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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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National Housing Day Events in St. John’s
Friday, November 8, 2019 - 9:45am
The City of St. John’s is recognizing National Housing Day starting with a proclamation signing on Monday, Nov. 18. There are several free, public events from Nov. 18 to 22.
read more National Housing Day Events in St. John’s
Remembrance Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 9:00am
City offices and facilities will be closed in observance of the Remembrance Day holiday on Monday, Nov.11. There is no waste collection on Monday.
read more Remembrance Day Holiday City Schedule
Public Transit Review: Final Report
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 1:00pm
The Public Transit Review final report by Dillon Consulting has been presented to City Council and the report is available for the public to view at engagestjohns.ca.
read more Public Transit Review: Final Report
Planned Road Closure along Allandale Road, Novembe...
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 8:00am
To replace a section of watermain that experienced a break in September, the City of St. John’s will be closing Allandale Road from Higgins Line to the Prince Philip Drive, November 8 to 11.
read more Planned Road Closure along Allandale Road, November 8 to 11
Free Parking with Veteran’s License Plate
Friday, November 1, 2019 - 12:15pm
The City is offering free parking to veterans who have a veteran's license plate displayed on their vehicle from Monday, Nov. 4 to Friday, Nov. 8, leading up to Remembrance Day.
read more Free Parking with Veteran’s License Plate
Grant Applications Available
Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 4:45pm
The City of St. John’s Grant Program provides financial and other resources to organizations and/or individuals whose application support the City’s strategic directions.
read more Grant Applications Available
SJRFD: Change Your Clocks Change Your Batteries
Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 12:45pm
The SJRFD wishes to remind residents of the importance of changing and testing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting the clocks back this weekend.
read more SJRFD: Change Your Clocks Change Your Batteries
Meetings of Council Now Webcast Live
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - 11:45am
St. John’s City Council is pleased to announce that Regular Meetings of Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, starting this morning, will be available to the public via live webcast
read more Meetings of Council Now Webcast Live
SJRFD: Halloween Fire Safety Tips
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 3:15pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind all residents that fire risks can be avoided by following Halloween fire safety tips.
read more SJRFD: Halloween Fire Safety Tips
Volunteers Needed: Youth Engagement Action Team
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 12:00pm
The City of St. John’s is recruiting a team of residents, ages 15 to 35, for a Youth Engagement Action Team to help the city better understand why youth do not actively engage in civic matters
read more Volunteers Needed: Youth Engagement Action Team
Kenmount Park Community Centre Grand Opening
Friday, October 18, 2019 - 4:00pm
Today, members of St. John’s City Council, provincial government representatives and residents of St. John’s celebrated the grand opening of the Kenmount Terrace Community Centre and Park.
read more Kenmount Park Community Centre Grand Opening
Bowring Park Public Engagement: What We Heard
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 12:45pm
During spring 2019 the City engaged with the public to ask ‘What’s Next for Bowring Park?’ Results of the engagement process are now available in a ‘What We Heard’ document at engagestjohns.ca.
read more Bowring Park Public Engagement: What We Heard
Thanksgiving Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 2:00pm
Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 14 all City offices and facilities will be closed. There is no waste collection on Monday, Oct. 14.
read more Thanksgiving Day Holiday City Schedule
Lane Changes at Kelsey, Goldstone and Team Gushue
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 1:15pm
The City of St. John’s is changing lane designations at the Kelsey Drive, Goldstone Street and Team Gushue Highway (TGH) interchange, to improve traffic flow in the area.
read more Lane Changes at Kelsey, Goldstone and Team Gushue
Correction: Notice of Assessments
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 3:45pm
The City of St. John’s recently mailed a portion of the 2020 Notices of Assessment to property owners, showing an incorrect base date of January 1, 2020. The correct base date is January 1, 2017.
read more Correction: Notice of Assessments
Committee Assignments and Council Leads
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 1:15pm
City Council voted to revise committee assignments for the next two years. These changes strive to improve efficiency at the committee level and enhance overall governance and accountability.
read more Committee Assignments and Council Leads
Open Houses at Fire Stations
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 5:30pm
Open houses take place at the West End, Mount Pearl and Paradise Fire Stations from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to celebrate Fire Prevention Week.
read more Open Houses at Fire Stations
City Hall Planned Power Outage: Impact on Services
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 2:15pm
On Friday, Sept. 27 a planned power outage at City Hall will impact City services until 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. The City is working on a maintenance project.
read more City Hall Planned Power Outage: Impact on Services
​Newfoundland Growlers and St. John’s Edge: 10 Yea...
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 6:00pm
The Newfoundland Growlers and the St. John’s Edge announced today that they have reached an Agreement in Principle for a 10 year lease extension with the City of St. John’s and SJSEL.
read more ​Newfoundland Growlers and St. John’s Edge: 10 Year Lease Agreement for Mile One
Proposed Affordable Housing Development to Incorpo...
Monday, September 23, 2019 - 12:00pm
City Council has recently approved a parcel of land for potential redevelopment as affordable housing at 28 Eric Street which includes the Eric Street Community Garden.
read more Proposed Affordable Housing Development to Incorporate Community Garden
Allandale Road Repairs after Watermain Break
Sunday, September 22, 2019 - 3:45pm
The damaged section of Allandale Road is temporarily repaired to allow traffic flow; the southbound curb lane remains closed until paving is completed this week.
read more Allandale Road Repairs after Watermain Break
Council Update on Lease Negotiations with Sports T...
Monday, September 16, 2019 - 3:00pm
The City of St. John's and St. John's Sports and Entertainment Ltd. (SJSEL) would like to provide an update on the current offer to the Edge and the Growlers.
read more Council Update on Lease Negotiations with Sports Teams
Public Transit Review Phase II: What We Heard
Friday, September 6, 2019 - 12:45pm
A ‘What We Heard’ document from the second phase of public engagement for the Public Transit Review was released today.
read more Public Transit Review Phase II: What We Heard
SJRFD: Avoid Mount Scio Road
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 - 4:45pm
The Fire Department is asking motorists to avoid Mount Scio Road due to safety and traffic concerns related to a fire in the area. Traffic is becoming congested.
read more SJRFD: Avoid Mount Scio Road
Labour Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 5:00pm
Due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 2 all City offices and facilities will be closed. There is no waste collection on Labour Day.
read more Labour Day Holiday City Schedule

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