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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 2015: Balanced With No Tax Rate Increases
Monday, December 8, 2014 - 8:00pm
Budget 2015 sees revenues and expenditures balanced at $289.4 million with no tax rate increases.
read more Budget 2015: Balanced With No Tax Rate Increases
Interactive Voice Response System for GoBus Custom...
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 5:00pm
Introducing an automated telephone tool for GoBus customers to book, review, confirm or cancel their trips – the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system.
read more Interactive Voice Response System for GoBus Customers
Food Drive at Apartment Buildings and Condominiums...
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 8:30pm
Due to the response from residents in apartment buildings and condominiums, we have expanded the food drive collection to include pick-up from these residences on Monday, Dec. 8.
read more Food Drive at Apartment Buildings and Condominiums on Monday, Dec. 8
St. John's Celebrates the Festival of Music a...
Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 6:15pm
Please join us as we celebrate the lighting of Bowring Park at the duck pond on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.
read more St. John's Celebrates the Festival of Music and Lights
Food Drive at Your Door
Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 12:45pm
The City of St. John’s is partnering with the Community Food Sharing Association during the week of December 1-5, to collect non-perishable food items at your door.
read more Food Drive at Your Door
Downtown Christmas Parade: Residents Encouraged to...
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 1:00pm
The 2014 Annual Downtown Christmas Parade takes place on Sunday Nov. 30 at noon, organized by Downtown St. John’s. Residents attending are encouraged to take advantage of Metrobus Park and Ride.
read more Downtown Christmas Parade: Residents Encouraged to Park and Ride
New City Guide in the Mail This Week
Monday, November 24, 2014 - 7:30pm
The City of St. John’s is pleased to inform residents that a new City Guide is being distributed via mail to all homes during the last week of November.
read more New City Guide in the Mail This Week
Nominations Open for City of St. John’s Heritage A...
Friday, November 21, 2014 - 5:15pm
The City of St. John’s is now accepting nominations for the annual Certificates of Recognition for Outstanding Work on Buildings in Heritage Areas.
read more Nominations Open for City of St. John’s Heritage Awards
St.John's Celebrates National Child Day
Monday, November 17, 2014 - 3:30pm
This week the City of St. John’s is celebrating National Child Day and the Right to Play. Admission free activities are taking place November 17 to 23.
read more St.John's Celebrates National Child Day
RECORD CRUISE SHIP SEASON
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 3:00pm
The City of St. John’s saw a record setting cruise ship season this year, with 17 cruise ships and approximately 24,918 passengers and crew throughout the season.
read more RECORD CRUISE SHIP SEASON
Winter Maintenance Review Interim Report
Monday, October 27, 2014 - 4:15pm
The review process began in June and included public consultation, national benchmarking and operational evaluation; this report includes "quick hits" for the upcoming winter season.
read more Winter Maintenance Review Interim Report
Focus On Seniors: A Community Event
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 3:45pm
The City of St. John’s invites seniors to participate in a community forum entitled, Focus on Seniors. The forum will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014.
read more Focus On Seniors: A Community Event
Community Market Report Online
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 3:00pm
Read more...
read more Community Market Report Online
Engage! St. John's
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 12:30pm
Engage! St. John's Task Force Report Recommends Public Engagement Policy Direction for City’s New Framework
read more Engage! St. John's
Many Ways to Contact the City, Including a New App
Monday, October 20, 2014 - 5:30pm
The '311 St. John's' app for iPhones is a new way to connect with the City. The 311 phone line, in-person service at City Hall, and web submission are other ways to contact Access St. John's.
read more Many Ways to Contact the City, Including a New App
Hurricane Gonzalo Preparedness
Friday, October 17, 2014 - 1:45pm
Throughout the past 48 hours, City crews have been inspecting municipal infrastructure, including roads, culverts, parks and rivers, to ensure that all systems are clear and in proper working order.
read more Hurricane Gonzalo Preparedness
Humane Services Hosts "Fall in Love" Cat...
Friday, October 17, 2014 - 12:45pm
On Monday October 20 from noon to 7 p.m., the City of St. John’s Humane Services invites you to ‘Fall’ in Love with a new pet cat for your family.
read more Humane Services Hosts "Fall in Love" Cat Adoption Promotion
New Enforcement Strategy for Problem Properties
Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 2:45pm
The City of St. John’s will enhance its efforts to address landlords and property owners who have a history of non-compliance with City laws and regulations.
read more New Enforcement Strategy for Problem Properties
Cruise Season Advisory:
Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 2:45pm
On October 17, the final cruise ship scheduled for the 2014 season will be making a stop in the Port of St. John’s.
read more Cruise Season Advisory:
Leaf Program Returns
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 5:45pm
Following the success of the 2013 pilot program, the City is once again encouraging environmentally-friendly options for disposing of fallen leaves.
read more Leaf Program Returns
Introducing, the Go Card!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 12:00pm
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that, beginning October 15, users of GoBus will now have access to smart cards that offer discounts for frequent users.
read more Introducing, the Go Card!
Cruise Season Advisory: October 8 -10
Monday, October 6, 2014 - 4:15pm
This week, one cruise ship will be making a stop in the Port of St. John’s. The Insignia has cancelled her stop in St. John's. See more.
read more Cruise Season Advisory: October 8 -10
City Hosts Session on Neighbourhood Watch
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 3:30pm
On Wednesday, October 8, the City of St. John’s will host an information session for individuals interested in participating in a Neighbourhood Watch.
read more City Hosts Session on Neighbourhood Watch
Study Green-Lights Community Market
Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 4:45pm
A study commissioned to explore the possibility for developing a community market on the site of the former Metrobus depot on Freshwater Road has concluded that the site has considerable potential.
read more Study Green-Lights Community Market
City Employees Ratify Contract
Friday, September 19, 2014 - 8:15pm
The City and its CUPE employees have reached a four-year deal. Read for details...
read more City Employees Ratify Contract

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