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Notice of Registration - 188 New Pennywell Road

Take notice that St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 14, 2024, and St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 40, 2024, adopted on September 3, 2024, and approved on April 9, 2025, have been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Municipal Plan Amendment Number 14, 2024, is to redesignate land at 188 New Pennywell Road from the Rural District to the Residential District, to allow a Cluster Development.     

In general...

Updated: Road Closures: Canada Day - July 1

Update

Please be advised that the City of St. John’s fireworks planned for 10 p.m. on July 1 are cancelled due to current Provincial fire index rating for our Region. As such, the below road closures will no longer be in place, with the exception of Carnell Drive which will be closed from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 1 to accommodate other Canada Day events.

Earlier Advisory:

Due to Canada Day events on July 1, please note the following traffic impacts for Tuesday, July 1, 2025:

Road Closure - Carnell...

Road Closures - Memorial Day Parade and Service

Due to Memorial Day events, please note the following traffic impacts in the City of St. John’s for  July 1.

Road Closures 

• Garrison Hill (residents only, no access to Queen’s Road) – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Queen’s Road – Long’s Hill to Victoria Street – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Church Hill – 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Duckworth Street – Church Hill to Prescott Street – 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Duckworth Street – Prescott Street to Cochrane Street – 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Water Street – Prescott Street...

Application - 8 Shaw Street and 4 McLea Place

The City has received an application from 86755 Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. to rezone 8 Shaw Street and 4 McLea Place from the Residential Special (RA) Zone to the Residential 1 (R1) Zone. The property is in the Residential District of the Envision St. John’s Municipal Plan, so a Municipal Plan amendment is not needed.

The two properties are currently vacant. The applicant intends to subdivide the two properties to form three (3) Lots for the purpose of developing a Single-Detached Dwelling on...

Fire Ban Lifted for Jurisdiction of SJRFD - June 25, 2025

As the Provincial fire ban has now been lifted, the St. John’s Regional Fire Department informs all residents that the fire ban covering the Region including the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise has been lifted with immediate effect. Open fires are now allowed. Please contact your local municipality to verify if a burning permit is required from our Department.

Both consumer and display fireworks are now permitted. Please remember to follow the manufacturer’s...

Cruise Ship Volendam arrives June 27

The Volendam with 1839 passengers is scheduled to arrive in the Port of St. John’s at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 27, and depart at 10 p.m.

Please note that ship arrivals and departures are subject to various conditions, including weather and ships’ schedules. For the most up-to-date information on cruise ships coming to the City of St. John’s call the Cruise Information Line.

Parking Impact

The public is reminded that parking is limited on Harbour Drive during cruise ship visits to accommodate tour...