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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...
Alex Newhook Mural in Place at DF Barnes Arena
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:34 PM
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...
Public Meeting: 366-374 Empire Avenue
Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 02:12 PM
A public meeting will take place regarding a rezoning application for land at 366-374 Empire Avenue.
DescriptionThe City has received an application to rezone land at 366-374 Empire Avenue from the Apartment 1 (A1) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone to accommodate a townhouse development on a new public cul-de-sac. Townhouse is a permitted use in the R3 Zone. A Municipal Plan amendment is not required.
Date and time7 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre...
St. John's Heritage By-Law Amendment Number 2-2023
Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 01:58 PM
Promulgation Notice
Take notice that the St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Heritage (Amendment No. 2-2023) By-Law.
The said By-Law was passed by Council on the twentieth day of February, A.D., 2023, so as to provide Council with the discretion to exempt registered charities from the Heritage Design Standards.
All persons who wish to view such Regulations may view same at the Office of the City Solicitor of the St. John’s Municipal Council at City Hall, and any person who...
Deadline Extended for Award Nominations
Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:38 PM
The deadline to submit nominations for the Applause Awards has been extended to March 2, 2023.
The City’s civic awards program recognizes individuals, groups and organizations whose outstanding contributions and achievements help make our city a great place to live, learn, work, play and visit.
Nominations are open for over a dozen awards in seven major award categories.
- Athlete of the Year (team and individual awards)
- Climate Change Leadership Award
- Heritage Awards
- Volunteer Awards (youth, community...
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