St. John's News
April 17, 2013 - Bannerman Park will undergo a major makeover beginning this spring as construction work begins on a number of important projects.
“For both the City of St. John’s and the Bannerman Park Foundation this is an important step forward in our ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the most historic open space in the City,” says Deputy Mayor Shannie Duff, council liaison to the Bannerman Park Foundation. “We certainly...
April 14, 2013 - The City of St. John's advises that operations at Windsor Lake have now stabilized. The City would like to thank residents for their cooperation.
Residents are reminded that the City's Water Conservation Order is in effect year-round and that water should always be used wisely.
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April 13, 2013 - The City of St. John’s advises that as a result of operational issues at the Windsor Lake Treatment Plant, residents and businesses in the Windsor Lake service area are asked to please use water wisely.
Windsor Lake provides water to the area of the City located east of Columbus Drive, south of Prince Philip Drive to Allandale Road and east of Allandale Road to the Outer Ring Road. The affected area does not include Kilbride or...
April 12, 2013 - The City of St. John’s is seeking expressions of interest from musicians who would like to perform during the Music at Harbourside Lunchtime Concert Series this summer. Music at Harbourside is a series of outdoor lunchtime concerts that take place every Friday in July and August at Harbourside Park in downtown St. John’s. Concerts run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and are a great opportunity for performers to showcase their talent...
April 08, 2013 - The City of St. John’s is celebrating Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week with a number of events throughout the week.
“Our staff in the Humane Services Division are second-to-none,” says Councillor At Large Sheilagh O’Leary, Chair of the Animal Care and Control Committee. “They all go above and beyond every day to ensure that all of the animals at our shelter receive the best care possible until...
April 05, 2013 - The City of St. John’s is now accepting nominations for the Senior of the Year Award, sponsored by Kenny's Pond Retirement Community.
“This is our third year for the Senior of the Year Award and over the past two years the nominations we have received have been outstanding,” explains Councillor at Large Tom Hann, Council representative on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Seniors. “This is a great...
April 04, 2013 - Mayor Dennis O’Keefe, Chair of the Cruise St. John’s Committee, and Deputy Mayor Shannie Duff, Chair of the Arts Advisory Committee, wish to advise that the City is currently seeking proposals from the local arts community for “cultural performance programs” that can be delivered to cruise ship visitors. These performances are designed to showcase St. John’s culture and heritage to visiting tourists through...
April 04, 2013 - Each year, the City of St. John’s supports local festivals and events through the Special Events & Festivals Grant Fund. On April 1, Council approved the expenditure of $100,000 in grants for festivals and events based upon recommendations made by an internal review committee who met recently to assess all submitted applications.
“Festivals and events have become a major attraction for visitors and local residents....
April 02, 2013 - The new St. John’s Convention Centre passed a major milestone April 1 with awarding of the tender for the construction project.
“This is an important step forward and we are very pleased with the successful bid,” says Councillor at Large Sandy Hickman, Council liaison on the Convention Centre Project Committee. “This is a critical piece of infrastructure that is driving economic rejuvenation in the downtown St...
March 27, 2013 - Mayor Dennis O’Keefe and Finance Chair Danny Breen are responding to cuts to Municipal Operating Grants announced in the Provincial Budget.
“The City’s $3.4 million annual Municipal Operating Grant (MOG) has been eliminated, effective immediately. In its place, the City will receive a one-time commitment of $8.5 million in additional infrastructure funding,” explained Councillor Breen. “So we lose $...