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Application - 139 Cochrane Pond Road

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted at 139 Cochrane Pond Road.

Description

The proposed application is for an Agricultural Tourism Operation, which includes outdoor riding lessons, trail rides and summer day camps. The hours of operation will be Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On-site parking is available. 

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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,...

Application - Parklets within St. John’s Downtown and Churchill Square Areas

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by the City of St. John’s for areas within St. John’s Downtown and Churchill Square.

Description

The proposed application is to allow parklets for outdoor eating areas associated with Restaurants and Lounges, on City owned land within the Downtown and Churchill Square areas. These parklets will be located along applicable parking spaces, sidewalks, and laneways in the Downtown Neighbourhood Planning Area, along with a small section of Water...

Elevators Out of Service – City Hall and Annex

Please be advised that the elevators at City Hall and the Annex, located at 10 New Gower Street, are currently out of service.

A technician will be assessing the City Hall elevator today; however, a timeline for repairs is not yet available. The Annex elevator remains out of service as we await necessary parts.

Accessing Services:

To access the Permit Counter:

• If arriving by vehicle please enter City Hall Parking Garage from the first level and proceed to the second floor of the parking garage,...

The City of St. John’s Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Manager of Community Services

The City of St. John’s is announcing the appointment of Karen Sherriffs to the position of Deputy City Manager, Community Services. The Deputy City Manager of Community Services is an integral part of the senior management team, providing leadership to the City’s housing, tourism, culture, events, recreation and business growth programs and services.

Karen replaces Tanya Haywood, who has been in the role since 2015 and is retiring. After 32 years of dedicated service to the City of St. John’s,...

2025 Accessibility Plan Annual Report Released

At today’s Committee of the Whole meeting (March 17, 2026), Council will review an annual report outlining actions taken in 2025 to support the City’s 2024-26 Accessibility Plan. The report highlights progress made in enhancing accessibility and inclusion across City programs, services and spaces.

“This report highlights meaningful progress in removing barriers and improving accessibility across our community,” said Councillor Lynn Hammond, Council Lead for Inclusion. “As we enter the final year of...

The Loop Closed for the Season

The Loop at Bannerman Park is closed for the season. Thank you to everyone who came out to skate and enjoy the space this winter.

SJRFD and IAFF Local 1075 Partner with Wounded Warriors Canada to Support First Responder Wellness

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), alongside the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1075, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada focused on strengthening mental health and wellness supports for firefighters and first responders.

“This partnership reflects a shared commitment between department leadership and Local 1075 to take care of the people who take care of our community,” said Fire Chief Sherry Colford, SJRFD. “Firefighters...