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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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Century Park Information Session
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 4:00pm
The City of St. John's is hosting a neighbourhood information session about the new design of Century Park at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21 at The Lantern,35 Barnes Road.
read more Century Park Information Session
2016 Athlete of the Year Awards
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 6:00pm
The City of St. John’s congratulates the nominees for the 2016 St. John’s Athlete and Team of the Year.
read more 2016 Athlete of the Year Awards
Affordable Housing Business Plan: Progress and Hig...
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 6:15pm
Today, the Affordable Housing Working Group presented to staff during the Community Services Committee meeting. Approximately 233 affordable homes have been built in St. John’s since 2014.
read more Affordable Housing Business Plan: Progress and Highlights
$50,000 Awarded to Support Affordable Housing
Monday, January 30, 2017 - 5:30pm
Today, the City of St. John’s announced the recipients of the Housing Catalyst Fund, a total of $50,000 has been awarded. The City is working collaboratively with business owners and community groups.
read more $50,000 Awarded to Support Affordable Housing
St. John's ChillFest: Winter Celebration Feb....
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 3:45pm
St. John’s ChillFest is a community celebration of winter, with a variety of free activities taking place Feb. 17-19. All activities offered are family friendly.
read more St. John's ChillFest: Winter Celebration Feb. 17-19
Water Street Infrastructure Project Start 2018
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 5:45pm
St. John’s City Council have approved moving the start date of the Water Street infrastructure project to 2018.
read more Water Street Infrastructure Project Start 2018
ALT Hotel Construction: Traffic and Parking Restri...
Monday, January 23, 2017 - 8:00pm
Construction continues on the new ALT Hotel at the corner of Water Street and Job’s Cove. Residents and businesses are advised that some traffic and parking restrictions will be in place.
read more ALT Hotel Construction: Traffic and Parking Restrictions
Kenmount Terrace Community Park: Information Sessi...
Monday, January 23, 2017 - 3:15pm
Planning for the new Kenmount Terrace Community Park, off Messenger Drive, is nearly complete. The park layout and amenity overview is now available to residents interested in learning more.
read more Kenmount Terrace Community Park: Information Sessions
Waterford Valley Rotary Club Recognizes Leadership...
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 5:00pm
The Waterford Valley Rotary Club today honoured the Mayors of Mount Pearl, Paradise, and St. John’s for their leadership role in efforts to ensure the future vitality of the Waterford River.
read more Waterford Valley Rotary Club Recognizes Leadership of Local Mayors
Save a Life: Half Price Cat Adoption
Monday, January 16, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Humane Services Animal Care and Adoption shelter is at capacity. Until the end of January we’ve reduced the cat adoption fee by half – from $120 down to $60.
read more Save a Life: Half Price Cat Adoption
Winter Activity Centre Now Open
Friday, January 6, 2017 - 6:30pm
During the winter the C. A. Pippy Park campground is transformed into an area suitable for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Equipment rental is available in the Winter Activity Centre.
read more Winter Activity Centre Now Open
Monthly Microchip Clinic Returns
Friday, January 6, 2017 - 3:15pm
The recently introduced microchip clinic for family pets (cats and dogs) in St.John’s continues in 2017 on the third Wednesday of each month.
read more Monthly Microchip Clinic Returns
Christmas and New Year Holiday City Schedule
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 6:30pm
Due to the upcoming holidays all City offices and facilities are closed. Please note there are some exceptions.
read more Christmas and New Year Holiday City Schedule
Update: Water Street Infrastructure Upgrade
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 12:45pm
Investigative work required to evaluate trenchless technologies for Water Street infrastructure improvements is now complete. Results of the work indicate that trenchless technology is an option.
read more Update: Water Street Infrastructure Upgrade
Paul Reynolds Community Centre Spring Opening
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 2:30pm
In spring 2017 the new Paul Reynolds Community Centre at Wedgewood Park will be open for operation.
read more Paul Reynolds Community Centre Spring Opening
St. John's Celebrates the New Year
Monday, December 19, 2016 - 3:30pm
Celebrate the New Year with free, family friendly events for all ages on December 31 and January 1.
read more St. John's Celebrates the New Year
Shea Heights Boil Water Advisory Now Lifted
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 4:15pm
The precautionary Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for Shea Heights is now lifted. Residents are no longer required to boil water for consumption.
read more Shea Heights Boil Water Advisory Now Lifted
Budget 2017 Decreases 2.58%; Includes Mill Rate Re...
Monday, December 12, 2016 - 8:15pm
Today, the City of St. John’s released the details of Budget 2017, the second year in a three-year budget plan. Revenues and expenditures are balanced at $294.4 million for 2017.
read more Budget 2017 Decreases 2.58%; Includes Mill Rate Reduction
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory: Shea Heights
Monday, December 12, 2016 - 7:45pm
Residents of Shea Heights are advised that due to a water main break on the main water feed, a precautionary Boil Water Advisory (BWA) is now in effect.
read more Precautionary Boil Water Advisory: Shea Heights
Cycling in St.John's: Public Opinion Survey
Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 6:15pm
In order to understand how residents in St. John’s feel about cycling in the city, the Bike St. John’s Task Force is conducting a public opinion survey.
read more Cycling in St.John's: Public Opinion Survey
City of St.John's Budget Process
Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 3:00pm
St. John’s will present a budget for 2017 on Monday, December 12. In preparation for this budget, Council has been very open about its budget process.
read more City of St.John's Budget Process
Regional Demographic Survey Results Now Available
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 2:15pm
The City of St. John's in partnership with the municipalities of Torbay, Conception Bay South, Paradise and Portugal Cove -St. Phillip’s today released the results of the joint demographic survey.
read more Regional Demographic Survey Results Now Available
New Mural ‘Opus’ Completed at George Street East S...
Monday, December 5, 2016 - 3:45pm
The City of St. John's is pleased to announce the completion of a new mural, titled ‘Opus’ on the George Street East Stairwell. This is the latest in a number of murals commissioned by the City.
read more New Mural ‘Opus’ Completed at George Street East Stairwell
Council Update on Program Review Costs and Savings
Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 6:00pm
The City of St.John’s provided an update today on progress towards achieving savings through program review. Seventeen staff have left or are leaving the organization.
read more Council Update on Program Review Costs and Savings
Affordable Housing Survey for Residents
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 3:00pm
Residents of the City of St. John's are encouraged to take the Affordable Housing Survey available online until December 16.
read more Affordable Housing Survey for Residents

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