St. John's News
December 19, 2013 - Motorists in the City of St. John’s are advised that nighttime snow removal and street widening operations in the designated downtown area will continue throughout the winter on an as required basis.
Residents can check which streets are scheduled for snow removal on the City's daily snow removal list.
All vehicles must be removed from scheduled areas between 12:30 and 7:30 a.m. Vehicles impeding the snow...
December 19, 2013 - City of St. John’s employee Wilf Hunt was named one of four Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guards today during a ceremony at Roncalli Elementary School.
“We have always known that the City of St. John’s has some of the most dedicated crossing guards in the country and it is wonderful to see one of our finest honoured,” says Ward 4 Councillor Bernard Davis, Chair of the Community Services and Housing...
December 13, 2013 - The deadline for applications for the 2014 Community Grants Program has been extended to noon on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. Applications are available at Access St. John's Citizen Service Centre, First Floor, City Hall; Department of Community Services, Crosbie Building, 1 Crosbie Place; or on the City's website.
This is not the grant application form for Special Events and Festivals, nor the Grants to Artists and Arts...
December 13, 2013 - The City of St. John’s would like to remind residents that although the weather of late has been cold, we have not had enough sustained cold to sufficiently freeze bodies of water, such as ponds and lakes, for recreational use. Residents are urged to please avoid any type of recreational activity on local bodies of water due to the risk of the thin ice breaking.
The City thanks residents for their cooperation.
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December 09, 2013 - The City of St. John’s brought down its budget for the 2014 fiscal year on Dec. 9 and it reaffirms the City’s commitment to fiscal discipline and prudent expenditure management.
“When we did our forecast last year, we fully anticipated that we would have to increase mil rates for both residential and commercial properties in 2014,” says Councillor Danny Breen. “I am delighted to say that we have...
December 09, 2013 - As rental vacancies remain low and housing prices remain high, housing affordability remains an issue of great importance to the City of St. John’s and its residents - as this was a clear theme throughout the pre-budget consultation process.
“A lack of accessible and affordable housing has both social and economic impacts,” says Councillor Danny Breen, Chair of the Finance and Administration Standing...
December 09, 2013 - One of the messages which came through loud and clear during the 2014 pre-budget engagement process was the importance of having an affordable and dependable public transit system.
“Public transit is part of a broader approach we must take to mobility that integrates all modes of transportation,” says Councillor Danny Breen, Chair of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee. “Significant...
December 09, 2013 - One of the significant factors influencing future property and water taxes levels will be whether a new fiscal arrangement with the province can be reached.
“We have spent the past three years trying to build a new equitable fiscal relationship with the province and what we have seen over the past year is an actual decline in provincial support,” says Councillor Danny Breen, Chair of the Finance and Administration...
December 06, 2013 - The City of St. John’s has completed work on the $2.4 million Carnell Drive Bridge project, another project in the City’s $270 million three-year commitment to infrastructure renewal and enhancement.
The Carnell Drive Bridge was identified for reconstruction as part of the Quidi Vidi Lake flood control project. Carnell Drive was closed to all traffic in early July to complete the construction of the new bridge....
December 06, 2013 - The City of St. John's would like to remind residents who hold valid Residential and Visitors Downtown Parking Permits that they must adhere to the Residential Parking Area By-Law.
Visitor Downtown Parking Permits allow visitors to park within the residential area for the sole purpose of visiting the registered permit holder. Section 19 of the Residential Parking Area By-Law states permits shall not be re-sold or used for...