St. John's News
April 26, 2022 - Frie prevention is self protection. Whether you already have a chiminea or outdoor fireplace or you are planning to add one, invest some effort in reviewing outdoor fireplace safety. This is especially important if you’re new to using a fire pit. It only takes a second for a cozy fire to burst into a blazing inferno.
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind all residents of the following safety tips that...
April 22, 2022 - Due to St. George’s holiday on Monday, April 25, the weekly City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at 3 p.m.
Please note the following:
Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday.
The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All City paid parking by-laws are still in effect including paid parking regulations as Monday is not a Shops...
April 21, 2022 - Traffic on Main Road and Bay Bulls Road will be impacted by a construction project to upgrade sewer infrastructure in Goulds and Kilbride, from April until end of November 2022. Delays and detours will be required during construction.
The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. Pedestrian access will be maintained, and the public are asked to obey and follow all posted signage in and near the construction zones....
April 18, 2022 - What We Heard (WWH) during the second phase of public engagement for a proposed flood mitigation project for Rennies River from Portugal Cove Road to Kings Bridge Road, is now available. Read the complete WWH document at EngageStJohns.ca.
Feedback from this phase of public engagement is being included in the Environmental Preview Report submission to the provincial government.
The document will be presented to City Council today,...
April 14, 2022 - It is with deep sadness that St. John’s City Council learned of the sudden passing of Paul Pope, a dynamic force in Newfoundland’s film and television industry.
Paul was a founding member of the Newfoundland Filmmaker’s Cooperative (NIFCO). An award-winning producer of such projects as My Left Breast and Rare Birds, he is also producer of the popular current series Hudson and Rex. Paul’s influence on the...
April 13, 2022 - Due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 15 all City offices and facilities will be closed.
Please note:
Garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Friday, it will be collected on Saturday, April 16.
All City parking by-laws are still in effect, however paid parking will not be enforced as Friday is a Shops Closing Holiday.
The Residential drop-off and landfill at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be...
April 13, 2022 - Due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 15 all City offices and facilities will be closed.
Please note:
Garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Friday, it will be collected on Saturday, April 16.
All City parking by-laws are still in effect, however paid parking will not be enforced as Friday is a Shops Closing Holiday.
The Residential drop-off and landfill at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be...
April 11, 2022 - Council has approved a new governance for St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Limited (SJSEL) that will strengthen the Board’s independence.
Mayor Danny Breen announced the changes today at the regular meeting of Council, and introduced Stephen Dinn as Chair, and Greg Fleming as Vice Chair, of the Board of Directors of SJSEL. Mr. Dinn and Mr. Fleming were elected by vote at a recent meeting of the Board. ...
April 08, 2022 - The City is accepting applications from business owners who are planning to build an outdoor parklet. An application is required for every business planning to build a parklet.
Parklet Application Information
Business owners are encouraged to start the application process as soon as possible. Please note that some permit and application fees have been reinstated.
There are two checklists available to guide businesses through the...
April 04, 2022 - City Council has voted to approve updates to its strategic plan, Our City, Our Future. The four strategic priorities first adopted in 2019 have been reconfirmed for the next four years: Sustainable City; A City That Moves; A Connected City; and An Effective City.
“We firmly believe we are on the right path with our strategic plan, and our recent citizen satisfaction survey which showed significant support for these directions...