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Text Amendment: Restaurant in Commercial Highway Zone

Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:51 AM

The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations, that would add Restaurant as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Highway (CH) Zone.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2022

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

Comments received become a matter of public record and are included in the Council agenda for the date a decision on the application will be made. Any identifying information (including your...

aerial map showing road closure in red outline

Closure: Alexander Street Area

Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:37 AM

Due to sewer main repairs the following roads are closed Tuesday, August 30 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

Alexander St (Water St to Hamilton Ave)
Angel Pl (Alexander St to End)
Murphy's Sq (Alexander St to End)

Use an alternate route and expect delays.

Emergency vehicles and local traffic, including those visiting family, friends, businesses in the area will have access, while all through traffic will be detoured.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Lane Closure: Thorburn Road

Posted on Monday, August 29, 2022 04:39 PM

The eastbound lane on Thorburn Road at the Team Gushue Highway Overpass will be closed 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022 to 12 noon Wednesday, August 31, 2022 to facilitate construction.

Please adhere to all traffic control signage.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s.

Road Construction: August 29 to September 2

Posted on Friday, August 26, 2022 05:43 PM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from August 29 to September 2 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:

Allandale Road (Pippy Park Golf Club to the end)
Barkham Street
Bonaventure Avenue (Howley Avenue to Fleming Street)
Calver Avenue (Mayor Avenue...

Alex Newhook, smiling, hoists Stanely Cup above his head on George Street

Thousands Gather for Alex Newhook Stanley Cup Parade

Posted on Friday, August 26, 2022 11:00 AM

On August 22, the City of St. John’s held the Stanley Cup Parade for champion Alex Newhook of the Colorado Avalanche. The streets of St. John’s were lined with people of all ages wanting to celebrate the occasion.

This marks the first time the Stanley Cup has made it to St. John’s and the excitement from the crowd along the parade route and at George Street was contagious. The residents of St. John’s are certainly very proud of Alex Newhook. Countless children attended the event hoping to get a glimpse...

Cruise Ship Caribbean Princess Arrives August 28

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 02:54 PM

The Caribbean Princess with 3622 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s on August 28, 2022, at 8 a.m. and is schedule to depart at 5 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise Information Line.

Parking Impact

The public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive...

Cruise Ship Celebrity Summit Arrives August 27

Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2022 02:51 PM

The Celebrity Summit with 2450 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s on August 27, 2022, at 6:30 a.m. and is schedule to depart at 6 p.m.