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Notice of Tax Sale - December 2, 2024

Pursuant to the provisions of the City of St. John's Municipal Taxation Act, and with particular reference to sections 35 and 36 thereof, the City of St. John’s hereby offers for sale, by public auction for arrears of taxes, the following properties situate at St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: List of Properties Time and Place of Sale

The above noted properties will be sold by public auction on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Foran/Greene Room, 4th Floor, City Hall.

Conditions of...

Remembrance Day Holiday City Schedule 2024

Due to the Remembrance Day holiday on Monday, November 11, all City offices and facilities will be closed.

Please note:

• Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will not occur on Monday, it will be collected on Tuesday, November 12, along with regular Tuesday collection. Waste collection time may be later than usual as waste from two areas will be collected.
• Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed to residential and commercial users on Monday.
• All City parking by-laws are still...

Young Voices in Business Event

In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 18 to 24, 2024), the City of St. John’s is hosting Young Voices in Business, an event for 18 to 30-year-olds interested in starting or growing a business. Event details are as follows:

• Date: Thursday, November 21
• Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Location: St. John’s Community Market, 245 Freshwater Rd

The free event, which is hosted by City’s Youth Engagement Working Group, will focus on young business owners sharing their stories and experiences.

The event will...

Ward 3 By-Election Results

The votes for the Ward 3 By-Election have been counted and residents have elected a new council representative, Greg Noseworthy.

Please see the list below showing the candidates and the final vote count:

• Scott Fitzgerald - 837

• Walter Harding - 958

• Mark House - 319

• Paul Morgan - 491

• Greg Noseworthy - 1940

Please note these are unofficial results. By-Election results will be certified by the Office of the City Clerk by Thursday, November 7.

Help Shape Youth Programs at Kilbride Community Centre

The City of St. John’s invites youth between the ages of 10 and 18 and/or their parents or guardians to complete a short survey to tell us what programs and services they would like to have at the Kilbride Community Centre. The survey will be active from November 4 to November 25.

Feedback collected will help staff determine the types of activities that will be offered at the Kilbride Community Centre, ensuring they meet the needs and preferences of Kilbride’s youth.

Participants can choose to be...

Ward 3 By-Election Day

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, residents living in Ward 3 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor. The candidates are:

• Scott Fitzgerald
• Walter Harding
• Mark House
• Paul Morgan
• Greg Noseworthy

Voting

The deadline to return completed voting kits by mail was October 30, 2024. Residents that still need to cast their vote can deposit their completed vote-by-mail kit at the green drop box situated outside City Hall up until 8 p.m. on November 5.

During election day tomorrow, voters may also...