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Winter Parking Bans that Apply to Streets

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 11:37 AM

Please be advised of the following winter parking bans and applicable dates.

Snow Routes

From December 1 to March 31, parking is prohibited 24-hours a day on streets designated as ‘No Parking Snow Route.’ These streets are marked with signs. These bans are in place so ice control and snow clearing equipment can safely service the streets.

Overnight Winter Parking Ban (Outside the Downtown)

The Overnight Winter Parking Ban for streets outside the designated downtown area will begin on Wed., Jan. 3,...

Bathrooms at Bannerman Park Closed Until Further Notice

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:09 AM

The City of St. John’s is advising the public that the bathrooms located at Bannerman Park are closed until further notice. The closure is necessary due to increased incidences of vandalism and misuse which has resulted in damage to the plumbing and hardware.

Recognizing the importance of bathroom facilities for the nearby encampment, the City of St. John’s has reached out to the Provincial Government to request port-a-potties be placed on the Colonial Building grounds. The Bannerman Park...

Garbage Collection Postponed Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 02:58 PM

Due to forecasted weather conditions, garbage and recycling collection will be postponed on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.

Impacted areas:

2A and 2B

Garbage collection for Area 2A and 2B, including recycling for 2A will now take place on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Garbage collection for Area 3A and 3B, including recycling for 3A, will also take place as scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Residents in Area 2 and Area 3 may experience delays due to the double collection day.

Street Rehab - November 27 to December 2

Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 02:46 PM

Contractors may be working on the following streets from November 27 to December 2 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs. Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation. Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:

Allandale Road (near turnaround)

Brier Avenue

Columbus Drive (Wexford Street to Thorburn Road

Dublin Road

Limerick Place

Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee - Expression of Interest Deadline Extension

Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 02:06 PM

The Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee provides information and advice to the Committee of the Whole on matters concerning active and sustainable mobility, including cycling/biking, walking, public transit, and accessibility.

The Office of the City Clerk is accepting applications from interested persons for a vacancy that exists on the Sustainable and Active Mobility Advisory Committee (SAMAC), in the following category:

One - Public Conventional Transit User

The Terms of Reference

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Application - 87 Springdale Street

Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 01:42 PM

Application

A Change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted by Barding House Cookery at 87 Springdale Street.

Description

The proposed application is a change of use from a commercial use (Merrywood Pet Boutique) to a Restaurant Use (catering). The proposed use is for a Ghost Kitchen which is to support a catering business and no public will visit the site. Hours of operation will be Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The floor area of...

Strategic Plan Update

Posted on Friday, November 24, 2023 12:36 PM

Since the last progress update to Council in August 2023, 11 Strategic Plan Initiatives have been completed, bringing the total number of completed initiatives to 133, since the launch in 2019. In addition, there are another 19 initiatives on track to being completed in 2023.

Providing strategic direction for a ten-year period, 2019-2029, the Plan includes four strategic directions and 12 goals where initiatives are identified annually to achieve those goals. The latest update demonstrates that...

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