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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 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.

Donation Enables the City of St. John’s to Put Free WIFI in Key Areas
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 - 11:00am
Two free public wifi areas will be established in Victoria Park and Bannerman Park, in close proximity to non-market housing locations and street outreach services.
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August Civic Holiday Schedule
Friday, July 31, 2020 - 10:30am
Due to the August civic holiday on Monday, August 3, most City offices and facilities will be closed.
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Trail Closure - Rennies River Walking Trail Closure (between Elizabeth Avenue and Carpasian Road)
2020/08/06 - 7:00am to 2020/08/07 - 5:00pm
To facilitate rehabilitation work on the Carpasian Road bridge the Rennies River Walking Trail will be closed between Elizabeth Avenue and Carpasian Road.  Trail users are asked to please follow the...
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Water Service Interruption - Wednesday, August 5, 2020
2020/08/05 - 12:00am to 8:00am
Residents of St. John's are advised that water will be shut off Wednesday, August 5 2020 on the following streets (list below) from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM to facilitate planned watermain maintenance. 1...
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Kenmount Terrace Splash Pad - Closed
2020/08/04 - 2:00pm to 2020/08/05 - 12:00pm
The splash pad at Kenmount Terrace is closed for maintenance and an update will be provided on Wednesday, August 5.
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Application - Off-Street Parking Requirements
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 9:30am
Application An application has been submitted by the City for a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations Off Street Parking Requirements.  Description The City of St. John’s is...
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Application - 60 O'Leary Avenue
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 9:30am
Application A Discretionary Use has been submitted by Cirque’letics School of Circus Arts for a Commercial School to teach acrobatic-based skills at 60 O’Leary Avenue.  Description The proposal will...
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Application - 3 St. Michael's Avenue
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 9:30am
Application A Discretionary Use has been submitted to operate a Home Occupation in a portion of the dwelling at 3 St. Michael’s Avenue. The proposed business will offer a Floral Design Studio.  ...
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TEEN Quarenzine
2020/08/04 (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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Regular Council Meeting
2020/08/04 - 3:00pm
The Regular Meeting of Council takes place each Monday at 3 p.m.; during the COVID-19 pandemic meetings are biweekly. Council meetins are live streamed through the Council and Committee...
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Wellness Wednesdays: NL Public Libraries
2020/08/05 (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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