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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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Emergency Preparedness Week May 6 to 12
Monday, May 7, 2018 - 11:30am
The City of St. John’s joins all levels of government and safety organizations to encourage residents to take concrete action to be better prepared for emergencies.
read more Emergency Preparedness Week May 6 to 12
Correction: City Guide Content
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 11:00am
The summer edition of the 2018 City Guide was mailed to St. John’s residential mailboxes from April 24 to 27. In the printed version there are four errors.
read more Correction: City Guide Content
St. John's Celebrates National Youth Week
Monday, April 30, 2018 - 10:15am
The City of St. John's celebrates National Youth Week from May 1 to 7 with several free-of-charge events. National Youth Week recognizes youth and their active participation in the community.
read more St. John's Celebrates National Youth Week
Linegar Avenue Street Rehabilitation
Friday, April 27, 2018 - 4:00pm
Residents and business owners in Shea Heights are advised of significant infrastructure improvements to Linegar Avenue with construction starting Monday, April 30 until mid November 2018.
read more Linegar Avenue Street Rehabilitation
City Unveils Mural at Queen's Road
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - 2:45am
The City, in partnership with Eastern Edge Gallery, have unveiled a new mural on Queen’s Road by artist Jordan Bennett.
read more City Unveils Mural at Queen's Road
Community Capital Grants Awarded
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 2:00pm
Today, City Council awarded grant contributions totaling more than $500,000 in the form of direct cash grants and waiving of permits fees for local non-profit groups and organizations.
read more Community Capital Grants Awarded
Rennie's River East Traffic Pattern Review
Friday, April 20, 2018 - 12:45pm
The City is currently reviewing existing traffic circulation & restrictions between Portugal Cove Road and King’s Bridge Road. An important part of the process is getting feedback from residents.
read more Rennie's River East Traffic Pattern Review
Yard Waste Mandatory in Paper Yard Waste Bags
Friday, April 20, 2018 - 8:30am
Beginning May 1 yard waste including grass, leaves, soil, sod, and small branches must be in paper yard waste bags, for curbside collection.
read more Yard Waste Mandatory in Paper Yard Waste Bags
Water Street Project Update
Thursday, April 19, 2018 - 4:15pm
On Tuesday, April 24, construction work will progress to the intersection of Bishop’s Cove/Adelaide Street and Water Street as part of the five-year project to rehabilitate underground infrastructure.
read more Water Street Project Update
St. George's Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, April 19, 2018 - 2:00pm
Due to St. George’s Day holiday on Monday, April 23, most City offices and facilities will be closed.
read more St. George's Day Holiday City Schedule
City to Exercise Emergency Plan
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - 2:30pm
On Thursday, April 19, the City of St. John’s will exercise its Emergency Management Plan in partnership with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) and other emergency partners.
read more City to Exercise Emergency Plan
Annual Volunteer Awards Presented
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 - 11:30am
Today, over 100 volunteers attended a Volunteer Week reception at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre, an annual event hosted by the City of St. John’s in partnership with the Memorial.
read more Annual Volunteer Awards Presented
St. John’s to Enter Canadian Smart Cities Challeng...
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 - 11:00am
Today, the City of St. John’s and Happy City St. John’s announced a collaboration to enter into the Canadian Smart Cities Challenge, an initiative of the federal government.
read more St. John’s to Enter Canadian Smart Cities Challenge
Portugal Cove Road Construction Starts April 2
Thursday, March 29, 2018 - 11:45am
A water transmission main replacement project on Portugal Cove Road is scheduled to start the first week of April and will continue until late fall 2018.
read more Portugal Cove Road Construction Starts April 2
Good Friday Holiday City Schedule
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 2:30pm
Due to the Good Friday holiday all City offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, March 30. Garbage (5A/5B) and recycling (5A) collection is moved to Saturday, March 31.
read more Good Friday Holiday City Schedule
Water Street Project Starts Monday
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 11:00am
On Monday, April 2, construction will begin at the intersection of Queen Street and Water Street for the first phase of a five-year project to rehabilitate underground infrastructure.
read more Water Street Project Starts Monday
Winter Parking Restrictions Lifted March 26, 2018
Monday, March 26, 2018 - 5:00pm
Winter Overnight Parking Restrictions Lifted
read more Winter Parking Restrictions Lifted March 26, 2018
Automated Garbage Phase One
Monday, March 26, 2018 - 12:45pm
The first phase of the new automated garbage collection program is starting Monday, June 11 for approximately one third of City households. Carts and important information will be delivered in May.
read more Automated Garbage Phase One
Watermain Rehabilitation Work to begin in Rabbitto...
Friday, March 23, 2018 - 11:45am
The watermain in the Rabbittown area is scheduled for cleaning and structural lining from April to December 2018 in order to reduce maintenance issues and improve water service.
read more Watermain Rehabilitation Work to begin in Rabbittown
Humane Services to Spay and Neuter Shelter Cats
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 11:15am
City Council have voted in favour of a decision that will see all shelter cats spayed or neutered prior to being adopted from the Animal Care and Adoption Centre.
read more Humane Services to Spay and Neuter Shelter Cats
St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 3:45pm
Due to St. Patrick’s Day holiday all City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 19.
read more St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Nominations Open for Senior of the Year
Monday, March 12, 2018 - 4:00pm
The City of St. John's is seeking nominations for the annual Senior of the Year Award. If you know a special person (age 60 plus) who deserves recognition please complete a form.
read more Nominations Open for Senior of the Year
Celebrate Multiculturalism Week
Monday, March 12, 2018 - 11:30am
The City of St. John’s, the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership, along with several community partners, are pleased to celebrate Multiculturalism Week, March 18 to 24.
read more Celebrate Multiculturalism Week
Tourism Awards Nominations Open
Friday, March 9, 2018 - 10:15am
The City of St. John's is seeking nominations for the annual Tourism Awards by 4 p.m. April 13, to be presented during National Tourism Week May 27 to June 2.
read more Tourism Awards Nominations Open
Change Fire Alarm Batteries
Thursday, March 8, 2018 - 10:15am
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11 Standard Time returns to Daylight Savings Time. When you change your clocks also change your smoke alarm batteries - your life depends on it!
read more Change Fire Alarm Batteries

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