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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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Economic Review 2019
Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 12:15pm
The St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area economy saw improved performance in several economic indicators in 2019.
read more Economic Review 2019
Free Overnight Parking in Downtown Garages Discont...
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 9:45am
Free overnight parking in downtown parking garages (announced on January 22, 2020) will end on Fri. February 7 at 7 a.m.
read more Free Overnight Parking in Downtown Garages Discontinued
City of St. John’s Celebrates Heritage Week
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 10:30am
The City of St. John’s is celebrating Heritage Day on February 17 and Heritage Week from February 17 to 23. This year’s theme is ‘2020 Vision: Bringing the Past Into the Future’.
read more City of St. John’s Celebrates Heritage Week
ChillFest: St. John's Winter Celebration
Friday, January 31, 2020 - 11:00am
Celebrate winter with a variety of free activities taking place Feb. 13 to 17, including several outdoor events to enjoy all the snow we’ve received this year!
read more ChillFest: St. John's Winter Celebration
City Announces Two Business Support Initiatives
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 11:15am
The City of St. John’s recognizes the challenges posed to many businesses throughout the City due to the recent state of emergency.
read more City Announces Two Business Support Initiatives
Update on City Facilities and Waste Collection
Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 12:45pm
On Monday, Jan. 27, all City facilities will open as scheduled and resume operations, including curbside waste collection.
read more Update on City Facilities and Waste Collection
State of Emergency Lifted, Parking Ban to Remain
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 3:15pm
Today, Mayor Danny Breen announced that the State of Emergency (SOE) is lifted as of 6 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. A 24-hour parking ban outside the designated downtown remains in place.
read more State of Emergency Lifted, Parking Ban to Remain
Local Businesses and Organizations to Prepare for...
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 4:30pm
All businesses and other community organizations in St. John’s will be allowed to access their premises as of 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 for the purposes of preparing to reopen.
read more Local Businesses and Organizations to Prepare for Operation
Recreation Facilities to Remain Closed this Weeken...
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 9:15am
The City of St. John’s will keep all recreation facilities closed until Monday, January 27, regardless of when the state of emergency is lifted.
read more Recreation Facilities to Remain Closed this Weekend
State of Emergency Update: January 22, 2020
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 6:30pm
The State of Emergency will remain in effect tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 23)...
read more State of Emergency Update: January 22, 2020
SJRFD: Stay Safe During the State of Emergency
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 2:00pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department appreciates the efforts of all during the recent storm. Given the challenges faced and the challenges ahead, we offer the following safety tips...
read more SJRFD: Stay Safe During the State of Emergency
Parking in Garages Available for Downtown Resident...
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 9:30am
To assist with parking issues in the downtown and to get cars off streets as the clean-up continues, the City of St. John’s has arranged free overnight parking at downtown garages.
read more Parking in Garages Available for Downtown Residents
State of Emergency Update for Wednesday, January 2...
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 5:15pm
The State of Emergency will remain in effect tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 22) with a further announcement to follow tomorrow on its continuation.
read more State of Emergency Update for Wednesday, January 22
State of Emergency Update: Airport Re-Opening, Tax...
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 3:15pm
The City of St. John’s is allowing an exception to the St. John’s International Airport to resume operations, effective 5 a.m. Wednesday, January 22.
read more State of Emergency Update: Airport Re-Opening, Taxis May Operate
Private Medical Clinics Not Permitted to Open
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 10:15am
The City of St. John’s has not provided permission for private medical clinics to operate today (January 21) during the State of Emergency.
read more Private Medical Clinics Not Permitted to Open
Taxi Companies Volunteering to Support Residents i...
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 9:45am
Today, some taxi companies and drivers are volunteering to provide free rides to seniors and people with disabilities.
read more Taxi Companies Volunteering to Support Residents in Need
State of Emergency Update: New Parking Ban in Effe...
Monday, January 20, 2020 - 5:00pm
The State of Emergency will remain in effect tonight and all day tomorrow (January 20 and 21) with a further announcement to follow tomorrow on its continuation.
read more State of Emergency Update: New Parking Ban in Effect Immediately
Food Stores Open Tuesday
Monday, January 20, 2020 - 12:30pm
All stores selling basic foods, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacies are permitted to open tomorrow, January 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in St. John’s.
read more Food Stores Open Tuesday
Limited Number of Pharmacies Open
Monday, January 20, 2020 - 12:00pm
The Department of Health and Community Services and Eastern Health has made an urgent request to the City of St. John’s to allow a limited number of pharmacies to open during the State of Emergency.
read more Limited Number of Pharmacies Open
State of Emergency Update: Pharmacies Not Permitte...
Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 9:45pm
Given the current weather conditions and the anticipated snowfall this evening, pharmacies are NOT permitted to open on Monday.
read more State of Emergency Update: Pharmacies Not Permitted to Open on Monday
State of Emergency Update: Public Cooperation and...
Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 2:45pm
At this time, it is critical that the public refrain from going outside to the greatest extent possible to allow our plow operations to proceed.
read more State of Emergency Update: Public Cooperation and Military Support
City Lifts Some Restrictions as State of Emergency...
Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 10:45am
City of St. John’s snow clearing crews continue to work around the clock to clear streets for regular traffic. The state of emergency is still in effect.
read more City Lifts Some Restrictions as State of Emergency Continues
Regional Pharmacies to Open at Request of Eastern...
Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 8:30am
During this State of Emergency, Eastern Health has made an urgent request to allow for regional pharmacies to open from noon to 7 p.m. today.
read more Regional Pharmacies to Open at Request of Eastern Health
State of Emergency Remains in Effect
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 8:00am
All businesses are ordered to remain closed and all vehicles are prohibited from using City streets except emergency vehicles; police, fire and ambulance.
read more State of Emergency Remains in Effect
Snow Clearing on Standby
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 6:00pm
Due to deteriorating conditions & reduced visibility snow clearing operations are temporarily suspended. Snowplows are on standby throughout the city including hospitals & fire stations.
read more Snow Clearing on Standby

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