St. John's City Guide Spring 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Contact your Council...........................................................................Page 4 Emergency Prepardedness...............................................................Page 5 Building Permits...............................................................................Pages 6-7 Outdoor Burning.....................................................................................Page 8 Street Cleaning......................................................................................Page 10 Rid your Property of Rodents.......................................................Page 11 Blue is the new Black...............................................................Pages 12-13 Waste and Recycling Information...................................Pages 14-17 Waste and Recycling Calendars........................................Pages 18-19 Accessible Transit.......................................................................Pages 20-21 Protecting our Water...............................................................Pages 22-23 Humane Services, Licence your Pet.......................................Pages 24 Volunteers......................................................................................Pages 26-27 High Five ..................................................................................................Page 30 Spring Recreation Registration Information.......................Page 31 Swimming Programs ..............................................................Pages 34-35 Swim and Fitness Schedules .............................................Pages 36-37 Youth Programs....................................................................................Page 38 Inclusive Services.................................................................................Page 39 Children’s Programs..................................................................Pages 40-41 Outdoor Pursuits..................................................................................Page 42 Birthday Parties/ Facility Rentals.................................................Page 43 Summer Employment......................................................................Page 44 R.E.A.L. Program..........................................................................Pages 48-49 The Hole Story on Potholes.................................................Pages 50-51 Grey Sock Project.................................................................................Page 52

City Guide St. John’s City Guide Information and stories about the programs and services of the City of St. John’s; produced quarterly and distributed via mail to all households in the capital city.

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Mayor Dennis O’Keefe 576-8477 dokeefe@stjohns.ca Ward 1 Councillor Danny Breen 576-2332 dbreen@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ councillordanny.breen twitter.com/DannyBreenNL

Ward 2 Councillor Jonathan Galgay 576-7144 jgalgay@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ jonathan.galgay twitter.com/JonathanGalgay

Ward 3 Councillor Bruce Tilley 576-8643 btilley@stjohns.ca

Ward 4 Councillor The byelection had not occurred at the time of printing.

Ward 5 Councillor Wally Collins 576-8584 wcollins@stjohns.ca

Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth 576-8363 rellsworth@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ron.ellsworth twitter.com/RonEllsworth

Councillor at Large Tom Hann 576-8219 thann@stjohns.ca twitter.com/HannAtLarge

Councillor at Large Sandy Hickman 576-8045 shickman@stjohns.ca facebook.com/ sandy.hickman.18 twitter.com/SandyHAtLarge

Councillor at Large Dave Lane 576-8243 dlane@stjohns.ca www.DaveLaneStJohns.ca facebook.com/ DaveLaneStJohns twitter.com/DaveLaneTweets

Councillor at Large Art Puddister 576-8286 apuddister@stjohns.ca

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Are you prepared to be on your own?

By David Day, Manager of Emergency Preparedness In St. John’s and across the province, adverse weather and its impacts are what come to mind when we think of being prepared for an emergency. Often, the winter and fall have greater potential for power loss, as we can have periods of deep cold or hurricane force winds from storms off our shores.

However, an emergency can strike at any time of the year and in addition to natural disasters there are other types of risks that can have different impacts. We must be prepared for all potential threats to our safety.

Learn more about Emergency Preparedness on our website www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > City Services > Emergency Preparedness

The City of St. John’s is responsible for ensuring that mitigation measures, response and recovery plans are in place for all hazards including natural, technological and human caused disasters.

Tips to be a little better prepared: • Always have cash for emergencies in case credit card, debit and ATMs are out of service.

• Ensure you have an alternate cooking source and spare fuel; be sure to follow manufacturer safety precautions for use.

• Prior to any storm, make sure you have a full tank of gas in your vehicle.

• Always have some canned or non-perishable food in your pantry.

• A battery operated radio, flashlights and spare batteries will always come in handy.

• Generators connected directly to a dwelling’s electrical panel must be done by a certified electrician.

Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1 to 7

Make sure you and your family are ready to be on your own for the first 72 hours of a disaster.

1. Know the Risks Although the consequences of various disasters can be similar, knowing the risks in eastern Newfoundland can help you better prepare. A more detailed list of hazards specific to Newfoundland and Labrador are on our website.

2. Make a Plan Your family may not be together when an emergency occurs.

Plan how to meet or how to contact one another and discuss what you would do in different situations.

3. Get a Kit In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. You may have some of the items already, such as food, water and a battery-operated or crank flashlight. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Would you be able to find your flashlight in the dark?

Did you know…

The City of St. John’s regularly exercises its emergency plan.

On October 22, 2015, the City played a key role in Exercise Vigilance along with 24 partners from other municipalities, the provinicial and federal governments and police and fire services. The exercise involved a category 5 hurricane that required regional evacuations. The lessons learned from this exercise are currently being applied to improve the City’s emergency plan.

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Take out the guess work: get a permit before you begin

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ome renovations and construction projects are stressful enough.

Getting a building permit for your project can give you peace of mind and save you headaches in the long run.

The last thing you want, if you are building a shed for instance, is to find out you have built it on an easement only after the project is complete. Think of the stress and expense of having to move it after-the-fact!

The City of St. John’s permitting process takes the guess work away. Our staff is there to help, to answer your questions and to give you the information you need to get your job done right the first time.

Our staff will look over your plans before you even begin. They know the approved standards for your area, the zoning requirements and all of the ins and outs of municipal and provincial regulations that can impact your project. When you talk with our building inspectors before you start, they can do the double checking for you and put your mind at ease.

Once the project is under way, our building inspectors will visit your construction site at scheduled points in the project to make sure that your construction is up to code. The schedule is laid out clearly on the back of your permit; simply call to schedule your inspection.

If you are doing the renovation yourself, our inspectors can be a valuable resource for you as questions arise. Ask us anything - we are here to troubleshoot the challenges you face along the way.

An inspector is in the office from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays to help you, or call Access St John’s anytime with permit questions or to book a site visit. We can be at your location in 24 to 48 hours.

Obtaining a permit for your project is win/win The City’s primary concern is that construction projects are built to standards that keep our residents and visitors safe and keep St. John’s beautiful. But we can use your permit far beyond just the approval and inspection process.

Did you know that the City tracks all building and renovation permits to use as an indicator of economic prosperity and to forecast changes to our future budget requirements?

Permits help us determine the growing pressures on our roads, transportation, water and utilities, and permits are also used to determine the growing value of homes in your neighbourhood.

When it comes time to sell, permits can be your best friend.

Not only will you know what your home is worth, but buyers will know the job has been done right, resulting in a potentially smoother, faster sale for you.

When do I need a permit?

Types of project that require permits: • Adding an apartment to your house • Building or changing your deck, fence or shed • Building a new house or structure • Demolition projects • Renovating or extending your house

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For more details on permits and lified ele and qua their requirements, visit www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. John’s’ choose ‘Building, Renovation and Repair’ then ‘Getting a permit’.

Sea Stars Synchro Summer Camps and Tryouts The Sea Stars Synchronized Swim Club based out of the MUN Aquarena Pool is looking for new swimmers!

Tryouts:

Summer Camps:

The club offers a Free synchro swim lesson every week for kids that just want to try it out at the following times. Please email in advance to advise the coach that your child will be attending.

The Sea Stars will be offering Summer Camps again this year for new swimmers to attend from ages 5-11 years of age. The camps run from 8:30-5:00pm and incorporate dance, swimming, yoga, choreography, music and fun! Book early to guarantee a spot.

Tentative weeks for the Summer Camps are as follows:

Every Saturday Try Out Swims are as follows -Ages 5-8 (4:00-5:20 -Ages 9-11 (5:30 - 6:50)

www.st-johns-seastars.yolasite.com

-July 25th - July 29th -August 8th - August 12th

Email: seastarssynchro@gmail.com

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Outdoor Burning:

Make Safety Your Priori ty As spring approaches and dry conditions are present, the dangers of burning increases. Keep the safety of your family, your property – and that of your neighbours – in mind before you consider striking the first match.

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department is asked if open air burning or backyard fire pits are permitted.

