St. John's News
June 06, 2014 - The City of St. John’s wishes to advise the public that the Crystal Symphony has cancelled her call to port on Sunday, June 8.
The next ship scheduled to arrive in St. John’s is the Sea Adventurer on Thursday, June 12.
June 05, 2014 - As a sign of sympathy and a show of solidarity for the City of Moncton, the City of St. John’s has lowered its flags to half mast today.
Council, management and staff send our thoughts, prayers and support to our colleagues and the entire community of Moncton.
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City of St. John's
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June 05, 2014 - On Monday, June 2 Air Canada announced plans to extend its seasonal non-stop flight from St. John's to London, England starting in late October.
“I was very pleased to hear that Air Canada will continue this service year-round,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe, who returned from Federation of Canadian Municipalities meetings in Ontario today. “This is a vital link between St. John’s and Europe...
June 05, 2014 - The City of St. John’s, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Memorial University have partnered to complete a traffic study for the area surrounding Memorial University.
The City has retained Hatch Mott MacDonald as the consultant for the project to study traffic patterns in the area and seek public input through a variety of means.
“We are very pleased to move forward with this project,”...
June 03, 2014 - On Thursday, June 5 the City of St. John’s will recognize senior citizens at its annual Senior’s Day event, taking place in the Foran/Greene Room at City Hall from 12noon to 4 p.m.
The theme for the event this year is “Good Health – Good Living.”
The day includes booths and exhibits, entertainment, food and a number of presentations on the theme. Invited participants include:
Seniors...
June 02, 2014 - The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that Fraser Ellis is the winner of the 4th annual Senior of the Year Award.
The award, which is a partnership with Kenny’s Pond Retirement Community, honours a local senior who has made significant contributions to the City through service to the community or by improving the quality of life for citizens through community involvement.
Fraser Ellis was nominated for the award...
June 02, 2014 - Mayor Dennis O’Keefe, Chair of the Cruise St. John’s Committee, is pleased to announce the cruise season begins today, Monday, June 2 with Adventure Canada’s Sea Adventurer.
“This first ship marks the start of a very promising cruise season for the city,” said Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “We are expecting 22 ship visits this season which will bring in more than 36,000 passengers and...
May 28, 2014 - The Southlands Community Centre, located off Teakwood Drive, is opening soon and the City would like input from residents and other potential users of the facility on programs and services that could be offered there.
Residents can attend one of the following sessions:
Everyone Welcome Session, on-site child care provided
Saturday, June 7
10 a.m. to noon
Afternoon tea and chat with Seniors and Retirees
Tuesday, June 10
1:30 to...
May 26, 2014 - Mayor Dennis O’Keefe is pleased to announce the following senior staff appointments:
City Manager, Neil Martin (former Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services and City Clerk)
Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, Kevin Breen (former Director, Human Resources)
City Clerk, Elaine Henley (former Manager, Legislative Services)
“We are very pleased to make this announcement and I am confident that the experience...
May 26, 2014 - Sign up now on the City’s website for your chance at 1 of 86 indoor parking spaces in the heart of downtown St. John’s. Parking will cost $214.70/month (HST included).
A public draw will occur at the Foran/Greene Room, City Hall on Wednesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend.