St. John's News
July 08, 2013 - The City of St. John’s is conducting its election in September, 2013 using vote by mail. To ensure that you receive your voters’ kit, please confirm that the information the City has on record for you is correct.
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July 03, 2013 - 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.
“We are delighted to have Husky Energy on board as a corporate sponsor this year and are very grateful they have partnered with us to provide residents of the City with free live entertainment every Friday,” says Deputy Mayor Shannie Duff, Chair of the Arts Advisory...
June 27, 2013 - Robin and Hoodie, at the young age of five weeks are living proof that cats do indeed have nine lives.
They were brought to the City’s Humane Services on Monday morning after being discovered in the frame of a van that was in the process of being dismantled in preparation for crushing at the recycling centre.
The City has no idea how these black balls of fur ended up there but we suspect they were born in the area and...
June 27, 2013 - 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!
“We were really fortunate during the planning process to connect with some amazing partners and artists,” says Mayor Dennis O’Keefe.
The day begins with the Sunrise Ceremony at 6 a.m. at Signal Hill National Historic...
June 26, 2013 - Residents are advised that due to the Canada Day/Memorial Day statutory holiday on Monday, July 1, all City offices and City-owned facilities including all recreational facilities, the Humane Services facility and the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management facility are closed with the exception of the City’s Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water St., which will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The regularly scheduled City Council meeting...
June 21, 2013 - Mayor Dennis O’Keefe is seeking approval from Council next week to form a Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Crime Prevention.
“I am very concerned about the increase in criminal activity in our City over the past few years,” says Mayor O’Keefe. “Unfortunately the economic prosperity our region is currently experiencing also comes with some negative side effects, such as our City becoming more attractive...
June 20, 2013 - Residents are advised that due to the Discovery Day holiday on Monday, June 24, City offices are closed. The regularly scheduled City Council meeting will now take place on Tuesday, June 25.
Recreation Facilities
On Monday, June 24, the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre will be open for the day. The Shea Heights Community Centre, Kilbride Lion’s Community Centre and the St. John’s Recreation...
June 19, 2013 - The City of St. John’s will celebrate its 125th birthday June 21 to 23 with a series of family friendly weekend events.
“A full schedule of events has been planned for three days and we are delighted to include a variety of activities that showcase the City’s culture and heritage,” says Mayor Dennis O’Keefe.
The weekend kicks off on Friday with the inaugural firing of the noon day cannon on Signal Hill...
June 17, 2013 - 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).
Employment gains, combined with significant increases in wages and salaries, are expected to boost personal income by 6.5 per cent in 2013 in the CMA. Retail trade is expected to increase by 3 per cent in tandem with income growth. Employment...
June 13, 2013 - 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.
“Tourism contributes over $350 million to our local economy annually and its influence on our local culture cannot be underestimated,” says Mayor Dennis O’Keefe. “Our Tourism and Culture Division of the Department of Community...