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Answering Your Questions on the Outer Battery Issue

Posted on Friday, January 20, 2023 08:44 AM

Over the past week, we have received many questions on the Outer Battery light issue. This blog post answers your questions and explains Council’s position.

Section 377 of the City of St. John’s Act says that Council has the power to address lighting issues. Why hasn’t Council had the lights removed?

Here’s what Section 377 says:

“Where, in the opinion of the city medical officer or the council, a building or a trade or occupation, matter or thing, in or about a building or the lot...

Youth Forum Coming January 26

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 05:07 PM

In 2023, we’re focused on adding more youth voices to our decision-making.

Our Youth Engagement Working Group are making great progress on the Youth Engagement Strategy which includes more opportunities for young people aged 18 to 30 to have their say and get involved in City matters.

In 2022, we started a series of forums for youth, both in-person and virtual, as a way of bringing young people together to talk about issues they told us were important to them. These forums also provide an opportunity...

St. John's Heritage By-Law Amendment Number 1-2023

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 09:26 AM

Promulgation Notice

Take notice that the St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Heritage (Amendment No. 1-2023) By-Law.

The said By-Law was passed by Council on the 16th day of January, A.D., 2023, so as to replace the current Schedule “A” – Terms of Reference for the Built Heritage Experts Panel with an updated Schedule “A” and the current Schedule “C” – Heritage Buildings and Maps with an updated Schedule “C” removing 154 New Cove Road (Bryn Mawr) from the schedule.

All persons...

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Open: Jan. 19

Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:03 PM

The H.G.R. Mews Community Centre will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 a.m. Please note the swimming pool remains closed due to an infrastructure issue as previously announced.

Universal Corporate Wear Supports REAL with Pink Shirt Sales

Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 03:51 PM

Pink Shirt Day is on February 22, 2023. Wear pink and join the City in saying NO to bullying.

You can support Pink Shirt Day and the REAL Program by purchasing pink shirts from Universal Corporate Wear. $1 from every shirt sold will be donated to REAL which will help cover registration, transportation, and equipment fees to place a child in an activity of their choice.

The City of St. John’s would like to thank Universal Corporate Wear for their generous contribution. Universal Corporate Wear...

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Closed: Jan. 18

Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 03:37 PM

The H.G.R. Mews Community Centre is closed effective immediately due to a watermain break. An update will be provided once the watermain break is repaired. Please note the swimming pool remains closed due to an infrastructure issue as previously announced.

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Application: 33 Trinity Street

Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:32 AM

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 33 Trinity Street.

Description

The application is a Home Occupation for an esthetics spa operating as SpaJuvenation. The spa room is within the dwelling and has an area of 8.5m². Hours of operation are Monday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The business will have one employee. Parking provided on site.

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