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Summer Fun in St. John’s It’s St. John’s Days
From June 22 to 24 help us celebrate the incorporation of our City. St. John’s is a place that’s steeped in tradition, history and culture. We are celebrating the City’s birthday with historical characters, music and other fun-filled events throughout the city. We have something for all ages and interests, and all events are FREE – including rides on the Metrobus Trolley Line! Highlights include a family fun day, musical performances and a chance to experience tastes of our St. John’s culture that you won’t forget. As details are confirmed, event information will be posted on the City website calendar of events.
Canada Day From sunrise to sunset, on Canada Day there’s something for everyone! With support from the Government of Canada, the City of St. John’s and event partners will highlight many of the reasons we are proud to call Canada home. Be the first in the country to start the Canada Day celebrations. The day begins with a 6 a.m. sunrise event at Signal Hill National Historic Site, followed by a day full of family fun and entertainment at King George V Park beginning at 2 p.m. The evening will be sure to entertain with an 8 p.m. concert at Quidi Vidi Lake followed by fireworks at 10 p.m. Should weather conditions not be ideal, the fireworks will be rescheduled for July 2 at 10 p.m. As more event details are confirmed, they will be posted on the City website calendar of events. Canada Day Festivities 6 a.m. Sunrise event at Signal Hill 2 p.m. Family fun and entertainment at King George V Park 8 p.m. Concert at Quidi Vidi Lake 10 p.m. Fireworks at Quidi Vidi Lake
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music @ 2018 The City’s concert series is back for another year! Each concert opens with a youth performer coordinated through a partnership with the NL Folk Arts Society and features a diverse line-up of main acts that span musical genres. Music @ Harbourside is the flagship event of our concert series, however we’ve recently been expanding to bring music to even more locations. This year we have six different Music @ venues thanks to community and corporate partnerships. Once all venues and performers are confirmed the complete schedule will be updated on the City website. Bring your family, friends, neighbours and coworkers to enjoy some of the finest musical talent St. John’s has on offer!
Quidi Vidi Village Plantation Sunday, 2-3 p.m. April 29
MUN Botanical Garden Sunday, 2-3 p.m. May 27
Atlantic Place Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. June 8 and 15
Harbourside Park Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. June 22 to Sept. 14 Rain venue is inside Atlantic Place
@ Bannerman Park Sundays, 2-3 p.m. July 15 and Aug. 19
Bowring Park Sundays, 2-3 p.m. July 22 and Aug. 26
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July 4 Party in the Park Details on page 44
May 27-Sept.28 Music @ Various locations and dates Details on page 7
July 5-15 Sound Symposium SoundSymposium.com
June 6 Senior’s Day City Hall Details on page 44 June 22-24 St. John’s Days Details on page 6 July 1 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Call 753-6666 Canada Day Celebrations Details on page 6 July and August Signal Hill Tattoo signalhilltattoo.org Shakespeare by the Sea Shakespearebytheseafestival.com
July 6-8 Tombolo Multicultural Festival TomboloMulticulturalFesivalNL July 14-15 Mystery Garden Tour NewfoundlandHorticultural July 15 St. John’s Pride stjohnspride.ca July 19-23 Nickel Independent Film Festival nickelfestival.com July 22 Tely 10 Mile Road Race nlaa.ca/tely10
July 28-29 Victoria Park Lantern Festival LanternFest.ca August 1, Wednesday (weather dependent) Royal St. John’s Regatta 200th Anniversary StJohnsRegatta.org August 3-5 NL Folk Festival NLFolk.com Buskers Festival DowntownStJohns.com August 6-19 Tuckamore Festival TuckamoreFestival.ca
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Backyard Fire Safety You don’t require a permit to have a backyard fireplace or fire pit, but you should follow these safety guidelines.
Before lighting a fire: Check wind speed, only light if wind is less than 25 kilometres per hour. Be respectful of your neighbours and consider letting them know; they may want to close windows or air exchangers, or take clothes off the line.
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Outdoor fireplaces must... What to burn:
be completely contained and enclose the fire; be at least three meters from any building, structure or other combustible material; have a spark arrestor (ie. chimney cap) or a screen to prevent sparks and embers from escaping.
