City of St. John's
10 New Gower Street, P.O. Box 908 A1C 5M2 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

Local musicians have curated a playlist of their holiday music for you! Find the Holiday Trail Mix at musicnl.ca/holidaytrailmix. Temporary signs on trails in some City parks and the Grand Concourse will give direction of how to listen on your smartphone.... Enjoy the outdoors even more this holiday! A project of the City of St. John’s in partnership with MusicNL

What a year! From the storm of a century to a pandemic, the City of St. John’s was hit hard in 2020. But regardless of the challenges, we demonstrated resilience as a community and hard work as an organization. For more on our Council in action, visit: http://stjohns.ca/media-release/year-review-council-action

Effective Monday, Jan 4, the Construction Permit Counter located at Access St. John’s (first floor of City Hall), will be relocating across the street to the Inspection Services Division, third floor of the John J. Murphy building (City Hall Annex). The operating hours for the Construction Permit Counter beginning January 4, are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The change in counter location applies to the following types of permits & applications:... - Building permits - Electrical permits - Plumbing permits - Planning/Development Applications While we will continue to provide in-person customer service, we also encourage submissions in the following ways: - by email to [email protected] - by mail to P.O. Box 908, St. John’s NL, A1C 5M2 - by fax to 709-576-8160 Please follow all COVID-19 health guidelines while visiting city facilities. http://stjohns.ca//construction-permit-counter-moving-annex

Comment on these applications by 9:30am Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Learn application details and how to submit a comment through the links. 10 Hunt's Lane, a change of Non-Conforming Use for a Takeout... http://stjohns.ca/public-notice/application-10-hunts-lane 27 Mayor Avenue, a change of Non-Conforming Use by Terra Bruce Productions Inc. http://stjohns.ca/public-notice/application-27-mayor-avenue

Two winter parking restrictions begin Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021: Business District 4-6am daily Water Street (Waldegrave-Prescott)... Duckworth Street (New Gower-Cochrane) Outside Downtown 12:30-7:30am daily Learn all details at stjohns.ca/snow

Planned Water Outage Water Street, from Clift's-Baird's Cove to Job's Cove & Prescott Street 7am-2pm Sunday, Dec. 13... Area properties may experience no/low/discoloured water. Details: http://stjohns.ca//water-service-interruption-sunday-decem

Give your real tree new life - drop it off, we chip it & use the mulch in landscaping projects. Drop Offs: Large parking lot off The Boulevard anytime up to Sunday, Jan. 10... Robin Hood Bay 8am-4pm, Tues. to Sat. up to Saturday, Jan. 9 http://curbitstjohns.ca/recycle/christmas-trees/

Registration for winter 2021 recreation programs is open and ongoing for residents of St. John's. To learn all available programs check the City Guide or RECconnect. Register online through the links in each photo caption, or call 576-8499 or drop in to the Mews or Paul Reynolds Community Centres.

No waste collection Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Waste collection for Area 5 (Fridays) will take place Monday, Jan. 4 along with Area 1. Recycling for 5A & 1B.... Download the Curbit app or sign up for text reminders of your collection day & changes at http://curbitstjohns.ca/schedules/

'What We Heard' during public engagement for a proposed flood mitigation construction project along parts of Rennies River is now available. The public engagement process saw 444 unique visitors to the project page at engagestjohns.ca. Over 40 people attended the virtual engagement session,13 people posted questions on the engage page, and two email submissions were received. Comments and questions raised during the engagement include:... - Environmental assessment, process, and timeline of Long Pond Weir - Water table, surface water and ground water - Impact to public and private properties - The health and beauty of the river - The use and look of the proposed berms - Impact of this project and the shared-use-path proposed for the area - Upstream impacts created by the new hospital construction Visit the Engage Page: https://www.engagestjohns.ca/rennie-s-river-flood-mitigation Read the complete WWH document: https://www.engagestjohns.ca//widgets/68537/documents/45823

The Downtown Holiday Market event that was being planned for December 5-6 and December 12-13, has been cancelled due to increasing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents are reminded that stores, restaurants and businesses operating downtown continue to need your support and are open for business during the holiday season. A decision on the City’s New Years Eve Fireworks will be made by Monday, December 14.... http://stjohns.ca/media-r/downtown-holiday-market-cancelled

Career Opportunities For all details including required qualifications and how to apply: http://stjohns.ca/careers deadline: Monday, Jan. 4... Supervisor, Application Management Firefighter, Temporary deadline: Thursday, Jan. 7 Transportation System Engineer deadline: Friday, Jan. 8 Water Treatment Maintenance Operator #NLjobs #jobsNL

