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Funding Announced to Support the City’s Corporate Climate Plan
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:15 AM
City Council recently approved a major step forward in the Corporate Climate plan that will see infrastructure upgrades to 17 city-owned buildings. By improving energy efficiency and transitioning from oil to electricity the City will save $517,914 in energy costs annually.
A significant portion of the money required for the upgrades is available in the form of federal and provincial grants. The City of St. John’s received $1,696,853 from the Federal Government and $1,413,903 from the Provincial...
Federal Government Taking Action on Gun Crime in St. John's
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2023 04:08 PM
Today, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced that St. John’s will receive up to $1,828,979.23 from the Building Safer Communities Fund to prevent gun crime and gang violence in the city. This funding will help address the underlying conditions that give rise to crime. It will support community-led projects to prevent violence among young people who are involved in gangs, or at risk of joining...
City Awards Over $1.7M in Community and Capital Grants
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2023 03:24 PM
The City of St. John's grants and subsidies program makes available financial and other resources to nonprofit groups, organizations and individuals whose programming supports the City’s strategic directions.
For 2023, community grants total $1,233,075 and capital grants total $ 482,000 plus $51,086.77 in waived permit fees.
This year’s program provides assistance to 124 community groups and organizations and 62 individual artists. 27 recipients are new for 2023.
“We recognize the impact that...
2023 Capital Budgets Approved
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2023 03:10 PM
Today, City Council voted to approve the capital budget for 2023, totaling $17,329,041. Capital projects cover a wide range of services including transportation improvements, water and sanitary service upgrades, housing projects, capital grants to community groups, snow clearing equipment and playground infrastructure.
“The identified projects for 2023 address high priority areas,” explained Councillor Ron Ellsworth, Council Lead for Finance and Administration. “In 2023, $7.6M has been earmarked...
City Seeking Performers for 2023 Special Events
Posted on Friday, February 24, 2023 12:38 PM
The City of St. John’s is seeking performers for the 2023 special events season. Our annual Call for Performers helps the City program arts and cultural performances for special events like the Music @ concert series, Dockside welcomes and other City of St. John’s hosted events and festivals.
We invite solo and group applications in all the performing arts disciplines. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 31, 2023. Please complete the online application form.
Music @ Concert SeriesThese...
Treat Frozen Pipes with Fire Safety in Mind
Posted on Friday, February 24, 2023 12:31 PM
The pipes in your home can freeze in cold weather. This can leave you with no water or cause your pipes to burst, leading to expensive property damage. The St. John’s Regional Fire Department recommends that the safest way to thaw frozen water pipes is to obtain the service of a qualified plumber or others qualified in this field.
The following safety tips are recommended to the homeowner should they wish to thaw their own pipes. If your pipes freeze:
- Shut off the water immediately. Don’t attempt...
Spring 2023 City Guide and Recreation Program Registration
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:42 PM
The Spring 2023 City Guide is now available online and will be delivered to your mailboxes this week, February 20 to 24.
In this issue read about how clear bags increased recycling participation over the past year and using shared use paths in the city. Learn about scheduled bulk and metal waste pick-ups this spring as well as caring for your trees and shrubs. Find out about the successful 2022 season for cruise ships in St. John's and what 2023 looks like for cruise ship visits. All in this issue...
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