Only burn seasoned wood. Never burn garbage or recyclables. (i.e. newspaper or cardboard)
A good base: Placed on a firm, level surface with a non-combustible base beneath it that extends at least a half meter completely outside the perimeter of the fireplace.
Be ready to extinguish: Always be supervised by an adult with access to a fire extinguisher, bucket of water or another water source while operating.
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Getting Good Marks Ensuring clean and healthy water takes a lot of testing The City of St. John’s has consistently received an ‘Excellent’ rating from the provincial government, meaning our water is essentially pristine and free from any impairments. The results of these reports are publicly available on the provincial government water resource portal at www.maps.gov.nl.ca/water under the heading ‘Community Water Resources Reports’.
The City collects and analyzes a LOT of water samples, no matter the weather or the season! In 2017, we collected over 8000 samples from our source waters, our water treatment facilities, and our underground network of pipes. Laboratory analyses of the water is compared to the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, the provincial regulations mandate that we must meet or exceed these guidelines. The provincial government also collect their own samples from our drinking water system and rates our water based on their laboratory analysis.
In addition to all the sampling, our Laboratory Services group respond to any water quality complaints or inquiries that the City receives through Access St. John’s. These inquiries are given high priority and dealt with immediately. Our Laboratory Services Manager or one of our Laboratory Technologists may contact the inquirer by telephone, email or site visit. In most instances, those we interact with appreciate our response. Treated drinking water is arguably one of the most important services the City provides to its residents, and our Laboratory Services team plays an important role in ensuring your drinking water is safe.
To find out more about your water visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >City Services >Water Services
Water sampling is critical An underground piping network carries drinking water from the City of St. John’s water treatment facilities to homes and businesses throughout the region. We know the quality of the water when it leaves our treatment facilities, but how do we ensure it is safe to drink by the time it reaches your tap? Have you ever noticed little grey boxes alongside the road and wondered what they were? You
may be surprised to learn those boxes are dedicated water sampling ports. Every week, Laboratory Technologists from the City’s Water and Wastewater Division visit some of the 60 water sampling ports throughout St. John’s to obtain water samples. The samples are analyzed at both the NL Public Health Laboratory, which is a division of Eastern Health, and one of the City of St. John’s laboratories to ensure the water is bacteriologically safe and aesthetically pleasing.
Conserve Everyone can contribute to keeping our water quality safe: • Respect protected watersheds; do not operate motor or recreational vehicles, have fires or allow animals to defecate in them. • Do not waste water. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, rinsing vegetables or dishes, and when washing your vehicle. • Install a rain barrel to catch rainwater for watering plants and lawns, and consider installing a rain garden to keep rainwater on your property.
What is a Rain Garden? A rain garden is a planted depression or a hole that allows rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas (i.e. roofs, driveways, walkways, etc.) to be absorbed. They ensure that rainwater becomes available for plants as groundwater rather than being sent through stormwater drains.
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Automated Garbage Collection Begins in June The Waste and Recycling Division are beginning the first phase of automated garbage collection on Monday, June 11. The locations for phase one of the program have been selected. To check if you will be receiving an automated garbage cart in phase one check the Curb It website. The City will begin delivering the wheeled carts in May; it will take a few weeks to complete deliveries to all 12,700 households. The carts are supplied to participating households at no additional charge, however if you damage or lose your cart, replacements will be charged at full-cost recovery. Each cart has an RFID (radio frequency identifying tag) to indicate the civic address as carts are assigned to a property, not a person.
Residents who move will leave their cart behind rather than take it with them. When automated garbage collection begins on Monday, June 11, those in phase one will put bags of garbage in the cart and place the cart at the curb on their collection day. Recycling blue bags and yard waste paper bags DO NOT go in the cart and must be put at the curb on your appropriate collection day as they are now. The 240 litre cart can hold up to four bags of garbage and the lid must be completely closed. You will receive more detailed information on proper placement, storage, use and what to include when your cart is delivered. Carts must be placed at the curb by 8 a.m. on your collection day.
