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Orange Shirt Day 2025: Join First Light in Honouring Survivors and Committing to Change

The City of St. John’s is proud to support First Light St. John’s Friendship Centre in observing Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2025. As we approach this important day, residents are invited to participate in a range of impactful activities organized by First Light to honour Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never came home, and support the continued journey of reconciliation.

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National Truth and Reconciliation Day - Holiday City Schedule 2025

The City will observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, September 30, to honour survivors, their families and Indigenous communities, and to raise awareness about the legacy of residential schools in Canada.

Please note the following:

• Most City offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, September 30.

• Curbside waste collection will occur on Tuesday, September 30.
• Street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled on Tuesday, September 30, starting at 10 p.m. Vehicles not...

Celebrate Seniors Day October 9

Seniors and older adults are invited to celebrate Seniors Day on October 9.

Join the celebration at this free event with information booths, light refreshments, prize draws and entertainment by Those Beautiful Uglysticks. The event will take place at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre from noon to 3:30 p.m. No registration is required and event is first come, first served. Parking is limited. 

Metrobus is offering Seniors Ride Free Day on October 9 for anyone over the age of 65 including the GoBus...

Making the Shift: Free Guidance for Home Energy Upgrades in St. John’s

Thinking about making your home more energy efficient but not sure where to start? 

econext, in partnership with the City of St. John's, launched a new program today called Shift, to help homeowners take the guesswork out of renovations that save on energy, money, and the environment.
 
The Shift Program is free for St. John’s residents, and will connect you with the program’s Home Energy Navigators—staff who guide you step by step through the process of planning and completing your home upgrades....

City of St. John’s Receives Federal Funding for Equity-Focused Public Health Initiative

The City of St. John’s has been awarded $249,997 through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s 2025 Intersectoral Action Fund (ISAF) to advance its project, Healthy City for All: A Lens for Equity-Based Municipal Decision-Making to Improve Health Outcomes. PHAC recently announced the 2025 ISAF recipients on August 18, with St. John’s among 14 organizations nationwide to share more than $3 million in funding for collaborative projects addressing the social determinants of health.

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City Accepting Submissions to Art Procurement Program

The City of St. John’s is now accepting submissions to the Art Procurement Program. Individual visual artists and commercial galleries are invited to submit their artwork for an opportunity to be purchased and included in the City’s Civic Art Collection.

The Civic Art Collection is displayed in City Hall and other municipal buildings, enhancing public spaces and contributing to the city’s cultural landscape.

This year, the total budget for the program is $20,000. All submissions must be sent via...