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Delay in Opening of New H.G.R. Mews Community Centre

The City of St. John’s has experienced a set-back at the new H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, which will result in a further delay for the opening of the facility which was anticipated to take place early in 2025. 

While construction of the facility is complete, a piece of mechanical equipment that heats and cools the building is not functioning properly. 

The issue must be resolved before the City can accept the building from the contractor and open it to the public. 

The City is working with its consultants and

First Light Hiring Municipal Reconciliation Specialist

First Light, St. John’s Friendship Centre, is currently accepting applications for the position of Municipal Reconciliation Liaison. They are seeking a passionate advocate to support reconciliation efforts and strengthen relationships between urban Indigenous communities and policymakers in the St. John’s Metro Area.

Working to support the Joint Coordinating Committee on Indigenous Rights (JCCIR), the Liaison will ensure that diverse voices are heard and integrated into decision-making processes...

Application - 11 Barrows Road, January 2025

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Long Harbour Holdings Inc. at 11 Barrows Road.

Description

There are seven (7) Restaurants proposed for the site; 5 food trucks, 1 ice cream shop and 1 temporary Building where food and beer will be sold. A tent is proposed onsite and the area surrounding it will be fenced due to the sale of alcohol, served in conjunction with a Restaurant Use. Picnic tables will be provided onsite for seating. Washroom facilities are provided on site. The...

Delayed Opening: Winter Activity Centre

Please be advised that the Winter Activity Centre located at Pippy Park has been delayed opening due to ongoing construction in Pippy Park and the lack of snow. City staff are working diligently with the Pippy Park Commission to get the trails and the Winter Activity Centre ready for operation. Operations are dependent on weather and snow conditions. When the Winter Activity Centre is ready to open, the City will announce on our website and social media channels.

Notice - Council Chambers Closed on January 28, 2025

Please be advised that council chambers will be closed on Tuesday, January 28, for maintenance. As such, the January 28 council meeting will be held online. The meeting will be live streamed via the website.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information or questions, please contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@stjohns.ca.

Call for Members - Anti-Racism Working Group

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking expressions of interest to fill five vacancies on the Anti-Racism Working Group in the following two categories:

1. Staff or volunteer board members with decision making authority representing organizations that have expertise in racism and fostering anti-racism in one or more of the following areas:

•        BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour)

•        Women

•        Youth

•        Newcomers

•        2SLGBTQIA+

•        Ethnicity/Religion

•       ...

Closure Jan. 25-26: Animal Care and Adoption Centre

Please be advised that the Animal Care and Adoption Centre located at 81 Higgins Line remains closed to the public on Saturday and Sunday, January 25 to 26. The City apologizes for any inconvenience.

If you have an urgent inquiry, please contact the Access Centre by dialing 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489).