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Ward 4 By-Election Voting Information

On Tuesday, March 12, residents living in Ward 4 of the City of St. John's will elect a new Councillor. The candidates who have been successfully nominated are:

• Tom Davis
• Nicholas Hillier
• Myles Russell
• Greg Smith

Voting

The City is using a vote-by-mail system for the upcoming by-election. Residents of Ward 4 should have now received their Vote-by-Mail kit. Completed kits must be returned in the mail by Thursday, March 7. Alternatively, residents can deposit their completed kit at the green drop box...

Funding Now Available for Heritage Maintenance and Conservation

If you own a house or commercial property in a Heritage Area or if you own a designated Heritage Building, the City of St. John’s is now accepting applications for maintenance or conservation funding.

The City’s Heritage Financial Incentives Program aims to conserve heritage resources by assisting property owners with grant funding available each year. Since the incentive program began in 2016, over $354,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 137 successful applicants.

Two types of grants are...

Applause Awards Nominations Extended Until March 8

The 2024 St. John's Applause Awards nomination period has been extended until March 8, 2024. 

Do you know someone who makes a difference in our city? Nominate someone deserving for an Applause Award today! 

The civic awards program recognizes inspiring and impactful individuals, groups and organizations whose contributions and achievements help make our city a great place to live, learn, work, play and visit. 

Nominations are open for over a dozen awards in eight major award categories. To submit a...

City of St. John’s Seeks Input for New Recreation Master Plan

The City of St. John’s is seeking ideas and feedback from residents and the community to support the development of a new Recreation Master Plan. Once complete, the plan will shape the future of recreation facilities, spaces and programs for the next ten years.

“Recreation plays a crucial role in promoting physical and mental well-being, fostering social connections, and enhancing overall quality of life,” said Councillor Jill Bruce, lead for Community Services. “With your ideas and feedback, we...

Text Amendment - Institutional Zone Standards

The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations, that would amend the standards to the Institutional Zone. This would enable the adaptive reuse of existing and former church properties that are located in the Institutional (INST) Zone.

The proposed amendment would delete most standards in the Institutional Zone except for building height. New buildings could be constructed as high as 23 metres, except 50 Tiffany Lane where the maximum building height is 72...