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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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City Distributes Mail-out on Budget Plan for 2019-...
Monday, September 24, 2018 - 12:45pm
As part of ongoing planning and engagement on the upcoming three-year budget plan, the City of St. John’s is distributing a publication via mail which outlines the projected 2019 budget.
read more City Distributes Mail-out on Budget Plan for 2019-2021
Levels of Manganese Decreasing
Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 5:45pm
The number of discoloured water reports to the City from residents serviced by the Petty Harbour Long Pond Water Supply have significantly decreased.
read more Levels of Manganese Decreasing
Public Asked to Report Issues with Discoloured Wat...
Monday, September 10, 2018 - 6:30pm
Residents living in the Petty Harbour Long Pond Water Supply area are asked to please notify the City if they are experiencing discoloured water.
read more Public Asked to Report Issues with Discoloured Water
Help Inform the Bike St.John's Master Plan
Friday, September 7, 2018 - 6:00pm
The City of St. John’s invites the public to attend its first community session as part of the planning process for the Bike St. John’s Master Plan on September 17.
read more Help Inform the Bike St.John's Master Plan
Winter Avenue Traffic Calming: Final Recommendatio...
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 - 6:30pm
The Winter Avenue no-entry restriction via Kings Bridge Road will be removed next week, once permanent speed cushions have been installed as a traffic calming measure on Winter Avenue.
read more Winter Avenue Traffic Calming: Final Recommendations
Statement from the Mayor: Petty Harbour Long Pond...
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 7:45pm
A statement from the Mayor of the City of St.John's regarding Manganese in the Petty Harbour Long Pond Water supply.
read more Statement from the Mayor: Petty Harbour Long Pond Water Supply
Accessibility Upgrades to Rawlins Cross Planned
Friday, August 31, 2018 - 2:15pm
Today, the City of St. John’s has confirmed that an accessible curb ramp will be installed at the new temporary crosswalk on Monkstown Rd, east of Rennie’s Mill Rd as soon as possible.
read more Accessibility Upgrades to Rawlins Cross Planned
Assistance for Residents with a Barrier to Mobilit...
Friday, August 31, 2018 - 12:45pm
Assistance is available for residents with a barrier to mobility, with discoloured water, who are serviced by the Petty Harbour Long Pond water supply. Please reach out to 311.
read more Assistance for Residents with a Barrier to Mobility
Labour Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, August 30, 2018 - 4:30pm
Due to the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 3 all City offices and facilities will be closed. Garbage and Recycling will not be collected Monday.
read more Labour Day Holiday City Schedule
City Development: Provincial Floodplain Mapping Up...
Thursday, August 30, 2018 - 12:30pm
The updated 2018 provincial flood risk mapping for Waterford River, South Brook, and Kilbride Brook, is in effect immediately for City of St. John’s development application review.
read more City Development: Provincial Floodplain Mapping Update
Fact Sheet on Manganese
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 7:30pm
Updated information and answers to your questions...
read more Fact Sheet on Manganese
Elevated Levels of Manganese
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 6:30pm
The City of St. John’s is advising residents serviced by the Petty Harbour Long Pond system, who are experiencing discoloured water, to use an alternative source of water for drinking.
read more Elevated Levels of Manganese
SJRFD: Clothes Dryer Safety
Friday, August 24, 2018 - 5:00pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department reminds the public that the potential of a clothes dryer fire occurring in the home can be significantly reduced by following a few simple safety tips.
read more SJRFD: Clothes Dryer Safety
Rawlins Cross: Traffic Changes Next Week
Friday, August 24, 2018 - 2:30pm
Construction work to modify the intersections in the area of Rawlins Cross has started. The target for the final change-over to the new yield-on-entry traffic pattern is late next week.
read more Rawlins Cross: Traffic Changes Next Week
Parking Meters No Longer Accepting Credit Cards
Monday, August 20, 2018 - 6:15pm
The City’s parking meter supplier has advised that they are moving credit card processing to a more current cellular network. As a result the City’s current meters will no longer process credit cards.
read more Parking Meters No Longer Accepting Credit Cards
Applications Open for New Poet Laureate
Monday, August 20, 2018 - 12:30pm
Applications are open for the position of Poet Laureate of the City of St. John’s. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21.
read more Applications Open for New Poet Laureate
St. John’s Residents to Benefit from Improved Publ...
Monday, August 13, 2018 - 1:45pm
The governments of Canada and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, and support a high standard of living.
read more St. John’s Residents to Benefit from Improved Public Transit
Smoking and Home Fire Safety
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 12:30pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is reminding residents to be diligent when discarding smoking materials and would like to offer the following smoking safety tips.
read more Smoking and Home Fire Safety
Bicycle Rack Design Contest
Monday, August 6, 2018 - 7:00pm
The City is holding a bicycle rack design contest, open to the public, with cash prizes for the winning designs.
read more Bicycle Rack Design Contest
Rawlins Cross Update: Preparation Work has Begun
Monday, August 6, 2018 - 1:15pm
During the coming weeks the City will be making minor changes at Rawlins Cross. This preparation work will not impact current traffic flow. The official date of changeover will be announced soon.
read more Rawlins Cross Update: Preparation Work has Begun
Bulk and Metal Collection: Book Your Appointment
Friday, August 3, 2018 - 2:45pm
Starting on Monday, August 6, residents can start booking appointments for bulk and metal curb side collection scheduled to take place from September 10 to October 13.
read more Bulk and Metal Collection: Book Your Appointment
Public Engagement Results: Replacing the H.G.R. Me...
Friday, August 3, 2018 - 12:15pm
During late May and early June, the city engaged with residents on replacing the H.G.R Mews Community Centre. The 'What we Heard' report is available at engagestjohns.ca.
read more Public Engagement Results: Replacing the H.G.R. Mews
Regatta Day Holiday City Schedule
Monday, July 30, 2018 - 5:15pm
Residents are advised that due to the Royal St. John’s Regatta holiday all City offices will be closed.
read more Regatta Day Holiday City Schedule
'What We Heard' on Strategic Planning Pr...
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 6:00pm
The City of St. John’s has released a summary document of ‘What We Heard’ through the public engagement process around developing a new strategic plan.
read more 'What We Heard' on Strategic Planning Process Available Online
City Council Approves BikeFest
Monday, July 23, 2018 - 7:45pm
Today, City Council voted to approve BikeFest, a one‐day downtown street festival to celebrate and promote cycling and active transportation in St. John’son Sunday, September 16.
read more City Council Approves BikeFest

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