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Residential Tax Bills - January to June 2025

As of January 10, 2025, the City of St. John's has sent all residential tax bills covering January to June 2025 to Canada Post for delivery. Residents should receive their bills soon - don’t forget to check your mailbox!

If you have questions regarding your tax bill, please contact the City's Finance Department:

• Phone: 709-576-8251
• Email: taxation@stjohns.ca

City Installing Cameras at George's Pond to Address Littering and Dumping

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Ward 3 Councillor Greg Noseworthy was joined by Deputy Mayor O'Leary, At-Large Councillor Sandy Hickman, Ward 4 Councillor Tom Davis and community members for a clean-up in the George’s Pond area. At the cleanup, Councillor Noseworthy announced that the City of St. John's will be installing cameras in the coming weeks in the area to address concerns of littering and illegal dumping. "I'm pleased to announce the upcoming installation of cameras in the George's Pond...

Application - 39 Topsail Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Dorion Holdings Inc. at 39 Topsail Road.

Description

The proposed application is for a Heritage Use in an extension to a designated Heritage Building, which is for 18 Dwelling units. The designated Heritage Building is recognized by the City of St. John’s. The Dwelling units will occupy an area of 1489.80 m2. Parking requirements will be set by Council as per the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations.

The City is considering the proposed...

Notice of Registration - Danny Drive

URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT

CITY OF ST. JOHN’S

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 43, 2024, adopted on October 15, 2024, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 43, 2024, is to rezone land at 242 Danny Drive, 223 Danny Drive, 215 Danny Drive, and 250 Beaumont Hamel Way from the Industrial General (IG) Zone to the Industrial Commercial (IC) Zone, to...

Online Vehicle Auction: January 18-20

In accordance with the provision of Section 166 (4) of the City of St. John’s Act, impounded motor vehicles held by the City of St John’s, will be sold via online auction hosted by Fitzpatrick’s Auction from 5 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2025.

Photographs of vehicles will be on the Fitzpatrick’s Auction website prior/or on the day of the scheduled event.

Conditions of Sale

• All items to be sold "As is, where is" with all faults. Keys are not available; vehicle and its...

City Seeking Feedback from Businesses on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall

The City of St. John’s invites businesses and organizations in the downtown area to share their perspectives on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. The feedback collected will help shape the plan for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall for 2026 and beyond.

“Local businesses are a vital part of the fabric of our community and economy,” said council lead for Special Events and Cruise, Councillor Jill Bruce. “By consulting with the business community, we’ll better understand how the Downtown Pedestrian Mall can...