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Application - 93-95 Merrymeeting Road

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Ajoke Naija Stores for 93-95 Merrymeeting Road.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from a Place of Amusement to Retail Use for grocery items. The business will have a floor area of approximately 147m2. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday,

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Off-street parking is available.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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Application - 57 Blackler Avenue, April 2025

A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Ceylon Bright Limited for 57 Blackler Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is a change of Non-Conforming Use from a Restaurant to Retail Use for grocery items. The business will occupy a floor area of approximately 98.85m2. Hours of operation are Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Off-street parking is available.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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Application - 397 Empire Avenue

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Sunlit Kaya Inc. for 397 Empire Avenue.

Description

The proposed application is for a Restaurant Use. The business will occupy a floor area of approximately 173 m2. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Parking is provided on-site.

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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2024 Accessibility Plan Annual Report Released

At today’s Committee of the Whole Meeting (April 1, 2025), Council will review an annual report of actions taken to support the 2024-26 Accessibility Plan. The report outlines progress made in enhancing accessibility and inclusion during 2024.

"The City of St. John's is dedicated to fostering an accessible, inclusive and equitable community for all residents and visitors,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “We are pleased with the progress made during year one of the Accessibility Plan, with a number of...

City Council Meeting Recap: March 25, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on March 25, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions below, video and the full agenda from the meeting is available by clicking the link below. 

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Review of Social Media Channels

The City of St. John’s is adjusting its social media presence following a review of platform performance and engagement. The City will deactivate its corporate X (formerly...

Space in Spring Recreation Programs

There’s space in our spring programs, earn new skills and try something fun! For children check out spring camp, home alone course and bike trail ride. For adults try our archery course or wilderness survival. There’s something for everyone!

Spring Camp

Keep your children active in our Spring Camp with games, off site trips, sports and outdoor fun! Children must be in kindergarten to grade 6.

Shea Heights Community Centre: Monday to Friday, April 21 to 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Application - 425 Blackmarsh Road (Welland Street)

The City has received an application to rezone a portion of land at 425 Blackmarsh Road, between 48 and 56 Welland Street, from the Apartment 2 (A2) Zone to the Residential 3 (R3) Zone to create one new lot for a Single Detached Dwelling. A Municipal Plan amendment is not required.

You can learn more about this application on the Planning St. John’s webpage at engagestjohns.ca/planning. The Planning St. John's webpage allows the public to learn more about planning applications, track progress, give...