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City Recognizes Global Entrepreneurship Week

The City of St. John’s is proud to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 17-23 — an opportunity to highlight the innovation, determination, and creativity of entrepreneurs in our community and around the world.

The City will mark the week with several activities, including a Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall on November 17 and a proclamation at the November 18 Council meeting. 

Education Session: Business Basics: Starting a Business in St. John’s

On November 18 at 6 p.m., the City...

Application - 175 Higgins Line

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by HL General Partner Inc. for 175 Higgins Line.

Description

The proposed application is for the conversion of hotel rooms to fifteen (15) Dwelling Units on the 1st Storey of the existing building. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL  A1C 5M2.

Comments received...

Application - 29 Heavy Tree Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 29 Heavy Tree Road.

Description

An application has been submitted for a Single Detached Dwelling, which is a Discretionary Use. The proposed Dwelling would meet the Zone Standards required for the Agriculture Zone.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL  A1C 5M2.

Comments received become a...

Application - 233 Empire Avenue

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by 77193 Newfoundland And Labrador Inc. for 233 Empire Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from a Takeout to a Clinic with Pharmacy. The Clinic will occupy a floor area of approximately 41.8m2 and the Pharmacy will occupy a floor area of approximately 46.5m2. Hours of operation for Clinic is Monday to Wednesday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Pharmacy Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Parking is provided...

Application - 71 Casey Street

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 71 Casey Street.

Description

The application is a Service Shop for a dog grooming salon. The floor area will be approximately 41m² and operate Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Services are by appointment only and there will be up to 8 clients per day. Off-street parking is available.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Comments

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

Donate to REAL and Give the Gift of Play

This holiday season consider giving the gift of play to a child in need by donating to the REAL Program. 

Holiday Cards 

Holiday-themed greeting cards are available for purchase to support the REAL Program. Cards are five for $20 and are available at Access St. John's (first floor City Hall), the Paul Reynolds Community Centre and the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre or by email at Real@StJohns.ca. One hundred percent of your purchase will go towards paying for the placement of a child in an activity of...