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Application - 371 Main Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by City of St. John's for 371 Main Road.

Description

The Discretionary Use application is for Public Utility – Fire Station with a floor area of 2092m2. Parking requirement will be set by Council.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL  A1C 5M2.

Comments received become a matter of public...

Local Board of Appeal Hearing - 82 Barnes Road

The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard by the Local Board of Appeal on Wednesday, September 17th, at 12:00 pm.

Decision of City re: Rejection of paving stones on City owned land at the front of 82 Barnes Road.

Any persons whose properties are affected by the above-noted appeal has the right to be heard and to give evidence thereon. 

If there is an intention to appear before the Board, you are requested to notify the City Clerk at cityclerk@stjohns.ca...

Trail Explorers Launch Fall Sessions 2025

The City of St. John’s is pleased to share its latest schedule for the Trail Explorers Program, designed for all members of our community. This initiative provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful trails throughout the city, promoting health, wellness, and community connection.

The program is offered year-round, featuring a different trail, time, and meeting location each week. Trails are rated on a 1 to 5 scale, with 1 being the easiest and 5 being the hardest. The schedule for...

Application - 516-520 Topsail Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Amomos Holdings Inc. for 516-520 Topsail Road.

Description

The application is for a Restaurant. The floor area will be approximately 160m² and operate Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL  A1C 5M2.

Comments received become...

Building Confidence and Skills: Fall Programs for Youth and Families

We have space in some of our youth and family recreation programs this fall. Help your child or family learn new skills with our hands-on, confidence-building programs. Whether it’s preparing to stay home alone safely, learning the fundamentals of babysitting, gaining practical outdoor survival skills, or bonding as a family while mastering the art of fire building, these courses are designed to be fun, educational, and empowering.

Babysitting Course

Learn the basics of babysitting children from...

Job Advisory: St. John's Regional Fire Department - September 2025

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) is now accepting applications for Temporary Firefighters. Applications will be accepted through the City of St. John’s Careers website.

The number of Temporary Firefighters to be hired will be determined prior to the interview process.

It is strongly recommended that potential candidates who may be interested in applying for these positions review the “2025/2026 SJRFD Firefighter Recruitment Guide” outlining the required qualifications and the actual...