St. John's News
March 25, 2013 - Residents of St. John’s are reminded that the St. John’s Covering of Garbage Placed for Collection By-Law requires garbage put out for collection in all areas of the city be covered from April 1 to Nov. 30 each year.
Metal or plastic watertight containers, a net or a blanket may be used to cover your garbage. Garbage must be completely covered. Other materials including tarpaulins are not acceptable covering materials and...
March 22, 2013 - Residents are advised that due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, March 29 all City offices will be closed.
Recreation Facilities
On Friday, March 29, all City of St. John’s Recreation Facilities are closed for the Good Friday holiday.
Parking
The City of St. John's will not enforce the Parking Meter Regulations on Friday, March 29, as the Good Friday holiday is an observed holiday under the...
March 21, 2013 - Mayor Dennis O’Keefe and Councillor at Large Tom Hann are responding to a recent CBC report based on draft briefing notes leaked to the media.
“First of all, let me reaffirm my full support for the Glencrest development,” says Mayor O’Keefe. “Council voted unanimously to approve the rezonings as the first step towards a development which will be a major boost to the economy.”
The Glencrest...
March 19, 2013 - The City of St. John's is calling for nominations for its 22nd annual Tourism Awards. Each year the City presents a number of awards to ambassadors of our city.
“The purpose of the awards is to heighten awareness among the general public, the business community and government that tourism is a strong and viable contributor to the St. John’s economy,” says Councillor Bruce Tilley, chair of the Economic Development...
March 19, 2013 - In recognition of UNESCO World Poetry Day (March 21) and in anticipation of April as National Poetry Month, the City of St. John’s is taking part in a challenge mounted by Regina Mayor Michael Fougere.
Mayor Fougere, in collaboration with the League of Canadian Poets and the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild, is inviting municipalities across Canada to host readings of local poetry in their council meetings throughout March and...
March 14, 2013 - Residents are advised that due to the St. Patrick’s Day holiday on Monday, March 18 all City offices will be closed. The regularly scheduled Monday night City Council meeting will now take place on Tuesday, March 19.
Recreation Facilities
On Monday, March 18, the Shea Heights Community Centre and Kilbride Lion’s Community Centre will both remain open for the day. All remaining City of St. John’s Recreation...
March 14, 2013 - On the occasion of Ireland's national day, the Feast of St. Patrick, it is my great pleasure on behalf of your twin city of Waterford, to convey to the citizens of St. John's, greetings from Waterford, Ireland. Our City twinning reflects the historical connection and migration between South-East Ireland and St. John's, Newfoundland between the period of 1760 to 1830.
We in Waterford City and County will hold a Power Clan...
March 13, 2013 - Each year, the City of St. John’s invests in its thriving arts community through the Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations program.
In February, 2013, a jury composed of artists and council representation met and allocated funding to artists and arts organizations in St. John’s. On March 11, Council approved the jury’s recommendations.
Artists and arts organizations in all disciplines were considered and...
March 08, 2013 - The City of St. John’s donated 38 paintings by artist George Noseworthy to the Home From the Sea Sealers Memorial in Elliston on Friday, March 8 in a ceremony at Government House.
“We are very pleased to make this donation to the Home From the Sea campaign,” says Councillor at Large Tom Hann. “These paintings were painted aboard a sealing vessel and provide a unique artistic look into the sealing industry and...
March 04, 2013 - Construction work will begin in April in the Goulds area on the Main Road Upgrading Project. The section of Main Road from Keith Drive to Durdle Drive will be upgraded to urban standards with curb, gutter and sidewalks. The installation of a new storm sewer system between Dirty Brook and Durdle Drive will also be included in the project.
The estimated cost of the project is $3.2 million and is cost-shared by the Government of...