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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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Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre Tender Accepted
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 5:45pm
The Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre is one step closer after City Council voted to accept a tender for primary construction of the facility at the Feb. 10 council meeting.
read more Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre Tender Accepted
2013 Athletes of the Year Awarded
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 2:30pm
The 2013 Molson Coors Canada St. John's Athletes and Team of the Year were awarded during a reception at City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 6. Click 'read more' to learn the winners.
read more 2013 Athletes of the Year Awarded
City Pleased With New Federal Cell Tower Regulatio...
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 1:30pm
The Government of Canada announced changes to Industry Canada's Antenna Tower Siting Policy on Feb. 5, which address some of the concerns previously raised by St. John’s City Council.
read more City Pleased With New Federal Cell Tower Regulations
Loop Official Opening Kicks-off Snow Daze
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 5:30pm
An exciting addition to the Snow Daze annual celebration is the official opening of the Bannerman Loop taking place on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. For more details click 'read more'.
read more Loop Official Opening Kicks-off Snow Daze
Kitty Bachelor Night
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 6:00pm
Come meet your “purrfect” match, as the City of St. John’s Humane Services Animal Care and Adoption Centre at 81 Higgins Line hosts Kitty Bachelor Night, Thursday, Feb. 20 from 12 to 7 p.m.
read more Kitty Bachelor Night
St. John's and Mount Pearl Face Off for Chari...
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 3:15pm
In a city-to-city combat like no other, St. John's and Mount Pearl councillors & staff are gearing up for a match of skill, speed and strategy to raise funds for charity. Click 'read more' for details
read more St. John's and Mount Pearl Face Off for Charity
Retail Trade Boosts Growth in 2013
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 12:45pm
Growth in population and personal income resulted in solid increases in retail sales in the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in 2013. Click 'read more' to access the full report.
read more Retail Trade Boosts Growth in 2013
Live Webcam of Convention Centre Construction
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 7:45pm
Expansion of the St. John’s Convention Centre is well under way and residents can watch the construction live via a webcam, and pictures in a photo gallery, on the City's website. Click 'read more'.
read more Live Webcam of Convention Centre Construction
Unauthorized Use Hampers Loop Reopening
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 7:45pm
Ice rebuilding efforts at The Loop, Bannerman Park, are being hampered by unauthorized use at night. The public are asked to refrain from skating there until it's reopen. Click 'read more' for details
read more Unauthorized Use Hampers Loop Reopening
Campaign Contributions and Expenses Disclosure
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 8:00pm
The expense disclosures from all candidates of the 2013 municipal election can be view by clicking 'read more'.
read more Campaign Contributions and Expenses Disclosure
Fence Not Impeding Snow Removal
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 7:15pm
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe is clarifying recent misunderstandings that the new harbour fence has hindered snow removal operations.
read more Fence Not Impeding Snow Removal
The Loop is Closed Until Ice Resurfacing is Comple...
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 8:15pm
Recent rain, wind and temperatures have resulted in the closure of The Loop until ice resurfacing is completed. To learn more details about conditions needed to resurface The Loop click 'read more'.
read more The Loop is Closed Until Ice Resurfacing is Completed
City Actively Addressing Potholes
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 3:30pm
The recent freeze/thaw cycle in the City has led to some damage to City roads which the Department of Public Works is now addressing. Click 'read more' to learn how to report road damage to the City.
read more City Actively Addressing Potholes
Special Events & Festivals Grant Application A...
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 8:00pm
Each year the City of St. John’s awards grants to local organizations in support of their work to organize and deliver special events and festivals. Click 'read more' to learn more detail.
read more Special Events & Festivals Grant Application Available
City Installing New Parking Meters
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 7:45pm
The City of St. John’s has begun installation of new digital parking meters in the Churchill Square and Downtown areas.
read more City Installing New Parking Meters
Nominations open for Heritage Awards
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 7:45pm
The City of St. John’s is now accepting nominations for the annual Certificates of Recognition for Outstanding Work on Buildings in Heritage Areas. Click 'read more' to learn the details.
read more Nominations open for Heritage Awards
Deputy City Manager Receives National Recognition
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 5:45pm
Deputy City Manager of Community Services, Jill Brewer, has been named one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity for 2013. Click 'read more' to learn more.
read more Deputy City Manager Receives National Recognition
On-Street Parking Ban in Effect
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 6:15pm
For streets outside the designated downtown area the winter On-Street Parking Ban is in effect daily from 12:30 to 7:30 a.m., regardless of weather or street conditions.
read more On-Street Parking Ban in Effect
City Continues Energy Conservation Efforts
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 7:00pm
The City of St. John’s continues to conserve electricity in support of NL Hydro’s request for all organizations to play their part during this energy challenge.
read more City Continues Energy Conservation Efforts
Fire Hydrant Snow Clearing – Residents Can Help
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 6:00pm
The City of St. John’s is actively removing snow from as many fire hydrants as possible but is asking residents for their assistance.
read more Fire Hydrant Snow Clearing – Residents Can Help
Warming Centre Closed
Saturday, January 4, 2014 - 7:00pm
Please be advised that the City of St. John's has closed its warming centre in the Foran/Greene Room on the fourth floor of City Hall.
read more Warming Centre Closed
City Encourages Energy Conservation
Friday, January 3, 2014 - 4:15pm
The City of St. John's is supporting Newfoundland Power's call for energy conservation and taking steps to curtail energy use at the City.
read more City Encourages Energy Conservation
New Years Holiday City Schedule and Closures
Friday, December 27, 2013 - 4:30pm
Due to the New Years Day holiday all City offices and facilities will close at noon on Tuesday, Dec.31 and remained closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Click 'read more' for the full list of closures.
read more New Years Holiday City Schedule and Closures
New Year's Eve Celebrations and Fireworks
Friday, December 27, 2013 - 4:15pm
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Quidi Vidi Lake as the City of St. John’s is the first city in North America to welcome the arrival of the 2014 New Year. For more information click 'read more'.
read more New Year's Eve Celebrations and Fireworks
City Facilities Closed Due to Weather Conditions
Friday, December 27, 2013 - 2:00pm
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions all City buildings are now closed. Garbage and recycling collection will continue for the day and the Residential Drop-off at Robin Hood Bay is also open.
read more City Facilities Closed Due to Weather Conditions

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