St. John's News
November 19, 2015 - Today, the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) together with Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries (NLPL) announced the results of the Welcome Project, which will improve language accessibility and intercultural learning at public libraries.
“When newcomers arrive in St. John’s we want them to feel welcome,” said Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth, Chair of the Community Services Standing Committee...
November 18, 2015 - The City of St. John’s is undertaking a new transportation study in the Torbay Road/Stavanger Drive area. The study is a follow up to the Torbay Road North Commercial Area Traffic Impact Study that the City conducted in January 2007. One recommendation from this study was to re-evaluate transportation infrastructure once the commercial area had expanded significantly.
“Torbay Road is a gateway into St. John's and...
November 09, 2015 - Due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11, all City offices and facilities including Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed.
Please note the following:
Parking meter regulations will not be enforced on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Access front counter service at City Hall will be unavailable on Wednesday.
There is no waste collection on Remembrance Day holiday. Garbage, recycling and leaf...
November 04, 2015 - Today, the City of St. John’s officially unveiled the colourful mural on Scanlan’s Lane in downtown St. John’s, between Water Street and Duckworth Street. The project was completed by artist Kyle Bustin, a mural painter, graphic designer, and multimedia artist.
“On behalf of City Council we are very impressed with the mural which is a reflection of our beautiful landscape in St. John’s and...
November 02, 2015 - Today the City of St. John’s ratified new terms of reference for six advisory committees, two experts panels and two working groups.
“These revamped and repurposed committees are the result of a review that was undertaken in 2014-15,” explained Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “The review looked at governance issues for our advisory committees, including operational matters and areas of responsibility and...
November 02, 2015 - As of Sunday, Nov. 1 the vehicle impound fee in the City of St. John’s has increased. In addition to the contracted towing charge of $200, there is a $50 administration charge and the daily impound fee of $25 for each day or part day the towed vehicle is in the City’s possession.
“The City undertakes a tendering process for towing services and this year the contracted cost is $200, the full amount of which...
October 26, 2015 - Today, the City of St. John’s announced that it will postpone the start of the Water Street infrastructure replacement project to spring 2017. This decision is a result of a number of factors including: the complex nature of the project; its location in an important economic hub of the City; consultations with downtown business organizations; and input from individual business owners who require more time to prepare for the...
October 23, 2015 - The 13th annual Ocean Week is taking place in St. John’s from October 25 to 31 with a free public lecture at the Marine Institute on Sunday, Oct. 25 and proclamation the next day during City Council meeting.
“The ocean is an important aspect of our culture, economy and history, and we are pleased to welcome the Ocean Innovation conference back to St. John’s this year,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe....
October 20, 2015 - From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 25 the City of St. John’s invites residents to attend a special celebration at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility to recognize the 5th anniversary of curbside recycling.
Numerous heavy equipment vehicles will be on display by the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, Newfound Disposal, and NLL Recycling. This family fun event will include a cake cutting at noon,...
October 15, 2015 - Thank you to City residents who participated in the 2014 leaf mulching and curbside collection program. The City is once again encouraging environmentally-friendly uses for fallen leaves.
Your options include:
Mulch them with a mower
This is the most convenient and environmentally sound way to use leaves. Keep the mulch on the lawn, use it in gardens and flower beds or around trees.
Curbside collection
If you have...