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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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Public Information Session on Budget Preparation P...
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 9:30am
Today, Councillor Dave Lane, Council lead on Finance, has released a video explaining the process Council used to prepare this year’s budget.
read more Public Information Session on Budget Preparation Planned
Give the Gift of Play
Friday, November 27, 2020 - 1:45pm
This holiday season consider giving the gift of play to a child in need.
read more Give the Gift of Play
City Plans Holiday Lights Celebration
Friday, November 27, 2020 - 9:15am
On Thursday, December 3, the City of St. John’s encourages all residents and businesses to light up St. John’s as we celebrate the holiday season in a spirit of community togetherness.
read more City Plans Holiday Lights Celebration
Sanitation Regulations: New Four-Bag Limit Propose...
Thursday, November 26, 2020 - 4:00pm
These proposed regulations include a new four-bag limit on the number of garbage bags that residents without automated carts can put at the curb.
read more Sanitation Regulations: New Four-Bag Limit Proposed
Council Statement: Metrobus Service, Ridership and...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - 11:00am
In preparing the 2021 budget, Council asked all city departments, St. John's Sports and Entertainment and Metrobus, to find savings in an effort to avoid raising the mill rate.
read more Council Statement: Metrobus Service, Ridership and Budget
Downtown Holiday Market Cancelled
Monday, November 23, 2020 - 3:15pm
City Council decided to cancel the Downtown Holiday Market event that was being planned for December 5-6 and December 12-13 due to increasing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
read more Downtown Holiday Market Cancelled
St. John’s Recognizes National Housing Day
Friday, November 20, 2020 - 9:15am
The City of St. John’s recognizes this important day and celebrates with partners in the housing sector who work across the municipality, province and country to ensure everyone has the dignity of a h
read more St. John’s Recognizes National Housing Day
Work Continues Towards Finalizing City Budget: Lay...
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 11:00am
Planning for a balanced budget in 2021 has proven to be more challenging than anticipated given the uncertainty of the current economic climate and the financial pressures of 2020.
read more Work Continues Towards Finalizing City Budget: Layoffs Part of Balancing Efforts
Hebron Way Extension Open to Traffic
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 9:15am
The construction project to extend Hebron Way to Major’s Path is now complete and the road opens to traffic at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 18).
read more Hebron Way Extension Open to Traffic
Celebrate National Child Day
Monday, November 16, 2020 - 12:00pm
November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rights of children everywhere to live happy, healthy lives, and to ensure they reach their full potential.
read more Celebrate National Child Day
Water Street Project Phase IV: Virtual Information...
Friday, November 13, 2020 - 11:00am
The next phase of the Water Street infrastructure project will start in spring 2021. The work will be undertaken between Clift’s Baird’s Cove and Job’s Cove. Learn more at a virtual info session.
read more Water Street Project Phase IV: Virtual Information Session
Grant Applications Available
Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 12:00pm
The City of St. John’s Community Services Grants Program provides financial assistance to organizations and individuals whose applications align with the City’s strategic directions.
read more Grant Applications Available
2019 City of St. John’s Tourism Award Winners Anno...
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 3:15pm
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Tourism Awards program.
read more 2019 City of St. John’s Tourism Award Winners Announced
Park Cards to be Refunded
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 11:00am
To obtain a refund on your Park Card please visit the City of St. John’s Access Centre (first floor of City Hall) in person during regular operating hours.
read more Park Cards to be Refunded
Remembrance Day Holiday City Schedule
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 9:30am
City offices and facilities will be closed in observance of the Remembrance Day holiday on Wednesday, Nov.11. Garbage and recycling collection will occur on Thursday.
read more Remembrance Day Holiday City Schedule
City and Partners Announce Affordable Housing Camp...
Monday, November 9, 2020 - 12:00pm
A new video and campaign from the City of St. John’s and its community partners in the housing sector asks individuals to consider these and other questions in terms of affordable housing.
read more City and Partners Announce Affordable Housing Campaign
Public Engagement Session: Resilient St. John’s Cl...
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - 1:15pm
As part of the City’s goal to address this important issue, the public are invited to participate in a virtual session on Thursday, November 19 from 6 -7:30 p.m.
read more Public Engagement Session: Resilient St. John’s Climate Plan
Public Engagement: Rennie's River Flood Mitig...
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 9:15am
A construction project for flood mitigation is being planned along parts of Rennie's River from King's Bridge Road to Carpasian Road. A virtual public meeting is being held.
read more Public Engagement: Rennie's River Flood Mitigation Project Phase Two
Remembrance Day at Home
Monday, November 2, 2020 - 4:00pm
To allow residents to pay their respects and to recognize this important day without a mass gathering, the Legion and the City encourage citizens to observe a moment of silence at your front door.
read more Remembrance Day at Home
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
Friday, October 30, 2020 - 1:30pm
SJRFD Safety Tip: change and test your smoke & carbon monoxide detector batteries when setting the clocks back for daylight saving time.
read more Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
Neighbourhood Profiles: Information Session
Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 10:45am
The Neighbourhood Services team invites the public to join an Information Session on the new City of St. John's Neighbourhood Profiles.
read more Neighbourhood Profiles: Information Session
Be Halloween Safe
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 1:00pm
The SJRFD reminds you to be Halloween safe and have a Fang-tastic Night! Fire safety tips are a Ghoul's best friend!
read more Be Halloween Safe
​New Pay Stations to be Installed Downtown
Monday, October 26, 2020 - 9:30am
In the coming days, the city will begin the installation of new pay stations on sections of Water Street and Duckworth Street. The new pay stations will have multiple payment options.
read more ​New Pay Stations to be Installed Downtown
What We Heard: Downtown Pedestrian Mall Public Eng...
Thursday, October 22, 2020 - 11:45am
The City of St. John’s has released what it heard from the public engagement process for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
read more What We Heard: Downtown Pedestrian Mall Public Engagement
​Residents Invited to Participate in Virtual Pumpk...
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 1:30pm
Residents are invited to submit photos of their pumpkin-carving activities - and final jack o’lanterns – to be entered to win one of two Zombie Grams.
read more ​Residents Invited to Participate in Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest

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