News

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 21.

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....

Notice of Registration - 8 Shaw Street and 4 McLea Place

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 63, 2025, adopted on July 29, 2025, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 63, 2025, is to rezone land at 8 Shaw Street and 4 McLea Place from the Residential Special (RA) Zone to the Residential 1 (R1) Zone, for Single Detached Dwellings.

This amendment comes into effect on the date that this notice is printed in...

City Recognizes Global Entrepreneurship Week

The City of St. John’s is proud to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 17-23 — an opportunity to highlight the innovation, determination, and creativity of entrepreneurs in our community and around the world.

The City will mark the week with several activities, including a Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall on November 17 and a proclamation at the November 18 Council meeting. 

Education Session: Business Basics: Starting a Business in St. John’s

On November 18 at 6 p.m., the City...

Application - 175 Higgins Line

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by HL General Partner Inc. for 175 Higgins Line.

Description

The proposed application is for the conversion of hotel rooms to fifteen (15) Dwelling Units on the 1st Storey of the existing building. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL  A1C 5M2.

Comments received...

Application - 29 Heavy Tree Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 29 Heavy Tree Road.

Description

An application has been submitted for a Single Detached Dwelling, which is a Discretionary Use. The proposed Dwelling would meet the Zone Standards required for the Agriculture Zone.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL  A1C 5M2.

Comments received become a...

Application - 233 Empire Avenue

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by 77193 Newfoundland And Labrador Inc. for 233 Empire Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from a Takeout to a Clinic with Pharmacy. The Clinic will occupy a floor area of approximately 41.8m2 and the Pharmacy will occupy a floor area of approximately 46.5m2. Hours of operation for Clinic is Monday to Wednesday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Pharmacy Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Parking is provided...