The answer is yes, but only when certain conditions are met.

Outdoor Fireplaces Outdoor fireplaces are allowed without a permit, as long as they are used safely and properly.

Only burn seasoned wood in a fire pit. Never burn garbage or recyclables such as newspaper or cardboard; put those at the curb on your regular collection day.

Also, make sure wind speeds are 25 kilometres per hour or less before you start a fire.

When using outdoor fireplaces they must be:

Open Air Fires An open air fire is defined as a fire in any open place, yard, field or area, whether in a barrel or not. A permit is required for all open air burning.

There are very stringent regulations associated with open air burning. The biggest factor is meeting the required clearances from combustible materials. You must have an area that is at least 15 metres from anything combustible.

If you are planning to conduct open air burning this spring, please contact the Fire Prevention Division at 576-3905 or fire@stjohns.ca to arrange an inspection of your property so we can determine if it meets the safety requirements.

What to look for...

These are features and site requirements for outdoor fireplaces to ensure a safe backyard burning experience: Lots of room, located at least 3 meters from any building, structure or combustible materials

- Installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions - Located at least 3 metres from any building, structure or other combustible material

A frame that encloses the fire

- Capable of completely containing and enclosing the fire - Equipped with a spark arrestor or a screen to prevent sparks and embers from escaping - Placed on a firm, level surface with a non-combustible base beneath it that extends at least a half metre completely Screens that outside the perimeter of the fireplace help prevent - Always supervised by an adult with access to a fire sparks from extinguisher, bucket of water or another water escaping source while operating

For more information on this or any other fire safety related matter, contact Fire Prevention at 576-3905, email fire@stjohns.ca or visit www.sjrfd.ca

A firm, level, non-combustible base surface that extends at least half a metre beyond the outside perimeter of the fireplace

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Downtown Street Cleaning 2016 Street cleaning removes dirt and debris from streets and prevents damage to pavement. It occurs downtown from Monday, April 18 to Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

Street cleaning takes place in the early morning between midnight and 7 a.m.

Vehicles must be removed from streets scheduled for cleaning. Vehicles not removed between midnight and 7 a.m. on scheduled street cleaning days will be ticketed.

Streets may not be cleaned on the scheduled dates due to parked cars, extreme weather or mechanical breakdowns.

What you can do to help: • Remove your vehicle(s) from the street during the scheduled times.

Questions? Click or Call Phone: 311 or 754-CITY (2489) Online: stjohns.ca/access-311

• Do not re-park your vehicle on your street even if the street sweeping machine has been by as it may make several passes on your street.

• Arrange with a neighbour or friend to move your car if you will be out of town on the dates your street is scheduled for cleaning.

Find out when your street will be cleaned: Searchable street listing on our website Put in your street address and learn all the dates your street is scheduled for cleaning. Go to www.stjohns.ca, under Quick Links, choose Street Cleaning. On the same page, search by date to learn all the streets being cleaned that night so you don’t park on another street scheduled for cleaning.

Subscribe to our street cleaning e-update

Don’t use a computer or a mobile device?

Call Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY (2489) to:

Receive a daily email notifying you of the streets scheduled for cleaning each night.

Go to www.stjohns.ca, click Online Services, choose St. John’s e-updates, enter your email address and choose Street Cleaning (Downtown).

Learn the dates when your street is scheduled for cleaning.

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Request a copy of the booklet listing all downtown streets and scheduled dates for cleaning.

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Don’t make a bed & breakfast for rodents For more information go to www.stjohns.ca, look under Living in St. John’s, choose City Services, then Pest Control Prevent rodents from choosing your backyard as a place to live, eat and play. If there’s nothing for them to eat, or nowhere to comfortably hide from their predators, they will have no interest in staying on your property. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Prevent rodents on your property

See p.15 for how to sign up for waste collection reminders

If you have rodents it doesn’t mean your property is dirty, it means you are providing them with shelter and an open food source. Don’t give rodents the 5-star treatment - make your property less attractive to them.

Remove food sources •

Do not store garbage outside; place it at the curb no earlier than 6 a.m. on your pickup day.

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Bird seed is an open buffet for rodents. Remove bird feeders or attach catch basins to prevent feed from falling to the ground.

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Do not store pet food, bird feed and lawn seed outside.

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Compost properly – do not add fish or meat to backyard compost bins, and ensure the contents are damp.

Learn how to properly compost.

See p.15 for details on FREE sessions.

Remove potential shelters •

Tall grass, weeds and vegetation next to buildings and fences should be removed.

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Lumber, rock piles, garbage, building materials and other similar items should be removed.

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Do not enclose the base of patios and raised stairwells, with board, lattice or screens.

If a cat or dog can’t access the space, a rat will likely make it their home.

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Items that must be stored outside should be at least 46cm (18 inches) off the ground and 30cm (12 inches) from walls and fences.

Property owners are responsible for all aspects of their property, including rodent infestations.

If you suspect there is a rodent infestation on City-owned land, or are experiencing a problem with rodents from a neighbouring property, report it to us.

Scan your property for potential problems

See p.16-17 for what & when garbage items are accepted at Robin Hood Bay

Contact Access St. John’s one of three ways: 1) call 311 or 754-CITY (2489) 2) app 311 St. John’s 3) web submission at www.stjohns.ca/access-311

Tall grass and vegetation next to fences Bird seed falling to the ground under a feeder

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Five years of blue bags and now we want more It’s been five years since the City of St. John’s first introduced curbside recycling. In that time, we have diverted more than 18,000 tonnes from our landfill, but over the last two years, our numbers have been on the decline.

Are you a recycling family?

Lots of families recycle pop cans and bottles, juice boxes and other items that generate a deposit return. Many school programs and charities collect these for donations, which is a great use of your recyclable items.

But recycling doesn’t end at the beverage counter – there is so much more you and your family could be doing to reduce your waste and protect the environment.

Check out our list of recyclables – you might be surprised what you can put in a blue bag!

See page 15 to learn about our new Put Waste In Its Place search feature

If you have ever said, “I don’t have that much recycling; it won’t matter if I put it in the garbage” – think again. Every family of every size can make a difference.

We estimate the average family can produce 4 bags of recycling per collection period. Which means you can divert 100 bags per year. In 10 years that would be 1,000 bags!

There are 45,000 homes in St. John’s. If each home put 4 blue bags at the curb each recycling day we could recycle 4.5 million bags each year in St. John’s alone!

This would be a cost savings for taxpayers because the tipping fees charged to the City for recycling are much lower than for garbage.

Garbage is expensive.

Does your household put out as much recycling as you can? The challenge is on!

It’s fashionable to recycle Ladies and gents: make recycling a priority in your home and you could win some great prizes!

• Sign up for our waste app before March 18, 2016 and you will be entered to win a $200 shopping certificate (random draw, Monday, March 19, 2016).

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• Send us a picture of you, dressed in your fashionable best, holding your blue bags of recycling (and no, it doesn’t have to be a blue bag creation like our beautiful cover model is wearing!). If your photo is chosen for our Facebook album, you will win a $200 certificate from a store of your choice.

• Are you fighting an uphill battle in your house to get everyone onboard with recycling? Are you confused about “what’s blue” and “what’s black?”

Tell us why you deserve a recycling intervention!

Email communications@stjohns.ca and the winner (selected by our 3Rs blue ribbon panel) will be visited by our recycling expert and presented with a gift certificate to remodel your waste zone.

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Fashion Show Kicks off Recycling Campaign in Style On October 21, 2015, the City of St. John’s held a tres chic night at the Quidi Vidi Village Plantation to mark the fifth anniversary of curbside recycling, in style. Students from the College of the North Atlantic’s Craft and Apparel Design Program were invited to create unique dresses made from a unique material – blue recycling bags.

The students in the second year of their studies loved the challenge and rose to the occasion. Their creations were judged by Rodney Philpott, a local, couture fashion designer whose collections have appeared on red carpets and gala stages around the world; Denise Shearman, a Lead Stylist and Design Manager for the most successful clothing franchise to be born in Newfoundland – Eclipse;

and Jill Brewer, former Deputy City Manager responsible for culture and special events, named one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women in Sport in 2014.

