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Youth Talent Show 2026

The City of St. John’s is thrilled to present the 2026 Youth Talent Show, a dynamic celebration of creativity, confidence, and the incredible talents of our young people!

Youth ages 10 to 16 are invited to take the stage in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment designed to help them shine. This is a non-judged, participation-only event. From singers and dancers to musicians, magicians, and one-of-a-kind performers, this is your chance to showcase what makes you unique and share your talent...

Local Board of Appeal Hearing - 38 Spencer Street

The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard by the Local Board of Appeal on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Decision of City re: Approval of Building Permit – 38 Spencer Street

Any persons whose properties are affected by the above-noted appeal has the right to be heard and to give evidence thereon.

If there is an intention to appear before the Board, you are requested to notify the City Clerk at cityclerk@stjohns.ca or by calling 576-3158.

Facilities to Reopen at Noon – January 5, 2026

Please be advised that City facilities, including City Hall and recreation facilities, will reopen at noon, January 5, 2026.

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Facility Closures – January 5, 2026

Please be advised that City facilities, including City Hall and recreation facilities, will be closed this morning due to weather conditions. An update will be provided at 10 a.m.

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Early Morning Lane and Leisure Swims Cancelled January 5 Due to Weather

The City of St. John’s advises that lane and leisure swims scheduled for 7 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre and H.G.R. Mews Community Centre are cancelled due to expected weather conditions.

An update will be provided at 7 a.m. on January 5 regarding any additional closures or service interruptions affecting community centres and City Hall.

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Overnight Parking Bans in Effect

On-street overnight parking bans are in effect starting Saturday, January 3 and ending at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday April 11, 2026.

These bans are in effect daily regardless of weather and street conditions as follows:

• Downtown Business District: 4 to 6 a.m. on Water Street (from Waldegrave Street to Prescott Street) and Duckworth Street (from New Gower to Cochrane Street).
• Streets outside the designated downtown area: 12:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Tickets may be issued to vehicles parked on the street during the...

Text Amendment - Public Consultation

The City is considering a text amendment to the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations to update public consultation requirements and meet new requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act. A Municipal Plan amendment is not required. The City is considering removing the requirement to advertise in a newspaper and adding requirements for on-site notices for the following planning applications:

• Municipal Plan map amendments;

• Development Regulations map amendments; and
• Development Regulations...