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City Council Meeting Recap: October 21, 2025

Posted on Friday, October 24, 2025 03:52 PM

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on October 21, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. This marked the first council meeting for the new City Council, elected on October.

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Horlick Avenue Drainage Improvements

Council approved funding for the Horlick Avenue Drainage...

Street Rehab - October 27 to November 1

Posted on Friday, October 24, 2025 03:30 PM

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Contractors may be working on the following streets from October 27 to November 1 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:

Beaumont Street

Bennett Avenue

Canada Drive (Hamlyn Road to Cowan Avenue)

Charlton Street

Clifford...

Traffic Advisory - Airport Heights Drive and Rhodora Street

Posted on Friday, October 24, 2025 02:05 PM

Work continues to support the multi-year Major’s Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements project. Starting Monday, October 27, lane reductions will be in effect daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Airport Heights Drive and Rhodora Street to facilitate construction work.

Lane reductions can be expected for approximately two weeks. The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. Pedestrian access will be maintained, and the public is asked to follow all posted signage in and near the...

Lane Reduction - Waterford Bridge Road below the Columbus Drive Overpass

Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2025 02:25 PM

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2025

Motorists are advised there will be a temporary lane reduction for Waterford Bridge Road below the Columbus Drive Overpass. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate work of the 2025 Bridge Rehabilitation project. Alternate pedestrian routes will be provided. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Slowdowns and delays will be experienced.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report...

Lane Reduction - Blackhead Road (between Warford Road and Jordan Place)

Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2025 09:15 AM

7:00 a.m, Thursday, October 23, 2025 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025

Motorists are advised there will be a temporary lane reduction for Blackhead Road between the Warford Road and Jordan Place intersections. This lane reduction is necessary to facilitate work of the Blackhead Road Horlick Avenue Drainage Improvements project. Alternate pedestrian routes will be provided. Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Slowdowns and delays will be experienced.

The City of St....

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Application - 204-206 Main Road

Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 03:48 PM

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Services Inc. for 204-206 Main Road.

Description

The application is for a Service Shop for pet memorial services that specialize in pet aquamation. The floor area will be approximately 471m² and operate Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Parking relief will be requested.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to...

Application - Area of 145 Southern Shore Highway

Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 03:25 PM

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for the area of 145 Southern Shore Highway.