City Blog

Alex Newhook Mural in Place at DF Barnes Arena

On Monday, August 22, thousands of fans crowded the streets of downtown St. John’s to get a glimpse of Stanley Cup champion Alex Newhook. Alex spent his day with the Cup amongst friends and fans here in St. John’s. At a celebration on George Street that day, Mayor Breen announced plans to commemorate Alex and his stellar career with a mural to be placed outside the DF Barnes Arena.

“Aside from all the hockey accolades, Alex is a remarkable young man with a dedication to local charities and a...

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Understanding the New Codes of Conduct

A comprehensive code of ethics for Councillors and City staff has been on the radar and in the news for many years now.

In 2018, the City received an independent report from the Honourable Clyde K. Wells, K.C. which recommended we repeal and consolidate various by-laws that applied to City employees and Councillors. A Code of Ethics By-Law was drafted and approved by Council in 2018, but we weren’t able to enact it due to limitations in the City of St. John’s Act.

Then, the Province announced that...

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Hidden Treasures in City Archives

Did you know that the City of St. John’s has a treasure trove of municipal records and information, all available for public access? Our Archives is the official repository for the records of the City of St. John’s. The Archives also hold records of enduring significance relating to St. John's history.

“At the City Archives, we work with everyone from lawyers, researchers and academics to authors, engineers, architects, artists, environmental scientists and contractors,” says Archivist Neachel...

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Snow Storms: Help us Help you

City crews work around the clock on roads and designated sidewalks during and after a snowstorm. You can help our crews do their job safely and effectively by doing your part and keeping your distance when you see plows or other City vehicles on the roadway.

When the 24-hour parking restriction is in effect, you cannot park on the street outside the designated downtown area. Vehicles parked on city streets outside downtown may be ticketed and/or towed.

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Motion to Modify Footprint of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall Fails at Committee of the Whole

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Council considered a series of recommendations from staff regarding the annual Downtown Pedestrian Mall event.

As explained in a post on February 6, since closing the Downtown Pedestrian Mall in 2022, staff have been evaluating feedback and considering ways to address key concerns. Council discussed seven recommendations at the bi-weekly Committee of the Whole meeting:

1. Extend the dates for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Downtown Pedestrian Mall to coincide with the end of the school...

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