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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...

Funding Now Available for Heritage Maintenance and Conservation

If you own a house or commercial property in a Heritage Area or if you own a designated Heritage Building, the City of St. John’s is now accepting applications for maintenance or conservation funding.

The City’s Heritage Financial Incentives Program aims to conserve heritage resources by assisting property owners with grant funding available each year. Since the incentive program began in 2016, over $435,000 in grant funding has been approved by council.

Two types of grants are available:

• Heritage...

Nomination Period Extended for the 2025 Applause Awards

The nomination period for the 2025 Applause Awards has been extended until March 10, 2025. 

Do you know someone who makes a difference in our city? Nominate someone deserving for an Applause Award today! 

The annual civic awards program honours individuals, groups, and organizations who inspire and uplift our community through their exceptional efforts and achievements. Whether they champion inclusivity, drive innovation, or foster a sense of belonging, these extraordinary contributions help make St...

Application - 28 Symonds Avenue

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by 96722 Newfoundland and Labrador Ltd. for 28 Symonds Avenue.

Description

The Discretionary Use application is for a Clinic. The Clinic will be a Chiropractor with a floor area of 150m2. The hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Parking relief has been requested.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca...

City Council Meeting Recap: February 25, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on February 25, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. You can also view all related documents for the decisions below, video and the full agenda from the meeting by clicking the link below. 

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Development Applications:

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

Closure: Pippy Park Winter Activity Centre Feb. 27

Due to current trail conditions, the rental shop at the Pippy Park Winter Activity Centre is closed until further notice. Please call the snowline at 709-737-3651 for updates. The City apologizes for any inconvenience.

Weather-Related Parking Ban Lifted: February 22

The weather-related parking ban outside the designated downtown area and business district will end at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. 

The overnight winter parking ban remains in effect.

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