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Construction Permit Counter Moving to the Annex
December 03, 2020 - Effective Monday, January 4, 2021 the Construction Permit Counter located at Access St. John’s (first floor of City Hall), will be relocating across the street to the Inspection Services Division, third floor of the John J. Murphy building (City Hall Annex). The change in counter location applies to the following types of permits and applications: Building permits Electrical permits Plumbing permits Planning/...
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Lease Opportunity: Bannerman Park Canteen
December 02, 2020 - The City of St. John’s has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a tenant for food/beverage service at the Bannerman Park Canteen, formerly operated by Beavertails.   Interested parties can view the RFP materials through the City’s online e-bids system.   The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 11, 2020. UPDATE: The deadline is extended to Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
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Winter Parking Restrictions
December 01, 2020 - Snow Routes From December 1 to March 31 parking is prohibited 24 hours a day on streets designated as ‘No Parking Snow Route.’ These streets are marked with signs. Restrictions are in place so ice control and snow clearing equipment can safely service the streets.  Outside the Downtown and Business District The winter On-Street Parking Restriction for streets outside the designated downtown area will come into...
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Public Information Session on Budget Preparation Planned
December 01, 2020 - On December 7, 2020 the City of St. John’s will announce its budget for 2021. Today, Councillor Dave Lane, Council lead on Finance, has released a video explaining the process Council used to prepare this year’s budget and to describe the unique challenges the current economic climate presents for the City. “Preparing for the upcoming budget has been a challenging process, especially given the level of economic...
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Give the Gift of Play
November 27, 2020 - This holiday season consider giving the gift of play to a child in need. The REAL Program provides recreation and leisure opportunities to children and youth in financial need by matching them with an organized recreational activity of their choice. It costs approximately $100 to provide a program or class space for one young person. Thank you to all the generous donors – you’ve made a difference in...
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Public Advisory

Trail Closure: T'Railway
December 07, 2020 to December 18, 2020
T’railway from Blackhead Road to Mackey Place

To facilitate utility line clearing work by Newfoundland Power, the T’railway from Blackhead Road to Mackey Place, will be intermittently closed from Monday, December 7, 2020 to Friday, December...

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Lane Reduction (Main Road between Heffernan's Line and Ruby Line)
December 07, 2020 to December 18, 2020
Main Road (between Heffernan's Line and Ruby Line) Various Locations

Lane reductions will be in place at various locations on Main Road (between Heffernan's Line and Ruby Line) to facilitate a geotechnical borehole program for Phase 3 of Goulds Servicing project. ...

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Traffic Disruptions - Bay Bulls Road (Valleyview Road to Griffin's Lane)
December 07, 2020 to December 08, 2020
Bay Bulls Road (Valleyview Road to Griffin's Lane)

Residents and motorists are advised of construction works on Bay Bulls Road in relation to the Goulds Servicing (Phase 2) - Sanitary Trunk Sewer project.

Traffic interruptions can be...

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UPDATE -Traffic Disruptions - Hebron Way
December 04, 2020
Hebron Way at Carolyn Drive Intersection

Residents and motorists are advised of construction works on Hebron Way at the Carolyn Drive intersection.  Traffic interruptions can be expected throughout the work period.  Traffic flow will be...

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UPDATE - Lane Reduction / Closure - Film Shoot Various Locations
December 01, 2020 to December 04, 2020
Circular Road at the Empire Avenue and Circular Road intersection and Bannerman Road at Circular Road intersection

Motorists and pedestrians are advised of the following lane reduction / closures:

The areas affected includes Circular Road at the Empire Avenue and Circular Road intersection and Bannerman...

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Public Notices

Application - 3 Park Place (Designated Heritage Building)
January 19, 2021

Application
An application has been submitted for a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations.
 
Description
The City of St...

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Expressions of Interest - Assessment Review Court
January 08, 2021

The City of St. John’s invites Expressions of Interest from persons wishing to become a Commissioner of the Assessment Review Court. The City believes in equal opportunity and is...

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Vacancy - Bike St. John's Advisory Committee
December 18, 2020
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Application - 79 MacBeth Drive
December 15, 2020

Application
A Discretionary Use application has been submitted to operate a Retail Business as a Home Occupation at 79 MacBeth Drive.
 
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Application - 20 Gower Street
December 15, 2020

updated December 3, 2020: Change to correct hours of operation.

Application
A Discretionary Use application has been submitted to convert an existing...

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Event Calendar

2020/12/04 - 5:00pm - St. John's FESTIVE Farmers' Market
245 Freshwater Road
2020/12/05 - 9:00am - St. John's Farmers' Market
245 Freshwater Road
2020/12/05 - 10:00am - Merry Makers Market
Quidi Vidi Village Plantation, 10 Maple View Road
2020/12/05 - 12:00pm - Food Drive
Parking Lot of St. Teresa's Church, 120 Mundy Pond Road
2020/12/06 - 10:00am - Merry Makers Market
Quidi Vidi Village Plantation, 10 Maple View Road

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