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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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State of Emergency Declared
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 11:00am
St. John's in State of Emergency, Jan 17, 2020
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City Closures due to Weather
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 4:15pm
On Friday, January 17, city offices and facilities are closed due to weather. Garbage and recycling is rescheduled to Monday, Jan. 20.
read more City Closures due to Weather
Safety During Power Outages
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 1:45pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department reminds all residents of what measures to take before, during and after a storm.
read more Safety During Power Outages
Statement of Condolence on the Passing of John Cro...
Friday, January 10, 2020 - 10:30am
Extending deepest sympathies to the family of the late John Crosbie...
read more Statement of Condolence on the Passing of John Crosbie
City Implements On-Street Parking Ban
Monday, December 23, 2019 - 2:00pm
Due to the volume of snow forecasted for the coming week, the City of St. John’s is required to implement the on-street parking ban as of 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
read more City Implements On-Street Parking Ban
Christmas and New Year Holiday City Schedule
Monday, December 23, 2019 - 12:45pm
Due to the upcoming holidays all City offices and facilities are closed; noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, re-opening Friday, Dec. 27; and, noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, re-opening Thursday, Jan. 2
read more Christmas and New Year Holiday City Schedule
Council Statement: Electoral Reform Report Release...
Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 10:45am
Today, the City of St. John’s released the Electoral Reform Report, prepared by a third-party expert’s panel at the request of Council’s Electoral Reform Subcommittee.
read more Council Statement: Electoral Reform Report Released
New Crosswalk Beacons to be Installed at Rawlins C...
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 10:30am
New beacons are being installed at two crosswalks along Military Road at the intersections of Monkstown Road, and Kings Road, and are expected to be in place by early next week.
read more New Crosswalk Beacons to be Installed at Rawlins Cross
Public Art in Solomon’s Lane
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 2:00pm
Today, the City of St. John’s in partnership with the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador unveiled the recently installed public art project at Solomon’s Lane.
read more Public Art in Solomon’s Lane
Ice Making Has Begun at The Loop
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 1:45pm
City staff have begun the ice making process at The Loop in Bannerman Park; however, it is not suitable for skating yet. Please stay off the ice surface until the official opening is announced.
read more Ice Making Has Begun at The Loop
Nominations Open for Heritage Awards
Monday, December 16, 2019 - 2:30pm
The City of St. John’s is accepting nominations for the 2020 Heritage Awards. These awards recognize commercial and residential property owners for their work.
read more Nominations Open for Heritage Awards
SJRFD: Consumer Fireworks Program
Friday, December 6, 2019 - 10:45am
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise that all vendors who sell fireworks in the region are required to have persons on staff that are certified to sell consumer fireworks.
read more SJRFD: Consumer Fireworks Program
City Announces No Tax Increases in Balanced 2020 B...
Monday, December 2, 2019 - 5:30pm
Today, the City of St. John’s released the details of Budget 2020, the second year in a three-year budget plan for 2019-2021.
read more City Announces No Tax Increases in Balanced 2020 Budget
Key2Access Pilot Project Promotes Safety and Incl...
Friday, November 29, 2019 - 11:15am
Mount Pearl, Paradise and St. John’s have announced a pilot project designed to enhance safety at intersections and crosswalks for people who live with sight loss or mobility challenges.
read more Key2Access Pilot Project Promotes Safety and Inclusion
Give the Gift of Play
Thursday, November 28, 2019 - 1:45pm
This holiday season consider giving the gift of play to a child in need. The REAL Program provides recreation and leisure opportunities to children and youth in financial need.
read more Give the Gift of Play
New Pay Stations to be Installed in 2020
Thursday, November 28, 2019 - 11:30am
The contract for new pay stations and parking meters has been finalized, with the first lot of pay stations expected to be installed in sections of the downtown during winter 2020.
read more New Pay Stations to be Installed in 2020
New Schedule for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Monday, November 25, 2019 - 12:15pm
The City of St. John’s has restructured its annual New Year’s Eve celebrations to be more inclusive to all ages.
read more New Schedule for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Santa Comes Early for Adoptable Cats
Monday, November 25, 2019 - 9:30am
The City’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre received an early visit from Santa, through an anonymous donor who has once again made it possible for 36 cats to be adopted to loving homes, free of charge.
read more Santa Comes Early for Adoptable Cats
SJRFD Chief Announces Goulds Transition to Full Ti...
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 9:15am
Today, St. John’s Regional Fire Department Chief Sherry Colford, Councillor Collins, and Assistant Fire Chief Hemeon announced that the Goulds Station, will be transitioning to a full time station.
read more SJRFD Chief Announces Goulds Transition to Full Time
What We Heard on Website Redevelopment
Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 11:00am
The City of St. John’s has released the findings of a recent online survey about the organization’s website. In total, 223 responses were collected over a four-week period from a variety of people.
read more What We Heard on Website Redevelopment
KPMG Report: St. John’s Sports and Entertainment
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 8:45am
Today, City Council and the Board of St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Ltd. (SJSEL) released a Jurisdictional Comparison prepared for the Board by consultants KPMG.
read more KPMG Report: St. John’s Sports and Entertainment
Annual Food Drive at City Facilities
Monday, November 18, 2019 - 5:00pm
From Monday, Nov. 18 to Friday, Nov. 29 the City is holding its annual food drive to collect non-perishable food items in support of the Community Food Sharing Association (CFSA).
read more Annual Food Drive at City Facilities
Celebrate National Child Day
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 11:45am
This City of St. John’s is celebrating National Child Day with a week of free events from Sunday, Nov. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 23; check the City’s website calendar of events for details.
read more Celebrate National Child Day
Budget Planning for 2020 Underway at City Hall
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 3:45pm
On December 9, 2019, St. John’s City Council will announce its budget for the 2020 fiscal year which will include setting the mill rates and water tax for residential and commercial property owners.
read more Budget Planning for 2020 Underway at City Hall
Water Street Project Phase III: Drop-in Informatio...
Friday, November 8, 2019 - 2:45pm
The City is planning for the next phase of the Water Street infrastructure project, set to start in spring 2020. A drop-in information session is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20.
read more Water Street Project Phase III: Drop-in Information Session

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