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Developing in St. John's
Checklists, zoning guidelines and information on the permitting process...
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Business Information Centre
Our Welcome Centre offers support to those starting or operating a business in St. John's...
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Economic Review
Economic Update
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Submit Applications by Email
At this time the best way to submit applications, permits and nominations to the City of St. John’s is by email. City staff are practicing social distancing and have access to email.
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Finding Markets for Recycling Material
What’s happening to our recycling material now that China is no longer accepting recycling from Canada? You might be surprised at the answer, but we're not - we planned it this way.
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Doing Business

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The City of St. John's is a fantastic place to do business. Whether you are an established company or just starting out with your first business we can help you find all of the information you need to be successful from information on the permits and regulations required to do business in the City, to some of the services we provide and helpful information on our economy.

Learn more about Doing Business in the City of St. John’s by exploring this section of our website.

Give the Gift of Play
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 12:15pm
This holiday season consider giving the gift of play to a child in need by donating to the REAL Program. It’s easy to donate: online, by telephone or in-person.
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What We Heard: Public Engagement for City-Owned Vacant Land as...
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 9:45am
The City's 10-Year Affordable Housing Strategy outlines a commitment to identify city-owned vacant land for potential redevelopment as affordable housing. See the results of public engagement...
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Self-Guided Festival of Music and Lights
Monday, November 29, 2021 - 11:00am
Ring in the holiday season with our 20th annual music and lights celebration at Bowring Park Duck Pond.
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Road Construction - November 29 - December 3
2021/11/29 - 7:00am to 2021/12/03 - 7:00pm
Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 29 – December 3 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/...
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Trail Closure - Mundy Pond
2021/11/25 - 8:00am to 2021/12/10 - 4:00pm
The Mundy Pond Trail near the construction area will be temporarily closed to carry out site work for the Mews Centre replacement. This closure is in effect from Thursday, November 25 at 8:00 am...
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Lane Reductions (weather permitting) Kenmount Road between Pippy Place and the Team Gushue Highway Overpass
2021/11/23 - 9:00am to 2021/12/03 - 4:00pm
Motorists are advised there will be several short duration and sporadic lane reductions to facilitate work of the Kenmount Road Trunk Storm Sewer Upgrading project. Signage will be in place and flag...
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Application - 83 Wabush Place
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 9:30am
Application A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for a Home Occupation at 83 Wabush Place.  Description The proposed Home Occupation involves the baking of traditional and specialty...
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Application - 5 Boland Street
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 9:30am
Application A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for a Home Occupation at 5 Boland Street.  Description The proposed Home Occupation is for a Retail Use which involves the pick-up of...
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Registration for Recreation Winter Programs
Thursday, December 2, 2021 - 7:00am
Registration for Recreation Winter Programs begins at 7 a.m. on Thursday, December 2, for residents of St. John’s and 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 7, for residents of other municipalities.  To learn...
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Committee of the Whole
2021/12/01 - 9:30am
The Committee of the Whole takes place every second Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is live streamed and can be accessed via the Council and Committees Calendar.
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Appeal Board: 2 Battery Road (rejection of accessory...
2021/12/01 - 12:45pm
The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard virtually by the Appeal Board on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 12:45 p.m.   Decision of City re...
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Humpday Market St. John’s
2021/12/01 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Humpday Market St. John's,where local shops come together to make an enjoyable evening of shopping local.  We showcase new and established local makers and entrepreneurs, hot food, baked...
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