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City Council Meeting Recap: March 25, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on March 25, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions below, video and the full agenda from the meeting is available by clicking the link below. 

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Review of Social Media Channels

The City of St. John’s is adjusting its social media presence following a review of platform performance and engagement. The City will deactivate its corporate X (formerly...

Space in Spring Recreation Programs

There’s space in our spring programs, earn new skills and try something fun! For children check out spring camp, home alone course and bike trail ride. For adults try our archery course or wilderness survival. There’s something for everyone!

Spring Camp

Keep your children active in our Spring Camp with games, off site trips, sports and outdoor fun! Children must be in kindergarten to grade 6.

Shea Heights Community Centre: Monday to Friday, April 21 to 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Application - 425 Blackmarsh Road (Welland Street)

The City has received an application to rezone a portion of land at 425 Blackmarsh Road, between 48 and 56 Welland Street, from the Apartment 2 (A2) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone to create one new lot for a Single Detached Dwelling. A Municipal Plan amendment is not required.

You can learn more about this application on the Planning St. John’s webpage at engagestjohns.ca/planning. The Planning St. John's webpage allows the public to learn more about planning applications, track progress, give...

Application - 55 Cashin Avenue

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Signage Global Solutions Inc. for 55 Cashin Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from a Dentist Office to a Retail Use. The business will occupy a floor area of approximately 96m2. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Comments

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

Application - 31 Malta Street

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Lavish Nails & Headspa Inc. for 31 Malta Street.

Description

The application is a Service Shop for a beauty salon. The floor area will be approximately 88.14m² and operate Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Off-street parking is available.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 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...

Garbage Must Be Covered Beginning April 1

Garbage put out at the curb for collection must be completely covered from April 1 through November 30. Acceptable methods of covering garbage include using nets or containers (metal or plastic) with a closed lid. City garbage cart lids must also be completely closed.

Waste is not permitted at the curb before 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. This helps to reduce the amount of litter in your neighbourhood and on city streets, parks and open spaces.

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City of St. John’s Adjusts Social Media Strategy Following Platform Review

The City of St. John’s is adjusting its social media presence following a review of platform performance and engagement. The City will deactivate its corporate X (formerly Twitter) account, along with the What’s Happening St. John’s and Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) X accounts, effective April 4. The St. John’s Regional Fire Department has also made the decision to deactivate its X account.  The review highlighted concerns about the X platform, including reduced audience engagement,...