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Vote on Election Day

Eligible voters can cast or drop off their ballots at a Voting Centre on election day (October 8) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you plan to register and/or vote in-person on Election Day, you must go to the centre in your ward and bring acceptable identification.

Voting Centre locations are as follows:

• Ward 1 – Paul Reynolds Community Centre – 35 Carrick Drive
• Ward 2 – First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity (Former Cochrane United Church), 42 Bannerman Street (no building access from Cochrane...

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Traffic Advisory: Parking and Road Access Changes – Ward 2 Voting Centres

On Election Day, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Ward 2 residents can vote at:

1. First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity – 42 Bannerman Street (no access from Cochrane Street)
2. Bannerman Park Pool House – 25 Bannerman Road

The First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity includes accessibility features such as an accessible entrance, washroom, and elevator. However, nearby construction has created challenges for accessible drop-off. To ensure all voters have safe and convenient access, the...

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City Accepting Applications for Grant Programs

The City is now accepting applications for grant programs, which provide financial assistance annually to organizations and individuals whose applications align with the City’s strategic directions. Grants are available in the following categories:

The City of St. John's provides over $1.3 million annually in funding through its Community Grant Program. Funding is available in the following categories:

• Community Organizations
• Sporting Organizations
• Special Events and Festivals
• Arts...

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Application - 521 Fowler's Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Atlantic Oilfield Service Centre for 521 Fowler’s Road.

The proposed application is for Warehouse Use. The Warehouse will store steel components for the offshore oil industry, with a total floor area of approximately 1,783.4 m2. On-Site parking is provided.

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box...

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Text Amendment - Landscaping and Driveways for Small Apartment Buildings

The City is considering an amendment to the Envision St. John's Development Regulations to modify landscaping requirements and enable driveways for small apartment buildings with six or fewer dwelling units within a Residential Zone.

The proposed amendment will introduce new landscaping requirements in Section 7.6.1 of the Development Regulations, which will apply specifically to small apartment buildings within Residential Zones. The proposed changes will allow small apartment buildings with five...

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Text Amendment - 135 Harbour Drive

The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations to add Office as a Discretionary Use in the Industrial General (IG) Zone. This amendment is prompted by an application for an Office at 135 Harbour Drive.   

Along with this text amendment, the City is advertising the Discretionary Use of an Office at 135 Harbour Drive. The business will occupy a floor area of approximately 964m² and operate Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Parking is available on-site.

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