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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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The Loop is Closed
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 7:00pm
Effective immediately The Loop in Bannerman Park is closed for the remainder of the season.
read more The Loop is Closed
City Manager Contract Not Renewed
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 1:30pm
City Manager, Robert Smart's contract will not be renewed. Effective immediately Deputy City Manager Neil Martin will be the Acting City Manager and the City will begin a recruitment process shortly.
read more City Manager Contract Not Renewed
City Seeks Consultant for Winter Maintenance Revie...
Friday, March 28, 2014 - 6:00pm
The City of St. John’s will announce a review of winter maintenance services (snow clearing, equipment maintenance, budget and resource allocations etc.) during the March 31 regular meeting of council
read more City Seeks Consultant for Winter Maintenance Review
On-Street Parking Ban Lifted April 1
Friday, March 28, 2014 - 5:30pm
Motorists in the City of St. John’s are advised that effective Tuesday, April 1, 2014 the overnight On-Street Parking Ban is no longer in effect.
read more On-Street Parking Ban Lifted April 1
Upper Storey Fire Safety Report Released; Public S...
Friday, March 28, 2014 - 5:00pm
A new report and guidelines commissioned by the City of St. John’s to address upper storey development in the Downtown means cost-effective building upgrades are possible for upper storey properties.
read more Upper Storey Fire Safety Report Released; Public Session Planned
Mayor O'Keefe Disappointed with Provincial Bu...
Friday, March 28, 2014 - 4:00pm
The City of St. John’s is disappointed to see that the provincial government has made no substantive commitments in Budget 2014 towards addressing the fiscal relationship with municipalities.
read more Mayor O'Keefe Disappointed with Provincial Budget, 2014
REVISED: Garbage Must Be Covered Beginning April 1
Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 12:15pm
Garbage put out for collection must be completely covered from April 1 to November 30 each year. Acceptable covers include metal or plastic containers with a lid, a net or a blanket.
read more REVISED: Garbage Must Be Covered Beginning April 1
Nominations Open for Tourism Awards
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 6:30pm
The City of St. John's is seeking nominations for its 23rd Annual Tourism Awards, which are presented in June during National Tourism Week.
read more Nominations Open for Tourism Awards
Public Session on Parks and Greenways with Randall...
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 12:00pm
Randall Arendt, the country’s most sought-after speaker on the topic of conservation planning, will be co-hosting a session on the City’s parks and greenways on Tuesday, March 25. Click 'read more'.
read more Public Session on Parks and Greenways with Randall Arendt
Councillor Breen Takes Leave of Absence
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 3:00pm
Ward 1 Councillor Danny Breen has taken an unpaid leave of absence from Council as per City policy effective noon March 18 to run in the provincial by-election for the Virginia Waters District.
read more Councillor Breen Takes Leave of Absence
City Seeks Input Into Parks and Open Spaces Master...
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 1:00pm
The City of St. John’s is conducting a series of integral public information sessions from March 27 to April 3 as part of developing a Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan.
read more City Seeks Input Into Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan
Council Signs Canada Post Resolution
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 7:00pm
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe remains deeply concerned about Canada Post’s recently announced Five Point Action Plan which would see significant changes to mail delivery in Canada.
read more Council Signs Canada Post Resolution
St. Patrick's Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 1:15pm
City offices and facilities are closed on Monday, March 17. Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected and there is metered parking as it's not an observed holiday under the Shops Closing Act.
read more St. Patrick's Holiday City Schedule
Council Approves Youth Soccer Transfer
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 6:15pm
At the regular meeting on Monday, Mar. 10, Council approved a recommendation to transfer the operation of youth soccer from the City of St. John’s to a private operator - the St. John’s Soccer Club.
read more Council Approves Youth Soccer Transfer
New Poet Laureate Nominations Open
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 1:30pm
Nominations are open for the position of Poet Laureate of the City of St. John’s. The Poet Laureate is an honour acknowledging poets and the valuable contribution of poetry to civic life.
read more New Poet Laureate Nominations Open
New Engagement Task Force Seeking Representatives
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 5:45pm
The City is currently seeking representatives from citizens-at-large and organizational stakeholders to sit on a new task force to support the development of a public engagement framework.
read more New Engagement Task Force Seeking Representatives
Mayor Calls for Federal Action on Affordable Housi...
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 5:15pm
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe has joined big city mayors from across Canada in calling on provincial and federal partners to work with cities to fix the affordable housing shortage.
read more Mayor Calls for Federal Action on Affordable Housing and Transportation
Afterschool Recreation Programs Prepare for Nation...
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 8:00pm
Children who take part in the City’s afterschool recreation programs presented members of council with pink t-shirts to recognize and promote National Anti-Bullying Day on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
read more Afterschool Recreation Programs Prepare for National Anti-Bullying Day
Update for Maplewood Residents
Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 1:15pm
Residents of Maplewood Apartments should call Maplewood building management at (709) 579-7573 to learn more about the status of their home.
read more Update for Maplewood Residents
Update on Maplewood Evacuation
Thursday, February 20, 2014 (All day)
For more information about the support provided to residents of Maplewood Apartments due to the evacuation, click 'read more'.
read more Update on Maplewood Evacuation
Maplewood Residents Evacuated to City Hall
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 9:45pm
Due to a structure fire at Maplewood Apartments on Shaw Street residents have been evacuated to City Hall.
read more Maplewood Residents Evacuated to City Hall
Mayor Joins the FCM in Pressing the Federal Govern...
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 5:45pm
The Mayor has pledged to join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in continuing to press the Federal Government for a long-term plan and concrete action to address the national housing crisis.
read more Mayor Joins the FCM in Pressing the Federal Government for Action on Affordable Housing
Three Properties Receive Heritage Day Awards
Monday, February 17, 2014 - 6:30pm
The Heritage Area in the City of St. John’s is a unique and vibrant part of our culture. Each year on Heritage Day, the City of St. John’s recognizes individuals and businesses.
read more Three Properties Receive Heritage Day Awards
Welcome Paradise To Our Paradise On Ice
Friday, February 14, 2014 - 3:45pm
The City of St. John’s welcomes the Town of Paradise to the Loop in Bannerman Park on Feb. 16, 2014 as part of their Snow and Ice Festival.
read more Welcome Paradise To Our Paradise On Ice
Public Drinking Not Tolerated
Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 7:30pm
The City reminds residents that drinking alcohol is not tolerated in parks and public spaces. The City is proud to provide safe and enjoyable family-oriented spaces. Click 'read more' to learn more.
read more Public Drinking Not Tolerated

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