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Job Advisory: St. John's Regional Fire Department September 2025

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) anticipates posting a job competition in early September 2025. Applications will be accepted through the City of St. John’s Careers website and recruitment advisories will be posted to the City of St. John’s website (www.stjohns.ca), the City of Mount Pearl website (www.mountpearl.ca), and the Town of Paradise website (www.townofparadise.ca).

The number of Temporary Firefighters to be hired will be determined prior to the interview process.

It is...

City Website Intermittent Outages - April 3, 2025

Please note that there will be intermittent outages to select applications on the City of St. John’s website from 12 to 12:30 p.m. today, April 3. For a complete list of impacted applications, please visit apps.stjohns.ca.

Application - 279 Portugal Cove Rd

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Birhane Shop Incorporated for 279 Portugal Cove Road.

Description

The proposed application is for a Restaurant Use. The business will occupy a floor area of approximately 123 m2. Hours of operation are seven days a week, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St....

Application - 93-95 Merrymeeting Road

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Ajoke Naija Stores for 93-95 Merrymeeting Road.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from a Place of Amusement to Retail Use for grocery items. The business will have a floor area of approximately 147m2. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday,

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Off-street parking is available.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Comments

Provide your...

Application - 57 Blackler Avenue, April 2025

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Ceylon Bright Limited for 57 Blackler Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from a Restaurant to Retail Use for grocery items. The business will occupy a floor area of approximately 98.85m2. Hours of operation are Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Off-street parking is available.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including...

Application - 397 Empire Avenue

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Sunlit Kaya Inc. for 397 Empire Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is for a Restaurant Use. The business will occupy a floor area of approximately 173 m2. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Comments

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

2024 Accessibility Plan Annual Report Released

At today’s Committee of the Whole Meeting (April 1, 2025), Council will review an annual report of actions taken to support the 2024-26 Accessibility Plan. The report outlines progress made in enhancing accessibility and inclusion during 2024.

"The City of St. John's is dedicated to fostering an accessible, inclusive and equitable community for all residents and visitors,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “We are pleased with the progress made during year one of the Accessibility Plan, with a number of...