St. John's News
January 18, 2018 - The City of St. John’s released a ‘What we Heard’ document following a public engagement process which took place between May and June 2017, to help inform the next 10 year Affordable Housing Strategy. The document can be found at engagestjohns.ca.
The City’s first Affordable Housing Business Plan (AHBP), Creating Opportunities, Housing Our Community, was a four year plan which concluded in 2017.
A number...
January 12, 2018 - The campaign contributions and expenses disclosure statements for the 2017 City of St. John’s Municipal Election are now available online.
Under section 67 of the Municipal Elections Act and section five of the St. John's Election Finance By-Law candidates are required to submit a statement of financial campaign contributions; and, under section six of the St. John's Election Finance By-Law candidates are required to...
January 08, 2018 - In order to enhance snow clearing and accessibility in the downtown, the City is introducing a new parking restriction from 3:30 to 6:30 a.m. daily on Water Street and Duckworth Street beginning mid-January. The exact start date of the new parking restriction will be communicated in the coming days once signage is in place.
“City officials and I have met with Downtown St. John's to discuss ways to improve snow...
January 02, 2018 - The City of St. John’s is accepting nominations for the 2018 Heritage Awards for outstanding work on Heritage Buildings and other buildings in the City’s Heritage Areas.
Downtown Heritage Areas are the heart and soul of St. John's. These awards recognize commercial and residential property owners for their work in rehabilitating, restoring and celebrating our rich built heritage.
Citizens are...
December 20, 2017 - Due to the upcoming holidays all City offices and facilities are closed;
Noon on Friday, Dec. 22, re-opening Wednesday, Dec. 27
Noon on Friday, Dec. 29, re-opening Tuesday, Jan. 2
Please note the following exceptions:
The Access Call Centre is available to residents 24/7; however front counter service is unavailable during times noted above.
Parking meter regulations will not be enforced Monday, Dec. 25; Tuesday...
December 19, 2017 - Construction will begin in the coming weeks to replace the existing Goulds Sewage Pumping Station located at 557 Main Road. Built in 1983 the facility has out lived its useful life and requires complete replacement.
A new modernized facility will be built adjacent to the old facility and will convey the sewage flows in the Goulds area. This facility will be remotely monitored and operated through the Riverhead Wastewater...
December 11, 2017 - Responding to calls from the public for the establishment of a Municipal Auditor General in order to improve the City’s governance and enhance transparency and accountability, the City of St. John’s will establish a panel to review and advise on the best governance process for its Internal Audit function.
“Considering the establishment of a Municipal Auditor General is an important step towards complete openness...
December 11, 2017 - Today, the City of St. John’s released the details of Budget 2018, the third year in a three-year budget plan.
“Revenues and expenditures are balanced at $294,591,088 for 2018, a marginal 0.1% increase over 2017,” said Councillor Dave Lane, lead councillor for the City’s Finance and Administration portfolio. “We look forward now to operating with fiscal restraint and efficiency, ensuring that we end...
December 08, 2017 - At the regular meeting of City Council beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11, City Council will share its Budget for 2018. This budget is the final year in the three-year plan announced in December, 2015.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting. The budget announcement and discussion will also be broadcast live on the City’s Facebook feed; highlights will be shared on the City’s Twitter feed; and...
December 07, 2017 - The City of St. John's invites everyone to ring in the New Year with a free concert featuring the Navigators next to the Quidi Vidi Lake boathouse. Bring the family down to the lake for an outdoor concert starting at 10 p.m. followed by a countdown to the New Year and a brilliant fireworks display at midnight.
“We are very excited to announce that the Navigators will be headlining our New Year’s Eve event this year...