The event was hosted by the ever fashionable Erin Sulley, co-host of Out of the Fog on Rogers TV, and Councillor Danny Breen was on hand to present the winner Junlu Zhao with her $500 education award from the City of St. John’s.

“I love nature and most works of mine focus on nature,” says Junlu.

“The inspiration for this dress is the sunflower, more specifically, the seeds which symbolize endless vitality and passion.”

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Garbage Covering Bylaw WASTE / RECYCLING

From April 1 to November 30 each year, garbage at the curb must be completely covered to prevent seagulls, crows and other animals from tearing apart the bags and spreading garbage in your neighbourhood.

Blue bags of recycling do not need to be covered but you can cover them, especially on windy days to prevent the light bags from blowing around.

Garbage must be placed at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on the day of your collection. Placing garbage at the curb the day or night before your collection increases the chance of the bags being torn open.

Garbage covers must be brought in from the curb at the end of your collection day.

Acceptable garbage covers and bins

Unacceptable covers Garbage bags must be completely covered

Net Maximum mesh size is 1 inch x 1 inch (2.5 cm by 2.5 cm)

Blanket Tarps are not acceptable as they can blow away and litter your neighbhourhood or interfere with traffic.

Plastic bin*

Metal can* *Bins or cans must be weighted at the bottom (i.e. with bricks or a bag of sand) so they don’t blow around when empty. The lid or cover of your bin must be tied to the main body of the container.

Fixed boxes attract rodents, interfere with snow clearing, and are not allowed at the curb in St. John’s.

Don’t trash our city. Pick up for it.

Clean St. John’s is a non-profit committee of citizens, funded in part by the City of St. John’s, committed to inspiring community pride and action for a clean and beautiful St. John’s.

Each spring and summer Clean St. John’s encourages residents, businesses, schools and community groups to organize cleanup events. In 2015 alone

more than 8,000 volunteers took part in 191 litter clean ups.

Taking part in a cleanup is easy. Register your group (family, friends, neighbours, etc) on our website at www.cleanstjohns.ca. Once we confirm with you we’ll arrange to provide free garbage bags, prizes, and garbage pickup.

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WASTE / RECYCLING

Put Waste in its Place For most people, dealing with waste is a daily occurrance.

Some items are easy to know how to dispose of – a pop can goes to recycling, a banana peel to the compost bin and a dirty tissue in the garbage.

Do you know the answers to these common waste questions?

• Where do you put milk cartons – in your container or papers blue bag for recycling?

• How can you dispose of paint? What about if the paint can is empty?

• Are aerosol containers accepted in recycling or not?

• Where do you bring large items such as old mattresses or broken dishwashers?

See Answers at the bottom of this page.

We have a new online feature that can answer all your waste disposal questions. ‘Put Waste in Its Place’ is a search function that’s on our website curbitstjohns.ca and also within the app ‘St. John’s Waste and Recycling’.

Just type in the item you are wondering about and the options for proper disposal are listed, it’s that easy!

To assist you in knowing when you can put your recycling and garbage to the curb for collection, download the ‘St John’s Waste and Recycling’ app (for all mobile devices) or sign up for reminders by clicking ‘When is my collection day’ at curbitstjohns.ca or by calling 311. You choose what kind of reminder you want.

They can be sent to you anytime of the day or night by: - Email - Text Sign up for Service Alerts - Phone call (automated) to learn of changes after - Twitter direct message

holidays or storms

Backyard composting sessions Using compost is a better way to fertilize your garden and lawn for the growth of healthy plants and grass. Compost is often referred to as ‘black gold’ because it has high levels of nutrients that support the soil.

If you are curious about making your own ‘black gold’ come and learn from the experts at the MUN Botanical Garden how you can properly compost in your backyard. FREE information sessions take place from April to October at different locations throughout the city and compost bins are available for purchase after the sessions at the low cost of $40 including HST. For dates, times and locations of sessions go to www.curbitstjohns.ca, and choose ‘Backyard composting’ under the ‘Residents’ tab.

• Mattresses are garbage and can be disposed of at Robin Hood Bay, whether you bring it or hire a waste hauler to bring it there for you.

Dishwashers are accepted at metal recyclers. NLL Metal Recycling operates at Robin Hood Bay or you can call a waste hauler to dispose of it.

• Aerosol cans, whether full or empty, must be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste depot at Robin Hood Bay. • Paint must be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste depot at Robin Hood Bay, while empty paint cans can be put in the metal bin.

• Milk cartons are recyclable containers.

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Waste Types Accepted at Robin Hood Bay WASTE / RECYCLING

The Residential Drop Off (RDO) at the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility (RHB) is a modern site that is clean and paved for residents to properly dispose of recycling materials, household hazardous waste and regular waste.

It is for residents only. Waste coming from businesses and institutions, contractors, landlords of rental properties and waste haulers will not be accepted at the RDO. At RHB your waste is no longer treated as just garbage. More and more waste collected at the RDO is recycled.

Pre-sorting is very important for an efficient experience at the RDO. We have different bins or facilities for different types of waste, so organize your items into these waste types before you come to RHB. If your items are heavy, bring enough people to help you lift your garbage over the four foot safety rails. For liability reasons our staff cannot help you lift or offload your items.

Metal

Hazardous Waste

Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open: Wednesdays and Saturdays ONLY, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Please note: If you have metal only, NLL Recycling is open Monday to Paint Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Oils (cooking, motor, lubricating, transmission fluid, etc.)

Batteries (household and car) Barbecues (no propane tanks) Chemicals Bicycles CFL lightbulbs Piping, fencing and wires Pesticides and insecticides Refrigerators and freezers Stoves and dishwashers Washers and dryers Hot water heaters Lighting and plumbing fixtures Don’t see an item Metal bathtubs lis

Garbage Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We accept almost anything that you can’t recycle! Loose garbage can be brought to the RDO, but to keep litter at a minimum please bag light items such as Styrofoam.

NOTE: Liquids and metals are prohibited from disposal in the landfill, so we can’t accept them as garbage.

ted? To find out how to dispose of it use ‘Put Waste in it s Place’ (see page 15).

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Waste Management Facility Recyclable Containers

Recyclable Cardboard

Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All items must be in see-through blue bags. Glass is NOT accepted.

Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cardboard only, bundled or loose, but not bagged

Aluminum cans (pop, beer) Disposable aluminum trays (pie plates, baking) Tin cans (soup, beans, tuna, cat food) Milk and juice cartons Tetra paks (juice boxes) Plastic drink bottles (water, pop, juice) Plastic food bottles (ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce) Plastic food containers & lids (margarine, yogurt, ice cream) Plastic cleaning supply bottles (shampoo, mouthwash, hand soap, body wash)

Recyclable Papers

Learn more at www.curbitstjohns.ca, > Residents >Drop off Facilities

Cell phones are NOT accepted in the provincial el ectronic recyclin g program; they ar e managed by th e Canadian Wirele ss Telecommunic ations Association.

Learn more: www.RecycleM yCell.ca 1-888-797-1740

Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All items must be in see-through blue bags Cardboard Pizza boxes Food boxes (cereal, cracker, pasta, frozen food, etc) Shoe boxes Office/writing paper Newspapers, flyers, envelopes Magazines, catalogues Books (with hardcovers removed) Take-out drink trays Egg cartons Paper bags Empty rolls from toilet paper & paper towel

What about cell phones?

Electronics Open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Computers (desktop and portable) including tablets Computer monitors Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, etc.)

Printers (laser, LED, ink jet, etc.)

Televisions (all types) DVD and VCR players Audio/video systems (stereos, CD players, MP3 players, voice recorders, video cameras) Vehicle audo and video systems, including in-dash components non-cellular telephones and answering machines

Recyclable containers and papers are collected at the curb every second week; household garbage every week

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That’s How We Roll Building a family of accessible transportation services to meet the needs of residents, now and in the future The need for accessible transit services is increasing in our city.

