St. John's News
March 19, 2015 - Last year, Council approved a framework for its First World War Commemorative Program. A Legacy Project is one component of this plan. An Advisory Committee was put in place to guide the engagement process and evaluate concepts to assist Council with their final decision.
As part of this process the City will be hosting an interactive workshop to gather ideas from the public and help shape this initiative.
When: Wednesday, April 1...
March 18, 2015 - The 10 hour parking meters on Harbour Drive, downtown St. John’s, have been improved to automatically adjust credit for meters in use before, or after, regular weekday hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Motorists can now pre-pay for time on the meters, starting as early as 6 a.m., Monday to Friday. Additionally, if a motorist inserts payment during the daytime, the charge will be automatically adjusted to not exceed 6 p.m., as...
March 11, 2015 - The newly formed Kenmount Terrace Community Park Steering Committee invites the community to provide their perspectives about the new park planned for the area.
During the inaugural committee meeting it was noted that, since usage will not be limited to those living in the immediate area, the communication and public engagement process will involve both residents of the Kenmount Terrace-Messenger Drive area, and residents...
March 11, 2015 - Due to the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, all City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 16. This includes the Access St. John’s front counter, the Animal Care and Adoption Centre, the Visitor and Business Information 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...
March 04, 2015 - The City of St. John's invites all ages to a community discussion on Victoria Park. This interactive event is designed to engage residents in a discussion about how they currently use the park; how they would like to use the park in the future; and the ways they would like to see it improved.
Ideas generated from this session will play an important part in developing a long term plan for Victoria Park.
When: ...
March 02, 2015 - The City of St. John’s today announced that the selection process for the new Kenmount Terrace Community Park Steering Committee is complete, with seven individuals selected from 21 applications.
Members were selected based on the criteria outlined in the terms of reference which included having a mix of various ages (youth, older adults, and families), residents of Kenmount Terrace and Thorburn Road area, and members of...
February 24, 2015 - The City of St. John's is seeking nominations for the 24th Annual Tourism Awards, which will be presented in May during National Tourism Week.
The awards recognize our best in tourism, while also increasing public awareness about the industry as a strong and viable contributor to the St. John’s economy. The City presents six awards in a variety of categories to acknowledge the important contributions that members of the...
February 20, 2015 - Coming to you next week, live from 81 Higgins Line, St. John’s… it’s the A-Cat-emy Awards!
The A-Cat-emy Awards is a week-long animal adoption event, with a fun twist. Adoption fees at Humane Services will be reduced from $120 to $20, and visitors to the shelter will also have the opportunity to play ‘head or tails’ and win a chance to adopt a new furry friend for free.
“We...
February 18, 2015 - Through the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), the City of St. John’s provides quality and reliable 911 service to residents of the northeast Avalon. The 911 service in the St. John’s region is among the best in the country, and meets all standard requirements for a Public Safety Answering Point, as set by the National Fire Protection Association.
Upon the Government of Newfoundland and...
February 16, 2015 - The Heritage Area in the City of St. John’s is a unique and vibrant part of our culture. Each year on Heritage Day (the third Monday in February) the City of St. John’s recognizes individuals and businesses for their outstanding restorative efforts.
This year during the weekly City Council meeting, two very different properties will receive Heritage Awards:
32 Queen's Road is an historic, stone residence...