St. John's News

February 25, 2016 - I would like to strongly reiterate my support for all City of St. John’s employees – both female and male. This organization in no way condones discrimination based on gender.  We proudly hire the best candidate for the job, regardless of sex, religion or race; our Human Resource policies clearly direct our actions in this regard. The women and men who work for the City of St. John’s are offered a salary...
ward 4 byelection
February 24, 2016 - The votes have been counted and the residents of Ward 4 in St. John’s have elected a new council representative, Sheilagh O'Leary. “Congratulations Sheilagh O'Leary for your successful appointment to represent residents of Ward 4,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “On behalf of City Council we look forward to working with you during the next year and a half.” Please see below for a list...
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February 22, 2016 - The third annual A-Cat-emy Awards is a week-long cat adoption event.  Adoption fees at Humane Services will be reduced from $120 to $20, and visitors will have an opportunity to play ‘heads or tails’ and win a chance to adopt a new furry friend for free. Humane Services hours of operation during the week-long event: Monday, Feb. 29 from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 to Friday, March 4 from noon to 4 p.m...
February 19, 2016 - On February 4, 2016, the City of S. John's notified the general public that slight irregularities in the voters list for the Ward 4 byelection had resulted in ballots being mailed to a number of households outside the voting area. The primary issue is the number of similarly named streets in the City. Although elections staff have been working diligently to capture addresses not inside the Ward 4 area and to hand-deliver...
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February 18, 2016 - As recently announced at a City Council meeting, City of St. John's Humane Services will be working with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and emergency shelters to find temporary accommodations for pets that are owned by victims of intimate partner violence in the city.    “We are putting a call out to residents and animal lovers in the City of St. John’s today,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe....
February 17, 2016 - The City of St. John’s congratulates the nominees for the 2015 Molson Coors Canada St. John’s Athlete and Team of the Year: Female Athlete of the Year Nominees April Drake (Ball Hockey) Malorie Harris (Soccer) Samantha Marsh (Air Rifle) Male Athlete of the Year Nominees Sean Cleary (Softball) Josh Hancott (Powerlifting) Liam Hickey (Wheelchair Basketball & Sledge Hockey)   Team of the Year Nominees...
winners of the 2016 Heritage Awards in St. John's
February 16, 2016 - The City of St. John’s built heritage is a significant part of the City’s culture.  Each year on Heritage Day, the third Monday in February, the City takes a moment to recognize individuals and businesses for their outstanding heritage restoration efforts. “Our built heritage is part of what makes St. John’s unique,” said Councillor Sandy Hickman. “I commend the award recipients for their...
February 10, 2016 - City Manager Neil Martin has announced plans to retire as of March 31, 2016. An employee of the City for the past 29 years, Mr. Martin has been the City Manager since 2014. Prior to that, he held the position of Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and also the City Clerk. He has been battling cancer for the past five years. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my working experience at the City and I am proud of what Councillors...
February 08, 2016 - In early November, Council approved an Early Retirement Incentive Program for individuals who were eligible to retire or close to being eligible to retire in 2015. The program was to take the form of salary continuation for a specific period of time depending on the level of the position that the individual occupied and was estimated to cost $3.8 million*.   Projected savings over the 2016-2018 Three Year Operating Budget are...
ward 4 byelection st.john's
February 04, 2016 - The City has been made aware of an irregularity in the voters list for the Ward 4 byelection that has resulted in ballots being mailed to a number of households outside the voting area. In preparing the voter’s list, a number of addresses near the Ward 4 boundary or with similar names to streets within the Ward were inadvertently included. This was captured by City staff who are quickly working to address the error. If...

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