Since 2012, GoBus rides have increased by about 10,000 per year.

In 2015, GoBus provided 105,340 rides, up from 81,000 in 2014.

GoBus is one important component of the St. John’s accessible transit family of services, which offers options for door-to-door, fixed route and spontaneous travel.

“Our Accessible Transit Office aims to deliver an accessible transportation system so that individuals with disabilities are able to participate fully in all aspects of community living,” explains Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth, Champion for the City’s new Para-Transit Working Group.

“It’s all about inclusion, choice and independence.

From short-term to life-long users, we want to make sure that St. John’s has options for those in need of accessible transit.”

Contact us today if you wish to become a registered GoBus user!

Telephone: 570-2131 TTY: 576-8576 Text: 725-1567 Fax: 576-8564 Email: gobus@stjohns.ca Website: www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >City Services >GoBus Accessible Transit

GoBus GoBus is a shared-ride, door-to-door, accessible public transportation system, operating in the St. John’s and Mount Pearl areas seven days a week. You must become a registered user in order to avail of GoBus services. People who are eligible are those who are unable to use our conventional transit system with dignity due to a disability.

GoBus is a pay-as-you-go system. You can pay cash to the driver, or purchase your rides in advance using our Go-Card! Rides cost $2.25 for adults and seniors and $1.75 for children 17 and under. Discounts apply for multi-ride pass purchases.

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Metrobus Metrobus currently operates 26 public transit bus routes throughout St. John’s and Mount Pearl. Today, four of their most frequently used routes (1, 2, 3 and 5) are wheelchair accessible, but their goal is to create full accessibility for the entire Metrobus service.

Details on which routes are accessible are available at metrobus.com or by calling the Metrobus Customer Service Centre at 722-9400.

Buses bearing the international accessibility symbol have an accessible low floor, which means that a person using a mobility device such as a wheelchair, scooter or walker, can smoothly gain access to the bus.

They have the following features: • No step entry and exit • Bus can be lowered to curb level • Entry and exit ramp • Two designated wheelchair spaces and/or safety secures per bus

Community Bus St. John’s offers a fixed-route transit service designed to support our 50+ residents to keep active in the community.

The Community Bus stops at many apartment complexes, shopping malls and recreation facilities. Residents can board the bus from their apartment building, or at any bus stop along the route.

The Community Bus operates Monday through Friday and services a different area of the city on each day. There are three routes in the west end of St. John’s and three routes in the east end. And on Friday’s, the Community Bus travels to Bidgood’s!

For a list of routes and schedules, please visit metrobus.com or contact the Metrobus Customer Service Centre at 722-9400.

Regular fares apply and you can transfer from the Community Bus to Metrobus, and vice versa, for free! Just let your driver know when you get on the bus.

Accessible Taxis If you need to go somewhere at a moment’s notice, then call an accessible taxi!

They’ll get you where you need to go.

Taxi services are available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

They offer a metered service – you pay the same as you would with any taxi service.

All of the accessible taxis in St. John’s are outfitted with ramp entry and Q-straint securement systems to ensure your safe travel. As well, the drivers have all been trained on using these safety features and on making your ride comfortable.

Contact Newfound Cabs at 744-4444 today!

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Watershed: an area of land where the

surface water drains to the same place.

Eg: pond, river, lake or ocean.

Protecting ur water

By Andrew Niblock Water Supply Systems Manager, Department of Public Works

Every day most of us turn on our tap and give no thought to how that clean water ended up at our home.

We wash in it, we cook in it, we drink it…we even play in it! It is such a common part of our life that it largely goes unnoticed.

In reality, lots of effort has been put into that glass of water that you hold in your hand - and it all starts at the watershed.

No matter where you stand on earth, you are in a watershed. All watersheds in Newfoundland eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean.

In the City of St. John’s, there are four watersheds that are used for drinking water. They are the Broad Cove River Watershed, the Windsor Lake Watershed, the Petty Harbour Long Pond Watershed and the Bay Bulls Big Pond Watershed.

The City has developmental control of the watersheds, so each watershed has little human influence. Humans alter the natural flow of waters in a watershed by constructing buildings, roadways, and cutting down trees. These alterations affect the physical and chemical composition of the source water. Luckily, our source waters are relatively pristine and of high quality.

In order to maintain the high quality source water, certain activities are forbidden within these watersheds. However, we encourage residents to enjoy the natural conditions of the watersheds by foot. You will have excellent opportunities to observe birds and other wildlife. Just remember to ‘take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints’, and that includes anything Fido may leave behind.

Prohibited in Watersheds

Swimming Boating Fishing Campfires Cutting wood Use of ATV/snowmobil e City Patrols have noticed an increase in ATV and snowmobile use within our watersheds. Not only are these activities illegal bu t they threaten the quali ty of our drinking water. Crossi ng our lakes and ponds by snowmobile is especially risky as water levels fluctu ate and intakes can change flow patterns. This can create varying ice thickness or voids un der the ice. For your own safety, and the quality of our wa ter supply, please avoid these activities within the water shed.

Did you know…

Our H20 is tops We owned the podium at the 2015 Atlantic Canada Best Tasting Water Competition.

Our treatment plants took first, second and third place! In June 2016 we’ll be shipping a sample of Windsor Lake water to Chicago to compete in the American Water Works Association Annual Conference Best Tasting Water competition.

Each of our Water Treatment Operators are provincially certified, to ensure that all involved in the treatment of our drinking water have the specific knowledge required to ensure the water is properly treated.

The City of St. John’s Laboratory Services analyzed over 8,000 samples in 2015 to ensure our water is safe.

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The provincial Department of Environment tests our water four times a year and has consistently ranked St. John’s water as ‘Excellent’.

Neighbourhood Watch is a community-based crime prevention program – run by neighbours, for neighbours.

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Neighbourhood Watch staff and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary can host an information session if you and your neighbours want to start a group.

Call: 726-0180 or email: neighbourhoodwatch@stjohns.ca

Tags can be purchased for $15 at the following locations: - Access St. John’s Office – 1st floor City Hall - Humane Services Animal Care and Adoption Centre – 81 Higgins Line Tags be purchased for $15 at the following locations: - can Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre - 47 Gleneyre Street - H.G.R. Mews Community Centre 40 Mundy Pond Road - Access St. John’s Office – 1st floor City Hall - Avalon Animal Hospital – 556 Logy Bay Road - Humane Services Animal Care and Adoption Centre – 81 Higgins Line - St. John’s SPCA – R.C.A.F. Road - Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre - 47 Gleneyre Street - St. John’s Veterinary Hospital – 335 Freshwater Road - H.G.R. Mews Community Centre - 40 Mundy Pond Road - Sunrise Animal Hospital – 222 Park Avenue - Avalon Animal Hospital – 556 Logy Bay Road - Terra Nova Veterinary Clinic – 10 Elizabeth Avenue - St. John’s SPCA – R.C.A.F. Road - Topsail Road Veterinary Clinic – 860 Topsail Road - St. John’s Veterinary Hospital – 335 Freshwater Road - Torbay Road Animal Hospital – 286 Torbay Road - Sunrise Animal Hospital – 222 Park Avenue - Paradise Animal Hospital – 55 Karwood Drive - Terra Nova Veterinary Clinic – 10 Elizabeth Avenue - Topsail Road Veterinary Clinic – 860 Topsail Road - Torbay Road Animal Hospital – 286 Torbay Road - Paradise Animal Hospital – 55 Karwood Drive

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A Warm Welcome

By Willow Anderson St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership Project Officer “It’s like getting to the candy store!”

That’s how one new immigrant described the excitement that children new to Canada feel upon seeing so many books in their local library. And thanks to a project of the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries (NLPL), many of those books are available in languages from around the world – languages now spoken in our city.

Funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, the St. John’s LIP is a multi-sectoral partnership co-led by the City of St. John’s and the Association for New Canadians.

A short time ago the St. John’s LIP and the NLPL embarked on an initiative called the Welcome Project which asked immigrants how libraries could become more welcoming to them. The Welcome Project was made possible through a grant from Cities for People – an initiative of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation - in partnership with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador.

