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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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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
Canada Day and Memorial Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 3:15pm
Due to the Canada Day and Memorial Day holiday on Sunday, July 1, most City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, July 2.
read more Canada Day and Memorial Day Holiday City Schedule
Water Street Project Update
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 12:45pm
All underground work for the first phase of the five-year project to rehabilitate infrastructure on Water Street will be completed this week.
read more Water Street Project Update
Garbage Improperly Placed in Bins will not be Coll...
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 12:45pm
Phase one of the City’s new automated garbage collection program has been in place since June 11. As of July 3, 2018, overfilled carts or excess garbage placed outside the cart will not be collected.
read more Garbage Improperly Placed in Bins will not be Collected
City to Unveil Monument in Bannerman Park
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 5:15pm
The public are invited to join City officials and representatives from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment on Saturday, June 30 at noon for the unveiling of ‘The Homecoming’, a monument in Bannerman Park.
read more City to Unveil Monument in Bannerman Park
Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 3:45pm
Due to the Discovery Day holiday on Monday, June 25, most City offices and facilities will be closed. Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected by the holiday.
read more Discovery Day Holiday City Schedule
“I Am Home” Refugee Photo Exhibit in Wyatt Hall
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 10:30am
On Wednesday June 20, the City of St. John’s and the Association for New Canadians (ANC) open a new photo exhibit in the Wyatt Hall. Open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 21 to July 9.
read more “I Am Home” Refugee Photo Exhibit in Wyatt Hall
Municipal Auditor General: Engagement Opportunity
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 9:00am
Should the city have a Municipal Auditor General? Panel conducts public engagement...
read more Municipal Auditor General: Engagement Opportunity
Water Street Project Nearing Completion
Monday, June 18, 2018 - 3:30pm
The first phase of the five-year project to rehabilitate 100-year-old infrastructure on Water Street is nearing completion with all the underground work on schedule to be complete by June 30.
read more Water Street Project Nearing Completion
Community Market Handover to Operator St.John’s Fa...
Friday, June 15, 2018 - 1:15pm
Today the City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Cooperative signed a lease agreement for the St. John’s Community Market at 245 Freshwater Road.
read more Community Market Handover to Operator St.John’s Farmers’ Market
​Celebrate St. John's Days and Canada Day
Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 12:30pm
The City of St. John’s invites residents to celebrate St. John’s Days from June 22-24 and Canada Day on July 1.
read more ​Celebrate St. John's Days and Canada Day
SJRFD Grilling Safety Tips
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - 11:30am
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department advises citizens to follow these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling.
read more SJRFD Grilling Safety Tips
Cochrane Pond Campground Closed due to Safety Conc...
Thursday, June 7, 2018 - 1:30pm
On Thursday, June 7, City of St. John’s Inspection Services and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department issued a notice to close Cochrane Pond Family Campground until safety issues are addressed.
read more Cochrane Pond Campground Closed due to Safety Concerns
Goulds Sewer Lining and Rehabilitation
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 11:15am
Starting in June the City will begin excavation and exploratory work to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer in Goulds.
read more Goulds Sewer Lining and Rehabilitation
PayByPhone Launches on Harbour Drive June 11
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 11:30am
Motorists in St. John’s have a new way to pay for parking on Harbour Drive with the launch of PayByPhone’s mobile app starting June 11.
read more PayByPhone Launches on Harbour Drive June 11
City Rates A+ from Standard and Poors
Monday, June 4, 2018 - 4:45pm
On May 23, 2018, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'A+' long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on the City of St. John's.
read more City Rates A+ from Standard and Poors
Sherry Colford Named as New Fire Chief
Monday, June 4, 2018 - 10:00am
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce that a new Fire Chief has been selected for the St. John’s Regional Fire Department.
read more Sherry Colford Named as New Fire Chief
Automated Garbage Starts June 11
Friday, June 1, 2018 - 1:30pm
The first phase of automated garbage collection begins in approximately one third of the city on Monday, June 11. Garbage inside the cart must be bagged.
read more Automated Garbage Starts June 11
Feedback Needed: Downtown Winter Parking Restricti...
Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 3:30pm
The City is seeking public feedback on the 2018 winter parking restriction pilot project that took place between 3:30 to 6:30 a.m. daily on sections of Water Street and Duckworth Street.
read more Feedback Needed: Downtown Winter Parking Restriction
Tourism Awards Presented at City Hall
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 - 6:45pm
Today St. John’s City Council and staff welcomed tourism leaders from throughout the city to the annual Tourism Awards presentation at City Hall.
read more Tourism Awards Presented at City Hall
Public Engagement: Replacing the H.G.R. Mews Centr...
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 12:15pm
Public engagement begins on replacing the H.G.R. Mews Centre...
read more Public Engagement: Replacing the H.G.R. Mews Centre
City Shares Results of Rennie's River Traffic...
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 9:15am
During April and May, the City of St. John’s engaged with the public on existing traffic circulation and restrictions in the area of Rennie’s River between Portugal Cove Road and King’s Bridge Road...
read more City Shares Results of Rennie's River Traffic Engagement
Victoria Day Holiday City Schedule
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - 2:15pm
Due to the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 21 all City offices and facilities will be closed. Garbage/recycling collection moved to the next day after regular pickup for all areas.
read more Victoria Day Holiday City Schedule
Polina Road Realignment and Kenmount Road Storm Se...
Monday, May 14, 2018 - 11:15am
Construction work to realign Polina Road intersection with the Avalon Mall is expected to begin in June and be completed in the fall. The City is also upgrading the Kenmount Road trunk storm sewer.
read more Polina Road Realignment and Kenmount Road Storm Sewer Upgrade

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