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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...

2025 Applause Awards Presented at Gala Event

Last evening, the City of St. John’s celebrated outstanding community contributions at the 2025 Applause Awards gala held at the St. John’s Convention Centre. 

“These awards are our way of saying thank you — to the volunteers, leaders, changemakers, and community builders who help make St. John’s a place where people feel welcome, connected, and proud to call home,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “On behalf of Council, I extend my congratulations to all finalists and recipients. You have all made our...

City Website Planned Outage – May 1, 2025

Please note that there will be an outage on apps.stjohns.ca from 12:30 to 1 p.m. tomorrow, May 1. The outage may result in downtime for various applications on the City of St. John’s website. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Visitor Information Centre Opening for the Season - May 5, 2025

The Visitor Information Centre, located at 348 Water Street, opens for the season on Monday, May 5.

The operating hours for the Visitor Information Centre will be as follows:

May 5 to June 20
Monday to Friday
9:00am-4:30pm

June 21 to October 10
Open 7 days of week
9:00am-4:30pm

The knowledgeable and friendly staff provide tourist information and trip planning assistance.

Staff are also available to offer assistance by:

• Email: Tourism@StJohns.ca
• Tel: 709-576-8106
• Toll free: 1-844-570-2009

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City Council Meeting Recap: April 22, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on April 22, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting is available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Development Applications:

Development applications are formal requests submitted to the City of St. John's by individuals, businesses, or developers seeking approval for projects...

Application - 262 Newfoundland Drive

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Crazy Cat Lady Hotel and Spa Inc. for 262 Newfoundland Drive.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from a Pharmacy to a Service Shop for a cat hotel and spa. The proposed business will occupy a floor area of approximately 212m². Hours of operation for the cat spa are Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and overnight boarding is provided with at least one staff member always on site. The existing...