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City Council Meeting Recap: November 18, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on November 18, 2025, 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

Council was asked to approve an existing painted wall sign on a retaining wall at 54 Circular Road (Bannerman House), a designated...

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Update: Trail Closure - Kelly's Brook Park

New accessible washrooms are coming to Kelly’s Brook Park!

To facilitate construction, the Shared-Use Path in Kelly’s Brook Park near Hoyles Avenue (including the trail connection to Hoyles Avenue) will be closed until Friday, November 28.

Periodic lane reductions on Hoyles Road will also be required to allow for the tie-in of services. The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. The public is asked to follow all posted signage in and near the construction zone.

The City of St....

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Call for Members - St. John's Local Immigration Partnership Council

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking expressions of interest from individuals and organizations who support the following demographics and sectors to join the newly established St. John's Local Immigration Partnership: 

• 2SLGBTQI+
• Anti-racism
• Woman-focused organizations
• Cultural and ethnocultural associations
• Entrepreneurship and innovation hubs
• Health and wellness organizations

Six representatives will play a vital role in ensuring that diverse perspectives inform the Council’s strategic direction...

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Application - 746 Blackmarsh Road

The City has received an application from NL Department of Transportation and Infrastructure on behalf of Tucker Group Inc. to rezone a portion of land at 746 Blackmarsh Road from the Rural Residential (RR) Zone to the Apartment 1 (A1) Zone for a Cluster Development comprised of three Apartment Buildings with a total of 45 units. A Municipal Plan Amendment is also required to redesignate a portion of the property to the Residential District.

You can learn more about this application on the

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Holiday Lights at Bowring Park

Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration, Holiday Lights at Bowring Park! Presented in partnership with NTV and OZFM, enjoy local entertainment, free hot chocolate, and the official lighting of the park!

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Bowring Park Duck Pond

The St. John’s Lions Club will be serving free hot chocolate - don’t forget to bring a reusable mug! The Community Food Sharing Association will also be onsite, collecting non-perishable food items for the...

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