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The City of St. John's ensures media, residents and businesses are kept informed about issues, programs, initiatives and projects the City is working on by posting media releases, media advisories and public service announcements to this webpage. This view shows ALL news sorted by Publication Date in descending order. Please click 'read more' on any of the news items below to learn more.
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Fire Department Advises Residents to Turn off HVAC...
Friday, April 7, 2017 - 11:15am
Due to dissipating smoke from the ongoing fire on Margaret’s Place the St. John’s Regional Fire Department recommends that businesses and residents turn off their HVAC units.
read more Fire Department Advises Residents to Turn off HVAC Units
Annual Volunteer Awards Presented
Thursday, April 6, 2017 - 10:30am
Today, over 130 volunteers attended the Annual Volunteer Week reception in the Foran/Greene room at City Hall, an annual event hosted by the City of St. John’s in partnership with the MUN.
read more Annual Volunteer Awards Presented
Open Air Burning – Fire Safety
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 1:00pm
Whether cleaning up your yard or clearing land to build a new home, the St.John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) wishes to remind all citizens that a permit is required for open air burning.
read more Open Air Burning – Fire Safety
Information Session: Signal Hill Water Main Replac...
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 1:30pm
St. John’s residents and business owners are invited to attend a drop-in style information session regarding an upcoming water main replacement project.
read more Information Session: Signal Hill Water Main Replacement
Canada Games Flag Relay at City Hall
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 1:15pm
Over 90 athletes, coaches, managers and Canada Games mission staff will attend the Canada Games 50th Anniversary Flag Relay and flag raising event at 4 p.m. in front of City Hall.
read more Canada Games Flag Relay at City Hall
Garbage Must be Covered Beginning April 1
Monday, March 27, 2017 - 4:00pm
Residents are reminded that garbage put out at the curb for collection must be completely covered from April 1 through November 30.
read more Garbage Must be Covered Beginning April 1
City Parks Designated ‘Canada 150 Garden Experienc...
Monday, March 27, 2017 - 3:15pm
Two parks in the City of St. John's, Bannerman Park and Bowring Park, received the honour of a ‘Canada 150 Garden Experience’ designation, awarded by the Canadian Garden Council.
read more City Parks Designated ‘Canada 150 Garden Experience’
Corporate Strategic Plan Report 2017
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 3:00pm
Today, St. John’s City Council reported on progress towards achieving strategic priorities in the 2015-2018 Corporate Strategic Plan...
read more Corporate Strategic Plan Report 2017
St. Patrick's Day Holiday Schedule
Friday, March 17, 2017 - 10:00am
Due to St. Patrick’s Day holiday all City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 20.
read more St. Patrick's Day Holiday Schedule
Information Session for Landlords
Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 2:15pm
The City of St. John’s Rental Team, a sub-committee of the Affordable Housing Working Group, are hosting an information session for landlords.
read more Information Session for Landlords
Hoarding and Fire: Reduce the Risks
Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 9:30am
Many fire departments are experiencing serious fires, injuries, and deaths as the result of compulsive hoarding behavior.
read more Hoarding and Fire: Reduce the Risks
Water Conservation Order Lifted
Monday, March 13, 2017 - 12:30pm
The water conservation order is now lifted for all residents of St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Portugal Cove St. Phillips and CBS. Reservoir levels are returning to normal.
read more Water Conservation Order Lifted
Warming Centre to Close at Buckmaster's Circl...
Monday, March 13, 2017 - 11:15am
The warming centre will close at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 13
read more Warming Centre to Close at Buckmaster's Circle
Water Conservation Order in Effect
Monday, March 13, 2017 - 6:15am
Due to a technical issue a water conservation order is in effect immediately for all residents of St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Portugal Cove St. Phillips and CBS.
read more Water Conservation Order in Effect
Shelter at Buckmaster's Circle Closing at 11...
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 10:30pm
The shelter at the St. John’s Recreation Centre, Buckmaster’s Circle will close at 11 p.m. tonight, and will re-open as a warming centre at 8 a.m. tomorrow (Monday, March 13).
read more Shelter at Buckmaster's Circle Closing at 11 p.m.
Severe Weather Tips from the Fire Department
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 5:30pm
Consider going beyond the basics of disaster preparedness with the following fire safety tips offered by the SJRFD...
read more Severe Weather Tips from the Fire Department
City to Open Shelter at Buckmaster's Circle
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 5:00pm
The City of St. John’s will open a shelter to provide a warm space, cots, snacks and hot beverages.
read more City to Open Shelter at Buckmaster's Circle
Signal Damage Will Impact Morning Commute
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 4:30pm
City crews have been out since 5:30 a.m. addressing issues with damaged traffic signals...
read more Signal Damage Will Impact Morning Commute
Business Owners Asked to Check Property Carefully
Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 12:45pm
Inspections Services encourages you to check your property carefully for damages...
read more Business Owners Asked to Check Property Carefully
Fire Watch: Apartment Buildings, Condos and Public...
Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 8:15pm
All occupied buildings that are currently without power and are equipped with a fire alarm system are required to implement a fire watch immediately.
read more Fire Watch: Apartment Buildings, Condos and Public Occupancy Buildings
City to Open Warming Centre Sunday Morning March 1...
Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 7:30pm
Due to power outages throughout the City of St. John’s, the City will open a warming centre at the Foran/Green Room, City Hall, 10 New Gower Street, from at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 12.
read more City to Open Warming Centre Sunday Morning March 12
New Gower Street Reopens to Traffic
Saturday, March 11, 2017 - 6:30pm
UPDATE 7:30 pm New Gower Street is now re-open.
read more New Gower Street Reopens to Traffic
Economic Review 2016
Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 2:15pm
Economic Review 2016 reports that economic performance in the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) was mixed in 2016.
read more Economic Review 2016
Be Alarmed and Ready – Change Your Clocks, Change...
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 11:45am
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) wishes to remind everyone that as you change clock settings ahead this weekend, take an extra few moments to change your smoke alarm batteries.
read more Be Alarmed and Ready – Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
Investing in Public Transportation
Friday, March 3, 2017 - 11:15am
The City of St. John's and the Government of Canada have announced a major investment of $2.6 million dollars for improvements to public transportation in St. John’s.
read more Investing in Public Transportation

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