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Residents of Eric Street in St. John's voice strong opposition to proposed development in virtual meeting
Even through a computer screen, the frustration of residents from the Eric Street area came through loud and clear. More than 30 of them tuned in for a virtual meeting with some St. John’s city councillors and staff members Wednesday night ...
St. John's city council rejects rezoning for proposed Tiffany Lane development
It was a good concept — two personal care homes during a time when more seniors’ housing is needed. But St. John’s city council agreed to send a developer back to the drawing board to come up with a more suitable design for the ...
St. John's puts decision on whether to sell Mile One Centre on hold
The city calls it being thorough, but Dean MacDonald considers it laughable — either way, the decision on whether or not the City of St. John’s will sell Mile One Centre to a private owner is being delayed. In its weekly meeting ...
‘It could have easily killed someone’: St. John's woman expresses safety concerns after arrow pierces her home
It wasn’t unusual for Donna Osmond to hear sounds from outside her St. John’s home on a wintry day. So, when she heard a thud on the side of her house last week, she thought nothing of it. “It was like a dull thump on the ...
City of St. John's hopes to not repeat communication mistakes with Eric Street residents
City council wants more affordable housing units in St. John’s, but doesn’t want a repeat of what happened with residents on Eric Street. Instead, council members agreed they should implement a better communication plan so residents ...
City of St. John's report highlights need for better regional co-ordination for Snowmageddon-type events
More than a year after Snowmageddon hit the St. John’s region, dumping 90 centimetres of snow and bringing things to a standstill for weeks, the imagery of people desperate for help remains strong in many city councillors’ ...
Townhouses in the mix for St. John's neighbourhood
Some residents complained, but St. John’s city councilors agreed that adding townhouses in a neighbourhood doesn’t decrease property values or increase crime rates. “I’m not seeing any evidence that townhouses have an ...
Three St. John’s heritage properties and their owners recognized
In a city where built heritage is a significant part of our culture, St. John’s city council recognized owners of three heritage structures for their efforts in restoring and enhancing the properties. Certificates of recognition were awarded ...
Kenyan woman living in St. John’s bringing awareness to cruelty of female genital mutilation
It’s an age when girls are excited about playing outside, finding new friends and losing their first baby teeth. But when Maryam Sheikh was six years old, she was taken to a secluded outdoor area and had her genitals cut and removed. More ...
St. John's Chief says no impact on emergency services following firefighter's positive COVID-19 test
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) has 36 staff members, including firefighters, off duty due to COVID-19. However, SJRFD Chief Sherry Colford says she is confident there won’t be any impact on emergency responses in the ...
