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City Offering Community Event Space on Downtown Pedestrian Mall

Are you part of a group looking to connect with the community? Do you have something you'd love to showcase or celebrate? Bring it to the heart of downtown!

Whether you’re dancing, performing, hosting an activity, or promoting a great local initiative, the City of St. John’s is offering free space on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall to bring energy to downtown and put your organization in the spotlight. Examples include dance showcases, art displays, musical performances, information booths, and...

Text Amendment - Accessory Buildings and Backyard Suites

The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations related to accessory buildings and backyard suites in Rural and Rural Residential Zones. The proposed changes would:

• Allow accessory buildings in a Rural Zone to be located in a front yard and in front of the building line, at Council’s discretion;
• Increase the maximum height for accessory buildings in a Rural Zone to up to 5 metres or the height of the main building on the lot, whichever is greater; and

Celebrate National Drinking Water Week from May 3 to 9

During Drinking Water Week, the City of St. John’s highlights the essential role of drinking water infrastructure and the ongoing work required to deliver safe, reliable water to the community. This annual event, led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), celebrates the importance of clean water and the professionals who make it possible.

Safe drinking water is fundamental to public health and economic stability. Maintaining water systems requires continuous investment to renew aging...

Text Amendment - Heavy Equipment Storage

The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations respecting Heavy Equipment Storage and Vehicle Storage Yards. Currently, Section 6.20 of the Development Regulations states that heavy equipment or vehicles must not be stored or parked within 20 metres of a residential zone or a zone that allows residential uses. The proposed amendment would reduce this minimum separation distance from 20 metres to 15 metres.

In addition to the proposed amendment, the City...

Traffic Advisory: Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive

Work continues on the future roundabout at Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path, and Airport Heights Drive.

Starting Monday, May 4 at 9 a.m., work will begin to facilitate installation of a large culvert across Portugal Cove Road at Virginia River.

Significant delays are expected on Portugal Cove Road, including lane reductions and diversions as follows:

• Eastbound (toward the Trans-Canada Highway): Traffic continuing straight through the intersection will be reduced to a single lane. Turn lanes to...

Municipal Open House - Sunday, May 3, 2026

Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for our annual Municipal Open House, in celebration of Municipal Awareness Week. This event provides an opportunity to visit some of the City's municipal buildings and get the inside scoop on how your city operates. This is a free family friendly event open to all ages.

Participating sites Robin Hood Bay Recycling Facility 

340 East White Hills Road, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Do you know what happens to your recycling after you place it at the curb? In this region, recycling...

Traffic Advisory - Craigmiller Avenue & Bowring Park Parking Lot

To facilitate the funeral and procession for a member of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department, please note the following closures for Friday, May 1:

• Craigmiller Avenue (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.): Closed to traffic during this time. Access for local residents will be maintained, and Metrobus service will operate as usual.
• Bowring Park Gravel Parking Lot (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.): The gravel parking lot near Park Road will be closed to the public to accommodate parking and shuttle bus service for first...