St. John's News
September 28, 2022 - The Animal Care and Adoption Centre at 81 Higgins Line is over capacity with over 50 adult cats looking for their forever homes. Starting immediately, adoption fees for all adult cats are half price, at $69. A complete listing of all our available cats can be found on our website.
Viewing times are booked by appointment only. To book a time, please complete an adoption questionnaire and email it to humaneservices@stjohns.ca...
September 28, 2022 - Most City offices and facilities are closed on Friday, Sept. 30 to recognize and commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Please note the following for Friday, September 30:
Garbage and recycling will be collected.
The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial and residential users.
All recreation facilities are closed.
The Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street is open from...
September 26, 2022 - Over the next two weeks residents of St. John’s may be contacted by MQO Research to participate in the City’s resident satisfaction survey. The survey was first conducted in 2018, then repeated in 2020. Residents will be contacted by phone and selected through a random process. Although participation is voluntary, co-operation is encouraged to ensure that the information collected is as accurate and representative of the...
September 22, 2022 - As the emergency alert issued by the RNC has been lifted, all City of St. John's facilities are now open to the general public.
September 19, 2022 - The City of St. John’s, with support from Tree Canada, is celebrating National Forest Week (September 18 to 24) and the 12-year anniversary of National Tree Day on September 21.
On Wednesday, the City along with students from Larkall Academy, Tree Canada, the Bowring Park Foundation, Clean St. John’s, Newfoundland Power, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will celebrate National Tree Day with a tree...
September 19, 2022 - St. John’s Regional Fire Department Fire Chief Sherry Colford is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Chief of Support Services.
Deputy Chief Paul Chaytor joined the Department in June 1994 and has served in several positions within the Department during his 28-year career, including Firefighter, Fire Lieutenant, and his recent position as Platoon Chief. He served on a number of specialty teams including High...
September 19, 2022 - In partnership with CNIB, the City of St. John’s invites users and non-users of the BlindSquare Event application, piloted at the Downtown Pedestrian Mall this year to provide feedback on their experience.
The BlindSquare Event application is an accessible navigation and wayfinding tool designed for individuals with low vision or blindness, or any person who would benefit from a wayfinding tool to navigate an area safely...
September 16, 2022 - The City of St. John’s wishes to advise the public that facilities are open on Monday, Sept.19, 2022. All services are operational as per normal, including recreation programs. The regular meeting of Council will also take place at 3 p.m. on Monday.
Individuals who wish to sign the Book of Condolence at City Hall may do so until end of business on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
September 12, 2022 - The City of St. John’s has a book of condolence in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.
The book was signed by the Mayor and members of Council on Monday, September 12 and will be placed in the Great Hall on the second floor of City Hall. Individuals interested in signing the book can visit from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. The book will be in place until September 20, 2022.
The book of condolence will be...
September 09, 2022 - Starting Monday, Sept. 12, and continuing until November 30, the City will be conducting routine hydrant testing and flushing. This work is required to collect flow and pressure data to improve the City’s water distribution network.
Hydrant testing and flushing will occur weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. It is not anticipated that all areas of the City will be impacted during the duration of this work. Specific areas...