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Application - 320 Torbay Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Eleven 21 Events Inc. for 320 Torbay Road.

Description

The application is for a Place of Amusement for such events as birthday parties, baby showers, small weddings, and corporate meetings. The floor area will be approximately 219m² and operate seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. Parking is provided on-site.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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Payment Processing Interruptions & Website Application Outages

The City of St. John’s advises residents that the following payment processes will be unavailable on January 23, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to scheduled system maintenance:

• In-person payments at the Access Centre 
• Over the phone and in-person payments for Permits and Inspection Services 

As a result, residents will be unable to make property tax payments or pay for property permits, applications, or licenses during this time period. 

In addition, several online pages and tools will be...

Residential Tax Bills - January to June 2026

Residential tax bills covering January to June 2026 are in the mail. Residents are encouraged to check their mailboxes. 

If you have questions regarding your tax bill, please contact the City's Finance Department:

• Phone: 709-576-8251
• Email: taxation@stjohns.ca

Trail Explorers Launch Winter Sessions 2026

The City of St. John’s is pleased to share its latest schedule for the Trail Explorers Program, designed for all members of our community. This initiative provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful trails throughout the city, promoting health, wellness, and community connection.

The program is offered year-round, featuring a different trail, time, and meeting location each week. Trails are rated on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest. The schedule for...

City of St. John’s Announces Retirement of City Manager

The City of St. John’s wishes to announce the retirement of City Manager, Kevin Breen. Mr. Breen has spent a career of more than 32 years with the City in various roles, including City Manager since 2016. Council would like to thank Mr. Breen for his service to the City and wishes him well in his retirement.

Upon his retirement, Mr. Breen will receive:

• $130,318 representing six months base salary
• $160,391 representing the retirement allowance for his 32 years of service
• $44,108 representing his...

Cancellation: Waste Collection - January 19, 2026

Due to forecasted high winds, curbside waste collection is cancelled for Monday, January 19, 2026. Collection will take place on Tuesday, January 20.

Do not put waste carts or bags at the curb until Tuesday morning.

For the latest weather-related service disruptions and information, visit the City of St. John's Weather Hub.

City Council Meeting Recap: January 13, 2026

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on January 13, 2026, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Development Applications:

Development applications are formal requests submitted to the City of St. John's by individuals, businesses, or developers seeking approval for projects...