St. John's News
February 21, 2013 - Across the country, community centres, cultural centres, hockey rinks, swimming pools, and other community projects will soon be improved thanks to support from the Government of Canada’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
As part of the Government’s Economic Action Plan 2012, Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Regional...
February 18, 2013 - The heritage area in the City of St. John’s is a unique and vibrant part of our culture and each year on Heritage Day (the third Monday in February) the City of St. John’s takes a moment to recognize individuals and businesses for their outstanding restoration efforts.
This year, during the weekly City Council meeting, Mayor Dennis O’Keefe will present Certificates of Recognition to the following residents and...
February 18, 2013 - Councillor Danny Breen, Chair of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee, says that recent statements by the Newfoundland & Labrador Homebuilders Association about the impact which municipal fees have on housing prices are clearly exaggerated.
“There is no denying the fact that housing prices are rising, which presents a real challenge for homebuyers, especially first time buyers with modest incomes,” said...
February 18, 2013 - The City of St. John’s recently launched its updated municipal website at www.stjohns.ca with numerous new features to make it easier for residents to stay in touch with the City.
“The new website design has been more than two years in the making and we are very pleased that it has been so warmly received by residents,” says Councillor Danny Breen, Chair of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee.
One...
February 18, 2013 - Councillor Danny Breen, Chair of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee, says that recent statements by the Newfoundland & Labrador Homebuilders Association about the impact which municipal fees have on housing prices are clearly exaggerated.
“There is no denying the fact that housing prices are rising, which presents a real challenge for homebuyers, especially first time buyers with modest incomes,” said...
February 10, 2013 - The 62nd annual MolsonCoors Canada Athlete of the Year awards were handed out on Friday, February 8 at City Hall.
Female Athlete of the Year - Hannah Jardine
In 2012, Jardine's O'Donel High School team captured tournament victories in the Clarence Sutton Memorial Tournament, Booth Memorial Tournament, were 4A finalists and Elite Eight Champions. Jardine also played with a Division One ladies league team, the Bay Ladies,...
February 06, 2013 - The MolsonCoors Canada 2012 St. John's Athlete of the Year Awards will take place Friday, Feb. 8, in the Foran/Greene Room at St. John's City Hall. Awards will be presented to the male and female category winners as well the Team of the Year Award.
The male nominees are mountain biker Matthew Beer, softball pitcher Sean Cleary and rugby player Ciaran Hearn. Female nominees include runner Kate Bazeley, volleyball player...
February 06, 2013 - Due to road and weather conditions, GoBus Accessible Transit is experiencing delays.
GoBus Accessible Transit apologizes for any inconvenience.
For more information:
GoBus Accessible Transit
Phone: (709) 368-8887
TTY: (709) 368-1620
February 05, 2013 - The City of St. John’s Heritage Advisory Committee is pleased to recognize property owners for a “job well done” in outstanding restoration work on buildings in the City's heritage areas, as well as the construction of new buildings that blend into heritage areas.
The Committee will accept nominations, or will nominate from information provided by the City’s Heritage Officer, of work that meets one or...
January 31, 2013 - Exhausted from shoveling snow? Play in it instead. Cold weather has you down? Join a fitness activity and get your heart pumping. Tired of sitting in front of the TV? Let nature be your big screen.
The City of St. John's celebrates winter with Snow Daze from Feb. 7 to 17.
For 11 days in February residents of the City of St. John's are asked to come out of hibernation and enjoy an array of activities for all populations....