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Application - 26 Diana Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 26 Diana Road.

Description

The application is a Home Occupation for a dog grooming salon. The floor area will be approximately 19m² and operate Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Services are by appointment only and there will be up to 4 clients per day. Off-street parking is available.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Comments

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

2025 Jeux du Canada Games Mural Unveiled

The City of St. John’s, in partnership with the 2025 Jeux du Canada Games, has unveiled a new public mural celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of the Francophone community in Newfoundland and Labrador.

“This mural brings an important part of our province’s story into view,” says Councillor Hickman, Council lead for Arts and Culture. “It honours the Francophone community’s long-standing contributions and enhances the cultural vibrancy of our downtown.”

Following a call for...

City Council Meeting Recap: December 15, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on December 15, 2025, the final meeting for 2025. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Budget 2026

Details of Budget 2026 were announced at the Council Meeting. To maintain programs and services and address growing operating and capital costs, the City of St. John’s 2026 budget is...

New Year's Eve Celebration

The City of St. John’s invites everyone to ring in the New Year with fun, free, family-friendly activities on Wednesday, December 31, 2025!

The City of St. John's strives to create accessible and inclusive programs and services where possible. To request accommodations, learn more or provide feedback or suggestions, please call 709-576-4450 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.

Updates to these events will be shared on the New Year’s Eve Celebration webpage and on social media. For more details or to...

City of St. John’s Celebrates Strong 2025 Cruise Season

The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2025 cruise season, marking another year of growth and economic benefit for the region. This year, St. John’s welcomed 38 cruise ships, bringing 27,829 passengers and 15,270 crew members to the capital city.

The steady flow of visitors between April and October contributed significantly to local businesses, tourism operators, and the broader economy, reinforcing the city’s position as a premier cruise destination in...

Construction to Begin on Quidi Vidi Slipway

Construction work to facilitate the replacement of the Quidi Vidi Slipway off Cadet Road is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 2, 2026.

In preparation for construction, the contractor will mobilize on the site starting on Tuesday, December 16. Parking spaces immediately adjacent to the slipway will be impacted.

All boats stored on the slipway must be removed by Friday, January 2, 2026.

The City will make every effort to minimize interruptions. The public is asked to follow all personnel and...

City of St. John’s Releases Budget 2026

Today, the City of St. John’s released the details of Budget 2026. To maintain programs and services and address growing operating and capital costs, the City of St. John’s 2026 budget is balanced at $365,997,790, reflecting a 4.8% increase over 2025.

“Council’s priority for the 2026 Budget is to maintain fiscal discipline while ensuring every dollar is invested wisely to sustain and enhance the programs and services our community values,” said Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth, lead for Finance. “As a...