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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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Ward 2 By-Election Results
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 9:00pm
The votes for the Ward 2 By-Election have been counted, residents have elected a new council representative, Shawn Skinner.
read more Ward 2 By-Election Results
Ward 2 By-Election Results to be Posted Online
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 12:45pm
The results for the Ward 2 By-Election will be available after the polling stations close at 8 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 20).
read more Ward 2 By-Election Results to be Posted Online
Former West End Fire Station: Request for Proposal...
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 11:15am
The City of St. John’s issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and development of the former West End Fire Hall on LeMarchant Road.
read more Former West End Fire Station: Request for Proposals
Senior Citizen Tax Reduction Automatically Extende...
Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 1:00pm
Property owners eligible in 2020 will not have to reapply for 2021.
read more Senior Citizen Tax Reduction Automatically Extended
Art Procurement Program Returns for 2020
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 11:45am
Seeking art for the municipal collection...
read more Art Procurement Program Returns for 2020
Thanksgiving Day Holiday City Schedule
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 10:00am
Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 12 all City offices and facilities will be closed. Waste collection will not take place on Monday.
read more Thanksgiving Day Holiday City Schedule
Mile One Privatization Report: Scope, Cost and Tim...
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 1:30pm
The Board of SJSE is in the process of establishing an independent sub-committee of the Board to consider whether to sell Mile One.
read more Mile One Privatization Report: Scope, Cost and Timeline
Free Wifi Now Available at Victoria and Bannerman...
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 9:45am
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that two free public wifi areas have been established in Victoria Park and Bannerman Park.
read more Free Wifi Now Available at Victoria and Bannerman Parks
Governments Invest in Upgrades in Trail to Link Ne...
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 12:30pm
The project will see the construction of the Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use Path by upgrading and connecting existing segments of a trail between Columbus Drive and Kings Bridge Road.
read more Governments Invest in Upgrades in Trail to Link Neighbourhoods in St. John’s
Fire Prevention Week: Serve Up Safety
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 2:15pm
The St. John's Regional Fire Department wishes to remind all residents to "Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen" during this Fire Prevention Week
read more Fire Prevention Week: Serve Up Safety
Music @ Home Concert Series for Thanksgiving
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 11:30am
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that the annual Music @ Harbourside concert series will be available as a virtual event for 2020, beginning October 5.
read more Music @ Home Concert Series for Thanksgiving
Downtown Pedestrian Mall Pilot Project Engagement
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 10:45am
The City of St. John’s has started its public engagement process for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall Pilot Project until Oct. 9.
read more Downtown Pedestrian Mall Pilot Project Engagement
St. John’s Receives Platinum Certification from WC...
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 9:30am
The City of St. John's has received World Council on City Data (WCCD) ISO 37120 Platinum Certification.
read more St. John’s Receives Platinum Certification from WCCD
Fire Department and City Concerned About Cause of...
Friday, September 25, 2020 - 1:00pm
SJRFD and City officials issue a warning to residents in the Greater St. John’s area; disposing household hazardous wastes in your garbage could cause fires.
read more Fire Department and City Concerned About Cause of Fires at RHB
Update on City Services for September 28
Friday, September 25, 2020 - 9:00am
Beginning Monday, Sept. 28 City Council resume meeting in Chambers & Access St. John's in-person service hours expand
read more Update on City Services for September 28
Council Statement: Mile One Centre Privatization
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 9:30am
The Board of St. John’s Sports and Entertainment and Council wish to assure residents of the City that any decision to sell Mile One will only be made with the best interests of residents in mind.
read more Council Statement: Mile One Centre Privatization
Ward 2 By-Election: Candidates Announced
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 9:00am
On Tuesday, October 20, residents living in Ward 2 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor. Congratulations to the candidates who have been successfully nominated.
read more Ward 2 By-Election: Candidates Announced
Talks Reach an Impasse in Metrobus Labour Negotiat...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 11:45am
Today, Councillor Dave Lane announced that discussions between Metrobus and the union representing drivers and maintenance employees have reached an impasse.
read more Talks Reach an Impasse in Metrobus Labour Negotiations
St. John’s Celebrates National Tree Day
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 9:45am
The City of St. John’s, with support from Tree Canada, is celebrating National Forest Week (September 20 to 26) and the 10-year anniversary of National Tree Day on September 23.
read more St. John’s Celebrates National Tree Day
Declaration in Support of the Rights of Indigenous...
Monday, September 21, 2020 - 3:30pm
Today, City Council passed a Declaration in Support of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to promote and strengthen mutually respectful relationships with the urban Indigenous community in St. John’s.
read more Declaration in Support of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
New Partnership Results in $150,000 Housing Cataly...
Monday, September 21, 2020 - 1:30pm
Today, the City of St. John’s signed an agreement with the Community Housing Transformation Centre that triples the funds available for affordable housing grants.
read more New Partnership Results in $150,000 Housing Catalyst Fund for St. John’s
Ward 2 By-Election: Voter Registration
Friday, September 11, 2020 - 2:00pm
The City will once again be using a vote-by-mail system for the upcoming by-election. Residents of Ward 2 are encouraged to check the voters list to ensure they receive their vote-by-mail kit.
read more Ward 2 By-Election: Voter Registration
UPDATE: Boardwalk Now Open in Bidgood Park
Friday, September 4, 2020 - 2:45pm
Repairs have been made and the boardwalk is now open in Bidgood Park.
read more UPDATE: Boardwalk Now Open in Bidgood Park
​COVID-19 Update: Access Centre
Friday, September 4, 2020 - 9:30am
Walk up counter service at St. John’s City Hall will reopen to the public beginning Wednesday, September 9.
read more ​COVID-19 Update: Access Centre
​Labour Day Holiday City Schedule
Friday, September 4, 2020 - 8:45am
Due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 7 all City offices and facilities will be closed.
read more ​Labour Day Holiday City Schedule

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