St. John's News
July 23, 2014 - July 23, 2014– Based on a recommendation from the St. John’s Regional Fire Department, the City of St. John’s will extend its existing fire ban to include fires in any outdoor wood burning appliances and also consumer fireworks.
Aside from open, outdoor fires, banned fires now also include those in residential fire pits, fire bowls and ‘chiminea’ style devices until such time as the weather trend...
July 23, 2014 - The City of St. John’s is now accepting submissions to its annual Art Procurement Program. Details and guidelines are available on the City’s website in the 'Forms and Applications' section.
Digital submissions will be received at the City of St. John’s Tourism and Culture Division, Department of Community Services (second floor, 348 Water Street, St. John’s) from Monday to Friday between the hours...
July 16, 2014 - Supporting the Development of Communities: New $3 Million Community Centre Opened in Southlands
The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, together with Dennis O’Keefe, Mayor of the City of St. John’s, participated in an official opening and tree-planting ceremony for the new $3 million Southlands Community Centre today.
“Multi-purpose facilities such as this one become the...
July 16, 2014 - Due to construction of the Paul Reynolds Community Centre, the parking lot at Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre will be closed from 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, until Friday, August 8.
To access the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre during this period, users should park their vehicles along Gleneyre Street and use the pedestrian walkway next to the building. It is illegal to park in front of driveways and to block cross-walks....
July 16, 2014 - The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that Council has approved the framework for its First World War Commemorative Program for 2014-2018.
“It is only fitting that we play a major role in activities that are to surround the First World War commemorations,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “The City of St. John’s was the main staging and training area for our province’s troops and many...
July 16, 2014 - At a special ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bowring Park, the City of St. John’s and the Bowring Park Foundation committed to a joint investment of $3.5 million to upgrade the pool house and change rooms in the park.
The City of St. John’s will invest $2.5 million; the Foundation has committed to raising $1million.
“The Bowring Park Pool is an important part of our recreation offerings...
July 10, 2014 - Due to the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Monday, July 14 all City offices and some facilities will be closed. This includes:
City Hall
Access St. John’s front counter
Animal Care and Adoption Centre
The City Council meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15.
Most City services are unaffected by the Orangemen’s Day holiday.
Waste collection proceeds as normal beginning at 8 a...
July 10, 2014 - Bowring Park is turning 100 and we want to celebrate! On Sunday, July 13 from noon to 4:30 p.m. the Bowring Park Foundation is hosting a birthday party with free events for everyone.
In addition to the park's usual great attractions such as the swimming pool, splash pad, accessible playground and skate park, the birthday party will include the following activities:
• Noon to 3 p.m. on the Bungalow Lawn (...
July 10, 2014 - Economic growth (as measured by real GDP) is expected to increase again in 2014 but at a much slower rate than seen in 2013, according to the latest findings from the Office of Strategy and Engagement.
The City has released Economic Outlook 2014 for the St. John’s Metropolitan Area. Included are economic indicators, an overview of economic performance in 2013 and some demographic details. Of note:
Household...
July 09, 2014 - The City of St. John's has begun a search for an artist to design and complete a new mural in the Victoria Street-area of downtown St. John’s.
The mural will be painted on the walls of each side of the steps extending up from Duckworth Street to Victoria Street. The mural will also extend to the Duckworth Street-facing retaining walls, bordering the space currently used by Resource Centre for the Arts for billboard...