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Lane Reduction - Water Street (between Springdale Street and Prince Street)

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 03:53 PM

Motorists are advised that Water Street between Springdale Street and Prince Street will be reduced to one lane in both directions on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 754-CITY, via the app 311 St. John’s or by email access@stjohns.ca

Application: 254 Pennywell Road

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 01:51 PM

ApplicationA Change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Kearsey’s Guitar Works for 254 Pennywell Road.

DescriptionThe proposed application is to change the Service Shop/Retail Use from the sharpening of skates/retail (The Sports Shack) to the repair of musical instruments and retail sales. Hours of operation will be Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be one employee and the floor area of the business will remain at approximately 58m2. On-site parking is provided...

Application: 35 Major's Path

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 12:56 PM

Application
A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Morgan Enterprises Limited for 35 Major’s Path.

Description
The proposed application is for a Clinic Use that will have a floor area of approximately 1100 m2. A new building is proposed onsite with 20clinic rooms, and contains both Clinic and Office uses. Hours of operation will be Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The proposed development will conform to the Industrial Commercial (IC) Zone requirements and parking will be provided....

Application: 607 Topsail Road

Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 12:35 PM

Application

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 607 Topsail Road.

Description

The application is a Home Occupation for a Registered Massage Therapy practice. The treatment room is within the Dwelling and has an area of 11.7 square meters. Hours of operation are Monday and Thursday from 12pm to 8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 4pm, Friday from 9:30am to 4pm, and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The business will have one employee. Parking provided on site.

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People snowshoeing in the woods during winter, with lots of snow on the ground and in the trees.

Winter Activity Centre Now Open

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

The Winter Activity Centre in the North Bank Lodge at Pippy Park is opening for the season at noon on Wednesday, January 11.

During the winter, the Pippy Park campground is transformed into an area suitable for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Trails are lit for evening use and there is no cost to use the trails.

Rent Equipment

Snowshoes and classic cross-country skis are available for rent at the Winter Activity Centre. Payment is accepted by cash, debit and credit. Identification is required...

24-Hour Parking Restriction Ending

Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 07:07 PM

The 24-Hour Parking Restriction outside the Designated Downtown Area and Business District ends at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

The snow mostly stopped by 6 p.m. today and 9cm is reported at the airport, amounts will vary with elevation and areas where drifting occurred. Flurries and blowing snow may continue for a few more hours and end overnight.

By 6 a.m. Wednesday there will be an initial pass on all streets.
By 6 p.m. Wednesday all streets will be widened.

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24-Hour Parking Restriction In Place

Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 10:31 AM

The 24-Hour Parking Restriction will be in effect outside the Downtown and Business District starting 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.

On-street parking is prohibited 24-hours a day until the restriction is lifted. Vehicles parked on the road during this time may be ticketed or towed.

An update will be issued to confirm when the parking restriction will be lifted.

This parking restriction is required for effective snow clearing and/or snow removal. Equipment operators...

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