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City Awards Over $1.7M in Community and Capital Grants

At the March 19, 2024 City Council Meeting, over $1.7 million was approved for Community and Capital Grants. For 2024, community grants total $1,264,400 and capital grants total $499,960 plus $9983.06 in waived permit fees.

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.  

“We are proud to support the valuable work of community groups,...

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2024 Capital Budget Approved

Today (March 19, 2024), City Council voted to approve the capital budget for 2024, totaling $26,320,629. Capital projects cover a wide range of services including transportation improvements, street/sidewalk repair/rehabilitation, water system projects, housing projects, capital grants to community groups, snow clearing equipment, recreational facilities and playground infrastructure.

“The identified projects for 2024 address high priority areas,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “From replacing our...

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H.G.R. Mews Pool - Closure Extended

Please be advised the closure of the pool, steam room and sauna at H.G.R. Mews Centre has been extended as we continue to wait for parts to complete the required repairs to equipment. An update will be provided on Friday, March 22.

Those registered in swimming lessons will be contacted directly.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

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City Receives over $10.4 Million from Housing Accelerator Fund

The City has been allocated over $10.4 million in federal funding through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund to stimulate housing growth.

The CMHC’s Housing Accelerator Fund is helping increase housing supply by removing barriers. For municipalities like ours, funding contributes to housing solutions such as capacity-building, updating development regulations to promote densification and improving internal processes and policies that accelerate the development...

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Closure Extended - H.G.R. Mews Centre Pool

Please be advised the closure of the pool, steam room and sauna at H.G.R. Mews Centre has been extended as we continue to wait for parts to complete the required repairs to equipment. An update will be provided on Tuesday, March 19 by 11 a.m.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

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St. Patrick’s Day Holiday City Schedule - March 18

Due to the St. Patrick’s Day holiday on Monday, Mar. 18, City offices and facilities will be closed.

Please note:

• Garbage and recycling will be collected on Monday.
• The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open for commercial users only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• All City parking by-laws are still in effect including paid parking regulations as Monday is not a Shops Closing holiday.
• The Loop at Bannerman Park will be open, weather permitting. Call 709-733-LOOP (5667).
• Public washrooms will be...

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