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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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Public Engagement: H.G.R Mews Community Centre Rep...
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 12:30pm
The public are invited to one of two engagement sessions to provide feedback on a new proposed site location for the replacement of the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre at Mundy Pond Park.
read more Public Engagement: H.G.R Mews Community Centre Replacement New Proposed Site Location at Mundy Pond Park
Orangemen’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Friday, July 12, 2019 - 1:15pm
Due to the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Mon. July 15, most City offices and facilities will be closed. Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected by the holiday.
read more Orangemen’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Keep Safety in Your Sizzle
Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 3:30pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department offers simple tips to ensure safe grilling.
read more Keep Safety in Your Sizzle
JOINT RELEASE: Secondary Wastewater Treatment
Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 12:30pm
The Mayors of Mount Pearl, Paradise and St. John’s addressed federal requirements to complete secondary wastewater treatment from the Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Facility by the end of 2020.
read more JOINT RELEASE: Secondary Wastewater Treatment
Naming Ceremony in Bowring Park
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 3:30pm
The Bowring Park Foundation and the City of St. John’s are pleased to honour two extraordinary individuals in a naming ceremony.
read more Naming Ceremony in Bowring Park
Economic Outlook 2019
Monday, July 8, 2019 - 2:15pm
St. John’s is expected to have the fastest real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of any major Canadian metropolitan area in 2019.
read more Economic Outlook 2019
Water Street Traffic and Parking Update
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 5:15pm
With the completion of the Water St construction project, two-way traffic will resume on Wednesday, July 3 at 7:30 am. A new 2-hour timed parking restriction being installed one section of Water St.
read more Water Street Traffic and Parking Update
Overnight Water Main Flushing
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 3:00pm
Starting on Wednesday, July 3 and continuing for approximately two days, flushing of the Petty Harbour Long Pond water transmission main will occur overnight, between 12:30 and 6:30 a.m.
read more Overnight Water Main Flushing
Canada Day and Memorial Day City Schedule
Friday, June 28, 2019 - 12:45pm
Due to the Canada Day and Memorial Day holiday on Monday, July 1, most City offices and facilities will be closed.
read more Canada Day and Memorial Day City Schedule
Water Street Project Near Completion
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - 2:00pm
The second phase of the Water Street project has progressed well this spring and is on schedule to be completed on time.
read more Water Street Project Near Completion
Podcast by St. John’s Poet Laureate
Friday, June 21, 2019 - 1:45pm
Poet Laureate Mary Dalton has partnered with 93.5 CHMR-FM to create and produce a poetry podcast called Flahoolic. Several episodes are currently available, with more scheduled for release.
read more Podcast by St. John’s Poet Laureate
St. John’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 4:45pm
Due to the St. John’s Day holiday on Monday, June 24, most City offices and facilities will be closed. Garbage and recycling collection is going ahead Monday.
read more St. John’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Victoria Park Revitalization Project
Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 12:00pm
In July, construction will begin for the next phase of the Victoria Park Revitalization project. Construction on this phase is expected to take approximately five months.
read more Victoria Park Revitalization Project
Overnight Water Main Flushing
Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 4:30pm
Starting on Monday, June 17 and continuing for approximately five days, flushing of the Petty Harbour Long Pond water transmission main will occur overnight, between 12:30 and 6:30 a.m.
read more Overnight Water Main Flushing
Public Transit Review Engagement Sessions
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - 6:00pm
Residents are invited to provide feedback on the preliminary recommendations for the Public Transit Review. Two drop-in public sessions are scheduled June 26 and 27.
read more Public Transit Review Engagement Sessions
Celebrate St. John’s Days and Canada Day
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 - 1:00pm
The City of St. John’s invites residents to celebrate St. John’s Days from June 21 to 24 and Canada Day on July 1. Free events to appeal to all ages and interests are scheduled.
read more Celebrate St. John’s Days and Canada Day
City Parks: Get Into It
Monday, June 10, 2019 - 7:15pm
The City of St. John’s is encouraging residents to ‘Get Into It’ by discovering and taking advantage of what our parks, playgrounds, trails and open spaces have to offer.
read more City Parks: Get Into It
‘Together’ Photography Exhibit in Wyatt Hall
Friday, June 7, 2019 - 1:00pm
A new photography exhibit by the Association for New Canadians (ANC) is on display at City Hall until June 27. The exhibit is available for public viewing weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
read more ‘Together’ Photography Exhibit in Wyatt Hall
​Open Air Burning - Message from SJRFD
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 12:30pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) wishes to remind all citizens that a permit is required for open air burning or burning in a barrel.
read more ​Open Air Burning - Message from SJRFD
Linegar Avenue: Public Engagement Session
Thursday, May 30, 2019 - 4:45pm
Residents of Shea Heights are invited to a public engagement session to talk about the next phase of construction and street design in front of St. John Bosco School on Linegar Avenue.
read more Linegar Avenue: Public Engagement Session
Chimineas and Outdoor Fireplace Safety
Thursday, May 30, 2019 - 4:45pm
Whether you already have a chiminea or outdoor fireplace or you are planning to add one, invest some effort in reviewing outdoor fireplace safety.
read more Chimineas and Outdoor Fireplace Safety
Bike St. John’s Master Plan Presented
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - 12:00pm
Today, during Committee of the Whole, Council was presented with the new Bike St. John’s Master Plan for discussion and review. The plan articulates a vision for the future of cycling in St. John’s.
read more Bike St. John’s Master Plan Presented
Council Meeting Moved to Tuesday June 4
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 6:15pm
St. John’s City Council meeting regularly scheduled for Monday, June 3 is rescheduled for Tuesday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
read more Council Meeting Moved to Tuesday June 4
Kenmount Road Construction Phase Two
Monday, May 27, 2019 - 1:30pm
Construction work will begin in late June to upgrade storm sewer infrastructure on Kenmount Road from Polina Road towards Peet Street.
read more Kenmount Road Construction Phase Two
National Health & Fitness Day
Friday, May 24, 2019 - 1:00pm
On Saturday, June 1 the City of St. John's along with community partners School of Human Kinetics and Recreation and the NL Kinesiology Association are celebrating National Health & Fitness Day.
read more National Health & Fitness Day

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