St. John's News
February 04, 2016 - The City is using a vote by mail system for the upcoming byelection.
In accordance with legislation ballots have been mailed to residents within 10 days of the close of nominations. Although ballots were scheduled to be mailed starting Feb. 5, delivery began a few days early. The City apologizes for any inconvenience.
Residents are encouraged to ensure they are registered to receive their vote by mail kit by calling 311, or by...
February 02, 2016 - Following Budget 2016-18, the City is introducing a new comprehensive departmental review process that will analyze every service and program to determine which should remain and in what form, given current fiscal restraint.
“When Budget 2016-18 was announced I spoke about focusing on core operations and how we must position the city in sustainable way,” stated Councillor Jonathan Galgay, Chair of the Finance and...
February 01, 2016 - Due to the change in the province’s financial outlook, Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed the City’s credit rating of Aa2 but has reduced the rating outlook from stable to negative.
“Today’s announcement, while disappointing, reaffirms for us that our disciplined approach to fiscal planning is in the best interests of the City,” explained Councillor Jonathan Galgay, Chair of the Finance and...
January 29, 2016 - Effective immediately the City of St. John's Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street will operate on a seasonal basis from May to October. In 2015 over 80 per cent of public inquiries at the Water Street Visitor Information Centre occurred between these months.
Inquiries range from seeking information on tours, attractions, restaurants, hotels, transportation and itinerary planning.
Visitors can continue to...
January 26, 2016 - On Feb. 23, residents living in Ward 4 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor. Congratulations to the following candidates who have been successfully nominated;
Jill Bruce
Debbie Hanlon
Janet Kovich
Sheilagh O'Leary
Matthew White
Vote by Mail
The City will be using a vote by mail system for the upcoming byelection. Residents are encouraged to ensure they are registered to receive...
January 26, 2016 - In preparation for Budget 2016-18 the City of St. John’s undertook a review of programs and services provided by the Parks Division under the Department of Public Works. As a result of this review many services that were formerly provided by the Grand Concourse Authority (GCA) will now be delivered through public tender or by City staff.
“We remain firm in our commitment to maintaining trails that fall within City...
January 04, 2016 - On Feb. 23, 2016 residents of Ward 4 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor.
In accordance with Section 14(5) of the Municipal Elections Act, SNL 2001, c.M-20-2, as amended, notice is hereby given that Jan. 19 to 26, are the days on which nomination of candidates for Ward 4 Councillor for the Feb. 23 St. John’s municipal byelection will take place.
Nominations shall be in writing and state the name and...
January 04, 2016 - During the tabling of Budget 2016- 18, Council directed staff to further explore the issue of properties not connected to the City’s water and sewer service.
Upon closer examination of The City of St. John’s Municipal Taxation Act and in consultation with the City Solicitor, City Manager Neil Martin has directed staff to reinstate the .5 mil reduction for those properties that do not have access to City supplied water...
January 04, 2016 - On January 4, Councillor Jonathan Galgay, Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Administration, will table a motion in Council to reinstate the arts grants to previous budget levels, from an allocated $100,000 for 2016 to the previous $200,000.
“I have asked staff to identify ways that we can fund this grant program without increasing the total funding allocation approved by Council in the 2016-18 Three Year...
December 29, 2015 - St. John’s is the first city in North America to ring in the new year. Join us for our annual fireworks display at Quidi Vidi Lake on Thursday, Dec. 31 to celebrate the arrival of 2016.
Starting at 11:15 p.m. next to the Boathouse at Quidi Vidi Lake we are holding a free outdoor party with a live DJ and hosts from NTV and OZFM to count you down to midnight. If weather conditions are not ideal on Dec. 31, the...