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April 22 is Earth Day
Posted on Friday, April 21, 2023 10:39 AM
Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 since 1970.
To recognize Earth Day this year, the City of St. John’s will partake in an Earth Day flag raising at City Hall at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 21.
The City has implemented numerous services and programs to protect our natural environment and to ensure wise use of resources. Waste and Recycling staff have been out in the community to educate and celebrate how individuals are taking small actions to make a big impact. Staff...
Celebrating Volunteerism in St. John's
Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 03:18 PM
As the country celebrates National Volunteer Week, the City of St. John’s is celebrating volunteers in our community, too.
ProclamationOn Monday, April 17, Mayor Danny Breen signed a proclamation declaring April 16 to 22 National Volunteer Week in St. John’s. Attending the proclamation were Lori Letto (Volunteer Services, City of St. John's); Leon House for Wheels for Wishes (Group Volunteer of the Year, St. John's); Stephen Jewczyk (St. John's Adult Volunteer of the Year); and Colin Corcoran,...
Recognizing our Award-winning Volunteers
Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 10:11 AM
April 16 to 22 is Volunteer Week. Congratulations and thank-you to all staff who volunteer in our community. Your efforts help to make St. John’s a great place to live, learn, work, play and visit.
The theme for Volunteer Week this Year is “Volunteering Weaves us Together.”
On March 28, the City recognized outstanding volunteers in our community for their contributions to our community as part of the Applause Awards.
Youth Volunteer of the YearThe Volunteer Youth of the Year for 2022 is Radhika...
Affordable Housing Supports
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2023 09:25 AM
With the recent announcement of Federal and Provincial funding for affordable housing, it’s a good time to highlight some ways the City of St. John’s can support affordable housing developments.
Recognizing the need for increased affordable housing supply in St. John’s, the City offers the following supports:
- We exempt all registered not-for-profits from municipal fees, including applicable development and permit fees
- Certain properties may be exempted from paying property tax, including...
Registration: Spring Swimming, Afterschool and Preschool
Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2023 08:57 AM
Registration for the spring semester for swimming, Preschool and Afterschool programs takes place beginning 7 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 6. (Residents outside St. John's can sign up for our programs beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 11).
For details on the registration process, including how to set up a wish list, visit our page on Registration.
Wondering what programs we're offering this semester? Find all the details at RECConnect.
How to register- Online: RECconnect
- In person at H.G.R. Mews Community Centre...
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