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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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Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - 2:45pm
Due to the Discovery Day holiday on Monday, June 22, most City offices and facilities will be closed. This includes Access St. John’s front counter service, and the Animal Care and Adoption Centre.
read more Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
City announces 10-year capital plan
Monday, June 15, 2015 - 7:00pm
St. John’s City Council has approved its first Ten Year Capital Plan, which forecasts the City’s capital needs from 2015 to 2024. Click 'read more' for details.
read more City announces 10-year capital plan
St.John's Days: Join the Celebration June 19-...
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 1:45pm
From Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21, the City of St. John’s will celebrate 127 years of incorporation with St. John’s Days. Free events are scheduled to take place at multiple locations.
read more St.John's Days: Join the Celebration June 19-21
New Strategic Plan & Advisory Committee Recomm...
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 7:00pm
Council has approved and adopted a four-year strategic plan and a new structure and governance considerations for its advisory committees...
read more New Strategic Plan & Advisory Committee Recommendations
Petty Harbour Long Pond Water Treatment Facility B...
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 12:00pm
Effective mid-June 2015, the Petty Harbour Long Pond water treatment plant will begin operation to provide an additional water supply for the residents of the City of St. John's.
read more Petty Harbour Long Pond Water Treatment Facility Back Online
City Presents 24th Annual Tourism Awards
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 6:15pm
On Thursday, May 28, Members of St. John’s City Council welcomed tourism leaders from throughout the City to the Twenty-Fourth Annual Tourism Awards presentation at City Hall.
read more City Presents 24th Annual Tourism Awards
New Promotional Campaign Targets Decline in Curbsi...
Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 1:45pm
The City of St. John’s has begun a year-long campaign to address a growing decline in curbside recycling.
read more New Promotional Campaign Targets Decline in Curbside Recycling
New Software Improves Inspection Process
Monday, May 25, 2015 - 7:00pm
Beginning this month, City of St. John’s Building Inspectors will be armed with a new technology that will improve the inspection process for both the public and inspectors alike.
read more New Software Improves Inspection Process
License Your Pet for Free in June
Monday, May 25, 2015 - 5:15pm
During the month of June pet owners in the City of St. John’s can license their pets free of charge, as the $15 annual fee will be waived.
read more License Your Pet for Free in June
Curated Art Exhibition Takes Place in Great Hall
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 6:00pm
Beginning May 25, a new curated art exhibition entitled Natural History: Real and Invented, opens in the Great Hall (at City Hall)...
read more Curated Art Exhibition Takes Place in Great Hall
Registration Starts Tomorrow - Update your RECconn...
Friday, May 8, 2015 - 12:45pm
The City of St. John's Summer Program registration for City residents is taking place on Saturday, May 9. Due to new software, all RECconnect accounts must be updated in advance.
read more Registration Starts Tomorrow - Update your RECconnect Account
Cruise Season Begins May 8 with the Arrival of the...
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 3:30pm
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe, Chair of the Cruise St. John’s Committee, is pleased to announce the 2015 cruise season begins on Friday, May 8 with the arrival of the Silver Whisper.
read more Cruise Season Begins May 8 with the Arrival of the Silver Whisper
Water Treatment Plant Marks 2000 Days Without a Lo...
Monday, May 4, 2015 - 12:30pm
North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week takes place from May 3-9, 2015. This year’s theme - Make Safety a Habit for Your Career - is especially significant for City staff.
read more Water Treatment Plant Marks 2000 Days Without a Lost Time Injury
Positive Step Towards New Fiscal Framework
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 7:00pm
Today’s announcement by the provincial government marks a positive step towards addressing the fiscal arrangement which currently exists between the City of St. John’s and the province.
read more Positive Step Towards New Fiscal Framework
Lunchtime Concert Series Expanding
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 5:00pm
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Music at Harbourside concert series, the City of St. John’s is expanding the program to other venues throughout the city.
read more Lunchtime Concert Series Expanding
City of St.John's Recognizing Municipal Aware...
Monday, April 27, 2015 - 5:15pm
On Wednesday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the City of St.John’s will recognize Municipal Awareness Day with an EXPO at the Village Mall.
read more City of St.John's Recognizing Municipal Awareness Day
Downtown Street Cleaning Begins April 21
Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 4:00pm
If you live in the downtown, you need to take note of our downtown street cleaning schedule.
read more Downtown Street Cleaning Begins April 21
Annual Volunteer Week Celebration
Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 2:45pm
Today, over 100 volunteers attended the Annual Volunteer Week reception at Admirals Green Pippy Park Golf Club. See more..
read more Annual Volunteer Week Celebration
St. George's Day Holiday Closures
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 - 1:15pm
Due to the St. George’s Day holiday on Monday, April 20, most City offices and facilities will be closed. See more...
read more St. George's Day Holiday Closures
City Seeks Input on Winter Maintenance 2014-15 Ini...
Monday, April 13, 2015 - 4:30pm
Residents and business owners are encouraged to complete a survey about 2014-15 winter maintenance initiatives.
read more City Seeks Input on Winter Maintenance 2014-15 Initiatives
City Seeking Nominations for Senior of the Year Aw...
Monday, April 13, 2015 - 8:15am
The City of St.John's is seeking nominations for the annual Senior of the Year Award, which will be presented on June 8, during the City Council meeting.
read more City Seeking Nominations for Senior of the Year Award
Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
Friday, April 10, 2015 - 8:00am
The week of April 12-18 is Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, and Humane Services is hosting a celebration for the staff that provides this important community.
read more Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
Council Receives Winter Maintenance Review Final R...
Monday, April 6, 2015 - 3:45pm
The Final Report on the Review of Winter Maintenance Services from KPMG Consultants has been accepted.
read more Council Receives Winter Maintenance Review Final Report
New Waste Management App Replaces My Waste App
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 12:45pm
The City of St. John’s is discontinuing the ‘My Waste’ app launched in 2012 and residents are encouraged to download the new ‘City of St. John’s Waste and Recycling’ app for future use.
read more New Waste Management App Replaces My Waste App
Good Friday Holiday City Schedule
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 4:45pm
Due to the Good Friday holiday, all City offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, April 3.
read more Good Friday Holiday City Schedule

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