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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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Bowring Park Pool House Official Opening
Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 2:15pm
The grand opening of the new pool house in Bowring Park took place today.
read more Bowring Park Pool House Official Opening
Music @ Harbourside Concert Series Kicks off Frida...
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 5:30pm
The popular Music @ Harbourside concert series returns Friday, July 7 at 12:30 p.m. and continues each Friday until September 22.
read more Music @ Harbourside Concert Series Kicks off Friday
City Receives Canada 150 Grant From Tree Canada
Friday, June 30, 2017 - 12:45pm
The City of St. John's is a successful recipient of a $26,600 CN EcoConnexions and Canada 150 Grant from Tree Canada for trees and shrubs at the newly opened Paul Reynolds Community Centre.
read more City Receives Canada 150 Grant From Tree Canada
Information Session: Linegar Avenue Street Rehabil...
Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 5:30pm
Residents and business owners in Shea Heights are invited to attend a drop-in information session regarding an upcoming street rehabilitation project at Linegar Avenue on July 12 at 7-9 p.m.
read more Information Session: Linegar Avenue Street Rehabilitation
Voters List Now Online; Register to be Eligible to...
Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 2:45pm
For the upcoming 2017 municipal election, the City will use the permanent list of voters which is established and maintained by Elections NL for use in a provincial and/or municipal election.
read more Voters List Now Online; Register to be Eligible to Vote in September
Canada Day and Memorial Day Holiday City Schedule
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 6:30pm
Due to the Canada Day and Memorial Day holiday on Sat. July 1, most City offices and facilities including Access St. John’s front counter service will be closed on Monday, July 3.
read more Canada Day and Memorial Day Holiday City Schedule
Froude Avenue Fire Response
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 5:15pm
“Our hearts are with the individuals and families who have been displaced as a result of the fire"...
read more Froude Avenue Fire Response
City Hall Parking Garage Upgrades Starting Monday
Friday, June 23, 2017 - 12:15pm
Motorists are advised that construction will be ongoing at the City Hall parking garage starting Monday, June 26 and continuing until September 30.
read more City Hall Parking Garage Upgrades Starting Monday
Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 7:15pm
Due to the Discovery Day holiday on Monday, June 26, most City offices and facilities will be closed.Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected by the holiday.
read more Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
Watermain Rehabilitation Work to Begin Next Week
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 3:00pm
Next week the City of St. John's will begin rehabilitation work on watermains in several areas of the city in order to reduce maintenance issues and improve service.
read more Watermain Rehabilitation Work to Begin Next Week
Sanitary Sewer Testing in Goulds Next Week
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - 7:00pm
Starting on Tuesday, June 27 until June 30 the City of St. John’s will be conducting sanitary sewer vapour testing in Goulds.Testing is required to locate areas of the sewer system that need upgrades.
read more Sanitary Sewer Testing in Goulds Next Week
Canada Day Safety Message from St.John's Regi...
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 1:00pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) wishes to ensure that citizens know the danger that fireworks may pose if not used properly. See safety tips below.
read more Canada Day Safety Message from St.John's Regional Fire Department
St.John's Celebrates Refugees with Photo Exhi...
Monday, June 19, 2017 - 3:30pm
The City of St. John's invites the general public to celebrate World Refugee Day with a special photo exhibit showcasing the resettlement experiences of young adult refugees living in St. John’s.
read more St.John's Celebrates Refugees with Photo Exhibit at City Hall
Drop in Information Session: Affordable Housing 10...
Monday, June 19, 2017 - 12:15pm
The general public is invited to learn more about the City’s new 10 year Affordable Housing Strategy, currently being developed. We invite everyone to join the discussion.
read more Drop in Information Session: Affordable Housing 10 Year Strategy
Remembering the Great Fire of 1892
Friday, June 16, 2017 - 12:30pm
Residents and visitors are invited to attend a weekend of events to remember the Great Fire of 1892 on July 8 and 9 at Bannerman Park, The Rooms and other locations throughout the downtown.
read more Remembering the Great Fire of 1892
Practice Safe Grilling: St.John's Regional Fi...
Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 4:15pm
To keep you and your family safe, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department offers the following safety guidelines for summer grilling.
read more Practice Safe Grilling: St.John's Regional Fire Department
Humane Services Presents The Real Housecats of St....
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - 5:00pm
The Real Housecats of St. John’s is a week-long cat adoption event, from Monday, June 19 to Sunday, June 25. Adoption fees for Real Housecats will be reduced from $120 to $20.
read more Humane Services Presents The Real Housecats of St.John’s
Paul Reynolds Community Centre Open to the Public
Thursday, June 8, 2017 - 11:30am
Today, representatives from the City of St. John’s and the provincial government joined community members from Wedgewood Park to celebrate the official grand opening of Paul Reynolds Community Centre.
read more Paul Reynolds Community Centre Open to the Public
Celebrate St.John's Days with Free Events Jun...
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 2:15pm
Residents are invited to celebrate St. John’s Days from Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25 with free events taking place for all ages.
read more Celebrate St.John's Days with Free Events June 23 to 25
​Council to Honour John White in Bannerman Park
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 4:30pm
The public are invited to attend a plaque dedication and celebration of the life of musician and entertainer John White on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Bannerman Park.
read more ​Council to Honour John White in Bannerman Park
Grand Opening of the New Paul Reynolds Community C...
Friday, June 2, 2017 - 3:00pm
The new Paul Reynolds Community Centre at Wedgewood Park is opening to the public at noon on Thursday, June 8.
read more Grand Opening of the New Paul Reynolds Community Centre
Military Road Closure to mid-July
Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 6:30pm
Beginning 9 a.m. Monday, June 5 there will be no through traffic on Military Road, from the Bonaventure Avenue & Garrison Hill intersection to the Monkstown Road & Rawlin's Cross intersection.
read more Military Road Closure to mid-July
​Water Transmission Main Repair on Brookfield Road
Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 4:30pm
Area residents who frequently commute on Brookfield Road will need to adjust their travel routes from Thursday, June 8 to Monday, June 12 as the City repairs the water transmission main.
read more ​Water Transmission Main Repair on Brookfield Road
St. John's Celebrates Canada 150
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 12:15pm
Come join us on Saturday, July 1 to celebrate Canada 150 with free events throughout the city.
read more St. John's Celebrates Canada 150
Cruise Season Begins with the Ocean Endeavour
Monday, May 29, 2017 - 5:00pm
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe is pleased to announce the 2017 cruise season begins on Monday, June 5 with the arrival of the Ocean Endeavour.
read more Cruise Season Begins with the Ocean Endeavour

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