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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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Facilities Reopen After Storm
Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 5:00am
Recreation and Waste Management Facilities are reopening today after a blizzard closed City of St. John's offices and facilities on Friday, Jan. 12.
read more Facilities Reopen After Storm
Postponed: Garbage and Recycling Collection, RHB C...
Friday, January 11, 2013 - 7:00am
Due to inclement weather, garbage (area 5A and 5B) and recycling (area 5A) collection has been postponed until Monday, Jan. 14. Robin Hood Bay is closed with a further announcement at 10:30 a.m.
read more Postponed: Garbage and Recycling Collection, RHB Closed
Residential Drop Off at Robin Hood Bay Closed Tomo...
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 2:00pm
Due to forecasted inclement weather the Residential Drop Off at the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 11.
read more Residential Drop Off at Robin Hood Bay Closed Tomorrow
Access St. John's Storm Services
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 1:45pm
The City of St. John’s is projected to receive in excess of 60 cm of snow with 120 km winds over the next approximately 48 hours and the Access St. John's call centre is open to serve residents.
read more Access St. John's Storm Services
Protect Your Pets During Storms
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 1:15pm
Click 'read more' for a few tips from the City of St. John's Humane Services Division to help you keep your pets safe during winter months.
read more Protect Your Pets During Storms
Recreation Facilities to Close at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 10:30am
The City of St. John’s would like to advise residents that due to the impending snowstorm, all City of St. John’s Recreation facilities will close today at 4:30 p.m.
read more Recreation Facilities to Close at 4:30 p.m.
Garbage/Recycling Collection Assessed in Morning
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 10:00am
Due to the forecasted inclement weather conditions, garbage and recycling collection will be assessed early tomorrow morning and an announcement will be made regarding collection soon after 7 a.m.
read more Garbage/Recycling Collection Assessed in Morning
Parking Reductions on Water and Duckworth
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 9:30am
To facilitate snow removal operations, parking will not be allowed on the south side of Water Street (from Waldegrave Street to Prescott Street) and the south side of Duckworth Street.
read more Parking Reductions on Water and Duckworth
Emergency Preparedness Tips
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 4:30am
Snowstorms are a standard part of every Newfoundland winter, but there are many things residents can do in advance to ensure we are all prepared for snowstorms or any other kind of weather emergency.
read more Emergency Preparedness Tips
Goulds Arena to be Upgraded with Federal, Provinci...
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 7:45am
The Goulds and surrounding areas of St. John’s will soon benefit from improvements to their community arena.
read more Goulds Arena to be Upgraded with Federal, Provincial and Municipal Government Investments
New Year's City Schedule
Friday, December 28, 2012 - 11:15am
City services are affected by the New Year's holiday. Please click 'read more' to learn about what services are affected.
read more New Year's City Schedule
Busy 2012 Cruise Season, 2013 Forecast Looks Promi...
Friday, December 21, 2012 - 9:00am
The Port City of St. John’s was busy throughout the 2012 cruise season with 15 cruise ships and 19,558 visitors (13,318 passengers, 6,240 crew) travelling to St. John’s.
read more Busy 2012 Cruise Season, 2013 Forecast Looks Promising
City Plans New Year's Eve Celebrations
Friday, December 21, 2012 - 7:30am
Join the City of St. John’s on Dec. 31 as we are the first City to welcome the arrival of New Year 2013 to North America in a family celebration at Quidi Vidi Lake.
read more City Plans New Year's Eve Celebrations
Wood Chips Available to Public
Friday, December 21, 2012 - 6:45am
Wood chips are now available at no charge at Bowring Park and Quidi Vidi Park. This material is excellent for home gardening purposes.
read more Wood Chips Available to Public
City Calls for Regional Transportation Plan
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 2:45pm
Mayor Dennis O’Keefe is emphasizing the need for a Regional Transportation Plan, as highlighted in the City’s ‘Budget 2013: Progressive City, Prudent Choices’.
read more City Calls for Regional Transportation Plan
Budget Highlights Include Lower Mil Rates
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 11:00am
The City of St. John’s brought down its budget for the 2013 fiscal year on Dec. 10 and it reaffirms the City’s commitment to fiscal discipline and prudent expenditure management.
read more Budget Highlights Include Lower Mil Rates
City Moves to Three Year Budget Process
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 7:45am
One of the major changes in Budget 2013 is that the City is moving towards a three-year budget cycle, which will line up with the City’s property assessment process.
read more City Moves to Three Year Budget Process
City Still Pushing for New Municipal-Provincial Fi...
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 4:15am
The City of St. John’s will continue to promote a new fiscal relationship with the provincial government as outlined in its 2011 position paper.
read more City Still Pushing for New Municipal-Provincial Fiscal Relationship
Extended Hours for Household Hazardous Waste Depot...
Monday, December 3, 2012 - 6:15pm
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce an increase in service at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot at the Robin Hood Bay Regional Waste Management Facility.
read more Extended Hours for Household Hazardous Waste Depot in 2013
MACS Present Age Friendly City Report
Monday, December 3, 2012 - 2:30pm
The Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Seniors presented a report with recommendations and suggestions on how to make St. John’s a more age friendly City to Council on Dec. 3.
read more MACS Present Age Friendly City Report
Residents Can Resume Normal Water Usage
Saturday, December 1, 2012 - 7:15am
Water levels in the reservoirs on the Regional Water System have returned to normal levels and residents can resume normal water usage
read more Residents Can Resume Normal Water Usage
Property Assessment Search Application Now Availab...
Friday, November 30, 2012 - 3:15pm
The City of St. John's Property Assessment Search Application now has the 2013 property values available for property owners to search.
read more Property Assessment Search Application Now Available
Power Restored at Bay Bulls Big Pond
Friday, November 30, 2012 (All day)
Power restored at treatment plant, but it is still important that residents limit water usage as it will take time for reservoirs to replenish.
read more Power Restored at Bay Bulls Big Pond
Update: Water Restored in Kilbride, Rationing Stil...
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 6:15pm
The pump which supplies water to the Kilbride area of St. John’s has been restarted and water has been restored to residents in this area.
read more Update: Water Restored in Kilbride, Rationing Still in Place
Kilbride Currently Without Water
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 5:30pm
The pump which supplies water to the Kilbride area of St. John’s has failed and residents in this area will experience no water pressure
read more Kilbride Currently Without Water

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