St. John's News
February 19, 2018 - The built heritage in St. John’s is a significant part of our culture. Each year on Heritage Day, the third Monday in February, the City of St. John’s takes a moment to recognize individuals and businesses for their outstanding heritage restoration efforts.
“Congratulations to each of the award recipients for their commitment to protecting our identity through smart heritage development, which has a positive...
February 14, 2018 - Today, Council’s Committee of the Whole voted for approval-in-principle on six proposed traffic pilot projects for 2018:
Rawlins Cross – Unsignalized Traffic Circulation
Freshwater Road at Pennywell Road, Cookstown Road, and Field Street – Guide Islands
Military Road at Bannerman Park – Curb Extension at existing Crosswalk
Ladysmith Drive and Kiwanis Street – Curb Extension and new Crosswalk...
February 12, 2018 - The City of St. John’s congratulates the nominees for the 2017 St. John’s Athlete and Team of the Year:
Female Athlete of the Year
Alyssa Armstrong (Soccer)
Jessie Noseworthy (Soccer)
Jill Snow (Volleyball)
Male Athlete of the Year
Tyler Boland (Hockey)
Colin Fewer (Running)
Liam Hickey (Wheelchair Basketball & Sledge Hockey)
Team of the Year
Atlantic Rock U19 (Rugby)
Holy Cross Avalon Ford Women...
February 08, 2018 - Economic Review 2017 reports that economic performance in the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) was subdued in 2017. Labour and housing markets exhibited considerable weakness, while real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have declined slightly.
“Real GDP is estimated to have declined by 0.9 per cent, however growth in household income and retail trade was modest,” says Deputy Mayor O’...
February 02, 2018 - Responding to calls from the public to establish a Municipal Auditor General to improve the City’s governance and enhance transparency, the City of St. John’s is set to establish a panel to review and advise on the best governance process for its Internal Audit function.
Three individuals have offered themselves to conduct this review at no cost to the City: Terry Paddon, former Auditor General; Lynn Zurel,...
January 30, 2018 - On Wednesday, Jan. 31, City Council will be presented with a Paid Parking Management Strategy at the regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole Meeting. This strategy outlines a comprehensive overview of the City’s existing paid parking system and makes recommendations on a future plan that will introduce a pay-by-phone application, update parking meter hardware and enforcement, implement a variable pricing model for meter and...
January 30, 2018 - St. John’s ChillFest is a community-wide celebration of winter, with a variety of free activities taking place Feb. 14-18.
ChillFest begins with a Sweetheart Skate at The Loop on Valentine’s Day, and ends with a Parade of Lights through Bowring Park on Sunday evening. There are a number of events, both indoor and outdoor, planned for the winter festival.
ChillFest has something for everyone and all...
January 29, 2018 - There has been much speculation recently about whether or not there will be a hockey franchise at Mile One for the 2018-19 season.
St. John’s Sports and Entertainment, Ltd. (SJSE) has a contract with Atlantic Sports Enterprises, Ltd. (ASE) to offer basketball at Mile One; the City of St. John’s has been pleased with the quality of entertainment and the community response to basketball to date.
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January 23, 2018 - When vehicles are occupying on-street parking spaces overnight, snow clearing equipment is unable to effectively clear the snow. To enhance snow clearing and improve accessibility downtown, a new pilot parking restriction will be in place 3:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. daily, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
Vehicles parked in violation of the restriction will be impounded at the owner’s expense. The towing charge and the...
January 22, 2018 - Today, City of St. John's Humane Services in partnership with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the Iris Kirby House announced the start of the Pet Safe Keeping Program, with volunteers now in place to foster pets that are owned by victims of intimate partner violence.
“Thank you to St. John’s residents who answered our call for animal foster care homes,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “...