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Disney Magic Cruise ship, courtesy of Disney

September 20, 2017 - On Sunday, Sept. 24 two cruise ships are scheduled to make St. John’s a port of call. A total of 3,400 passengers and 1,300 crew will visit the city over a 10-hour period, increasing pedestrian and vehicle traffic in and around the downtown and Signal Hill area. If you will be in the area please expect delays. To accommodate this increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic, there will be limited parking and temporary...

Correction: Vote by Proxy not an Option Under Elections Act

September 20, 2017 - Incorrect information was provided to the public regarding vote by proxy for registered voters who are out of the City and/or province during the election period. To date the City has mistakenly distributed four voting kits by proxy. Three of the four votes have been inducted in to the voting system and will be counted. The City and the Election Coordinator apologize for the error. Voting by proxy is addressed in two sections...

Libby the cat for adoption at humane services

Humane Services Over Capacity: Cat Adoption Half Price

September 20, 2017 - The Animal Care and Adoption Centre at 81 Higgins Line is over capacity with 100 healthy cats and kittens who need a loving home, urgently. Starting immediately adoption fees will be 50 per cent off until the end of September. By adopting a pet now, you can save a life. Browse the animals that are up for adoption online at stjohns.ca > Quick Links > Adoptable Pets. Cat adoption fee includes: microchip full...

Basketball Deal Approved for Mile One Centre

September 18, 2017 - Today, during City Council meeting, Council approved the terms of agreement for the operation of a professional basketball team at Mile One Centre for the 2017-18 season. The Board of Directors for St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Limited (SJSEL) have unanimously approved terms of the deal. “On behalf of City Council we are thrilled that the St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Board of Directors have...

Check Your Mailbox for Vote by Mail Kit: Return Rate is Low

September 15, 2017 - The percentage of return Vote by Mail envelopes received by the City has declined significantly when compared to previous years. Since 2005 the City receives an average return rate of 25 per cent by the first Friday of the election period. The current return rate as of noon today is 3.28 per cent. "We do not know why the numbers of returns, to date, are significantly lower than in previous elections," said Elections...

Public Advisory

Lane Reduction

September 25, 2017 to October 13, 2017

East of 484 Southside Road

Residents are advised there will be a lane reduction east of 484 Southside Road to facilitate culvert repairs. Motorists are advised traffic will be reduced to one lane and to...

Lane Reductions

September 22, 2017 to September 23, 2017

Columbus Drive Overpass at Waterford Bridge Road

Residents of St. John's are advised that there will be lane reductions on the Columbus Drive Overpass at Waterford Bridge Road. Motorists can expect delays.
The City of St...

Meter Bagging - Harbour Drive

September 21, 2017

Harbour Drive

Parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour bus operators and other passenger transportation. Alternate parking options include parking garages at 351 Water...

Road Construction

September 18, 2017 to September 22, 2017

Various Locations

Contractors may be working on the following streets from September 18th to 22nd under the City's annual streets rehab and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include street...

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H.G.R. Mews Community Centre - Temporary Closure

September 03, 2017 to October 08, 2017

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre

Residents are advised that the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre will undergo scheduled swimming pool and building maintenance from Sunday, September 3, to Sunday, October 8. The front desk will be...

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Public Notices

Notice of Vacancies - R.E.A.L. Program Fundraising and Promotion Committee

October 06, 2017

Notice of Vacancies - R.E.A.L. Program Fundraising and Promotion Committee

The R.E.A.L. (Recreational Experiences and Leisure) Program...

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Application - 4 Plover Street

September 26, 2017

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted requesting permission occupy a potion of 4 Plover Street as a Home Occupation for the preparation of baked goods.

The proposed business...

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Application - 370 Newfoundland Drive

September 26, 2017

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Corporate Contracting Services Ltd., on behalf of Bank of Montreal located at 370 Newfoundland Drive, requesting to establish and operate a...

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Application - 124 Circular Road

September 26, 2017

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted requesting permission to occupy a portion of 124 Circular Road as a Home Occupation for one-on-one music lessons for children.

The...

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Application - 10 Tailwind Drive

September 26, 2017

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Atlantic Planning & Management Ltd. requesting approval to operate a national brand coffee shop & national brand fast food drive-thru...

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Event Calendar

2017/09/21 (All day) - Election Period

City of St. John's

2017/09/21 - 12:00pm - Cat Adoptions Reduced Cost

Animal Care and Adoption Centre, 81 Higgins Line

2017/09/21 - 2:00pm - Workshop: Incorporation as a Nonprofit

Community Sector Council, 25 Anderson Avenue

2017/09/21 - 6:00pm - Wine Making at the Library

A.C. Hunter Library, 125 Allandale Road

2017/09/21 - 7:30pm - Inspired B’y: Dance - Running The Goat!

The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Avenue

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