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Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - 7:45pm
Council pleased to work with Board of Trade and businesses in spirit of cooperation.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - 1:45pm
Following a review of parking meter usage in the downtown, Parking Services has identified a number of streets on which parking meter time allotments will be reduced to two hours.
Monday, February 29, 2016 - 5:45pm
Today, the City of St. John’s released the ‘What we Heard’ document following a public engagement process conducted in late 2015.
Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 8:00pm
I would like to strongly reiterate my support for all City of St. John’s employees – both female and male.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 12:30am
The votes have been counted and the residents of Ward 4 in St. John’s have elected a new council representative, Sheilagh O'Leary.
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 3:45pm
The third annual A-Cat-emy Awards is a week-long cat adoption event. Adoption fees at Humane Services will be reduced from $120 to $20.
Friday, February 19, 2016 - 1:45pm
It was brought to our attention on February 19 that 20 ballots outside of Ward 4 that have been accepted into the voting system....
Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 2:30pm
City of St. John's Humane Services are working with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and emergency shelters to find temporary accommodations for pets owned by victims of intimate partner violence.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 - 5:45pm
The City of St. John’s congratulates the nominees for the 2015 Molson Coors Canada St. John’s Athlete and Team of the Year.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 - 12:45pm
The City of St. John’s built heritage is a significant part of the City’s culture. Each year on Heritage Day the City takes a moment to recognize individuals and businesses.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 2:45pm
An employee of the City for the past 29 years, Mr. Martin has been the City Manager since 2014. Prior to that, he held the position of Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, and also the City Clerk.
Monday, February 8, 2016 - 8:15pm
In early November, Council approved an Early Retirement Incentive Program for individuals who were eligible to retire or close to being eligible to retire in 2015.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 8:45pm
The City has been made aware of an irregularity in the voters list for the Ward 4 byelection that has resulted in ballots being mailed to a number of households outside the voting area.
Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 2:30pm
The City is using a vote by mail system for the upcoming byelection. Although ballots were scheduled to be mailed starting Feb. 5, delivery began a few days early.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 1:00pm
Following Budget 2016-18, the City is introducing a new comprehensive departmental review process that will analyze every service and program to determine which should remain.
Monday, February 1, 2016 - 6:30pm
Due to the change in the province’s financial outlook, Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed the City’s credit rating of Aa2 but has reduced the rating outlook from stable to negative.
Friday, January 29, 2016 - 3:00pm
Effective immediately the City of St. John's Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street will operate on a seasonal basis from May to October.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 7:45pm
On Feb. 23, residents living in Ward 4 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor. Congratulations to the candidates who have been successfully nominated.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 5:30pm
In preparation of Budget 2016-18 the City reviewed programs and services, and as a result many services formerly provided by GCA will now be delivered through public tender or by City staff.
Monday, January 4, 2016 - 11:30pm
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, Jan. 19 to 26, are the days on which nomination of candidates for Ward 4 Councillor for the Feb.23 municipal byelection will take place.
Monday, January 4, 2016 - 12:30pm
Upon closer examination of The City of St. John’s Municipal Taxation Act and in consultation with the City Solicitor, City Manager Neil Martin has directed staff to reinstate the .5 mil reduction.
Monday, January 4, 2016 - 8:45am
On January 4, Councillor Jonathan Galgay, Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Administration, will table a motion in Council to reinstate the arts grants to previous budget levels.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 - 11:15am
Join us for our annual fireworks display at Quidi Vidi Lake on Thursday, Dec. 31 to celebrate the arrival of 2016.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 7:00am
Due to the upcoming holidays all City offices and facilities will be closed from noon Thursday, Dec.24, reopening on Tuesday, Dec. 29 and on noon Thursday, Dec.31 to Friday, Jan. 1. Note exceptions.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - 12:15pm
City staff have begun the ice making process at The Loop in Bannerman Park; however, it is not suitable for skating at this time. Skating on The Loop before it is ready delays the opening.

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