St. John's News
April 01, 2019 - Today, St. John’s City Council voted to approve the capital budget for 2019. The plan includes approximately $24 million for capital projects. Capital projects cover a wide range of services including transportation improvements, water and sanitary service upgrades, housing projects, capital grants to community groups, snow clearing equipment, and playground infrastructure.
Federal Gas Tax Funding for replacement of...
April 01, 2019 - The watermain in the Rabbittown area is scheduled for cleaning and structural lining from April to August 2019. This is a continuation of the 2018 watermain lining project.
Businesses and homes will receive water through a temporary above ground water piping system installed along the street. The contractor will notify residents directly if their property is impacted. Access to properties is required to provide temporary water service...
March 27, 2019 - The Residential on-street Parking Permit fee will increase from $15 per year to $27.50 per year on Monday, April 1, 2019.
The decision to increase the Residential Parking Permit fee was approved by council as part of Budget 2019-21 and was included in the public engagement process for Budget 2019. The increase was first presented in the Paid Parking Management Strategy in February 2018.
Prior to this change the Residential Parking...
March 27, 2019 - Due to the warming trend expected at the end of this week, The Loop will be closing for the season on Friday, March 29, 2019.
During the remaining days, the best skating conditions currently occur after 4 p.m. as sun light fades. The midday sun is currently too strong and is degrading the quality of the ice.
The Loop has had an excellent season with a record set for the number of days open; this year we had 98 days of skating with...
March 25, 2019 - As of March 25, 2019, the City of St. John’s has lifted the city-wide overnight parking restrictions as well as the late-night parking restriction in the downtown.
No Parking-Snow Route’ Streets, where parking is prohibited 24 hours a day, will stay in place until March 31, 2019, as posted on signs on these particular roads.
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March 20, 2019 - The City of St. John’s Council has formally approved recipients of Community Grants and the Housing Catalyst Fund for 2019. A total of $1,509,100 has been awarded to community, business, arts and sports organizations and individuals; find details in the background document.
The Housing Catalyst Fund is awarded to business owners and community groups that facilitate and plan housing solutions to enhance quality of life for...
March 19, 2019 - On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Council will release to the public the City’s new strategic plan at Committee of the Whole. ‘Our City, Our Future’ sets a vision for the City as a place where people want to live and work and where everyone feels they belong. The plan was built following a year-long process which considered input from the public, staff and Council and aims to provide directions for the next ten years....
March 14, 2019 - Due to St. Patrick’s Day holiday all City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 18. Humane Services, Animal Care and Adoption Centre will be closed on Sunday, March 17.
Services that will continue include:
Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected by the holiday. Garbage (1A/1B) and recycling (1B) will be collected on Monday.
The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial...
March 14, 2019 - As part of the ongoing review of public transit that is intended to help Council improve both conventional and paratransit services, the Transportation Commission asked for and has received preliminary recommendations to address rising costs and issues with the GoBus system.
While all public transit systems need municipal investment to offset the difference between revenue generated from passenger fares and the cost to operate the...
March 08, 2019 - On Sunday, March 10, Standard Time returns to Daylight Savings Time at 2 a.m.
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind everyone that as you change your clocks this weekend, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO alarms. Protect yourself and your family from fire and CO dangers in your home. Fresh batteries are necessary to keep alarms working, so they can alert you and your family, and give you time...