The lid of the cart has arrows imprinted on it and these arrows must be pointing towards the street. Recycling blue bags and paper yard waste bags must be placed at least 1 metre (3 feet) from the cart to allow room for the automated collection arms to ‘hug’ the cart and pick it up. Vehicles or other property must also be at least 1 metre away from the cart so the arms do not damage nearby property. Separate trucks collect garbage, recycling and yard waste, so there will be three different trucks that will come by your property to collect each waste stream: one for garbage, one for recycling and one for yard waste. Automated garbage will improve the efficiency and safety of our collection staff while also reducing the amount of litter on our streets as birds and other animals will no longer be able to reach bags of garbage to tear them open. Due to the reduced number of bags that can fit in a cart, this is an ideal time for residents to re-think their waste reduction habits and improve recycling, which will extend the life of our landfill. Request a recycling starter kit by emailing curbit@stjohns.ca or call Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY (2489).
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glass? Why can’t glass bottles be recycled at the curb? This is a question the City is often asked. Most municipalities in Canada have been recycling glass for over 30 years, so why doesn’t St. John’s recycle it? When the City was conducting research for the curbside recycling program, which began in 2010, we spoke with several municipalities across Canada and we asked them, “If you were starting your curbside recycling program over again is there anything you would do differently?” The answers we received most often was that they would not include glass because: •
broken glass is an occupational health and safety issue for sorters;
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glass has a very low market value and low demand which often leads it to be stockpiled or landfilled.
During our pilot program, glass was included and it was then we learned all about the ‘broken glass’ issue. Broken glass can easily contaminate other recycling material which is problematic for the manufacturers buying the material. Their equipment can become jammed, parts can break and equipment may not work as smoothly because of the glass. Broken glass in with other materials results in an inferior product; a clean product to sell to the manufacturers is what we wanted to provide to ensure that our material gets recycled.
included in the material. Glass is one of the contaminants; plastic shopping bags are another.
Today glass is not in high demand. The next time you’re at the grocery store, take a moment to note how many plastic containers are used compared to glass containers. You will find that there are far more plastic containers. If there is low demand for the material then the market price will be low. High gasoline prices, breakage of glass containers and inexpensive plastic all contribute to less glass being used for food, resulting in lower demand for it.
The City’s decision to not take glass in the curbside recycling program has been one of the reasons for our success with marketing our end products. Markets are very pleased with our products and there has been no interruption with moving our recycling material due to China’s decision. Other than the recycling of our blue bags which was the only material that was shipped to China all of the other items have Canadian markets because of our clean material. Our contractor has since found a new market for the blue bags.
Recently China, which has been the dominant market for many recycling products, has refused to accept recycling material from Canada and other parts of the world. This has caused much distress for many recycling facilities. The reason China is turning away recycling material is because there is too much contamination
The Green Depots do take deposit-bearing glass beverage containers (ie: juice, pop, wine, imported beer, etc) and domestic beer bottles can be returned to a beer retailer for refund and reuse. Glass jars can be reused for storage of different things from food to nuts and bolts, nails and more.
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Waste Diversion Funding Supports Reuse The City’s Waste and Recycling division, in partnership with Home Again Furniture Bank, has been awarded funding through the MMSB’s Community Waste Diversion Fund to carry out a pilot at the Robin Hood Bay Residential Drop Off (RDO) to determine the amount of household items being dropped off that could be redirected for reuse. Home Again Furniture Bank is a nonprofit organization providing gently used furniture and household items to individuals and families in need. Home Again works through a referral system of
local agencies to ensure everyone can make their house a home. The pilot project will begin in mid-May and go through to the end of August. During that time information will be recorded on the items that are brought to the RDO for disposal that could be reused. During this pilot project Home Again will take these suitable items and find new homes for them. “Anything that can be reused should not be landfilled,” says Andrew Niblock, Director of Environmental Services with the City of
St. John’s. “If furniture and household items can be reused to support a person or family in need, all the better.” The City is pleased to be working with Home Again on this important assessment to keep good quality items out of the landfill and make them available for reuse. You can connect with Home Again Furniture Bank to donate gently-used furniture at homeagainfb.ca.
