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City Website Redevelopment
The City is seeking feedback on the redesign of the organization’s website. Learn more about the project and its goals at EngageStJohns.ca.
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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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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.

State of Emergency Lifted, Parking Ban to Remain
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 3:15pm
Today, Mayor Danny Breen announced that the State of Emergency (SOE) is lifted as of 6 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. A 24-hour parking ban outside the designated downtown remains in place.
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Local Businesses and Organizations to Prepare for Operation
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 4:30pm
All businesses and other community organizations in St. John’s will be allowed to access their premises as of 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 for the purposes of preparing to reopen.
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Recreation Facilities to Remain Closed this Weekend
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 9:15am
The City of St. John’s will keep all recreation facilities closed until Monday, January 27, regardless of when the state of emergency is lifted.
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Evening Jan. 24 & Overnight Downtown Snow Removal
2020/01/24 - 7:30pm to 2020/01/25 - 10:30am
Snow removal operations continue into the evening on the streets announced earlier today.  ...
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Morning Fri. Jan. 24 Downtown Snow Removal
2020/01/24 - 9:30am to 1:00pm
Snow removal downtown is progressing quickly now, and we expect to distribute a couple of these advisories/announcements today Friday, Jan. 24.  Snow removal is taking place during morning Friday,...
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Downtown Snow Removal Fri. Jan. 24
2020/01/23 - 7:00pm to 2020/01/24 - 9:00pm
Snow removal is currently taking place in downtown St. John’s and will continue overnight on Rennie's Mill Road, Monkstown Road, Queen’s Road and Campbell Avenue.   At this time the City is clearing...
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Nominations: Environmental and Sustainability Experts Panel
Friday, February 14, 2020 - 4:30pm
The Office of the City Clerk is accepting applications for volunteer membership on the Environmental and Sustainability Experts Panel. This Panel will provide expertise, opinion, and perspective...
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Application: 725 Southlands Boulevard (Donegal Run)
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 9:30am
Application An application has been submitted by Galway Residential GP Incorporated to amend the Planned Mixed Development 1 (PMD-1) Zone at 725 Southlands Boulevard (Donegal Run).  Description Map...
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Expressions of Interest: St. John's Sports and Entertainment Board of Directors
Friday, January 31, 2020 - 4:00pm
St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of St. John’s responsible for the operations of the Mile One Centre and the St. John’s Convention Centre. The City is...
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I Am A Genius Does Anyone Here Know Me?
2020/01/23 - 8:00pm to 2020/01/25 - 8:00pm
Created by associate@rca.nf.caRCA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTATION SERIES By Lois BrownComposed by James O’CallaghanPerformed by Lois Brown and James O’Callaghan Story-telling, observations,...
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NSO East Port Properties Big Band Show
2020/01/24 - 8:00pm
Born in the USA! Jodee Richardson becomes THE BOSS for the East Port Properties Big Band Show, featuring the music of Bruce Springsteen. Two incredible shows with all your favorite hits from an...
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Positive Thinkers Club w/ Tiffany Elton
2020/01/25 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Tiffany Elton - Biography Tiffany Elton moved home five years ago after closing her creative business and leaving an emotionally abusive relationship. She quickly became a care giver for both her...
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