Posted on Monday, March 10, 2025 03:39 PM
The City of St. John's is offering free space on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall for organizations to engage with the community in creative ways.
Interested organizations are encouraged to apply by completing the application form and outlining their ideas for enhancing the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Please review all requirements before submitting.
Space is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval. City staff will contact applicants directly regarding their submissions.
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Posted on Monday, March 10, 2025 01:53 PM
The City of St. John’s will be hosting a World Poetry Day Reading Event on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Foran Greene Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall.
The event will be hosted by the City’s Poet Laureate Mark Callanan and feature the following six poets:
This is a public event and registration is not required. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 01:50 PM
On Sunday, March 09, 2025, Standard Time returns to Daylight Savings Time at 2:00 a.m., so get ready to put your clocks ahead.
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind everyone that as you change your clocks this weekend, change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Protect yourself and your family from fire and carbon monoxide dangers in your home. Fresh batteries are necessary to keep alarms working, so they can alert you and your family, and give you...
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 01:15 PM
A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 112 Camrose Drive.
DescriptionThe proposed application is for remediation of an abandoned quarry at 112 Camrose Drive. The remediation will involve filling, regrading and landscaping in the Watershed. The proposed remediation covers an area of approximately 18,976 sqm. No buildings are proposed.
Comment By9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 11:37 AM
A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 2 William Street.
DescriptionThe proposed application is a Home Occupation for a bakery. The floor area will be approximately 10m² and operate Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. There will be no on-site retail, and all sales will be to markets or grocery stores. Parking relief will be required.
Comment By9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025
CommentsProvide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to...
Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 09:38 AM
It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Councillor Debbie Hanlon. Debbie was a force of nature — her energy, passion, and larger-than-life spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Debbie’s legacy is one of unwavering dedication, resilience and community service. She first joined St. John’s City Council in 2008 as the Ward 4 Councillor. After a brief time away, she returned in 2017 as a Councillor at...
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 01:07 PM
If you own a house or commercial property in a Heritage Area or if you own a designated Heritage Building, the City of St. John’s is now accepting applications for maintenance or conservation funding.
The City’s Heritage Financial Incentives Program aims to conserve heritage resources by assisting property owners with grant funding available each year. Since the incentive program began in 2016, over $435,000 in grant funding has been approved by council.
Two types of grants are available:Contact Us