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City Telephone Service Disruption – Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The City of St. John’s advises that telephone service for Access St. John’s, including 709-754-2489 (709-754-CITY) and 311, will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to scheduled system updates.

During this time, Access St. John’s services will remain available in person, by email at access@stjohns.ca, and online at StJohns.ca/Access.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates the public’s patience as this important...

City of St. John’s Announces Start of 2026 Cruise Ship Season

The 2026 cruise ship season officially begins in the City of St. John’s on Thursday, May 21, as the City welcomes passengers and crew aboard SH Vega to the Port of St. John’s. SH Vega of Swan Hellenic is scheduled to arrive in St. John’s Harbour at 8 a.m. with approximately 269 passengers and crew on board.

The City, together with the St. John’s Port Authority and industry partners, is preparing for another active cruise season in 2026. Between May and October, 39 cruise ship visits are...

Notice of Registration - 358-376 Portugal Cove Place

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 73, 2026, adopted on February 24, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 73, 2026, is to rezone land at 358-376 Portugal Cove Place from the Residential 1 (R1) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2) and Apartment 1 (A1) Zone for a residential development and reduce the landscaping requirement in the A1 Zone to 30%.    

Traffic Advisory: Quidi Vidi Road (Forest Road to Empire Avenue)

To facilitate filming for a television series, Quidi Vidi Road between Forest Road and Empire Avenue will be closed on Tuesday, May 19 from approximately 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.  

Traffic for local residents, businesses and emergency services will be maintained.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), email access@stjohns.ca or submit an inquiry online.

Call for Members - Inclusion Advisory Committee - May 2026

The City Clerk's Office is seeking applications for its Inclusion Advisory Committee from individuals representing organizations or individuals that support persons facing barriers to participation in the community in the following sectors:

• 2SLGBTQIA+
• Mental Health

The Inclusion Advisory Committee provides information and advice to the Committee of the Whole on matters of inclusion and accessibility as they relate to City programs, policies, and services, as referred to it by committees of Council,...

Notice of Registration - Public Consultation

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 68, 2026, adopted on April 21, 2026, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 68, 2026, is to update Public Consultation and Variance regulations to meet the requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act and require on-site notices for planning applications.   

This amendment comes into effect on the date that...