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Keeping Sports Fields Dog-Free, Safe and Enjoyable

The City of St. John’s is reminding residents that dogs are not permitted on sports facilities (sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, or other fenced recreational facilities) whether on or off leash. These spaces are reserved for recreation and organized sports and maintaining them as dog-free areas helps ensure they remain safe and well-maintained.

Even when it’s not visible, dog waste can leave behind bacteria and parasites that may pose health risks to people using the fields. This is...

City Council Meeting Recap: May 5, 2026

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on May 5, 2026. The recap provides an overview of Council decisions. 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

Development Applications:

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

Traffic Advisory - Quidi Vidi Road (Forest Road to Empire Avenue)

To facilitate filming for a television series, Quidi Vidi Road between Forest Road and Empire Avenue will be closed on either Monday, May 11 or Tuesday, May 12 from approximately 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (the date is weather dependent).

Traffic for local residents, businesses and emergency services will be maintained.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), email access@stjohns.ca or 

Application - 125 Southlands Boulevard

The City has received an application from CGI Development Inc. to rezone land at 125 Southlands Boulevard from the Commercial Regional (CR) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2) Zone for a residential subdivision comprised of 86 Semi-detached Dwellings. A Municipal Plan Amendment is also required to redesignate the property to the Residential District. A portion of the property will remain in the Commercial District and Commercial Regional (CR) Zone.

You can learn more about this application on the

Text Amendment - 30 Duckworth Street

The City is considering a text amendment to the Envision St. John’s Development Regulations to add “Dwelling Units on the 1st storey – properties 24 to 30 Duckworth Street” as a Permitted Use in the Commercial Downtown Mixed (CDM) Zone. This amendment was prompted by an application for a dwelling unit on the 1st storey at 30 Duckworth Street.

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...

Trail Closure Advisory: Argus Place to Airport Heights Drive

Work continues on the future roundabout at Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path, and Airport Heights Drive.

To facilitate construction of a shared-use path west of the roundabout, the trail between Argus Place and Airport Heights Drive will be closed intermittently. As construction progresses, a full closure will be required to complete the work. Please note, the trail access at Argus Place will remain open throughout the project.

Trail users must use an alternate route. Signage and barricades will...