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City Awards Over $1.8M in Community and Capital Grants for 2026

Council has approved over $1.8 million for Community and Capital Grants in 2026. This year, community grants total $1,368,800 and capital grants total $499,575, plus $97,929.49 in waived permit and development fees.

The City of St. John's Grants and Subsidies Program provides financial support and other resources to nonprofit organizations and individuals whose initiatives align with and advance the City’s strategic priorities. 

“We’re honoured to invest in the community groups, organizations and...

2026 Capital Budget Approved

City Council voted to approve the capital budget for 2026, totaling $34,179,203, at the March 10, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.

Capital projects cover a wide range of services including transportation improvements, street/sidewalk repair/rehabilitation, water system projects, housing projects, capital grants to community groups, snow clearing equipment, recreational facilities and playground infrastructure.

“The City remains committed to investing in its key priority areas for 2026," said Deputy...

Application - 10 Sheffield Place

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted at 10 Sheffield Place.

Description

The proposed application is a Home Occupation for food preparation. The floor area will be approximately 20.43m² and hours of operation will be Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Orders will be delivered by the owner and there will be no on-site sales. On-site parking is available. 

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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and...

Applications Open for New Mews Community Garden Plots

The new H.G.R Mews Community Centre Garden is officially opening for the 2026 season, and we want YOU to be a part of our growing community. Residents of all skill levels are invited to apply to join us in creating an inclusive, vibrant space for gardening and community connection.  

The new Community Garden features:

• Inclusive Design – Accessible raised beds and barrier-free pathways
• Equal Opportunity – Plots will be assigned through a random draw to ensure fair access
• Shared Success – Access...

Funding Now Available for Heritage Properties

The City of St. John’s is now accepting applications for the Heritage Financial Incentives Program.

The City’s Heritage Financial Incentives Program aims to conserve built heritage resources by assisting property owners with grant funding. Funding is available to owners of residential or commercial properties located within a Heritage Area, as well as to owners of designated Heritage Buildings.

There are three grant types available:

• Designated Heritage Building Grant (NEW): If you own a designated

Change Your Clocks and Batteries - Sunday, March 8, 2026

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Standard Time returns to Daylight Savings Time at 2 a.m., so get ready to put your clocks ahead.

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to remind everyone that as you change your clocks this weekend, test the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, and change them if they are not sealed batteries. Some newer smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have sealed, 10-year batteries that do not need to be replaced. Protect yourself and your family from...

World Poetry Day Reading Event 2026

The City of St. John’s will be hosting a World Poetry Day Reading Event on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the Foran Greene Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall.

The event will be hosted by the City’s Poet Laureate Mark Callanan and feature the following five poets:

• Allie Duff
• Paul Moorehead
• Julia Polyck-O’Neill
• Anna Swanson
• Agnes Walsh

This is a public event and registration is not required. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Learn more about the featured poets on the World Poetry Day Reading...