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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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Pedestrian Mall Project to Proceed in Downtown
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 10:00am
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that the proposed pedestrian mall for the downtown will proceed this summer, from July 3 to September 7.
read more Pedestrian Mall Project to Proceed in Downtown
Practice Safe Grilling
Friday, June 12, 2020 - 2:30pm
​There is nothing like outdoor grilling it's one of the most popular ways to cook. But a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. Know safety, no fire: practice safe grilling
read more Practice Safe Grilling
Book an Appointment for Bulk & Metal Collectio...
Friday, June 12, 2020 - 10:45am
On Monday, July 6 the City of St. John’s begins collecting bulk garbage and metal curbside, for pre-arranged appointments. Residents can book an appointment beginning Monday, June 15.
read more Book an Appointment for Bulk & Metal Collection
St. John’s Day Celebrations Go Virtual
Friday, June 12, 2020 - 9:30am
The City of St. John’s invites residents to celebrate St. John’s Days from June 19-21 with a series of online events and presentations.
read more St. John’s Day Celebrations Go Virtual
Day Camp Registration Begins June 11
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 12:00pm
The City of St. John’s is registering for day camps on June 11, 2020. Citizens are reminded to ensure their RecConnect Account is updated with current information.
read more Day Camp Registration Begins June 11
Mayor Announces Contest for Kids
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 9:30am
“What do you love about your neighbourhood?” That’s the question Mayor Breen is asking the children of St. John’s to respond to in a creative arts contest.
read more Mayor Announces Contest for Kids
Youth Engagement: What We Heard
Monday, June 8, 2020 - 1:00pm
In fall 2019 the City of St. John’s recruited a Youth Engagement Action Team to determine how the City can improve youth engagement. A 'What We Heard' document is now available.
read more Youth Engagement: What We Heard
Alert Level 3 Impacts to City Services
Friday, June 5, 2020 - 12:30pm
As the province officially moves to Alert Level 3 in response to COVID 19, impacts on City services are going to be announced as changes occur.
read more Alert Level 3 Impacts to City Services
Black Lives Matter
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 3:45pm
Canada is a multicultural society where we recognize the value and dignity of Canadians of all races and ethnic groups, languages and religions.
read more Black Lives Matter
Mayor Breen Comments on Federal Government Funding...
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 - 2:15pm
The funding announcement made yesterday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in support of municipalities is encouraging to the City of St. John’s. Our City is on the front line of this pandemic...
read more Mayor Breen Comments on Federal Government Funding Announcement
Re-Imagine Churchill Square: Public Engagement
Monday, June 1, 2020 - 11:00am
The public are invited to re-imagine Churchill Square through an engagement process that will take a holistic look at the area to explore possibilities for improving public space.
read more Re-Imagine Churchill Square: Public Engagement
Scheduled Downtown Street Cleaning Begins
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 12:30pm
The scheduled overnight street cleaning in the Downtown begins 12:01 a.m. Monday, June 1. Vehicles must be removed from streets scheduled for cleaning from midnight to 7 a.m.
read more Scheduled Downtown Street Cleaning Begins
Overnight Water Main Flushing Begins May 31
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 10:00am
Starting on Sunday evening, May 31 and continuing for approximately four days, flushing of the Petty Harbour Long Pond water transmission main will occur overnight between 11:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
read more Overnight Water Main Flushing Begins May 31
City Waiving Some Permit Fees; Residential Parking...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 2:45pm
Effective today (May 27) and continuing for the remainder of 2020, the City of St. John’s is waiving new residential and commercial permit fees for some construction projects. See details...
read more City Waiving Some Permit Fees; Residential Parking Permits Extended
City Engages on Service Level for Sidewalk Snow Cl...
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 8:45am
From now until June 19, the City of St. John’s invites feedback on the current and future level of service for sidewalk snow clearing.
read more City Engages on Service Level for Sidewalk Snow Clearing
Kenmount Road Construction Starts in June
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 1:30pm
Construction work to continue upgrading storm sewer infrastructure on Kenmount Road will resume in early June from the area of Peet Street to Pippy Place.
read more Kenmount Road Construction Starts in June
Restrictions Easing in Municipal Parks; Tennis Cou...
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 11:45am
Effective immediately, the City of St. John’s is lifting its “walk through only” restriction in municipal parks. However, all government restrictions associated with Alert Level 4 are still in effect.
read more Restrictions Easing in Municipal Parks; Tennis Courts to Open May 29
Committee of the Whole Meetings Resume
Friday, May 22, 2020 - 1:30pm
On Wednesday, May 27, City Council will resume Committee of the Whole meetings.
read more Committee of the Whole Meetings Resume
Waste Collection Announcements, RDO and Curbside C...
Friday, May 22, 2020 - 11:00am
Beginning on June 1, the City of St. John’s will resume regular, bi-weekly recycling collection. Yard Waste collection at the curb will also begin June 1.
read more Waste Collection Announcements, RDO and Curbside Collection: Yard Waste Collection to Begin June 1
Annual Streets Rehabilitation Program
Thursday, May 21, 2020 - 2:45pm
The City of St. John’s Annual Streets Rehabilitation Program is underway from May to late fall 2020. Roads and sidewalks throughout the city will be impacted.
read more Annual Streets Rehabilitation Program
CSJ Supports FCM Call for Federal Funding Package
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 11:15am
The City of St. John’s supports the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in a request to the Canadian Government for emergency operating funding for the nation’s municipalities.
read more CSJ Supports FCM Call for Federal Funding Package
Bulk Garbage Accepted as of May 19
Friday, May 15, 2020 - 10:15am
Beginning on Tuesday, May 19, the Residential Drop Off (RDO) at Robin Hood Bay will also accept bulk garbage items; this is in addition to bagged garbage and metal, announced May 11.
read more Bulk Garbage Accepted as of May 19
Victoria Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 2:45pm
Due to the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 18 the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed.
read more Victoria Day Holiday City Schedule
Rawlins Cross Traffic Signals to be Activated
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - 1:45pm
On Friday, May 15, the city will re-activate the traffic control signals at Rawlins Cross and remove the remaining infrastructure that is currently in place for the pilot project.
read more Rawlins Cross Traffic Signals to be Activated
City Officials Concerned About Behaviour in Parks
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 12:45pm
City officials are concerned about behaviour that is contrary to the rules put in place to reopen parks that go against current provincial guidelines for Alert Level 4.
read more City Officials Concerned About Behaviour in Parks

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