The feedback received from the immigrant community led to many new resources being purchased. These items are housed in the A.C. Hunter Children’s Library, 125 Allandale Road, in St. John’s but are available for borrowing at all public libraries across the province through the interlibrary loan system.

The books - and other new items - will be useful for adults or children hoping to maintain their mother tongue, learn English as a second language, or learn an additional language.

Welcome Project Goes Global Although the Welcome Project came from within our city, the news about the new library resources has travelled much further than the books will.

Recently a town in New South Wales, Australia wrote the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries to say they were so inspired by the project idea that they were going to duplicate it down under.

Making local libraries more multicultural New library items include:

• 323 dual language children’s picture books in English, French and 46 other languages • 100+ single language children’s picture books in French, Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic • 50+ multicultural picture books in English • ‘Pens’ that allow readers to hear books read out loud to them in several languages • The translation of basic library information into 9 languages including French, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish and Tagalog (for printed pamphlets and the libraries’ website)

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Volunteers are Priceless Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are no strangers to volunteering. According to Statistics Canada (2013), 46.4 per cent of residents 15 years of age and older volunteer a total of 151 hours of each year, slightly ahead of the national average 43.6 per cent.

That’s 30.2 million volunteer hours from our province alone!

Young people are our volunteering superstars. A whopping 66.7 per cent of Newfoundland and Labrador youth, ages 15 to 24, regularly volunteer – the national average for this age group is 53.2 per cent.

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The City of St. John’s values the contributions of all volunteers and the impact they have on the community as a whole. This award is presented annually during National Volunteer Week to recognize individuals or groups who have volunteered their time to promote recreation and leisure opportunities within the city that enhance the community and increase the quality of life for residents.

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To nominate an individual or group choose Volunteer in the Quick Links at www.stjohns.ca to complete the form and submit it by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

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Volunteers aren’t paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.

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National Volunteer Week April 10-16, 2016 “Volunteers are the roots of strong communities”

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City Staff: Active Volunteers Nearly half of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians volunteer, and City staff are no exception.

Sandy Abbott works with the Non-Profit Housing Division within the Department of Community e of the most vulnerable Services. Sandy has a soft spot for som als. creatures in our lives – homeless anim uer,” says Sandy. “I “I am proud to call myself an animal resc s by fostering beagles periodically volunteer with Beagle Paw search for lost dogs. and I’ve spent many hours helping to Beagle Paws, Heavenly When possible, I also help fundraise for Creatures and the SPCA.”

Leon Organ is an employee in the City’s Department of Public Works.

As the Sports Field Maintenance supervisor with the Division of Parks and Open Spaces, Leon spends much of a typical work day outdoors, but this is nothing new for him.

“I love being active and spending time with friends who enjoy the same things I do, and most of my interests take me outside,” says Leon.

Leon has volunteered with Bicycle Newfoundland Labrador for 15 years, serving nine of those as president. He also served 11 years with the Newfoundland Trailways Association as secretary/ treasurer and six years as the Team Manager of the Cycling Team for the Canada Summer Games. In the winter months, you’ll find Leon as a first responder volunteer with the Canadian Ski Patrol.

“I have a need to be productive and I don’t want to waste my time, plus I love knowing that I am making a difference even if it is only a small difference,“ Leon explains.

David Day is the City’s Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity. He came to the City with 25 years of volunteer experience that was well suited to this position.

“When I was 19-years-old I joined Rovers Search and Rescue as the skills I’d acquired through my years ty transferable to in the Scouting movement were pret lots of time on ground search and rescue – plus I had to the community,” my hands and a desire to contribute explains David. a good fit for me; “Once with the team I learned it was excellent and the is ry rade I enjoyed the work, the com e been positive hav s nce erie additional skills and life exp essional prof my in and al both to me as an individu development.

Rovers Search “I have made life long friends through ety of skills and and Rescue, received training in a vari that has capabilities and have been part of a team to n bring a helped many families, whether it’s bee to a incident,” lost loved one home or to bring closure reflects David.

beagles in particular Over the past 15 years of fostering, a few four animals through touched Sandy’s heart. She’s adopted rlie, two that are still with Cha and Beagle Paws including Willow her today. ths and Willow at three “I adopted Charlie at the age of 11 mon ,” recounts Sandy. “Charlie years; they are both four years old now time he was six months had been kept tied on outside from the le life; she had never been old, and Willow lived in a cage her who e. inside a house until I brought her hom ent and you will need “Adopting a pet is a lifelong commitm opportunity to rescue lots of patience, but if you ever have the of the most rewarding an animal, I can promise you it is one w such love and experiences ever,” says Sandy. “They sho loving environment. “ m, war a in gratitude in return for being

Roshni Antony is a Human Resources Advisor with the Department of Corporate Services and for the past few years has been volunteering with organizations she is interested in both personally and professionally.

“I have been volunteering with the Multicultural Women’s Organization of NL as a member of the Board of Directors for a couple of years,” says Roshni. “As a woman from a diverse cultural background I feel I have a lot to contribute to help and advise newcomers and other women from other cultural backgrounds.

“As an HR professional, I am keen to see the profession grow and to help guide those in this field, in a proficient manner. The Human Resources Professionals of NL aims to do just that and I’ve been volunteering with them for a couple of years on the committee level and recently have joined their Board of Directors,” she says.

“The youth are our future and I believe their spiritual strength is as important as mental and physical strength, so I’ve recently begun volunteering as a youth leader with the Salt and Light youth group of St. Teresa’s Parish,” says Roshni. “Building community is an important part of growing up and the Salt and Light group helps young adults be part of their community while also building on their faith.”

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By Annette Oldford Supervisor Family and Leisure Services

happy and getting the most out of recreation and sport opportunities.

The feedback we receive from kids and parents about our children’s programs is overwhelmingly positive.

What makes our programs so great?

We believe it’s due in part because we follow the HIGH FIVE® Quality Framework.

Since then, HIGH FIVE® has been Canada’s quality standard for children’s recreation and sport, and the City of St. John’s has upheld HIGH FIVE® standards since 2004.

Research shows children’s experiences in sport and recreation programs have a life-long impact and that positive experiences help children become more confident, likely to remain physically active throughout their lives, and contribute more to their community.

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“The HIGH FIVE course really teaches you everything you need to know about kids, plus I loved all the fun activities we learned that we can play with the children” – comment from City staff after HIGH FIVE® training

For over a decade the City of St. John’s recreation programs and services were evaluated using QUEST, a quality assurance tool designed for the management of leisure facilities and development.

All aspects of the programs, including interactions, equipment and safety, are evaluated.

We’re pleased to report that in the summer of 2015 more than 90 percent of our City-offered recreation programming received an ‘excellence’ rating.

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Recreation Program Registration NEW TIME

• Spring Swimming Lessons • 2016-2017 After School Programs City Residents Thursday, April 7 beginning at 7 a.m.

Residents of Other Municipalities Thursday, April 14 beginning at 7 a.m.

Online: Using RECconnect – go to www.stjohns.ca and choose ‘RECconnect’ in the Quick Links menu.

REC connect Recreation Program online registration

By phone: • 576-8499 576-8631 In person: • H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre, 47 Gleneyre Street

Save the Date Summer camps and programs registration begins Thursday, May 5 at 7 a.m. All program details will be outlined in the summer issue of the City Guide, being delivered the end of April.

NEW TIME We’ve changed our registration start time to 7 a.m. at the request of you, our program users.

We heard from you that our registration time was difficult for parents and caregivers who were extra busy at that time of day trying to get themselves and the children ready for the day and out the door to daycare, school or work.

We listened to your feedback and made the change. From now on each of our registration days will begin at 7 a.m.

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Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a supervisor 16+ years old, who must remain at armslength in the water at all times. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor; Leisure swim; toys available; Diving board open (Mews).

Family Swim

All children must be accompanied by a supervisor 16+ years old, who must remain at arms-length in the water at all times. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor; Leisure swim; toys available; Diving board open (Mews).

