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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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Portuguese Naval Ship to Visit St. John's
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 4:30pm
The Dom Carlos I, a Portuguese naval research vessel, will be in port from Aug.16 to 18. For a list of activities while in port, including an open house on Aug.17 click 'read more'.
read more Portuguese Naval Ship to Visit St. John's
Fall Recreation Program Registration Begins August...
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 7:45pm
Registration begins on Thursday, Aug.15 for City recreations programs offered this fall. To learn more details about how, when and where to register, including online registration, click 'read more'.
read more Fall Recreation Program Registration Begins August 15
Cruise Ships Make Return Visit
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 8:00am
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe, Chair of Cruise St. John’s, is pleased to announce that the City will host two cruise ships during the upcoming week.
read more Cruise Ships Make Return Visit
Call for Nominations
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 6:45pm
Are you interested in running for Council in the next municipal election? Call now to book your nomination appointment.
read more Call for Nominations
Temporary Pedestrian Bridge in Place for Regatta
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 7:30pm
The City of St. John's is installing a temporary pedestrian bridge on Carnell Drive for the duration of Regatta to allow for better pedestrian traffic flow.
read more Temporary Pedestrian Bridge in Place for Regatta
Regatta City Schedule
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 3:30pm
For more information about what City services are affected by the Regatta Day holiday please click 'read more'
read more Regatta City Schedule
City Has Infrastructure Plan
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 11:00am
Infrastructure has been on the minds of St. John’s Council, who approved a three-year infrastructure plan worth approximately $270 million in the spring.
read more City Has Infrastructure Plan
MS Delphin Makes its Inaugural Visit to St. John...
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 1:45pm
The MS Delphin is scheduled to make its first visit to St. John's on Wednesday, July 24 with 470 passengers and 200 crew aboard.
read more MS Delphin Makes its Inaugural Visit to St. John's
Blue Jays Unveil Renovated Baseball Field in Airpo...
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Toronto Blue Jays Care Foundation, St. John’s Minor Baseball Association and City of St. John’s opened the newly renovated Airport Heights Baseball Field on Tuesday, July 16.
read more Blue Jays Unveil Renovated Baseball Field in Airport Heights
Orangeman's Day City Schedule
Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 7:00pm
Learn what City facilities and services are affected by the Orangeman's Day holiday on Monday, July 15. Click 'read more' to find out.
read more Orangeman's Day City Schedule
Sharron Callahan Wins Senior of the Year Award
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 1:00pm
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that Sharron Callahan is the winner of the 3rd annual Senior of the Year Award.
read more Sharron Callahan Wins Senior of the Year Award
Council Votes to Change Pension Plan
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 7:30am
Council has voted in favour of overhauling its current pension structure. For more information on the new Council pension please click 'read more'.
read more Council Votes to Change Pension Plan
Residents Urged to Check Voter's List
Monday, July 8, 2013 - 5:30am
The City is conducting its election in September, 2013 using vote by mail. To ensure you receive your voters’ kit, please confirm the information the City has on record for you is correct.
read more Residents Urged to Check Voter's List
Music at Harbourside Concert Series Returns
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 7:30pm
The City of St. John’s, with the support of Husky Energy, is pleased to present the Music at Harbourside Lunchtime Concert Series again this year.
read more Music at Harbourside Concert Series Returns
Who Says Black Cats are Unlucky? Not These Two Bl...
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 5:30pm
Robin and Hoodie, at the young age of five weeks are living proof that cats do indeed have nine lives.
read more Who Says Black Cats are Unlucky? Not These Two Black Beauties
St. John's Canada Day Celebrations - July 1
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 5:00pm
The City of St. John’s and St. John’s Canada Day Committee partners invite you to join us for free family events from sunrise to sunset on Monday, July 1 as we celebrate being Canadian!
read more St. John's Canada Day Celebrations - July 1
Canada Day/Memorial Day City Schedule
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 9:00pm
Find out what City facilities and services are affected by the Canada Day/Memorial Day holiday on Monday, July 1.
read more Canada Day/Memorial Day City Schedule
Mayor Announces Advisory Committee on Crime Preven...
Friday, June 21, 2013 - 11:00am
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe is seeking approval from Council next week to form a Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Crime Prevention.
read more Mayor Announces Advisory Committee on Crime Prevention
Discovery Day City Schedule
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:30am
Find out what City facilities and services are affected by the Discovery Day holiday on Monday, June 24 by clicking 'read more'.
read more Discovery Day City Schedule
City Celebrates 125th Birthday
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 1:15pm
The City of St. John’s will celebrate its 125th birthday June 21 to 23 with a series of family friendly weekend events.
read more City Celebrates 125th Birthday
Consumer Optimism Supports Commercial Activity
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 2:00pm
Investment associated with major project activity continues to be supported by strong wage growth and general consumer and business optimism in the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA).
read more Consumer Optimism Supports Commercial Activity
City Tourism Awards Announced
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:30pm
The contributions tourism makes to our community are recognized during Tourism Awareness Week and the City of St. John’s is celebrating by hosting its 22nd annual Tourism Awards.
read more City Tourism Awards Announced
Free Adoption for Second Pet
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 2:00pm
For the month of June, the Humane Services Shelter on 81 Higgins Line will be offering adoptions free of charge on your second pet.
read more Free Adoption for Second Pet
Volunteer Litter Clean-up of East Coast Trail
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 2:30pm
On Saturday, June 8 the City of St. John’s and the East Coast Trail Association will conduct its annual volunteer litter clean-up of the Sugarloaf Path. Click read more to get involved.
read more Volunteer Litter Clean-up of East Coast Trail
Mayor Calls on Government to Address Housing Crisi...
Friday, May 31, 2013 - 2:30pm
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe is joining with other mayors from across the country to call on our provincial and federal government partners to work with municipalities to address the housing crisis.
read more Mayor Calls on Government to Address Housing Crisis

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