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Reduction of Fees to Support Parklet Program

The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce a significant reduction in fees for its seasonal Parklet Program, aimed at better supporting local restaurants and small businesses.

In response to feedback from the business community, City Council has eliminated the portion of fees previously charged to recoup lost parking revenue for parklets located on City-owned land, such as sidewalks or on-street parking spaces. Previously, a typical parklet installed in a metered parking space was charged a...

Application - 275 Duckworth Street

Application

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Raising the Roof Chez Toit at 275 Duckworth Street.

Description

The proposed application is for a Heritage Use, which is for 34 Micro Dwelling Units. The designated Heritage Building is recognized by the city. Dwelling units will occupy floors 1-5 of the existing building. Parking relief has been requested.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Comments

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

Traffic Advisory: Airport Heights Drive

Work will continue in 2025 as part of the multi-year Major’s Path and Portugal Cove Road Improvements project.

To support this work, traffic on Airport Heights Drive will be disrupted at the Portugal Cove Road intersection to allow for the replacement of a large culvert on the Virginia River, located near Rhodora Street. Expect lane reductions, traffic slowdowns and detours until fall 2025.

Starting on Monday, May 12:

• Near the Portugal Cove Road intersection, Airport Heights Drive will be reduced...

Emergency Preparedness Week: May 4-10, 2025

Be Prepared. Know your Risks.

The City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department are recognizing May 4 to 10 as Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996.

Emergencies come in many forms and can happen at any time, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.

Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better...

2025 ECMAs Kick Off Next Week

Get ready for an unforgettable week at the 2025 East Coast Music Awards!

We’re less than a week away from the kickoff of the 2025 East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) — a five-day celebration of East Coast music and culture taking place in St. John’s from May 7–11. With a jam-packed schedule of showcases, award ceremonies, community events, and fan favourites, the ECMAs are set to shine a spotlight on the region’s top talent and vibrant music scene. The City of St. John’s is a proud sponsor of the...