The City of St. John's is seeking nominations to fill the following vacancy for the Affordable Housing Working Group: One representative from the community sector involved in housing solutions Interested individuals should review the Committee Terms of Reference before completing & submitting the application by 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2020.... For all details and relevant links go to: http://stjohns.ca//call-members-affordable-housing-working

Expect #nltraffic delays in areas: Elizabeth Avenue, bridge over Rennies River http://stjohns.ca/pub/lane-reduction-sidewalk-closure-2-0-1... Detour, Back Line http://stjohns.ca//detour-back-line-doyles-road-doolings-l Kenmount Road (Peet-Pippy) http://stjohns.ca//traffic-disruption-kenmount-road-betwee Incinerator Road http://stjohns.ca/public-a/road-construction-november-23-27

Council Statement: Railway Coastal Museum Closure St. John’s City Council is listening to the public’s concerns regarding the closure of the Railway Coastal Museum. The City is committed to ensuring the history of the Newfoundland Railway continues to be recognized and celebrated, and the exhibits and artifacts are preserved for future use.... City Council is not selling the building, and the decision to close the museum was not made lightly. We are currently reviewing several options for the future display and preservation of the museum’s contents. The City is open to hearing from community groups and interested organizations before final decisions are made. Consultations are being planned with stakeholder groups who are expressing concerns, including the CN Pensioners Association and Museum Association of NL. This is not a purely financial issue; it is an opportunity to repurpose a building that is not being utilized to its full potential. Our goal is to repurpose it in a way that respects its historical significance, while also providing new opportunities for economic growth. Read the complete statement at: http://stjohns.ca//council-statement-railway-coastal-museu #sjpoli

Due to forecasted weather conditions: Waste collection for Area 2 (2B recycling) is postponed to: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, along with Area 3.... Waste may be collected later than normal on Wednesday due to the double day. The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. http://stjohns.ca/public-advi/postponed-garbage-recycling-1

Interested in leading a Climate Workshop with your community group? Sign up at https://www.engagestjohns.ca/planning-for-sust//key_dates to one of our Train-the-Trainer sessions offered virtually: 1-2:30pm, Wednesday, Oct. 28 6-7:30pm, Thursday, Oct. 29... Learn more at: http://stjohns.ca/media-release/climate-change-and-economy

November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, a day to celebrate the rights of children everywhere to live happy, healthy lives, and to ensure they reach their full potential. To celebrate, the City of St. John’s has prepared a video highlighting the City’s programs and services that ensure children are active participants in their own lives and active citizens who can and should meaningfully contribute to community decision-making. On #NationalChildDay, the City encourages e...veryone to wear blue in support of this important day. #GoBlue http://stjohns.ca/media-rele/celebrate-national-child-day-1

Call for Expressions of Interest: St. John's Transportation Commission The City is calling for Expressions of Interest from individuals in the private sector who have an interest in sitting on the St. John's Transportation Commission. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, paratransit and/or other business-related disciplines, and have experience on other boards/commissions. ... Interested individuals should forward a detailed resume on or before Friday, December 11, 2020 to: City Clerk City of St. John’s P.O. Box 908 St. John’s, NL A1C 5M2 or email: [email protected] http://stjohns.ca//call-expressions-interest-st-johns-tran

City staff have begun making ice at The Loop. Do not skate or walk on The Loop until the opening is officially announced. Due to COVID-19 precautions, attendee numbers at The Loop will be restricted. To monitor attendee numbers a fence will be constructed around the perimeter of The Loop. Construction is scheduled to begin Friday, Dec. 11. ... Learn more details: http://stjohns.ca/m/loop-ice-making-and-covid-19-guidelines

Enforcement has begun in areas serviced by Parking Pay Stations: * Water Street, between Queen Street and Ayre’s Cove * Duckworth Street, between Prescott Street and Cochrane Street If you park and do not pay in these areas you can be ticketed.... Watch this video to learn how to use the pay stations. For more details: http://stjohns.ca/paidparking

Comment by 9:30am Tues. Oct. 20; learn details & how to submit a comment via the links. 9 Kerry Street http://stjohns.ca/public-notice/application-9-kerry-street... 11 Elliot Chafe's Lane http://stjohns.ca/public-/application-11-elliot-chafes-lane 42-52 Diamond Marsh Drive http://stjohns.ca/pub/application-42-52-diamond-marsh-drive 138 Ladysmith Drive http://stjohns.ca/public-no/application-138-ladysmith-drive #sjpoli

Some of the entries to our virtual pumpkin carving contest! Submit photos of your pumpkin-carving activities - and final jack o’lanterns to be entered to win one of two Zombie Grams, delivered to your home by Neighbourhood Dance Works on Saturday, October 31. Photos must be emailed to [email protected] by Wednesday, October 28 to be eligible for the prize draw. This prize is valued at $150.