Make All Your Leftover Paint Green In 2017, ReGeneration collected more than 190,000 litres of paint in the province – that’s enough to paint about 7, 125 houses! Newfoundlanders love to paint. In 2015 we purchased almost 4 million litres of paint and 82 per cent say they have paint stored in their home. So what do you do with it when you are ready to get rid of it? ReGeneration’s PaintRecycle program allows homeowners and businesses to responsibly recycle unwanted paint by dropping it off for free at any of 60 collection depots throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. PaintRecycle makes it easy for consumers to help the environment by keeping harmful chemicals out of Canada’s beautiful forests and waterways.
“Uh oh, I bought too much paint. What do I do with the leftovers?” We all know the pain of estimating the amount of paint needed for a project. Asking your paint retailer for help is a great option to help reduce leftovers and save you money. However, if you have paint left at the end of your project, before recycling it, the best option is to gift it to someone or reuse it. Many PaintRecycle locations participate in PaintReuse. You can bring your unused paint to a PaintRecycle depot and if it is high quality, it will be made available to anyone to take home for free.
“What happens to my paint after I drop it off to be recycled?” If paint is not reused, it is transported to a recycling facility. There it is further sorted out by type and colour. Untarnished water based paint (e.g. latex, acrylic) and oil based paint (e.g. alkyd, enamel) are recycled into new paint and sold as recycled paint. When not suitable for recycling, the oil based paint becomes an alternative fuel source for industrial facilities, while water based paint is used as a concrete additive for construction. More than 70 per cent of the paint collected in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2015 was reused! Paint containers are crushed and processed as recycled commodities.
Find your nearest collection site at ReGeneration.ca along with a list of paint products accepted by the program. Thank you for joining the ReGeneration and doing your part to protect the environment!
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What goes in a paper yard waste bag? Leaves Grass clippings Plants and trimmings
In fall 2017, the City of St. John’s introduced a mandatory leaf collection program in which fallen leaves put at the curb for disposal had to be in paper yard waste bags. Leaves in plastic bags were not collected.
Branches less than 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in diameter
The program was a success with over 400 tonnes of leaves collected in paper yard waste bags, resulting in a savings of approximately $25,000 in tipping fees that otherwise would have been charged to the City of St. John’s by the Robin Hood Bay Regional Waste Management Facility.
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You read that right. Although the City of St. John’s owns the Robin Hood Bay site we still pay by tonne to dispose of our waste there. The tipping fees charged at Robin Hood Bay for commercial and municipal waste haulers depends on the type of waste disposed:
Bags will not be collected if...
• $67.60 per tonne for garbage • $20 per tonne for recycling in blue bags • Free for leaves and/or yard waste in paper yard waste bags
Beginning on May 1 if you have yard waste to dispose of, it must be in paper yard waste bags The yard waste paper bags will be collected at the curb on the same day as your recycling day, every second week. We will collect paper yard waste bags at the curb each year from May to November, and accept them at the Robin Hood Bay Residential Drop Off all year round. If you will have yard waste to dispose of at the curb, download the free app St. John’s Waste and Recycling or sign up for reminders at curbitstjohns.ca so you know what weeks to put out your yard waste bags. All of the paper bagged yard waste will be composted on-site at Robin Hood Bay. There are many positive benefits to implementing mandatory paper bag use for yard waste, including: • Paper yard waste bags will be set outside of the new automated carts, saving space in the carts for your true garbage • Benefits the environment by keeping the material out of the landfill extending its life • Financial benefit by saving the tipping fees charged by the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility
Buy One, Get One Free When you buy one package (10 bags) of paper yard waste bags at RONA, get the second package FREE. Paper yard waste bags are required for yard waste to be picked up at the curb in the City of St. John’s. Use this coupon at the following RONA locations only: 710 Torbay Road 60 O’Leary Avenue 53-59 Main Road, Goulds 1297 Topsail Road, Paradise 825 Conception Bay Hwy
Coupon Expiry: June 30, 2018 Limit: One coupon per customer
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• They weigh more than 22.5 kilograms (50 pounds) • Yard waste is in plastic bags • Rocks are included • Large branches greater than 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) diameter
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Learn to Learn Backyard to Compost Mulch Using compost is the best way to fertilize your garden and lawn to promote the growth of healthy plants and grass that you enjoy during our warmer months. Plus it’s another great way to save space in the landfill and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Thanks to partnerships the City has developed with the MMSB and the MUN Botanical Garden, we offer free drop-in compost information sessions from April to November. If you want to try backyard composting, or want to learn more tips on how to make composting better and easier for you, come to one of the sessions listed below. At the end of each session backyard compost bins are available for purchase (cash only). A standard bin costs $50 and a tumbler bin $75, both with HST included. Day Date Time All sessions take place at the MUN Botanical Garden Tues May 1 12 to 1:15 pm Sat May 12 1 to 2:15 pm Tues May 15 6 to 7:15 pm Sat May 26 1 to 2:15 pm Sun June 3 12 to 1:15 pm Sun June 17 1 to 2:15 pm Thurs July 5 6 to 7:15 pm Sat July 14 1 to 2:15 pm Wed July 18 12 to 1:15 pm Thurs July 26 12 to 1:15 pm
Make compost by layering brown and green materials
Greens (fresh & moist) Fruit & vegetable scraps Coffee grounds & tea bags Egg shells Plant cuttings Fresh cut grass
Browns (dry & fibrous) Dry leaves & grass Shredded paper Torn up cardboard
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There’s no need to rake leaves or grass clippings, just mulch them with your mower. Spring, summer and fall are all suitable times of the year to mulch.