Youth Swim

Open to youth 12 to 18 years old. Leisure swim; toys available; Diving Board open (Mews).

Adult Swim

Open to adults 19+ years old. Lane swim, leisure area.

Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by a supervisor 16+ years old, who must remain at armslength in the water at all times. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor. Lane swim, leisure area for water jogging/ fitness. No toys available.

Lane Swim

Fitness Session Descriptions: Adults in Motion

Improve the strength of all muscles (including heart & lungs), bones and joints.

Aqua Jog

Low impact jogging in the water. Suitable for those with knee/leg injuries that prevent running on land.

Body Bar

Strength training using weighted bars, hand weights and stability balls for a well-rounded workout.

Deep Water Fitness

No impact fitness in the deep end of the pool. Suitable for all swim levels as flotation belts are used.

Kettlebell

Cardiovascular strength and flexibility training; suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced.

Mixed Yoga

Suitable for beginner and intermediate yogi.

Older Adult Shallow Water Fitness

Low impact fitness in the shallow end of the pool for older adults or people new to aquatic fitness.

Shallow Water Fitness

Low impact fitness in the shallow end of the pool.

Stroller Fitness Zumba

Cardiovascular training for caregivers and babies in strollers.

Cardiovascular training with Latin dance styles and music.

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Swimming lessons For schedules & descriptions go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Swimming’.

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Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre

Starfish / Duck / Sea Turtle

Parent and Tot lessons for children 6 to 36 months of age 1 lesson per week of 30 minutes instruction and 20 minutes stay and play $24 for 8 lessons; $21 for 7 lessons

Swim Preschool / Kids / Teens

1 lesson per week, 45 minute class $40 for 8 lessons; $35 for 7 lessons

Low Ratio Preschool / Kids

1 lesson per week, 45 minute class $80 for 8 lessons; $70 for 7 lessons

Adult Lessons / Masters Swim Club*

1 lesson/practice per week, 50 minute session $48 for 8 lessons; $42 for 7 lessons *If you can swim 400m front crawl with short breaks and are looking to improve your endurance and technical skills in a masters level environment – this class is for you!

Red Cross Swim – Adapted** 1 lesson per week, 45 minute class $80 for 8 lessons; $70 for 7 lessons

** An Inclusive Service Application is required to participate in this program and are due upon registration – see page 39 A parent or aide may be required to support the swimmer in the water.

For a list of lessons offered at each pool, check our website.

Our swim levels and lessons follow the Canadian Red Cross Swim Program model.

RECREATION

Classes begin the week of May 1 and end by June 25, and are offered at:

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H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Swim Schedule, May 1 to June 25, 2016 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 2 to 3:20 p.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Family Swim 3 to 3:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 10:20 p.m.

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Youth Swim 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m.

All Lane Swim (no leisure area) 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Lane Swim 6 to 6:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 7:30 to 8:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 10 to 10:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 10:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 10 to 10:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 10:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 8 to 9:20 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 9:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9:30 to 10:50 p.m.

Drop-in Drop-in Fitness Fitness Schedule, Schedule, April April 33 to to June June 24, 24, 2016 2016 Sunday Sunday

Monday Monday

Tuesday Tuesday

Wednesday Wednesday

Shallow ShallowWater WaterFitness Fitness Shallow ShallowWater WaterFitness Fitness Shallow ShallowWater WaterFitness Fitness 10 to 10:50 a.m.

9 to 9:50 a.m.

10 to 10:50 10 to 10:50 a.m.

9 to 9:50 a.m.

10 to 10:50a.m. a.m.

Adults Adults Adultsin inMotion Motion Adultsin inMotion Motion 10 11 10to to10:50 10:50a.m. a.m.

11to to11:50 11:50a.m. a.m.

Older OlderAdult AdultShallow Shallow Adults Mixed Adultsin inMotion Motion MixedYoga Yoga Water Fitness Water Fitness 11 to 11:50 a.m.

6:30 11 to 11:50 a.m.

6:30to to7:20 7:20p.m. p.m.

22to 2:50 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Body Zumba Kettlebell BodyBar Bar Zumba Kettlebell 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.

6 to 6:50 p.m.

7:30 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.

6 to 6:50 p.m.

7:30to to8:20 8:20p.m. p.m.

Zumba Step Shallow Zumba StepCircuit Circuit ShallowWater Water 7:30 to 8:20 p.m.

7 to 7:50 p.m.

8 7:30 to 8:20 p.m.

7 to 7:50 p.m.

8to to8:50 8:50p.m. p.m.

Shallow Water Fitness Shallow Water Fitness Shallow Water Fitness Zumba Shallow Water Fitness Shallow Water Fitness Shallow Water Fitness Zumba 88to 88to 88to 8:30 to8:50 8:50p.m. p.m. to8:50 8:50p.m. p.m. to8:50 8:50p.m. p.m.

8:30to to9:20 9:20p.m. p.m.

Deep Aqua DeepWater WaterFitess Fitess AquaJog Jog 99to 9:50 p.m.

9 to to 9:50 p.m.

9 to9:50 9:50p.m. p.m.

Swimming Swimmingpool poolschedules schedulesare aresubject subjectto tochange. change.To Toconfirm confirmthe theschedule: schedule: • • Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8408 Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8408 • • Email Emailrecreation@stjohns.ca recreation@stjohns.ca • • Visit www.stjohns.ca Visit www.stjohns.ca go goto toQuick QuickLinks Links>>Swim SwimSchedules Schedules

Thursday Thursday

Friday Friday

Shallow ShallowWater WaterFitness Fitness Shallow ShallowWater WaterFitness Fitness 99to 9:50 a.m.

10 to 10:50 to 9:50 a.m.

10 to 10:50a.m. a.m.

Adults Adultsin inMotion Motion 10 10to to10:50 10:50a.m. a.m.

Older OlderAdult AdultShallow Shallow Adults Adultsin inMotion Motion Water WaterFitness Fitness 11 to 11:50 11 to 11:50a.m. a.m.

22to 2:50 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Shallow ShallowWater WaterFitness Fitness 88to to8:50 8:50p.m. p.m.

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Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre Swim Schedule, May 1 to June 25, 2016 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Lane Swim 8 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Lane Swim 7 to 8:50 a.m.

Lane Swim 8 to 8:50 a.m.

Family Swim 2 to 3:20 p.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 11 a.m. to noon

Everyone Welcome Swim 2:30 to 3:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 4:30 to 5:50 p.m.

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Lane Swim 6 to 6:50 p.m.

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Lane Swim 6 to 6:50 p.m.

Lane Swim noon to 1:50 p.m.

Family Swim 5 to 5:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 10:20 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 8:20 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 7 to 8:50 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Swim 6 to 6:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 10:20 p.m.

Lane Swim 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Adult Swim 9 to 10:20 p.m.

Youth Swim 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Drop-in Fitness Schedule, April 4 to June 24, 2016 Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Deep Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 a.m.

Deep Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 a.m.

Deep Water Fitness 10 to 10:50 a.m.

Deep Water Fitness 9 to 9:50 a.m.

Body Bar 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Body Bar 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Zumba 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Tuesday

Deep Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Zumba 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Deep Water Fitness 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Swimming pool schedules are subject to change. To confirm the schedule: • Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8155 • Email recreation@stjohns.ca • Visit www.stjohns.ca go to Quick Links > Swim Schedules

Southlands Community Centre Drop-In Fitness, April 4 to June 16, 2016 Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Zumba 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Zumba 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Stroller Fitness 11 to 11:50 a.m.

Body Bar 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Body Bar 8 to 8:50 p.m.

Kilbride Lion’s Community Centre

Drop-In Fitness, April 3 to June 12, 2016 Sunday

Monday

Wednesday

Friday

Zumba 7 to 7:50 p.m.

Older Adult Fitness 11 to 11:50 a.m

Older Adult Fitness 11 to 11:50 a.m.

Older Adult Fitness 11 to 11:50 a.m

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Youth Programs For more details and course descriptions go to www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. Johns’, then ‘Recreation and Parks’ and choose ‘Youth Programs’.

