St. John's News
September 10, 2012 - Through multi-year capital works funding announced today by the City of St. John's and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador a number of important infrastructure projects will take place over the next couple of years in the City.
"We do have a very long list of capital works projects which need to be undertaken in the City," says Mayor Dennis O'Keefe. "We are very pleased that through this funding...
August 28, 2012 - A sanitation collector from the City's Waste Management Division of the Department of Public Works and Parks was seriously injured this afternoon after being cut by a piece of glass that was inside a garbage bag.
The incident is being internally investigated by the City, as well as the provincial Occupational, Health and Safety branch and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
Residents are reminded to please use extreme care...
August 24, 2012 - The City of St. John's has not used any cosmetic pesticides in its playgrounds and sport facilities since 1998 and has been a leader in the province in calling for a ban on the use of cosmetic pesticides.
"It was very disappointing to see the images of the Tordon Players in Bannerman Park as I feel that has given residents the wrong impression that we are using pesticides in our playgrounds, which we do not do," says...
August 16, 2012 - Over the past few months the City of St. John's has been seeking the public's input into its Municipal Plan Review - Envision St. John's. A series of meetings have been held in each of the City's five wards, as well as special interest areas such as Downtown, The Narrows and the Georgestown neighbourhood.
"We would like to thank everyone who has taken part in this process," says Councillor At Large Tom Hann...
August 06, 2012 - The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary were present at the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre this morning conducting an investigation into a suspicious package that was subsequently determined to be a homemade explosive device located on the tennis courts.
City staff, who discovered the device, followed all safety protocols and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to the incident. The City was assured by the Royal Newfoundland...
July 20, 2012 - City of St. John's Mayor Dennis O'Keefe is speaking out regarding the new Wastewater System Effluent Regulations announced by the federal government this week.
"While I am delighted to hear Minister Peter Kent and Minister Denis Lebel have announced new wastewater regulations, which we recognize are an absolutely necessary environmental initiative, I am extremely disappointed that this announcement did not include any...
July 04, 2012 - The City of St. John's is pleased to announce that the Next Up! program - an initiative to enlist the participation of 19-35 year olds on City advisory committees - has made several appointments. The appointees and their respective committees include:
- Nick Mercer - Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities
- Devonne Ryan - Mayor's Advisory Committee on Seniors
- Taryn Sheppard - Heritage...
June 27, 2012 - The Quidi Vidi Village Plantation officially opened its doors today.
Supported in part by the City of St. John's and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Plantation will serve as both a focal point for visitors wishing to explore Quidi Vidi Village and a Craft Incubator for local artisans who will occupy its 10 purpose-built studio spaces.
"The name Quidi Vidi Village Plantation comes from our earliest colonists...
June 19, 2012 - The City of St. John's, Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Culture, is celebrating Tourism Awareness Week with the presentation of the 21st annual City of St. John's Tourism Awards.
"Tourism Week is an annual celebration that heightens the knowledge of tourism and its economic impact on the province, as well as the City of St. John's," says Ward 3 Councillor Bruce Tilley, Chair, Economic Development...
June 11, 2012 - The majority of the $10 million budget surplus from the 2010 financial year will be directed towards dealing with the City's aging water transmission mains, with Portugal Cove Road from Newfoundland Drive to New Cove Road and Mayor Avenue being the first priorities.
"We looked at many different options for the budget surplus, but Council was unanimous in that we need to use these funds to address some of the ongoing issues we...