St. John's News
September 10, 2015 - Representatives of municipalities and governments from Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Guyana and Belize as well as staff from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Caribbean Local Economic Program (CARILED) are visiting St. John’s and area this week to officially launch the City’s participation in the CARILED program.
In July, the City of St. John’s joined more than 20 other Canadian municipalities...
September 02, 2015 - Due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 7, all City offices and facilities will be closed, with the exception of:
The Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Bannerman Park and Bowring Park splash pads will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., this is the last day of operation for 2015
Parking meter regulations will not be enforced
The Access St. John’s Centre is...
August 24, 2015 - The City is currently in the planning phase for the replacement of century-old infrastructure beneath Water Street, between Waldegrave Street and Prescott Street. Work will begin in spring 2016 and will span several years. In advance of the project the City is asking residents, visitors and businesses to weigh in and share their opinions and ideas about how Water Street could be improved as this work is completed.
“Water...
August 20, 2015 - Motorists, residents, and businesses are advised that beginning on Monday, August 24, the final phase of exploratory work on Water Street will be completed.
During the next two weeks work will include sewer investigations (camera and dye testing) and will take place from 11 p.m until 7 a.m. beginning Monday night, ending Friday morning. No excavations are required for this phase of the exploratory work.
Since this work...
August 10, 2015 - The City of St. John’s will introduce a new Bids Opportunities site on September 17.
Bids.stjohns.ca is intuitive and responsive and will simplify the procurement process for vendors who wish to view and bid on opportunities, at no additional cost to the vendor.
“The new system will allow vendors to submit their bids online in a safe and secure environment,” explained Councillor Danny Breen, Chair of...
August 03, 2015 - The Royal St.John’s Regatta is set to occur on Wednesday, August 5. If the weather is not suitable on that date and the Regatta Committee postpones the event, the following list pertains to whichever day the Royal St. John’s Regatta occurs.
Residents are advised that all City offices are closed on Regatta Day.
Please note the following exceptions:
Garbage and recycling collections will continue as normal this week...
August 03, 2015 - As progress continues on the St. John’s Convention Centre, the City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that artwork commissioned in 2013 for the Water Street-facing exterior façade has been installed.
Aftermath (cracking up) was created by Newfoundland-based painter and book artist Tara Bryan. Ms. Bryan operates Walking Bird Press and has exhibited at galleries throughout North America and Europe, including...
July 28, 2015 - Yesterday, City Council voted to approve automated garbage collection for the City of St. John’s, to be rolled out over a three to five year period. Automated garbage collection, used in many cities throughout Canada, consists of specially designed wheeled carts for each household or unit and collection vehicles equipped with automated arms to pick up the carts.
“The automated garbage system will be rolled out...
July 24, 2015 - Throughout the next few months the City of St. John’s will be ‘popping up’ at local festivals and events. Staff and members of City Council will be on hand to engage with residents on a variety of topics including the 2016-18 Budget.
On Saturday, July 25 the City’s engagement booth will set up at the Lantern Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. to focus on the City’s budget and to share the Victoria Park...
July 23, 2015 - Today, representatives from the City of St. John’s, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador gave an update on joint efforts to enforce regulations related to securing cargo loads.
“It is an offense under the Highway Traffic Act to transport anything on the back of a vehicle or trailer that is not secured and contained,” said Councillor Jonathan Galgay, Chair of...