Youth Learn To… These mini programs offer youth the opportunity to explore and try new skills in a specific leisure activity. For ages 12 to 16 years-old.

Art of Photography

RECREATION

This course will guide you through creative approaches to photography including use of light, composition, camera modes and settings.

During a practical photo shoot focusing on technique, train your eye to see the extraordinary and gain a new perspective in photography.

Tuesday, April 26 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. $14 Bannerman Park Pool House, Bannerman Road

Take Charge of Climate Change Join Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador to learn about Climate Change and how it impacts our planet. Discover the ways that you can help the environment! Includes an upcycling activity.

Wednesday, April 27 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $14 Conservation Corps NL, 10 Austin Street

Youth Week, May 1-7 Check stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Youth Programs for all the exciting Youth Week events!

Youth Art Exhibit Youth ages 12-18 are invited to submit a piece of original artwork for the 14th annual Youth Art Exhibit.

Drop off artwork at the City’s Recreation Division office at the Crosbie Building, 1 Crosbie Place on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Submission deadline is Friday, April 15 so don’t delay!

Opening Reception Great Hall, City Hall Monday, May 2 7 to 8 p.m.

Youth of the Year Award Designed to honour a 2015 Youth of the Year winners Miruna 13-18 year old who has Baciu (Junior) and Patric Hickey (Senior) helped make St. John’s a better place to live through their volunteer contributions, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

Nominate a deserving young person! Nomination forms are at www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Quick Link’s, choose ‘Forms & Applications’ then ‘Recreation’.

For more information call 576-8630 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

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Contact us:

For more detail and descriptions of these programs go to www.stjohns.ca look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Inclusive Services’.

For more information about any of these programs or services:

Sensational Playgroup

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576-4450

A drop-in playgroup for children with a variety of sensory needs, up to age 6, to learn, play and socialize. Siblings welcome.

Respite and ABA workers also welcome. Cost is $2.

No cost for children under 6 months

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inclusion@stjohns.ca.

Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Until May 18 Southlands Community Centre

Deadline to request summer program inclusion support is Sunday, April 17, 2016

Adaptive Equipment Loan Program We have equipment that can assist persons with disabilities participate in recreation and leisure activities. Contact our Inclusive Service staff to inquire about borrowing our equipment.

Borrow a Hippocampe which is an all-terrain wheelchair designed for outdoor settings including trails, splash pads and parks.

Check our webpage for a listing of inclusion-related community agencies and organizations supporting a variety of needs.

See page 35 for Red Cross Adaptive Swim course

Accessible Playgound Equipment An accessible playground is located in Bowring Park.

Accessible swings are located in these playgrounds: • Bannerman Park • Bowring Park • Froude Avenue • McNiven Place • Penney Crescent • Spruce Meadows • St. Mary’s School

Mary’s

Leisure Group Bookings Offered year round to groups, who encounter ability related barriers. Participants are given the opportunity to experience recreation and leisure activities within a safe, supportive environment, with dedicated and experienced recreation staff.

Attendant Pass Persons with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to events, may apply for an attendant pass.

For more information contact us at 576-4450 or inclusion@stjohns.ca.

Program Subsidy Program subsidies are available for adults facing financial barriers to participate in City of St. John’s Recreation division activities.

Subsidies for children and youth are referred to the R.E.A.L Program (see page 49).

RECREATION

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Pre-teen Scene Are you looking for a place to hang out with your friends and maybe try something new?

Drop by and try ball hockey, pickle ball, fitness games or low key activities like making a hacky sack AND light refreshments are served – all for just a $3 drop in fee!

For ages 10 to 12 years old, Pre-teen Scene takes place on select Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre, 47 Gleneyre Street. • March 8 • March 22 • April 12 • April 26 • May 10

RECREATION RECREATION

Family Scavenger Hunt Learn some interesting facts about Bowring Park while you search for hidden clues to solve the puzzle and collect a small token from a treasure chest when you’re done!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, May 1 Bowring Park, meet at the fountain pond near the playground 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Outdoor Pursuits For more detail on these programs including course descriptions visit www.stjohns.ca and look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘Outdoor Pursuits’.

Outdoor programs will go ahead only if weather permits. Please come prepared for the elements. In the case of severe weather please call 576-8522 or email outdoor@stjohns.ca for details.

Archery Archery

Learn Learnthe thebasic basicskills skillsof ofarchery archerysuch suchas as proper propershooting shootingprocedure, procedure,how howto toaim, aim, types typesof ofequipment equipmentand andsafety safetyregulations. regulations.

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May May31 31to toJune June99 Tuesdays Tuesdaysand andThursdays, Thursdays,6:30 6:30to to88p.m. p.m. $48 $48

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Sunday, Sunday,May May88from from99a.m. a.m.to to22p.m. p.m. $35 $35

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Sunday, Sunday,May May11from from99a.m. a.m.to to22p.m. p.m. $35 $35

Sunday, Sunday,May May15 15from from99a.m. a.m.to to22p.m. p.m. $35 $35

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Location Locationand anddistance distance

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Prince PrincePhilip PhilipParkway, Parkway,33km km

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Rent a Facility

Group Programs

City facilities can be booked for a variety of functions including baby or bridal showers, family gatherings, community/corporate events or sports activities.

Outdoor programs occur at Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park or C.A. Pippy Park and are available to community, youth and school groups (maximum 60 participants per booking). Programs are customized for the age and ability of the participants.

Facility H.G.R. Mews Community Centre 40 Mundy Pond Road 576-8499

Details Gym Multi-Purpose room

Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre 47 Gleneyre Street 576-8631 Southlands Community Centre 40 Teakwood Drive 364-5252 Shea Heights Community Centre 130 Linegar Avenue 576-1023 Kilbride Lions Community Centre 34 Fahey Street 368-0250 St. John’s Cabot Theatre Bowring Park recreation@stjohns.ca

Gym Multi-Purpose room

Rotary ‘Sunshine Park’ Chalet Thorburn Road recreation@stjohns.ca St. John’s Recreation Centre Buckmaster’s Circle recreation@stjohns.ca

24 bunk beds Kitchen with dishwasher Outdoor barbeque Two courts ideal for soccer, basketball, and floor hockey

Multi-Purpose room Kitchen Meeting room Multi-Purpose room Kitchen Multi-Purpose room Kitchen Outdoor theatre accommodates 750

Programs offered in the spring include: • orienteering • fire building • outdoor cooking • map & compass • shelter construction • wilderness survival

For more detail or to book an outdoor program call 576-8522 or email outdoor@stjohns.ca.

Birthday Parties Looking for a place to hold a birthday party? Our party spaces fill quickly so book early to avoid disappointment!

Our birthday party slots are offered on the weekends. Drop in or call one of our centres to learn availability and to book a party. Fees range from $126 to $186 depending on the site and rooms rented.

We offer both gym and swimming parties at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre, and swimming parties at the Bannerman Park poolhouse during the summer. Birthday party bookings are also available at Shea Heights, Southlands and Kilbride Community Centres.

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Work with us this summer!

Each summer we offer a wide range of programs and activities for children, youth and adults – and we need extra staff for them!

We always look for motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals who want to work with: • Children, ages 6 to 12 • Youth, ages 12 to 18 • Older Adults, 50+ • Inclusion • Aquatics • Outdoor Recreation • Tourism

Build your resume Through summer employment with us you’ll gain experience in leadership, professional development, group work, team dymanics and so much more. Also, we train all our staff in Standard First Aid including CPR , and High Five, which is Canada’s quality standard for children’s recreation and sport.

Apply by April 8

Do you like to hike, camp, canoe, geocache, and basically just do as much as you can in the great outdoors?

Spend your summer showing others – and get paid at the same time!

We often have openings for Outdoor Recreation staff; if you love doing fun stuff outside you should apply.

The application deadline for our summer employment opportunities is Friday, April 8.

See all our job listings and learn how to apply at www.stjohns.ca, under City Hall choose Employment, then Summer Employment.