Benefits of mulching Saves time: just mow and go. Leave clippings on the lawn. There’s no raking or bagging needed. Saves money. There’s no need to buy bags for your leaves or grass clippings because you won’t have any. No need to buy extra fertilizer because the mulch adds nutrients to your lawn to keep it healthy and green. Retains moisture which reduces the need to water as often. Provides food for the worms in your soil who naturally aerate it, making it healthier.
Tips for mulching • Use a sharp blade. • Keep your mower height at 6.5 centimetres (2.5 inches). • Cut only one third of the grass blade at a time. • Cut your lawn often - once or twice a week depending on the growth. • Mow grass when it’s dry to prevent the grass clippings from clumping together. • Any mower should be able to be used. If you’d like, you can purchase a mulching blade retrofit kit at any hardware store. Just mow and go! Spend your extra time doing the things you enjoy! If you have questions about mulching, check our website or call Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY to be put in touch with one of our waste diversion experts.
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Keep It Clean, St. John’s Each year, from spring to fall, City of St. John’s staff and contractors regularly clean litter from roadsides, open spaces, parks and City owned property.
Downtown litter crew As soon as the snow melts our downtown litter crews are put in place. One crew starts their day at 6 a.m. cleaning litter from the downtown core of Duckworth Street, Water Street and Harbour Drive. A second crew starts at 9 a.m. cleaning some of the main streets leading from downtown up to and including Military and Harvey Roads and a section of Lemarchant Road. They also clean the lower section of Freshwater Road and head to the downtown core once the first crew is finished for the day. These litter crews use push brooms, shovels and buckets on wheels to collect litter.
Parks & Open Spaces staff In the early spring when shoveling snow is no longer required but it’s too early to tend to flower gardens and get parks and playgrounds ready for summer, our Parks & Open Spaces staff get busy cleaning litter from around City property and along roadways.
Summer litter crew Again this year we will be hiring a litter crew who will begin working in early May picking up litter around town. Throughout the spring and summer they clean along main thoroughfares and find everything from coffee cups, chip bags to old bicycles, refrigerators and couches.
City staff volunteer clean up Once again this year we have our ‘Team Up to Clean Up’, an event held in late spring when City staff trade in their regular jobs for the afternoon and volunteer to pick up litter. Staff work in teams and choose an area of town, often around their workplace, for their litter busting.
Garbage containers Cut down on litter by making sure to put your waste in a garbage or recycling container. We have waste containers around town including more than 600 in parks and playgrounds, some near bus stops, and more than 70 waste containers downtown alone! While most of the containers are for garbage only, 92 bins (approximately 25 per cent) have compartments for paper recyclables, container recyclables and garbage. Put waste in its place!
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Area
After a holiday, remaining garbage and recycling days change for that week only.
January
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Piloting New Approaches to Improve Traffic In February 2018, City Council approved six traffic pilot projects to begin in spring and/or summer 2018 and to remain in place until spring 2019. Similar to the previous traffic pilots, results will be reviewed and a decision will be made by Council in spring 2019 as to whether the installations should be removed or scheduled for permanent implementation.