The City of St. John’s is now accepting submissions to its Art Procurement Program. This is the first time since 2015 that the City has procured art for the municipal collection. The total budget for this year’s program is $20,000. Digital submissions should be made via email to [email protected] and must be received no later than 4 p.m. on November 6.... Details and guidelines are available on the City’s website in the 'Forms and Applications' section. Artists interested in more information on program guidelines and submission information may email [email protected]. The City of St. John’s appreciates the valuable contribution artists make to the quality of life for our residents. The City invests annually in hiring local performers, providing grants to the local arts community and supporting arts and culture development in St. John’s. For all details, see: http://stjohns.ca/medi/art-procurement-program-returns-2020

November 22 is National Housing Day in Canada. Having a safe, secure home is a basic human right and a key pathway out of poverty. The City of St. John’s recognizes this important day and celebrates with partners in the housing sector who work across the municipality, province and country to ensure everyone has the dignity of a home. We believe it will take a collective effort from all levels of government and community partners to be a vibrant, inclusive and thriving city w...ith a wide range of affordable housing options and we celebrate that collaboration with a new video highlighting community partnerships in the housing sector. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLJ8IkyBmxs&t=9s Newfoundland Labrador Housing Stella's Circle Wiseman Centre Iris Kirby House Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) John Howard Society of Newfoundland and Labrador End Homelessness St. John's

Deadline: 4:30pm Friday, Dec. 18 Seeking a representative of 'Younger Generation Cyclist' for the Bike St. John's Advisory Committee. Learn details including Committee Terms of Reference & the application form: http://stjohns.ca//vacancy-bike-st-johns-advisory-committee

Engagement opportunities online this week; register via the links: 66-68 Queen's Road (Parish Lane Development) 1pm Tues. Nov.17: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PMNOV172020 7pm Wed. Nov.18: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PMNOV182020... Rennie's River Flood Mitigation 7pm Tues. Nov.17: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PERENNIESRIVER Sustainability Plan: Resilient St. John's 6pm Thurs. Nov. 19: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SUSNOV19

Climate change continues to be the biggest challenge of our generation. While we are still grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, it is important we continue to identify and address the impacts of climate change to ensure a long-term recovery, a successful energy transition, and the resilience of our community. Join the conversation as we begin to build the Resilient St. John’s Climate Plan which will focus on this sustainability issue by addressing energy and climate cha...nge impacts. The plan will identify a 30-year Climate Action Strategy to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, while re-enforcing efforts to stabilize energy costs by supporting energy efficiency. It will also provide strategies to further prepare the City to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the impacts from climate change. How to participate: Visit https://www.engagestjohns.ca/planning-for-sustainable-future. Learn more about the changes St. John’s is expecting from climate change. Use the mapping tool to share your experience with climate hazards and how you have seen changes happening in our community. Participate in the quick polls and tell us what you need to know more about to fully participate in public engagement related to this topic.

update noon Oct. 13: Due to a watermain break these downtown roads remain closed until 4pm, Wednesday, Oct. 14: King's Road, from Queen's road to Gower Street... Bond Street, from Colonial to Flavin Cummings Street See: http://stjohns.ca/pu/road-closure-tuesday-october-13-2020-0 --------------------------------------- Update 9pm Monday, Oct. 12: Due to a watermain break downtown Roads Closed until 8pm, Tuesday, Oct. 13: King's Road, from Queen's Road to Gower Street Bond Street, from Colonial to Flavin Cummings Street Details: http://stjohns.ca/publ/road-closure-tuesday-october-13-2020 ------------------------------------------- Due to a watermain break downtown, water is shut off and some streets are closed today Monday, Oct. 12. Water shut off: http://stjohns.ca//emergency-water-service-interruption-mo Road closures: http://stjohns.ca/publi/road-closure-monday-october-12-2020

Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 12 all City offices and facilities will be closed. The City Council meeting regularly scheduled for Monday will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. Please note:... Garbage and recycling collection will occur on Tuesday. Parking regulations will not be enforced as Monday is a Shops Closing Holiday. Access St. John’s front counter service will be closed, however the Access St. John’s call centre is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489) or online. Public washrooms will be open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park and Quidi Vidi Lake. Find the complete PSA at: http://stjohns.ca//thanksgiving-day-holiday-city-schedule-5

Today, Councillor Debbie Hanlon announced that new pay stations are being installed on sections of Water Street and Duckworth Street. The new pay stations will have multiple payment options including most credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment. Due to the high incidence of vandalism the City has experienced on parking meters in the past, the new pay stations will not accept cash. I am pleased to announce that the first lot of pay stations have arrived and the installa...tion will begin immediately in the downtown core, said Councillor Debbie Hanlon. This is welcome news especially for the businesses that require a steady turn over in parking spaces for their customers. After the installation, paid parking will be enforced in these areas starting Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Media Release: http://stjohns.ca/me/new-pay-stations-be-installed-downtown City Website Info: http://stjohns.ca//streets-traffic-and/paid-street-parking FAQ: http://stjohns.ca//paid-street-parking/faq-new-pay-stations Map of pay parking areas: http://stjohns.ca//Communications/Parking%20Pay%20Stations

Fire Prevention Week is from October 4-10, 2020 and the St. John's Regional Fire Department SJRFD joined forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind residents Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! The focus this year is on fire safety while cooking as cooking is the leading cause of home fires with nearly half of all home fires involving cooking equipment; unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires! Check out all the resources on the SJRFD page and make sure your friends and family practice fire safety.

The City is planning for the next phase of the Water Street infrastructure project, set to start in spring 2021. The work will be undertaken between Clift’s Baird’s Cove and Job’s Cove. Property owners, business owners, employees and people who live in the area are encouraged to attend a virtual information session and learn about the next phase of work. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PEWATERSTREET and register to attend a virtual information session on Thursday, Nov. 2...6 from 10 to 11 a.m. To learn more: http://stjohns.ca//water-street-project-phase-iv-virtual-i #nltraffic

Application A change of Non-Conforming Use application has been submitted for 45 New Cove Road requesting a change from the existing Office Use to a Dwelling unit. Description The proposed Dwelling unit will have a floor area of approximately 69.7 m2. There are currently 2 Dwelling units in the Building. Parking is provided on-site.... Comment By 9:30 a.m. November 17, 2020 Comments Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to [email protected] or P.O. Box 908, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5M2. For all details, go to: http://stjohns.ca/public-notice/application-45-new-cove-road

Witty, fun and entertaining, don’t miss The Duds, October 9 in the Music @ Home concert series, premiering at 12:30 p.m. Philip Goodridge and Melanie O’Brien are actual Duds. But talented ones! The Duds create nuanced folk stories, tongue in cheek covers, dramatic ballads, and high energy collaborations. The Duds recently received funding from ArtsNL to record their long-awaited debut record which they completed in the fall with award winning musician Ian Foster as their pro...ducer. The Duds

Expect traffic slow downs in areas Road construction Oct. 26-30 various locations http://stjohns.ca/public-ad/road-construction-october-26-30... Kenmount Road, between Peet Street and Pippy Place http://stjohns.ca//traffic-disruption-kenmount-road-betwee King's Bridge Road http://stjohns.ca/publi/lane-reduction-sidewalk-closure-2-0 #nltraffic

To learn how to properly dispose of any item, use our search feature Put Waste In Its Place at: http://curbitstjohns.ca/help/put-waste-in-its-place/ The Household Hazardous Waste Depot is open 8am-4pm Wednesday and Saturday, at the Residential Drop Off at Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility.

Riverhead Towers, 30 Hamilton Avenue The City of St. John's Housing Division has rental units available for those on a tight budget. These 2-bedroom apartments are in a six-storey building with two elevators and the grounds are surrounded with beautiful trees and a barbeque area in the summer. Off street parking is available, and shared facilities include a multi-purpose meeting room and shared laundry room. Riverhead Towers is located on a bus route and is minutes away from ...restaurants and the downtown entertainment district. ...Opening the right door can change your life. Contact us today to see if you qualify: http://stjohns.ca//city-s/non-profit-housing/housing-units

