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The City of St. John's ensures media, residents and businesses are kept informed about issues, programs, initiatives and projects the City is working on by posting media releases, media advisories and public service announcements to this webpage. This view shows ALL news sorted by Publication Date in descending order. Please click 'read more' on any of the news items below to learn more.
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Scheduled Downtown Street Cleaning Begins
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 10:00am
Scheduled overnight street cleaning begins downtown. Vehicles must be removed from streets scheduled for cleaning from midnight to 7 a.m.
read more Scheduled Downtown Street Cleaning Begins
St. George’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Friday, April 23, 2021 - 11:00am
Due to St. George’s holiday on Monday, April 26, the weekly City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 27 at 3 p.m. Garbage and recycling collection will go ahead on Monday.
read more St. George’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Yard Waste Collection Resumes
Friday, April 23, 2021 - 10:00am
From May to November, yard waste in paper yard waste bags is collected at the curb on the same day as recycling day.
read more Yard Waste Collection Resumes
St. John's to Host the 2025 Canada Summer Gam...
Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 1:00pm
The City of St. John’s, NL has been named the official Host of the 2025 Canada Summer Games.
read more St. John's to Host the 2025 Canada Summer Games
Housing Catalyst Fund Recipients Announced
Monday, April 19, 2021 - 2:45pm
The 2021 recipients of the City of St. John’s Housing Catalyst Fund were announced at the Regular Meeting of Council today. Six grants totaling $135,000 are awarded for 2021.
read more Housing Catalyst Fund Recipients Announced
Building Healthy Communities Volunteer Awards Pres...
Monday, April 19, 2021 - 2:30pm
Today, the Building Healthy Communities Volunteer Awards were presented to Hannah Murphy and Charlie Murphy.
read more Building Healthy Communities Volunteer Awards Presented
Kenmount Road Construction Resuming Early May
Monday, April 19, 2021 - 11:45am
Phase 3 of the Kenmount Road Trunk Storm Sewer project is scheduled to begin May 3, 2021.
read more Kenmount Road Construction Resuming Early May
Accessibility Update for Businesses Expanding Outd...
Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 1:30pm
Businesses planning to build parklets in the downtown core and in Churchill Square are required to maintain a sidewalk width of 2 metres in front of their business.
read more Accessibility Update for Businesses Expanding Outdoor Space
Deadline to Refund Park Cards Extended
Monday, April 12, 2021 - 12:15pm
The previously announced deadline for Park Card refund has been extended to May 31, 2021.
read more Deadline to Refund Park Cards Extended
Public Invited to Engage on Heritage By-Law
Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 9:15am
Virtual public meetings scheduled for April 28 and 29...
read more Public Invited to Engage on Heritage By-Law
St. John’s Summer Trail Mix: Musicians Needed
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 4:15pm
The City of St. John’s and MusicNL are teaming up once again to celebrate local musical talent through a St. John’s Summer Trail Mix.
read more St. John’s Summer Trail Mix: Musicians Needed
​Council to Consider Interest Free Tax Payment Pla...
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 11:15am
At the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, April 7, City Council will consider a plan that will allow residents to pay their taxes on a monthly basis interest-free and not require payment in advance.
read more ​Council to Consider Interest Free Tax Payment Plan
Concept Plan Presented to Council
Thursday, April 1, 2021 - 2:00pm
Re-Imagine Concept Plan for Churchill Square Goes to Council’s Committee of the Whole Wednesday, April 7
read more Concept Plan Presented to Council
Good Friday Holiday City Schedule
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 9:30am
Due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 2 all City offices and facilities will be closed. Waste and recycling will not be collected on Friday.
read more Good Friday Holiday City Schedule
Parking Restrictions Ending
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 3:30pm
Some City of St. John's winter parking restrictions are lifted at the end of day March 31; other parking restrictions can be implemented as required.
read more Parking Restrictions Ending
COVID-19 Update March 26
Friday, March 26, 2021 - 1:00pm
As the province moves to Alert Level 2, City services are changing...
read more COVID-19 Update March 26
What We Heard: Kelly's Brook Shared Use Pathw...
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 12:15pm
From December 2020 through February 2021, residents and stakeholder groups were invited to share their perspectives, ideas, and concerns about Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use Path...
read more What We Heard: Kelly's Brook Shared Use Pathway
Parklet Application Process for Businesses to Expa...
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 9:15am
The City is accepting applications from business owners in the downtown and Churchill Square who are planning to build an outdoor parklet during summer 2021.
read more Parklet Application Process for Businesses to Expand Outdoor Space
Capital and Community Grants Announced for 2021
Monday, March 22, 2021 - 4:00pm
The City of St. John's grants and subsidies program makes available financial and other resources. For 2021, community grants total $1,216,950 while capital grants total $262,563.
read more Capital and Community Grants Announced for 2021
The Loop is Closed for the Season
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 2:00pm
Due to the rain and warming trend expected at the end of this week, The Loop is now closed for the season.
read more The Loop is Closed for the Season
COVID-19 Update: Recreation Programs and Playgroun...
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 2:30pm
The City of St. John’s is offering spring registration for Easter Day Camps on Thursday, March 18. After school programs at City facilities will resume on Thurs. March 18.
read more COVID-19 Update: Recreation Programs and Playgrounds
Concept Design: Re-Imagine Churchill Square
Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 1:45pm
The concept design for Churchill Square is now available for public feedback. View the plan and provide your feedback at engagestjohns.ca.
read more Concept Design: Re-Imagine Churchill Square
St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 11:45am
Due to the holiday on Monday, some City services will be affected; Council meeting moved to Tuesday, March 16.
read more St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule
National Day of Observance
Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 11:00am
"To mark this day, the City joins thousands of other municipalities across the country as we lower our flags in tribute," says Mayor Breen
read more National Day of Observance
Change Time, Change Batteries
Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 9:15am
... A habit that saves lives.
read more Change Time, Change Batteries

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