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City of St. John's Asking Residents to Conserve Water

The City of St. John’s is asking all residents, as well as anyone who lives or works in a building connected to the City’s water system, to voluntarily reduce their water use. Due to an extended period of low precipitation, water levels in our drinking water supply areas remain low and have not yet started to recover.

By using less water and making conservation a part of our daily routine, we can help reduce the strain on our water sources.

• Taking...

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Visitor Information Centre Closing for the Season

The City of St. John’s Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street will conclude regular operations for the season on Friday, October 10.

For more information, call (709) 576-8106 or email tourism@stjohns.ca.  

Thank you to all our visitors for a fantastic tourism season!

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Vote on Election Day

Eligible voters can cast or drop off their ballots at a Voting Centre on election day (October 8) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you plan to register and/or vote in-person on Election Day, you must go to the centre in your ward and bring acceptable identification.

Voting Centre locations are as follows:

• Ward 1 – Paul Reynolds Community Centre – 35 Carrick Drive
• Ward 2 – First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity (Former Cochrane United Church), 42 Bannerman Street (no building access from Cochrane...

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Traffic Advisory: Parking and Road Access Changes – Ward 2 Voting Centres

On Election Day, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Ward 2 residents can vote at:

1. First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity – 42 Bannerman Street (no access from Cochrane Street)
2. Bannerman Park Pool House – 25 Bannerman Road

The First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity includes accessibility features such as an accessible entrance, washroom, and elevator. However, nearby construction has created challenges for accessible drop-off. To ensure all voters have safe and convenient access, the...

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City Accepting Applications for Grant Programs

The City is now accepting applications for grant programs, which provide financial assistance annually to organizations and individuals whose applications align with the City’s strategic directions. Grants are available in the following categories:

The City of St. John's provides over $1.3 million annually in funding through its Community Grant Program. Funding is available in the following categories:

• Community Organizations
• Sporting Organizations
• Special Events and Festivals
• Arts...

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Application - 521 Fowler's Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Atlantic Oilfield Service Centre for 521 Fowler’s Road.

The proposed application is for Warehouse Use. The Warehouse will store steel components for the offshore oil industry, with a total floor area of approximately 1,783.4 m2. On-Site parking is provided.

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca or P.O. Box...

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