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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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Rawlins Cross: Traffic Changes Next Week
Friday, August 24, 2018 - 12:00pm
Construction work to modify the intersections in the area of Rawlins Cross has started. The target for the final change-over to the new yield-on-entry traffic pattern is late next week.
read more Rawlins Cross: Traffic Changes Next Week
Parking Meters No Longer Accepting Credit Cards
Monday, August 20, 2018 - 3:45pm
The City’s parking meter supplier has advised that they are moving credit card processing to a more current cellular network. As a result the City’s current meters will no longer process credit cards.
read more Parking Meters No Longer Accepting Credit Cards
Applications Open for New Poet Laureate
Monday, August 20, 2018 - 10:00am
Applications are open for the position of Poet Laureate of the City of St. John’s. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21.
read more Applications Open for New Poet Laureate
St. John’s Residents to Benefit from Improved Publ...
Monday, August 13, 2018 - 11:15am
The governments of Canada and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, and support a high standard of living.
read more St. John’s Residents to Benefit from Improved Public Transit
Smoking and Home Fire Safety
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 10:00am
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is reminding residents to be diligent when discarding smoking materials and would like to offer the following smoking safety tips.
read more Smoking and Home Fire Safety
Bicycle Rack Design Contest
Monday, August 6, 2018 - 4:30pm
The City is holding a bicycle rack design contest, open to the public, with cash prizes for the winning designs.
read more Bicycle Rack Design Contest
Rawlins Cross Update: Preparation Work has Begun
Monday, August 6, 2018 - 10:45am
During the coming weeks the City will be making minor changes at Rawlins Cross. This preparation work will not impact current traffic flow. The official date of changeover will be announced soon.
read more Rawlins Cross Update: Preparation Work has Begun
Bulk and Metal Collection: Book Your Appointment
Friday, August 3, 2018 - 12:15pm
Starting on Monday, August 6, residents can start booking appointments for bulk and metal curb side collection scheduled to take place from September 10 to October 13.
read more Bulk and Metal Collection: Book Your Appointment
Public Engagement Results: Replacing the H.G.R. Me...
Friday, August 3, 2018 - 9:45am
During late May and early June, the city engaged with residents on replacing the H.G.R Mews Community Centre. The 'What we Heard' report is available at engagestjohns.ca.
read more Public Engagement Results: Replacing the H.G.R. Mews
Regatta Day Holiday City Schedule
Monday, July 30, 2018 - 2:45pm
Residents are advised that due to the Royal St. John’s Regatta holiday all City offices will be closed.
read more Regatta Day Holiday City Schedule
'What We Heard' on Strategic Planning Pr...
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 3:30pm
The City of St. John’s has released a summary document of ‘What We Heard’ through the public engagement process around developing a new strategic plan.
read more 'What We Heard' on Strategic Planning Process Available Online
City Council Approves BikeFest
Monday, July 23, 2018 - 5:15pm
Today, City Council voted to approve BikeFest, a one‐day downtown street festival to celebrate and promote cycling and active transportation in St. John’son Sunday, September 16.
read more City Council Approves BikeFest
Taste and Odour in Drinking Water
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 2:45pm
During summer it is not uncommon for some to experience a slight ‘earthy’ or ‘musty’ odour and taste on their drinking water. While this can be unpleasant, it is not harmful or toxic.
read more Taste and Odour in Drinking Water
Economic Outlook 2018
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 9:15am
Economic Outlook 2018 reports that economic growth in the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) is expected to be relatively unchanged from 2017 with real GDP expected to increase by 0.7 per cent.
read more Economic Outlook 2018
Fire Advisory for Jurisdiction of SJRFD
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 2:00pm
St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind all citizens that due to the current high index and dry windy conditions, a fire advisory is presently in effect.
read more Fire Advisory for Jurisdiction of SJRFD
Kenmount Terrace Forest Fire Under Control
Monday, July 9, 2018 - 3:45pm
The forest fire in the area of Kenmount Terrace in the City of St. John’s is under control. Due to excessive amounts of smoke, residents are advised to turn off their air exchange and HVAC systems.
read more Kenmount Terrace Forest Fire Under Control
Rawlins Cross Traffic Changes: Information Session
Friday, July 6, 2018 - 11:15am
This summer the City is changing traffic circulation at Rawlins Cross on a trial basis. Before the changes are put in place, an information session for the public is planned for July 25.
read more Rawlins Cross Traffic Changes: Information Session
Lithium Battery Safety for Consumers
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 3:45pm
Lithium ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices. Take care when using them. In rare cases, they can cause a fire or explosion.
read more Lithium Battery Safety for Consumers
Orangemen's Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 3:00pm
Due to the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Monday, July 9, most City offices and facilities will be closed including the Access St. John’s front counter service.
read more Orangemen's Day Holiday City Schedule
Bowring Park Swimming Pool Turns 50
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 10:30am
The swimming pool at Bowring Park turns 50 years-old this summer, and to celebrate the City of St. John’s and the Bowring Park Foundation are hosting a small event at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11.
read more Bowring Park Swimming Pool Turns 50
Over $46 Million in Municipal Infrastructure Upgra...
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 3:15pm
This morning, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined by Mayor Danny Breen, to announce over $46 million for municipal infrastructure projects.
read more Over $46 Million in Municipal Infrastructure Upgrades Announced
Winter Parking Restriction Public Engagement Resul...
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 1:30pm
The results of the city’s public engagement process to help evaluate the 2018 Winter Parking Restriction pilot project are now available.
read more Winter Parking Restriction Public Engagement Results
City Launches new Online Site for Newcomers
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 12:00pm
The St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) is pleased to announce a new interactive, online services map to help newcomers easily find and access existing programs and services.
read more City Launches new Online Site for Newcomers
St. John’s Residents to Benefit from Improved Wate...
Friday, June 29, 2018 - 3:30pm
Nick Whalen, MP for St. John’s East, the Honorable Tom Osborne, Newfoundland and Labrador MHA, and Mayor Danny Breen, today announced over $21 million in joint funding.
read more St. John’s Residents to Benefit from Improved Water and Wastewater Services
City Adopting New Codes for Building Construction
Friday, June 29, 2018 - 12:00pm
Effective July 1, the City of St. John’s will be officially adopting new codes for building construction.
read more City Adopting New Codes for Building Construction

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