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Doing Business

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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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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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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.

Water Street Pedestrian Mall Update
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 1:00pm
Opportunities for further improvement of the Pedestrian Mall are being explored to ensure the mall is inclusive and welcoming for all ages and abilities.
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Update on City Services for July 10
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 10:45am
The Department of Municipal Affairs has approved the City’s request to observe a civic holiday on Monday, August 3, 2020 to replace the Regatta Day statutory holiday.
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Orangemen’s Day Holiday City Schedule
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 3:00pm
Due to the Orangemen’s Day holiday on Monday, July 13, most City offices and facilities will be closed. All Recreation centres and outdoor pools are open on Monday.
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Road Construction - July 13 - 17
2020/07/13 - 7:00am to 2020/07/17 - 7:00pm
Contractors may be working on the following arterial and collector streets from July 13 - 17 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs.  Work could...
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Lane Reduction / Sidewalk Closure - Carpasian Road
2020/07/06 - 7:00am to 2020/08/06 - 7:00pm
To facilitate construction work of the 2019 Bridge Rehabilitation Program, motorists and pedestrians are advised that Carpasian Road (in the vicinity of bridge over Rennies River) will have a lane...
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Lane Reduction / Sidewalk Closure (Portugal Cove Road)
2020/07/06 - 7:00am to 2020/08/06 - 7:00pm
To facilitate construction work of the 2019 Bridge Rehabilitation Program, motorists and pedestrians are advised that Portugal Cove Road (in the vicninty of the bridge over Rennies River) will have a...
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Application - 36 Cabot Avenue
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 9:30am
Application An application has been made to subdivide property at 36 Cabot Avenue to create two additional building lots which will front Battery Road.  Description Each dwelling will be a 3 storey...
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Application - 19 Dundas Street
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 9:30am
Application A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for a Home Occupation for a blood collection & urinalysis service at 19 Dundas Street.  Description It will occupy a floor area of...
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Application - 95 Merrymeeting Road
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 - 9:30am
Application A Change of Non-Conforming Use Application has been submitted by Jack Axes to the change use at 95 Merrymeeting Road to a Place of Amusement for an axe throwing range and recreational...
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Ready Set Move Storytimes
2020/07/13 (All day)
Mondays - Ready, Set, Move Storytime with the Newfoundland Public Libraries and TD Summer Reading Start off your week with one of our favourite eBook recommendations about moving our bodies! Let...
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TEEN Quarenzine
2020/07/14 (All day)
Tuesdays - Call for Teen Quaranzine from Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries  Calling all creative teens! What has quarantine been like for you? Send us an image, poem, or piece of art...
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Wellness Wednesdays: NL Public Libraries
2020/07/15 (All day)
Wednesdays - Wellness for Everyone Series with Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries and TD Summer Reading Join us every Wednesday on our YouTube channel for a different wellness tip or...
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