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Consumer Product Recall: Vesta Tankless Hot water Heater

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens of a consumer product recall from Vesta. Vesta Tankless Hot Water Heater has been recalled due to carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.

Consumers should stop using the recalled water heater immediately and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair.

For more information, please visit the Recalls and safety alerts webpage on the Goverenment of Canada website.

City Council Meeting Recap: November 4, 2025

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on November 4, 2025, which provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Establishment of St. John's Local Immigration Partnership (SJLIP) Partnership Council  

Council was asked to approve the establishment of the St. John’s Local Immigration...

Application and Public Meeting - 358-376 Portugal Cove Place

A Public Meeting will take place regarding a rezoning application for land at 358-376 Portugal Cove Place. 

The City has received an application from GLD Homes Ltd. to rezone land at 358-376 Portugal Cove Place from the Residential (1) Zone to the Residential 2 (R2) Zone and Apartment 1 (A1) Zone for a mixed subdivision development. The proposed development is a combination of Townhouses along Portugal Cove Place and a 154-unit Cluster Development at the rear of the properties. A Municipal Plan...

Notice of Registration - Residential Uses and Subsidiary Dwelling Unit Text Amendment

Take notice that St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 57, 2025, adopted on August 12, 2025, has been registered by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement.

In general terms, the purpose of St. John’s Development Regulations Amendment Number 57, 2025, is to enable more residential uses across various zones and change the requirements for Subsidiary Dwelling Units within a Single Detached Dwelling.

This amendment comes into effect on the date that this notice is...

REVISED: Traffic Advisory - Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Ceremony

Date: Tuesday, November 11
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Due to impending weather conditions, the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Parade has been cancelled. However, the ceremony at the War Memorial will proceed as planned at 11 a.m.

As a result, please note the following updated road closures and parking restrictions in effect on Tuesday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:

• Duckworth Street (Prescott Street to...