St. John's News
July 03, 2014 - The popular Music at Harbourside Concert Series, produced annually by the City of St. John’s, resumes this Friday, July 4 at 12:30 p.m.
Concerts take place in Harbourside Park, on the east end of Water Street, across from the War Memorial.
“Where else can you get the best in Newfoundland entertainment, together with a breathtaking view of the St. John’s harbour, all while enjoying your lunch,”...
July 03, 2014 - All seniors are welcome to attend the City’s 13th annual Party in the Park. Come out to Bowring Park for a fun afternoon of socializing and live entertainment; light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2014
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Front lawn of the Bowring Park Bungalow
The rainy day venue is St. Theresa’s Parish Hall.
For more information:...
July 03, 2014 - UPDATE TO PREVIOUS SCHEDULE
The Astor, originally scheduled to arrive in St. John’s on Tuesday, July 8 at 7 a.m. will now arrive on Monday, July 7 at 6 p.m. The vessel will overnight and continue with its regular itinerary Tuesday, departing at 7 p.m. The cruise ship has 548 passengers and approximately 300 crew members.
The Astor is on a 37-day cruise from Bremerhaven, Greenland to Hamburg, Germany...
July 02, 2014 - On July 2, 2014 at a regular meeting of Council, Envision St. John’s Municipal Plan was tabled for public review and discussion.
A municipal plan review process was initiated in 2012. Multiple public consultations and forums were conducted over a three month period, followed by a comprehensive analytical and developmental period that has resulted in the presentation of a new, draft plan.
“This document...
June 27, 2014 - Due to the Canada Day and Memorial Day holiday on Tuesday, July 1 all City offices and facilities will be closed. This includes:
City Hall
Access St. John’s front counter
Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility
Recreation facilities
Animal Care and Adoption Centre
Most City services are affected by the Canada Day and Memorial Day holiday:
There will be no waste collection on Tuesday, July 1. Garbage collection for...
June 27, 2014 - Today at a special event in City Hall, the City of St. John’s officially launched its Local Immigration Partnership.
“Our goal is to become a magnet for immigrants,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “We know that St. John’s has a lot to offer people who may want to live and work here, and we believe that this initiative will help us to better coordinate and focus on improving the immigrant experience...
June 26, 2014 - Join the City of St. John’s and St. John’s Canada Day Committee partners for free family events from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 1 as we celebrate Canada Day.
“We were really fortunate during the planning process to connect with some amazing partners and artists,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “From sun up to sundown, Canada Day promises to be a fun one.”
The day begins with...
June 25, 2014 - The City of St. John’s has launched an initiative to draw attention to the importance of keeping dogs on leash at all times when in public.
City By-Law prohibits dogs from roaming. This includes being off leash for walks and running on school grounds, sports fields, cemeteries, playgrounds, and in swimming areas. This summer, enforcement officers will be patrolling the City’s parks, trails and playgrounds reminding...
June 25, 2014 - The City of St. John's will host a Public Open House on Wednesday, July 2 at 7 p.m.to review the key findings of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The session will be held in the Foran/Greene Room at City Hall.
“We heard strongly from the residents and groups who participated in the sessions that they want their parks and open spaces to define and connect neighbourhoods,” said Councillor Jonathan Galgay...
June 25, 2014 - The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that it has created an online, searchable business directory.
The information contained within the directory comes directly from businesses that have registered with the City of St. John’s since December 2013, when the City first implemented a new business registration process.
“Our goal is to provide a quick and easy reference guide to the City's...