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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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Budget 2016-18: Investing in Tomorrow
Monday, December 14, 2015 - 8:00pm
Today, the City of St. John’s released the details of Budget 2016-18, its second three-year plan.
read more Budget 2016-18: Investing in Tomorrow
Municipal By-election for Ward 4 Councillor Februa...
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 4:30pm
On Monday, Dec 7 during City Council meeting it was announced that the by-election for the vacant Ward 4 Council seat will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.
read more Municipal By-election for Ward 4 Councillor February 23
City of St.John's Art Procurement Exhibit
Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 6:15pm
Mayor O’Keefe and members of Council join representatives from the local arts community to celebrate the City’s Art Procurement Program with the launch of a new art exhibit on display at City Hall.
read more City of St.John's Art Procurement Exhibit
2016 Assessments Mailed this Week
Thursday, November 26, 2015 - 5:00pm
Residential and commercial property assessments are currently being mailed to property owners.
read more 2016 Assessments Mailed this Week
St.John's Celebrates the Festival of Music an...
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 6:30pm
On Saturday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m., the City of St. John’s celebrates the lighting of Bowring Park at the duck pond to ring in the holiday season.
read more St.John's Celebrates the Festival of Music and Lights
Senior Executive Appointments
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 3:30pm
The City Manager has announce the appointment senior executive positions effective Tuesday, Dec.1, 2015.
read more Senior Executive Appointments
Seniors Housing Forum: Registration Open to the Pu...
Monday, November 23, 2015 - 6:30pm
The City of St. John’s together with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation is hosting a Seniors Housing Forum on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Foran/Greene Room, City Hall.
read more Seniors Housing Forum: Registration Open to the Public
Curbside Food Drive Extended for a Week
Friday, November 20, 2015 - 8:30pm
The City has extended the food drive by one week for residents who may have forgotten to put out their donations, or were inadvertently missed.
read more Curbside Food Drive Extended for a Week
Library Partnership Improves Accessibility for Imm...
Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 4:00pm
Today, the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) together with Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries (NLPL) announced the results of the Welcome Project.
read more Library Partnership Improves Accessibility for Immigrants
Torbay Road Transportation Study: Public Engagemen...
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 - 3:00pm
The City of St. John’s is undertaking a new transportation study in the Torbay Road/Stavanger Drive area. The study is a follow up to the Torbay Road North Commercial Area Traffic Impact Study, 2007.
read more Torbay Road Transportation Study: Public Engagement Launched
Remembrance Day Holiday City Schedule
Monday, November 9, 2015 - 3:00pm
Due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Wednesday, Nov. 11, all City offices and facilities including Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed.
read more Remembrance Day Holiday City Schedule
Scanlan's Lane Mural Project Highlighted
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 2:30pm
Today, the City of St. John’s officially unveiled the colourful mural on Scanlan’s Lane in downtown St. John’s, between Water Street and Duckworth Street...
read more Scanlan's Lane Mural Project Highlighted
New Terms of Reference for Committees
Monday, November 2, 2015 - 8:00pm
Today the City of St. John’s ratified new terms of reference for six advisory committees, two experts panels and two working groups.
read more New Terms of Reference for Committees
Vehicle Impound Fee Increase
Monday, November 2, 2015 - 2:15pm
As of Sunday, Nov. 1 the vehicle impound fee in the City of St. John’s has increased to a $200 towing charge, a $50 administration charge and a $25 daily impound fee.
read more Vehicle Impound Fee Increase
Water Street Infrastructure Project Postponed to 2...
Monday, October 26, 2015 - 7:30pm
Today, the City of St. John’s announced that it will postpone the start of the water street infrastructure replacement project to spring 2017.
read more Water Street Infrastructure Project Postponed to 2017
Ocean Week Buoyed by Ocean Innovation 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 5:00pm
The 13th annual Ocean Week is taking place in St. John’s from October 25 to 31 with a free public lecture at the Marine Institute on Sunday, Oct. 25.
read more Ocean Week Buoyed by Ocean Innovation 2015
City of St. John's and Region Celebrate Recyc...
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 5:45pm
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 25 the City of St. John’s invites residents to attend a special celebration at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility.
read more City of St. John's and Region Celebrate Recycling Milestone
Leaf Mulching and Curbside Collection Program Retu...
Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 1:30pm
Thank you to City residents who participated in the 2014 leaf mulching and curbside collection program. The City is once again encouraging environmentally-friendly uses for fallen leaves.
read more Leaf Mulching and Curbside Collection Program Returns
Budget 2016-18 'What We Heard' Document...
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 4:15pm
Today the City of St. John’s released ‘What We Heard’ during the three-month budget consultation process. The document reflects key themes and priority areas identified by residents and other stakehol
read more Budget 2016-18 'What We Heard' Document Now Available
Mayor and Council Recognize Mr. Paul Johnson
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 2:45pm
Flags at City Hall and facilities are being lowered to half-mast today to recognize and give thanks for the life of Newfoundland and Labrador business leader and philanthropist, Mr. Paul Johnson.
read more Mayor and Council Recognize Mr. Paul Johnson
Pumpkinfest Fundraiser Supports R.E.A.L. Program O...
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 2:15pm
Lester’s Farm is holding its annual Pumpkinfest in support of the Recreation Experiences and Leisure Program (R.E.A.L.) program on Saturday Oct.17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
read more Pumpkinfest Fundraiser Supports R.E.A.L. Program October 17
Thanksgiving Day Holiday City Schedule
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 5:15pm
Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 12 all City offices and facilities, including the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed.
read more Thanksgiving Day Holiday City Schedule
Hours of Operation: Visitor Information Centre and...
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 4:45pm
Effective immediately the Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
read more Hours of Operation: Visitor Information Centre and Quidi Vidi Village Plantation
Neighbourhood Watch Awareness Day October 7
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 1:00pm
On Wednesday, Oct. 7 learn more about how you can help protect your neighborhood by attending the sixth annual Neighborhood Watch Awareness Day from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Foran/Greene Room, City Hall.
read more Neighbourhood Watch Awareness Day October 7
Refresh Water Street 'What We Heard' Doc...
Thursday, October 1, 2015 - 4:15pm
During the summer the City of St. John’s worked closely with consultants to carry out a comprehensive public engagement process about how to refresh Water Street. Results are now available online.
read more Refresh Water Street 'What We Heard' Document Now Available

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