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City Awards Over $1.8M in Community and Capital Grants

At the March 11, 2025 City Council Meeting, over $1.8 million was approved for Community and Capital Grants. For 2025, community grants total $1,312,500 and capital grants total $489,630 plus $43,127 in waived permit and development fees.

The City of St. John's grants and subsidies program makes available financial and other resources to nonprofit organizations and individuals whose programming supports the City’s strategic directions.  

“We are proud to support the community groups, organizations,...

City Offering Community Event Space on Downtown Pedestrian Mall

The City of St. John's is offering free space on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall for organizations to engage with the community in creative ways.

Interested organizations are encouraged to apply by completing the application form and outlining their ideas for enhancing the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Please review all requirements before submitting.

Space is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval. City staff will contact applicants directly regarding their submissions.

For...

World Poetry Day Reading Event

The City of St. John’s will be hosting a World Poetry Day Reading Event on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Foran Greene Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall.

The event will be hosted by the City’s Poet Laureate Mark Callanan and feature the following six poets:

• Maggie Burton
• Mary Dalton
• George Murray
• Michelle Porter
• Craig Francis Power
• Aaron Tucker

This is a public event and registration is not required. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Change your Clocks and Change your Batteries – A Habit that can Save your Life

On Sunday, March 09, 2025, Standard Time returns to Daylight Savings Time at 2:00 a.m., so get ready to put your clocks ahead.

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind everyone that as you change your clocks this weekend, change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Protect yourself and your family from fire and carbon monoxide dangers in your home. Fresh batteries are necessary to keep alarms working, so they can alert you and your family, and give you...

Application - 112 Camrose Drive

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 112 Camrose Drive.

Description

The proposed application is for remediation of an abandoned quarry at 112 Camrose Drive. The remediation will involve filling, regrading and landscaping in the Watershed. The proposed remediation covers an area of approximately 18,976 sqm. No buildings are proposed.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to...

Application - 2 William Street

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 2 William Street.

Description

The proposed application is a Home Occupation for a bakery. The floor area will be approximately 10m² and operate Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. There will be no on-site retail, and all sales will be to markets or grocery stores. Parking relief will be required. 

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to...

Statement from the St. John's City Council on the Passing of Councillor Debbie Hanlon

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Councillor Debbie Hanlon. Debbie was a force of nature — her energy, passion, and larger-than-life spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Debbie’s legacy is one of unwavering dedication, resilience and community service. She first joined St. John’s City Council in 2008 as the Ward 4 Councillor. After a brief time away, she returned in 2017 as a Councillor at...