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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.

“I Am Home” Refugee Photo Exhibit in Wyatt Hall
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 10:30am
On Wednesday June 20, the City of St. John’s and the Association for New Canadians (ANC) open a new photo exhibit in the Wyatt Hall. Open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 21 to July 9.
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Municipal Auditor General: Engagement Opportunity
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 9:00am
Should the city have a Municipal Auditor General? Panel conducts public engagement...
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Water Street Project Nearing Completion
Monday, June 18, 2018 - 3:30pm
The first phase of the five-year project to rehabilitate 100-year-old infrastructure on Water Street is nearing completion with all the underground work on schedule to be complete by June 30.
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Watermain Break - Shea Heights
2018/06/20 - 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Residents of St. John's are advised that due to a watermain break, Shea Heights and area will have little to no water. Crews are in the area and expect work to be complete by 8p.m. today, Wednesday,...
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Lane Closure
2018/06/18 - 8:30am to 2018/06/20 - 5:30pm
The City of St. John's wishes to advise the public of a lane closure for Ruby Line (West bound lane) between Robert E. Howlett Dr. and Diamond Marsh Dr. scheduled to happen on Monday, June 18, 2018 ...
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Road Closure: Portugal Cove Road
2018/06/18 - 7:00am to 2018/11/30 - 7:00pm
Portugal Cove Road will be closed between Elizabeth Avenue and Rennies Mill Road for construction work staring on Monday, June 18 continuing until November 30, 2018.   Residential traffic and...
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Public Meeting - 21-29 & 37 Malka Drive
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 7:00pm
The City of St. John's has received an application from Gibraltar Development Ltd. to rezone 21-29 and 37 Malka Drive to the Residential Medium Density (R2) Zone. The purpose of the rezoning is to...
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Application - 132 Ladysmith Drive
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 9:30am
An application has been submitted to rezone land at 132 Ladysmith Drive from the Residential Narrow Lot (RNL) to the Residential Kenmount (RK) Zone. The purpose of the application is to allow for a...
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Application - 722 Water Street
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 9:30am
A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted requesting permission to convert a portion of the main floor (35.72m2) at 722 Water Street from Commercial Use into a Dwelling Unit.    Information...
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Nickel Independent Film Festival
2018/06/20 (All day)
Celebrating and inspiring independent film! The Nickel Independent Film Festival, June 19-23, celebrates the independent spirit of filmmaking in Newfoundland and Labrador. This is our 18th...
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Committee of the Whole
2018/06/20 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Members of the public are welcome to attend a meeting of Council in Committee of the Whole. The agenda is available here.    For additional information, please contact the Office of...
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Mental Mistakes
2018/06/20 - 6:30pm
Learn how to reduce stress and anxiety, how to change the way you feel, and how we sabotage our success with tips to control our thoughts. With Presenter Gary Summers. AC Hunter Public Library,...
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