St. John's News
March 12, 2018 - The City of St. John's is seeking nominations for the annual Senior of the Year Award, to be presented in June.
This award recognizes a senior who is making a difference in the community through leadership, volunteering, helping others, or participating in activities such as music, sport, recreation, or art. If you know a special person (age 60 plus) who deserves recognition please complete a nomination form.
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March 12, 2018 - The City of St. John’s, the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership, along with several community partners, are pleased to offer two public events to celebrate Multiculturalism Week, March 18 to 24.
Thursday, March 22, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., The Great Hall, City Hall
Reception and launch of Tales from Afar; Heritage Foundation of NL
Demonstration of Neighbours Project; Music, Media and Place, Memorial University...
March 09, 2018 - The City of St. John's is seeking nominations for the annual Tourism Awards, to be presented during National Tourism Week May 27 to June 2.
The awards recognize our best in tourism, while also increasing public awareness about the industry as a strong and viable contributor to the St. John’s economy.
The Legend Award recognizes an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the growth and enhancement of...
March 08, 2018 - At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, Standard Time returns to Daylight Savings Time. When you change your clocks also change your smoke alarm batteries - your life depends on it!
Smoke alarms are an essential life safety tool and working smoke alarms significantly increase your chance of surviving a home fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family 24 hours a...
March 06, 2018 - On Monday, March 5, City Council voted to approve $1,259,850 in grants to 174 community organizations and individuals, including 35 new applicants for 2018. The total list of grant recipients is posted on the City’s website.
The City of St. John's grants and subsidies program makes available limited financial and other resources to non-profit groups, organizations and individuals whose programming supports the City’s...
March 05, 2018 - Today, St. John’s City Council voted to approve the Annual Capital Budget for 2018. The plan includes approximately $23 million for capital projects.
“Many of the projects identified in the 2018 Capital Plan were previously determined in our three year Capital Plan 2016-18,” explained Councillor Dave Lane, Council lead for Finance and Administration. “The strength in developing budget plans over the long term...
March 05, 2018 - Today, City Council voted to award the tender for the first phase of a five year project to rehabilitate water and sewer infrastructure on Water Street. Work is set to begin between Waldegrave Street and Bishop’s Cove in early April. Information sessions for business and property owners are planned for mid-March.
“At the request of the downtown business community, and to minimize disruption, the bulk of the underground and...
March 02, 2018 - Nominations for the Building Healthy Communities volunteer recognition awards are open and accepted up to 4 p.m. Friday, March 16. The nomination form is on the City website, and is open to individuals of any age and/or community group in St. John’s.
These awards are presented annually to recognize those who have volunteered their time to support healthier environments, including but not limited to: recreation and leisure...
March 01, 2018 - Over the next few weeks residents of St. John’s may be contacted to participate in the City’s first ever Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The survey is one of several ways Council will seek input from residents as it prepares for its next strategic plan and its budget exercise for 2019-21.
“City Council is keen to hear from residents before we begin our next three-year decision making process,” said Mayor Danny...
March 01, 2018 - The Heritage Financial Incentives Program aims to conserve heritage resources by assisting property owners to maintain buildings and homes located in the City's Heritage Areas (see map) or properties designated as Heritage Buildings. Since 2016 when the incentive program began, over $58,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 21 successful applicants.
Two types of grants are available:
Heritage Maintenance Grant up to 25 per...