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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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COVID-19 Update March 19, 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020 - 1:45pm
...City Hall and all public facilities operated by the City of St. John’s will be closed to the public for walk-in service.
read more COVID-19 Update March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update for March 17, 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 12:15pm
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of St. John’s is activating its Business Continuity Plan and taking measures to proactively help prevent the spread of the virus.
read more COVID-19 Update for March 17, 2020
24-Hour Parking Ban Lifted
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 12:00pm
City Lifts 24-Hour Parking Ban Outside the Downtown and Business District
read more 24-Hour Parking Ban Lifted
Facility Closures Due to COVID-19
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 4:30pm
Recreation facilities to close until further notice...
read more Facility Closures Due to COVID-19
St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 8:30am
Due to St. Patrick’s Day holiday all City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 16. Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday.
read more St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule
2020 Capital Budget Includes $24M in Projects
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 5:15pm
Today, St. John’s City Council voted to approve the capital budget for 2020. The plan includes approximately $24,549,379 for capital projects.
read more 2020 Capital Budget Includes $24M in Projects
City Introduces Strategic Plan Results Dashboard,...
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 1:45pm
The public can now track progress on the City’s Strategic Plan, Our City, Our Future 2019-2029, in real time via a new online Results Dashboard.
read more City Introduces Strategic Plan Results Dashboard, Tables 2019 Report
Temporary Timed Parking Areas: Look for Signs when...
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 11:00am
This spring, new parking pay stations will begin to be installed in the downtown and all parking meters have been removed. New 2-hr and 4-hr timed parking area signs being during the transition.
read more Temporary Timed Parking Areas: Look for Signs when Parking
Change clock, change batteries
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 3:45pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department reminds everyone that as you change your clocks this weekend, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO alarms.
read more Change clock, change batteries
Rawlins Cross Traffic Pilot Project Report Availab...
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 12:30pm
The Rawlins Cross Traffic Pilot Project report is now available on the City’s website in the Committee of the Whole (COTW) agenda, and will be discussed by Council at an upcoming meeting on March 11.
read more Rawlins Cross Traffic Pilot Project Report Available
Winter Activity Centre Update
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 10:00am
The Winter Activity Centre in Bowring Park, located in the pool house, last day of operation this season is Sunday, March 8. The Winter Activity Centre in Pippy Park remains open during regular hours.
read more Winter Activity Centre Update
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Available Onli...
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 10:15am
Completing this inventory helps us to achieve the first milestone in FCMs Milestone Framework...
read more Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Available Online
Capital and Community Grants Announced for 2020
Monday, March 2, 2020 - 5:00pm
The City of St. John's grants and subsidies program makes available limited financial and other resources to nonprofit groups, organizations and individuals.
read more Capital and Community Grants Announced for 2020
Funding Available for Heritage Maintenance and Con...
Monday, March 2, 2020 - 12:30pm
Since the Heritage Financial Incentives program began in 2016, over $135,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 49 successful applicants.
read more Funding Available for Heritage Maintenance and Conservation
Housing Fund Catalyst Recipients Announced
Monday, February 24, 2020 - 5:00pm
The 2020 recipients of the City of St. John’s Housing Catalyst Fund were announced at the Regular Meeting of Council today.
read more Housing Fund Catalyst Recipients Announced
City Launches Storytelling Page
Monday, February 24, 2020 - 3:45pm
The City of St. John’s has launched a new page on its website that features the stories of residents and their connections to the community.
read more City Launches Storytelling Page
Water Street Project Phase III: Public Information...
Monday, February 24, 2020 - 12:45pm
The next phase of the Water Street construction project is set to start in early April 2020. A drop-in information session is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 at Atlantic Place.
read more Water Street Project Phase III: Public Information Session
City Rental Units Available for Immediate Occupanc...
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 9:00am
The Non-Profit Housing Division has vacancies in its low-end-of-market housing available for immediate occupancy, particularly in three and four bed units.
read more City Rental Units Available for Immediate Occupancy
2019 Athletes of the Year Awarded
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 8:30pm
The City of St. John’s congratulates the winners of the 2019 Athletes of the Year, announced this evening during a Newfoundland Growlers hockey game at Mile One Centre.
read more 2019 Athletes of the Year Awarded
Metrobus Ridership Up During Free Ride Period
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 10:45am
During the free ride period, which concluded on February 7, ridership for Metrobus was up 38%* over average ridership during the same period in 2019.
read more Metrobus Ridership Up During Free Ride Period
Heritage Award Winners
Monday, February 17, 2020 - 4:30pm
Built heritage in the City of St. John’s is a significant part of our culture. Each year on Heritage Day, the third Monday in February, the City of St. John’s presents the annual Heritage Awards.
read more Heritage Award Winners
Provincial ​Government Announces Bus Pass Pilot Pr...
Monday, February 17, 2020 - 1:30pm
The Provincial Government today announced details of a new two-year pilot program to provide Metrobus or GoBus passes to income support recipients in metro St. John’s.
read more Provincial ​Government Announces Bus Pass Pilot Program for Income Support Recipients in Metro St. John’s Area
Nominees: 2019 Athlete of the Year
Monday, February 17, 2020 - 12:00pm
The St. John's Athlete of the Year awards will be announced during the Newfoundland Growlers game on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
read more Nominees: 2019 Athlete of the Year
Toronto-Based Equity Firm Donates $75,000 to CFSA
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 1:30pm
Funding provides 500 families of four with food...
read more Toronto-Based Equity Firm Donates $75,000 to CFSA
Financial Impact of the January 17 Blizzard
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 8:00am
Council estimates the 2020 snow clearing budget could be exceeded by $4 - $5 million dollars...
read more Financial Impact of the January 17 Blizzard

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