups and organizations is critical to the well-being of our city and enhances quality of life for all residents,” said Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth, Chair of the Community Services Standing Committee. “Our City does not operate in isolation and it is through cooperation...
March 16, 2016 - Yesterday City Council was provided an update on the Seniors Housing Research Project, which was recently shared with the public during the Seniors Housing Forum in December.
“Seniors comprise a significant portion of our population and this number is growing. Providing opportunities for safe, accessible and affordable housing is a top priority,” said Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth, Chair of the Standing Committee on...
March 10, 2016 - City Council has approved contributions totaling in excess of $522,000 in the form of direct cash grants and the waiving of permit fees for five non-profit groups and organizations for 2016.
Annually, the City invites applications from community groups seeking financial assistance to construct, expand or renovate a facility that meets a demonstrated recreational, cultural or community service need.
“The projects being...
March 09, 2016 - Due to St. Patrick’s Day holiday all City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 14. This includes the Access St. John’s front counter service, the Animal Care and Adoption Centre and all City recreation facilities.
Exceptions include:
Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected by the holiday. Garbage (1A/1B) and recycling (1A) will be collected on Monday.
The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management...
March 08, 2016 - It's fashionable to recycle, and winning a $200 shopping certificate can help!
Enter by signing up for waste and recycling reminders before Monday, March 21 (deadline extended) and you will be eligible to win a $200 shopping certificate!
In addition to the Waste and Recycling App, the City has a convenient and easy to use tool that will send you reminders and cancellations for your garbage and recycling schedule. No more...
March 03, 2016 - On Monday during the City Council meeting Councillor Jonathan Galgay, Chair of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee will bring forward a comprehensive approach for building Budget 2017, outlining a series of priority target areas.
“We have committed to starting our budget process earlier in the year – including regular updates and sharing our targets with the public,” said Councillor Jonathan Galgay....
March 02, 2016 - Economic Review 2015 reports that the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) recorded tepid economic performance in 2015, as some indicators experienced slow growth while others declined.
“While the moderating of the economy is obvious, some indicators such as household income still recorded increases, although the rate of growth has declined,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “The unemployment rate...
March 01, 2016 - On behalf of City Council we are pleased that the Board of Trade and businesses that they represent are open to working with us in the spirit of cooperation.
We look forward to discussing tax relief solutions in person at our next round table meeting with the business community.
Councillor Jonathan Galgay
Chair of Finance and Administration Committee
March 01, 2016 - Following a review of parking meter usage in the downtown, Parking Services has identified a number of streets on which parking meter time allotments will be reduced from either four or ten hours maximum to two hours.
“Parking meters are intended for short-term parking,” explained Councillor Sandy Hickman, Acting Chair of the Standing Committee on Community Services and Housing. “Our review of occupancy has...
February 29, 2016 - Today the City of St. John’s released the ‘What we Heard’ document following a public engagement process conducted in late 2015. The document reflects key themes from the consultation process.
The Torbay Road Area Transportation Study was launched last November in response to the increased transportation demands in the Torbay Road/Stavanger Drive area. The goals of the study include:
Understanding existing...