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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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Good Friday Holiday: City Services
Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 9:45am
Due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 10, garbage collection for Area 5 is moved to Monday, April 13. Recycling collection remains suspended until further notice.
read more Good Friday Holiday: City Services
Water Street Construction Project to Proceed
Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 12:45pm
The Water Street construction project between Ayre’s Cove and Clift’s Baird’s Cove will proceed as scheduled from April to June 2020, with a start date of April 6.
read more Water Street Construction Project to Proceed
New Deadline for Award Nominations
Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 11:30am
The City of St. John’s has extended the deadlines for four of its award programs to May 1, 2020. Nominations for each of these awards may be submitted online.
read more New Deadline for Award Nominations
Winter Overnight Parking Restrictions Lifted
Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 9:15am
As of 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 3, all winter parking restrictions are lifted.
read more Winter Overnight Parking Restrictions Lifted
Council Appoints Environmental and Sustainability...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 8:00am
City Council approved membership for a new Environmental and Sustainability Expert Panel. The panel will include a lead staff person appointed by Senior Executive and seven expert residents.
read more Council Appoints Environmental and Sustainability Expert Panel
Private Sewer Lateral Service Discontinued
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 3:00pm
The City has discontinued clearing private sewer laterals of owner-occupied homes due to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) concerns related to COVID-19.
read more Private Sewer Lateral Service Discontinued
Virtual Event to Thank Essential Workers
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 12:30pm
Join us for a virtual, city-wide celebration of essential workers on Sunday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
read more Virtual Event to Thank Essential Workers
COVID-19 Update March 25, 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 4:00pm
The Residential Drop-Off (RDO) at Robin Hood Bay is closed to the public until further notice. The landfill site will remain open for commercial and municipal customers Monday to Friday.
read more COVID-19 Update March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update March 24, 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - 11:30am
Today, the City of St. John’s is announcing additional closures and information for residents regarding the impact of COVID-19 on city services. All city parks are now closed to the public.
read more COVID-19 Update March 24, 2020
Tax Relief for Commercial and Residential Property...
Monday, March 23, 2020 - 2:45pm
City Council is announcing a number of changes to reduce the tax burden on residents and businesses during these challenging times.
read more Tax Relief for Commercial and Residential Property Owners
City Council Meeting Postponed
Monday, March 23, 2020 - 9:45am
The City of St. John’s wishes to announce that the Council Meeting for Monday, March 23, has been postponed until Monday, March 30, 2020.
read more City Council Meeting Postponed
COVID-19 Update for March 21, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 12:45pm
As a public safety measure, playgrounds in the City of St. John’s are closed immediately.
read more COVID-19 Update for March 21, 2020
COVID-19 Update March 19, 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020 - 1:45pm
...City Hall and all public facilities operated by the City of St. John’s will be closed to the public for walk-in service.
read more COVID-19 Update March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update for March 17, 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 12:15pm
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of St. John’s is activating its Business Continuity Plan and taking measures to proactively help prevent the spread of the virus.
read more COVID-19 Update for March 17, 2020
24-Hour Parking Ban Lifted
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 12:00pm
City Lifts 24-Hour Parking Ban Outside the Downtown and Business District
read more 24-Hour Parking Ban Lifted
Facility Closures Due to COVID-19
Friday, March 13, 2020 - 4:30pm
Recreation facilities to close until further notice...
read more Facility Closures Due to COVID-19
St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 8:30am
Due to St. Patrick’s Day holiday all City offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 16. Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday.
read more St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule
2020 Capital Budget Includes $24M in Projects
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 5:15pm
Today, St. John’s City Council voted to approve the capital budget for 2020. The plan includes approximately $24,549,379 for capital projects.
read more 2020 Capital Budget Includes $24M in Projects
City Introduces Strategic Plan Results Dashboard,...
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 1:45pm
The public can now track progress on the City’s Strategic Plan, Our City, Our Future 2019-2029, in real time via a new online Results Dashboard.
read more City Introduces Strategic Plan Results Dashboard, Tables 2019 Report
Temporary Timed Parking Areas: Look for Signs when...
Monday, March 9, 2020 - 11:00am
This spring, new parking pay stations will begin to be installed in the downtown and all parking meters have been removed. New 2-hr and 4-hr timed parking area signs being during the transition.
read more Temporary Timed Parking Areas: Look for Signs when Parking
Change clock, change batteries
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 3:45pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department reminds everyone that as you change your clocks this weekend, change the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO alarms.
read more Change clock, change batteries
Rawlins Cross Traffic Pilot Project Report Availab...
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 12:30pm
The Rawlins Cross Traffic Pilot Project report is now available on the City’s website in the Committee of the Whole (COTW) agenda, and will be discussed by Council at an upcoming meeting on March 11.
read more Rawlins Cross Traffic Pilot Project Report Available
Winter Activity Centre Update
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 10:00am
The Winter Activity Centre in Bowring Park, located in the pool house, last day of operation this season is Sunday, March 8. The Winter Activity Centre in Pippy Park remains open during regular hours.
read more Winter Activity Centre Update
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Available Onli...
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 10:15am
Completing this inventory helps us to achieve the first milestone in FCMs Milestone Framework...
read more Energy and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Available Online
Capital and Community Grants Announced for 2020
Monday, March 2, 2020 - 5:00pm
The City of St. John's grants and subsidies program makes available limited financial and other resources to nonprofit groups, organizations and individuals.
read more Capital and Community Grants Announced for 2020

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