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Our City. Our Future.
The City's current strategic plan expires this year and we are seeking input from residents and other stakeholders on our strategic directions and budget planning for 2019-2021.
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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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City Council, 2017-2021
Congratulations to City Council, 2017-2021, who are now officially sworn-in to office.
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Applications Available for Housing Catalyst Fund
The City of St.John’s is accepting applications for the Housing Catalyst Fund to produce tangible housing solutions for residents. Grants are available for up to $10,000 per project.
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Over $16,000 in Grants Awarded to Heritage Propert...
The City has awarded over $16,000 to seven residents who applied to the Heritage Financial Incentives Program in 2017. The program aims to conserve heritage by assisting property owners with grants.
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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.

Orangemen’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Friday, July 12, 2019 - 10:45am
Due to the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Mon. July 15, most City offices and facilities will be closed. Garbage and recycling collection is unaffected by the holiday.
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Keep Safety in Your Sizzle
Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 1:00pm
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department offers simple tips to ensure safe grilling.
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JOINT RELEASE: Secondary Wastewater Treatment
Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 10:00am
The Mayors of Mount Pearl, Paradise and St. John’s addressed federal requirements to complete secondary wastewater treatment from the Riverhead Wastewater Treatment Facility by the end of 2020.
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Road Construction - July 15-18
2019/07/15 - 7:00am to 2019/07/19 - 7:00pm
Contractors may be working on the following arterial and collector streets from July 15-19 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs.  Work could include...
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Kenmount Road Lane Reductions
2019/07/02 - 7:00am to 2019/11/30 - 7:00pm
Kenmount Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction, between Polina Road and Peet Street, staring on July 2 and continuing until November 30, 2019. This is required for construction work to...
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Public Meeting - 9 Buchanan Street, 426 and 430 Water Street
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 7:00pm
Location 9 Buchanan Street, 426 and 430 Water Street  Application A Rezoning application has been submitted by Fougere Menchenton Architecture, on behalf of Steele Hotels Limited, for a Hotel (69...
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Application - 604 Water Street
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 9:30am
Location 604 Water Street  Application A Discretionary Use application has been submitted to the City for Residential Occupancy.  Purpose To occupy the ground floor as a Dwelling Unit with a floor...
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Application - 43 Golf Avenue
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 9:30am
Location 43 Golf Avenue  Application A Discretionary Use application has been submitted to the City for a Home Occupation.  Purpose To provide on-site music lessons. With a floor area of 14m2, the...
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We Play for You
2019/07/15 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Mondays* in July and August 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm  Where: Level 3 Atrium  Cost: Included With Admission  From fiddle to accordion, from harp to vocals, come and check out our amazing...
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Tranquil Tuesdays
2019/07/16 - 10:00am
Join us for mindfulness, meditation and Yoga. Our friends will be visitng us throughout the summer. This program is for adults only. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Please call 737-...
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Artist Spotlight
2019/07/16 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tuesdays and Fridays in July and August 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm  Where: Level 3 Atrium  Cost: Included With Admission  Drop by The Rooms to meet local artists, have an up-close look...
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