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Sam’s REAL Success Story City of St. John’s program has helped dreams come true for many children since 2002

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amantha was a child like many others: she completed all her swimming levels, was enrolled in gymnastics for a few years, and in the summer when school was out went to day camps.

around the house. I was so excited, but then you turn the page and there it is, the amount of tuition required to join,” recalls Samantha. “I looked at my dad and he said ‘Samantha this is simply not going to happen. I can’t do it, I’m sorry’. ”

Samantha did all this with the help of the R.E.A.L (Recreation Experiences And Leisure) Program.

“So that’s when I told Kelly and Kathryn, with Shallaway, that I wasn’t taking the position. Lucky for me they weren’t taking no for an answer.”

Sam, as her friends call her, is from a local low income neighbourhood and when she was around 10 years-old her family went through a change.

Having money for her to pursue extra-curricular activities had always been a challenge, and now it was impossible.

“To the R.E.A.L. Program and all of its contributors, I’d like to say thank you for helping me become the woman I am today.”

Always singing, Sam’s friends told her about Shallaway so she tried out.

“When I got my letter of acceptance to Shallaway I jumped

Sam and her father met with Kelly Walsh and Kathryn Atkin of Shallaway and they discussed how both Shallaway and R.E.A.L. could help her. This is when Shallaway became a partner organization of the R.E.A.L. Program.

“R.E.A.L. helped with my Shallaway tuition, registration fees and transportation costs. We travelled to perform on world renouned stages, including in Austria and Hungary,” says Sam. Thanks to R.E.A.L. Sam not only had these great experiences with Shallaway, but she also learned to play guitar and sing opera.

“I was the first person who said I need help, here I am, and I think that has helped me a lot with getting the things in life that I needed,” says Sam, adding “I could have simply said ‘wow that tuition’s a lot’ and threw it in the garbage but I decided that there might be a chance out there that somebody wanted to help me.”

Courtesy of Shallaway Youth Choir

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R.E.A.L. Program The Recreation Experiences and Leisure (R.E.A.L.) Program provides opportunities to children and youth living in St. John’s, up to the age of 18, in financial need.

Learn more on our website www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Recreation and Parks’ then ‘ Recreation Experiences and Leisure (R.E.A.L. Program)’.

Contact our R.E.A.L. Program staff by emailing real@stjohns.ca or calling 576-8684 or 576-4556.

How to Apply Applications are considered one season in advance to ensure adequate time to process the requests prior to the program start date.

Application deadlines: Summer - April 17 Fall - July 17 Winter/Spring - Nov. 17

Be a R.E.A.L. Program Supporter We are fully dependent on community support. You can support this great program by donating spaces in recreation programs (eg. gymnastics classes or music lessons), financially or in-kind through new or used recreation equipment.

R.E.A.L. Purpose The R.E.A.L. Program and Canadian Tire Jumpstart work together to provide recreation and leisure opportunities to children and youth in financial need. It matches children and youth, up to the age of 18, with organized recreational activities of their choice.

R.E.A.L. Vision That all children and youth in the City of St. John’s are able to participate in recreation and leisure activities which help boost their self-esteem, promote healthy active living and support personal growth through increased knowledge and skill development.

The City of St. John’s R.E.A.L. Program (Recreation Experiences and Leisure) and Canadian Tire Jumpstart were created to ensure that all children and youth have the opportunity to participate in the recreation and leisure program of their choice even when their family’s financial situation does not allow. The R.E.A.L. Program is funded entirely through individual and corporate donations. 100 percent of all donations go toward the cost of registration fees, equipment and transportation costs by participants of the R.E.A.L. Program.

R.E.A.L. has been operating since 2002, and in 2015, the R.E.A.L. Program total number of placements provided reached over 20,000 who attended recreation and leisure programs of their choice in the St. John’s area.

All donations are important and gratefully accepted.

Anyone wishing to sponsor or contribute to a child/ youth’s recreation activities in specific areas, we offer sponsorship options.

Donations can be mailed to, or dropped off, at the Crosbie Building. If you have any questions please contact the R.E.A.L. Program at 576-4556/8684 or real@stjohns.ca All donations will be issued a tax receipt. As a thank you for your donation, the R.E.A.L. Program will send you a thank you card containing information and personal quotes from participants in your chosen activity.

H onle Story Potholes

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The

It’s

sometimes said there are two seasons – winter and construction. In St. John’s we know there are three – winter, pothole and construction.

When we know where a pothole is, one of our pothole repair crews is dispatched, as soon as the conditions are suitable for repair.

The Roads Division of the City of St. John’s Department of Public Works have dedicated pothole repair crews. Two crews operate from January to May. From June to December the number doubles.

There are three staff per crew, and each crew is assigned to work by geographic area – east, west, center city and Goulds.

But exactly how do potholes form and why do we have so many of them?

Most roadways are built in layers, starting with compacted earth and gravel for drainage. Some older streets, including some in St. John’s, have a subsurface of bricks. All of these layers are covered with asphalt.

In 2015, the number of reported potholes totaled 6,925

- 4,864 by City staff

The location of potholes on St. John’s streets is reported by City staff and by the public.

- 2,061 by the public

Slow down obey signs and directions .

Stay alert do not use your phone to text or take pictures.

Show respect for those working on the road.

From June to December a pre-mix of asphalt is used to fill potholes.

From January to May we use recycled asphalt, which is made at the City’s own asphalt recycling compound located at the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility.

A pothole patcher, sometimes called an asphalt truck, is a truck with a heated box that carries hot asphalt for the purpose of repairing potholes and street cuts.

The material is loaded through the back by a conveyor. The truck is self-sufficient and contains diesel, emulsion, rakes, shovels and a storage box for tools and debris. It is equipped to carry hot tack and a plate tamper.

On the road it’s safety first Potholes can occur on multi-lane roadways or side streets, but no matter where the location our priority is the safety of our crews.

This type of work is classified as mobile operations which are of very short duration, and as such the crews work in traffic with minimal protection or traffic control.

While they conduct their work, trying to minimize interference and delays to traffic

flow, work crews do depend on drivers undivided attention when traveling through the work zone. When you see flashing warning signs and/or workers wearing high visibility vests - slow down, stay alert, and follow directions.

Our workers do their part to repair roadways to ensure your safety, please do you part in keeping our crews safe.

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Anatomy of a pothole

Move Over

The climate in St. John’s with its many freeze-thaw cycles in the winter months is the perfect environment for potholes. They are formed when melted snow or rainwater seep through cracks in the pavement and can’t get absorbed into the frozen ground. When the water freezes, it expands and can “pop” or weaken the asphalt. The weight of autos rolling over the weakened pavement causes chunks to break away.

The Move Over Law is designed to protect those who drive emergency and other designated vehicles.

1 Snow melt and rainwater seeps into small

cracks in the asphalt and puddles between the asphalt layer and the roadbed.

2 Low temperatures freeze the water, forcing the asphalt upwards.

Asphalt Roadbed Soil

City of St. John’s road repair workers, such as the pothole crews, are public utility vehicles and therefore are included in the Move Over law.

The Move Over law applies when a designated vehicle is stopped and operating its red, blue or amber lights, or has other traffic warning signals displayed.

The general rule of the Move Over law is to create a buffer lane by slowing down and putting as much distance as possible between you and the stopped vehicle. Change lanes or pass the stopped vehicle only when it is safe to do so.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, failure to slow down and move over can result in fines ranging from $300 to $900, and a penalty of four demerit points.

Once the ice thaws, the water is absorbed into the weakened roadbed and leaves behind a cavity. The weight from vehicle traffic breaks apart the surface and pushes it down into the weakened roadbed.

4 The pothole is formed when the

crumbling asphalt fills the cavity.

Content source: File from Toledo Blade

Report a pothole: app: 311 St. John’s (for all mobile devices) web: stjohns.ca/access-311 call: 311 or 754-CITY (2489) 7218431

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For more details on the provincial Move Over Law, visit http://www.servicenl.gov. nl.ca/moveoverlaw/

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