St. John's News
December 03, 2013 - Join the City of St. John's as residents come together to ring in the holiday season with bright lights and beautiful song. On Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. the City of St. John’s will celebrate the lighting of Bowring Park at the duck pond.
There will be holiday singing from local choirs and free hot chocolate. Be sure to bundle up and come out and enjoy this annual holiday event that will put a smile on your face and...
December 03, 2013 - Winter/Spring Recreation Program Registration for residents begins on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8 a.m. Registration can be completed in person at St. John's City Hall, by using REC connect online at www.stjohns.ca or by phone at (709) 576-8499. Online registration requires the use of a major credit card.
After 10 a.m. on Dec. 7, in person registration moves to the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road, and the Wedgewood...
December 02, 2013 - The City of St. John’s has implemented a business registration process requiring all commercial enterprises and home-based businesses operating in the City (with the exception of mobile and transient vendors) to complete and submit a business registration form.
“In January, the City created a more equitable business tax system by blending the Business Occupancy Tax into the Business Realty Tax,” says...
November 27, 2013 - The Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Affordable Housing will host a forum titled ‘Make Room in the Boom’ on Thursday, Nov. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. The forum brings together government, community members and local builders to develop practical ideas on how to include more affordable and attainable housing options in the midst of economic prosperity.
The Canadian Home Builders Association...
November 15, 2013 - National Child Day is Wednesday, Nov. 20. The City of St. John’s is celebrating National Child Day with activities throughout the week of November 16 to 23.
Kids have their say on the Radio! Listen to the 590 VOCM morning show from Nov. 18 to 22 to hear more about National Child Day and what some St. John's kids would do if they were mayor.
Saturday, Nov.16
Babysitting Course
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. James United Church...
November 06, 2013 - Residents are advised that due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 11, all City offices will be closed. The regularly scheduled Monday City Council meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m.
Recreation Facilities
On Monday, Nov. 11, all City of St. John’s recreation facilities will be closed for the day.
Parking
The City of St. John's will not enforce the Parking Meter Regulations on...
November 05, 2013 - The City of St. John’s Humane Services Division of the Department of Community Services is encouraging residents to help control the pet population.
“We have seen an increase in the number of kittens, in particular, coming to the shelter recently,” say Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth, chair of the Animal Care and Control Committee. “We strongly encourage residents to have their pets spayed or neutered to reduce...
November 04, 2013 - The City of St. John’s is seeking submissions from residents and community organizations interested in participating on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Crime Prevention (MACCP).
There are four seats available to community organizations whose mandate includes crime prevention and/or safety and two seats open to city residents, at least one of whom must be between the ages of 18 and 35. Interested persons and/or groups...
October 31, 2013 - The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce the selection of artwork for permanent placement on the exterior façade of the St. John’s Convention Centre. The two-dimensional image (approximately 17 meters wide and 9 meters high) will be incorporated on the Water Street side of the new building using a method that recreates the original image through the manipulation of coin-sized discs cut into aluminum panels....
October 25, 2013 - The City of St. John's is reviewing access to after-school opportunities and would like to hear what programs and services parents want to see offered.
Please take two minutes and complete the survey before November 15 by clicking this link.