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Taste and Odour in Drinking Water
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 5:15pm
During summer it is not uncommon for some to experience a slight ‘earthy’ or ‘musty’ odour and taste on their drinking water. While this can be unpleasant, it is not harmful or toxic.
read more Taste and Odour in Drinking Water
Economic Outlook 2018
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 11:45am
Economic Outlook 2018 reports that economic growth in the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) is expected to be relatively unchanged from 2017 with real GDP expected to increase by 0.7 per cent.
read more Economic Outlook 2018
Fire Advisory for Jurisdiction of SJRFD
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 4:30pm
St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind all citizens that due to the current high index and dry windy conditions, a fire advisory is presently in effect.
read more Fire Advisory for Jurisdiction of SJRFD
Kenmount Terrace Forest Fire Under Control
Monday, July 9, 2018 - 6:15pm
The forest fire in the area of Kenmount Terrace in the City of St. John’s is under control. Due to excessive amounts of smoke, residents are advised to turn off their air exchange and HVAC systems.
read more Kenmount Terrace Forest Fire Under Control
Rawlins Cross Traffic Changes: Information Session
Friday, July 6, 2018 - 1:45pm
This summer the City is changing traffic circulation at Rawlins Cross on a trial basis. Before the changes are put in place, an information session for the public is planned for July 25.
read more Rawlins Cross Traffic Changes: Information Session
Lithium Battery Safety for Consumers
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 6:15pm
Lithium ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices. Take care when using them. In rare cases, they can cause a fire or explosion.
read more Lithium Battery Safety for Consumers
Orangemen's Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 5:30pm
Due to the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Monday, July 9, most City offices and facilities will be closed including the Access St. John’s front counter service.
read more Orangemen's Day Holiday City Schedule
Bowring Park Swimming Pool Turns 50
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 1:00pm
The swimming pool at Bowring Park turns 50 years-old this summer, and to celebrate the City of St. John’s and the Bowring Park Foundation are hosting a small event at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11.
read more Bowring Park Swimming Pool Turns 50
Over $46 Million in Municipal Infrastructure Upgra...
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 5:45pm
This morning, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined by Mayor Danny Breen, to announce over $46 million for municipal infrastructure projects.
read more Over $46 Million in Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades Announced
Winter Parking Restriction Public Engagement Resul...
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 4:00pm
The results of the city’s public engagement process to help evaluate the 2018 Winter Parking Restriction pilot project are now available.
read more Winter Parking Restriction Public Engagement Results
City Launches new Online Site for Newcomers
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 2:30pm
The St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) is pleased to announce a new interactive, online services map to help newcomers easily find and access existing programs and services.
read more City Launches new Online Site for Newcomers
St. John’s Residents to Benefit from Improved Wate...
Friday, June 29, 2018 - 6:00pm
Nick Whalen, MP for St. John’s East, the Honorable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador MHA, and Mayor Danny Breen, today announced over $21 million in joint funding.
read more St. John’s Residents to Benefit from Improved Water and Wastewater Services
City Adopting New Codes for Building Construction
Friday, June 29, 2018 - 2:30pm
Effective July 1, the City of St. John’s will be officially adopting new codes for building construction.
read more City Adopting New Codes for Building Construction
Canada Day and Memorial Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 5:45pm
Due to the Canada Day and Memorial Day holiday on Sunday, July 1, most City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, July 2.
read more Canada Day and Memorial Day Holiday City Schedule
Water Street Project Update
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 3:15pm
All underground work for the first phase of the five-year project to rehabilitate infrastructure on Water Street will be completed this week.
read more Water Street Project Update
Garbage Improperly Placed in Bins will not be Coll...
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 3:15pm
Phase one of the City’s new automated garbage collection program has been in place since June 11. As of July 3, 2018, overfilled carts or excess garbage placed outside the cart will not be collected.
read more Garbage Improperly Placed in Bins will not be Collected
City to Unveil Monument in Bannerman Park
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 7:45pm
The public are invited to join City officials and representatives from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment on Saturday, June 30 at noon for the unveiling of ‘The Homecoming’, a monument in Bannerman Park.
read more City to Unveil Monument in Bannerman Park
Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 6:15pm
Due to the Discovery Day holiday on Monday, June 25, most City offices and facilities will be closed. Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected by the holiday.
read more Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
“I Am Home” Refugee Photo Exhibit in Wyatt Hall
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 1:00pm
On Wednesday June 20, the City of St. John’s and the Association for New Canadians (ANC) open a new photo exhibit in the Wyatt Hall. Open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 21 to July 9.
read more “I Am Home” Refugee Photo Exhibit in Wyatt Hall
Municipal Auditor General: Engagement Opportunity
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 11:30am
Should the city have a Municipal Auditor General? Panel conducts public engagement...
read more Municipal Auditor General: Engagement Opportunity
Water Street Project Nearing Completion
Monday, June 18, 2018 - 6:00pm
The first phase of the five-year project to rehabilitate 100-year-old infrastructure on Water Street is nearing completion with all the underground work on schedule to be complete by June 30.
read more Water Street Project Nearing Completion
Community Market Handover to Operator St.John’s Fa...
Friday, June 15, 2018 - 3:45pm
Today the City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Cooperative signed a lease agreement for the St. John’s Community Market at 245 Freshwater Road.
read more Community Market Handover to Operator St.John’s Farmers’ Market
​Celebrate St. John's Days and Canada Day
Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 3:00pm
The City of St. John’s invites residents to celebrate St. John’s Days from June 22-24 and Canada Day on July 1.
read more ​Celebrate St. John's Days and Canada Day
SJRFD Grilling Safety Tips
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - 2:00pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department advises citizens to follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.
read more SJRFD Grilling Safety Tips
Cochrane Pond Campground Closed due to Safety Conc...
Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 4:00pm
On Thursday, June 7, City of St. John’s Inspection Services and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department issued a notice to close Cochrane Pond Family Campground until safety issues are addressed.
read more Cochrane Pond Campground Closed due to Safety Concerns

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