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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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Transportation Changes to Support Social Distancin...
Friday, May 8, 2020 - 1:30pm
On Tuesday, May 5, City Council voted to implement on-street changes that will provide additional space for pedestrians and cyclists to maintain physical distancing.
read more Transportation Changes to Support Social Distancing
Humane Services to Offer Low Cost Cat Neuter Progr...
Friday, May 8, 2020 - 11:00am
Effective Monday, May 11, City of St. John’s Humane Services will resume its low cost cat neuter program and begin offering contactless animal adoptions.
read more Humane Services to Offer Low Cost Cat Neuter Program and Contactless Adoptions
Municipal Parks in St. John’s to Reopen on May 11
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 12:00pm
Municipal parks in St. John's will reopen on May 11, 2020 for walk-through only.
read more Municipal Parks in St. John’s to Reopen on May 11
RDO To Open for Bagged Household Garbage and Metal...
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 10:15am
The Residential Drop Off (RDO) at Robin Hood Bay will reopen on Monday, May 11 for bagged household garbage and metal only.
read more RDO To Open for Bagged Household Garbage and Metal May 11
Emergency Preparedness Week May 3 to 9
Monday, May 4, 2020 - 2:30pm
During Emergency Preparedness Week, May 3 to 9, it’s important to think about what you can do to be better prepared during an emergency or disaster.
read more Emergency Preparedness Week May 3 to 9
COVID-19 Update for April 30: Easing of Restrictio...
Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 3:00pm
In line with the provincial plan to begin easing restrictions imposed due to COVID-19, the City of St. John’s will soon be announcing details for reopening municipal parks and the Residential Drop-Off
read more COVID-19 Update for April 30: Easing of Restrictions
Yard Waste Pick-Up Delayed for Month of May
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 12:00pm
The City of St. John’s will not collect yard waste for the month of May as previously announced, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision will be re-evaluated for the month of June.
read more Yard Waste Pick-Up Delayed for Month of May
What We Heard on Public Engagement During Pandemic
Monday, April 27, 2020 - 4:45pm
Document and results of survey now available online...
read more What We Heard on Public Engagement During Pandemic
Fire Advisory for Jurisdiction of SJRFD
Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 1:30pm
All open fires are banned, however contained fires such as firepits and chimineas are permitted...
read more Fire Advisory for Jurisdiction of SJRFD
Hebron Way Extension Project
Friday, April 17, 2020 - 11:45am
To reduce traffic congestion on Torbay Road the City of St. John’s has begun work on a construction project to extend Hebron Way to Major’s Path.
read more Hebron Way Extension Project
Recycling to Resume on April 20: Notices for St. G...
Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 9:15am
For the next two weeks – April 20 to May 1 – the City of St. John’s will collect recycling at the curb.
read more Recycling to Resume on April 20: Notices for St. George’s Day Holiday
Council Considers Street Network Changes
Monday, April 13, 2020 - 3:30pm
Council has approved a plan to automate traffic signals and is seeking to engage with the public on possible street reconfiguration...
read more Council Considers Street Network Changes
City Seeking Feedback on Public Engagement
Monday, April 13, 2020 - 11:45am
The City of St. John’s is seeking feedback from residents on how best to continue to do public engagement while being respectful of the restrictions currently in place due to COVID-19.
read more City Seeking Feedback on Public Engagement
Good Friday Holiday: City Services
Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 9:45am
Due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 10, garbage collection for Area 5 is moved to Monday, April 13. Recycling collection remains suspended until further notice.
read more Good Friday Holiday: City Services
Water Street Construction Project to Proceed
Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 12:45pm
The Water Street construction project between Ayre’s Cove and Clift’s Baird’s Cove will proceed as scheduled from April to June 2020, with a start date of April 6.
read more Water Street Construction Project to Proceed
New Deadline for Award Nominations
Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 11:30am
The City of St. John’s has extended the deadlines for four of its award programs to May 1, 2020. Nominations for each of these awards may be submitted online.
read more New Deadline for Award Nominations
Winter Overnight Parking Restrictions Lifted
Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 9:15am
As of 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 3, all winter parking restrictions are lifted.
read more Winter Overnight Parking Restrictions Lifted
Council Appoints Environmental and Sustainability...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 8:00am
City Council approved membership for a new Environmental and Sustainability Expert Panel. The panel will include a lead staff person appointed by Senior Executive and seven expert residents.
read more Council Appoints Environmental and Sustainability Expert Panel
Private Sewer Lateral Service Discontinued
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 3:00pm
The City has discontinued clearing private sewer laterals of owner-occupied homes due to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) concerns related to COVID-19.
read more Private Sewer Lateral Service Discontinued
Virtual Event to Thank Essential Workers
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 12:30pm
Join us for a virtual, city-wide celebration of essential workers on Sunday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
read more Virtual Event to Thank Essential Workers
COVID-19 Update March 25, 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 4:00pm
The Residential Drop-Off (RDO) at Robin Hood Bay is closed to the public until further notice. The landfill site will remain open for commercial and municipal customers Monday to Friday.
read more COVID-19 Update March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update March 24, 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - 11:30am
Today, the City of St. John’s is announcing additional closures and information for residents regarding the impact of COVID-19 on city services. All city parks are now closed to the public.
read more COVID-19 Update March 24, 2020
Tax Relief for Commercial and Residential Property...
Monday, March 23, 2020 - 2:45pm
City Council is announcing a number of changes to reduce the tax burden on residents and businesses during these challenging times.
read more Tax Relief for Commercial and Residential Property Owners
City Council Meeting Postponed
Monday, March 23, 2020 - 9:45am
The City of St. John’s wishes to announce that the Council Meeting for Monday, March 23, has been postponed until Monday, March 30, 2020.
read more City Council Meeting Postponed
COVID-19 Update for March 21, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 12:45pm
As a public safety measure, playgrounds in the City of St. John’s are closed immediately.
read more COVID-19 Update for March 21, 2020

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