From the world stage to your home, be sure to tune in to Music @ Home October 8, premiering at 12:30 p.m. for Ana and Eric, featuring Jenna Maloney. After performing together for many years in Folk and Bossa Nova projects, Ana Luísa Ramos and Eric Taylor Escudero have created a concert with the best of the two worlds.... The partnership started as Ana was featured in Eric´s folk-rock project. In 2016 Ana released her debut album Um, with originals songs written by Eric and covers of traditional Brazilian songs and a Gershwin brothers Standard Jazz. Having performed in Brazil, Denmark, Austria, Portugal, Scotland, and Canada, Ana and Eric present a unique show that combines Folk, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Popular Music, featuring originals songs and covers in English and Portuguese. Ana & Eric

Smaller communities, local cultural areas, and neighbourhoods are the core building blocks for city programs, services, and policies. The Neighbourhood Profiles section on our website highlights the unique characteristics of our community. Each week beginning October 23, we'll feature on of those neighbourhoods in this album.

The City of St. John’s has released what it heard from the public engagement process for the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Many tools were used to gather feedback, including virtual stakeholder meetings, online surveys for visitors and business owners, a project page at engagestjohns.ca, social media quick polls, email and telephone options. Highlights of ‘What We Heard’:... Businesses inside the mall and those outside the mall were generally supportive of future pedestrian malls but the location of businesses impacted the level of support. The public are very supportive of future Downtown Pedestrian Malls. More time is required for planning and for inclusion and accessibility considerations. There are differing views on whether other sections of the Downtown should be included; extending to Waldegrave Street was a popular suggestion, as was including George Street. There were concerns with parking, primarily related to the use of Duckworth Street on street parking spaces. To learn all details read: the detailed ‘What We Heard’ document: https://www.engagestjohns.ca//widgets/68786/documents/41926 all feedback collected: https://www.engagestjohns.ca/water-street-pedestrian-mall

Comment by 9:30am Tuesday, Oct. 13; learn details & how to submit a comment via the links. 13 Cherry Hill Road http://stjohns.ca/public-no/application-13-cherry-hill-road... 350 Torbay Road http://stjohns.ca/public-notice/application-350-torbay-road 23 Duffy Place http://stjohns.ca/public-notice/application-23-duffy-place TCH Coady Quarry http://stjohns.ca//application-trans-canada-highway-coady-

Application A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted to develop a Mineral Workings Quarry for land off the Foxtrap Access Road (0.5 km north of Foxtrap Access Road and Trans-Canada Highway Interchange). Description The proposed Quarry will be 25 hectares in area and used for the production and removal of aggregate material for construction purposes.... Comment By 9:30 a.m. October 27, 2020 Council Decision Date November 9, 2020 For the complete details of this application including how to officially submit a comment for consideration during decision making, go to: http://stjohns.ca/public-no/application-foxtrap-access-road

With COVID-19 restrictions limiting large gatherings, the City has decided to cancel its annual Pumpkin Walk for 2020. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun with this year’s Halloween celebrations! St. John's residents are invited to submit photos of their pumpkin-carving activities - and final jack o’lanterns to be entered to win one of two Zombie Grams, delivered to your home by Neighbourhood Dance Works on Saturday, October 31. ... Photos must be emailed to [email protected] by Wednesday, October 28 to be eligible for the prize draw. This prize is valued at $150. Prize winners will be selected by random draw. To be entered to win, please email a photo of you with your pumpkin (to verify that you are the creator) as well as a photo of your finished pumpkin alone. Please indicate in the email if we may use one or both of your photos on our social media feeds and provide your local address (which will not be shared online and is for the purposes of the contest only.) For more details go to: http://stjohns.ca//residents-invited-participate-virtual-p

Expressions of Interest: St. John's Sports & Entertainment Ltd. Board of Directors St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of St. John’s responsible for the operations of Mile One Centre and the St. John’s Convention Centre. ... The City is seeking two new members for the Board of Directors and are calling for Expressions of Interest from individuals in the private sector. Preference will be given to individuals with specific management expertise in facilities management, finance, marketing, strategy and/or operations and have experience on other boards/commissions. The City of St. John's believes in equal opportunity and is committed to reflecting the community’s diversity on our boards and committees. Interested individuals should forward a detailed resume on or before October 23, 2020 to: City Clerk City of St. John’s P.O. Box 908 St. John’s, NL A1C 5M2 or by email to [email protected] http://stjohns.ca//expressions-interest-st-johns-sports-en

Congratulations to Shawn Skinner, the winner of the by-election for Ward 2 in the City of St. John's. Unofficial results are posted here: http://stjohns.ca//muni/2020-election-results-unofficial-0