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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...

Traffic Advisory: Cochrane Pond Bridge Reinstallation and Route 3 Closure

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure wishes to advise that Route 3 between Ruby Line and Doyle’s Road will be closed on Saturday, June 28, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to facilitate the reinstallation of Cochrane Pond Bridge following the completion of the repairs. 

A detour around the closed portion will use Ruby Line, Back Line and Doyle’s Road. Motorists are asked to reduce their speed and pay attention to traffic control.

Information on active highway construction projects and...

Update: Paul Reynolds Community Centre to Open June 25

Please be advised that the Paul Reynolds Community Centre will reopen on Wednesday, June 25. The main entrance has been secured and addressed, however work will continue tomorrow which may require traffic to be redirected in the parking area. Please follow all posted signage.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the closure.