Tree Top Drive
Neighbourhood Street Art Painting In response to community concerns regarding speeding and road safety along Tree Top Drive, the City will engage with the surrounding neighbourhood to coordinate a community-led street art event this summer.
Freshwater Road Guide Islands
This project will simplify the existing stop sign controlled intersection of Freshwater Road, Pennywell Road, Cookstown Road and Field Street by introducing a series of guide islands. This pilot will test traffic circulation at the intersection and is intended to reduce driver confusion and improve safety. The large center island will be a roll-over design to accommodate Metrobus through the intersection.
The intention of the project is to provide a visual traffic calming effect. Members of the Tree Top Drive community will submit an artistic design to be painted along sections of the roadway. In the interest of safety, the design must not include any words, resemble any form of traffic control devices or markings, or include any interactive games (eg. hopscotch, four square, etc) that would encourage children to play on the roadway. The City will review the design to ensure it meets these criteria. The community will supply the paint and materials needed for the project and the City will coordinate with the community and supply traffic control services on a Sunday to allow residents to safely paint the chosen design.
Terra Nova Road and Wishingwell Road Curb Extensions
To improve intersection sight lines, curb extensions using traffic control islands will be developed along Terra Nova Road at Wishingwell Road. This project will also shorten pedestrian crossing distance to the nearby park. A street painting done in 2016 in the Dublin and Summit streets neighbourhood of Halifax. Photo courtesy Halifax Regional Municipality
Recent Traffic Calming Pilot Projects Last fall, the City tested several traffic solutions around town on a temporary basis. The expectation was that they would reduce speeding, increase safety for pedestrians and drivers, and clear up some confusing spots: • The downtown saw the reconfiguration of Church Hill with Veteran’s Square; and near the bottom of Signal Hill a one-way loop around Duckworth Street and Plymouth Road. • A mini-roundabout was tested at the intersection of Great Eastern Drive and Petite Forte Drive in the Kenmount Terrace area. Over the course of the trial period feedback from the public, as well as technical data, was collected. This data was combined in a report and presented to Council.
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Military Road at Bannerman Park
Ladysmith Drive and Kiwanis Street
Temporary traffic control islands to create curb extensions along Military Road will decrease pedestrian crossing distance to improve pedestrian safety and visibility at the existing crosswalk. This pilot will test the impacts and functionality of a narrowed roadway cross section at this location
In response to community requests for a crosswalk along Ladysmith Drive, this pilot will trial a crosswalk enhanced with curb extensions created using traffic control islands to determine the potential demand for a marked crossing at this location. Past studies have indicated that a crosswalk is not warranted but feedback from the community has indicated that it would be used if available; this project will test that assertion.
Curb Extensions and Crosswalk
Rawlins Cross
Unsignalized Traffic Circulation By removing the two traffic signals and introducing unsignalized circulatory control, this pilot project will look to determine if traffic flow patterns, user delay and safety in this area is improved. The image below shows the proposed pilot concept plan. Accommodation has been made for emergency services so that they are not negatively impacted by this change.
Rawlins Cross Traffic Pilot
Curb Extensions and Crosswalk
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What’s Happening on Water Street? On Monday, March 5, City Council awarded the tender for the first phase of the fiveyear project to rehabilitate water and sewer infrastructure on Water Street. Work began between Waldegrave Street and Bishop’s Cove in early April.
“At the request of the downtown business community, and to minimize disruption, the bulk of the underground and excavation work is scheduled to be completed before the heaviest peak of tourist season in July and August,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “To meet this aggressive timeline the tender includes
penalties and incentives to ensure the work is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.” While some of the infrastructure rehabilitation will be completed using trenchless technology, excavation will also be required. The intersections of Water Street and Queen Street, and Water Street and Bishop’s Cove will see significant heavy equipment in order to access the underground infrastructure. Pedestrian and motor vehicle access will be maintained in the construction areas however delays and detours are expected.
Infrastructure upgrades ongoing Water Street is open for Business. Learn more: engagestjohns.ca call 311 or 754-CITY
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How did we get here? In 2015 the City of St. John’s began planning for a capital project on Water Street, between Waldegrave Street and Prescott Street, to replace or rehabilitate the 100 year-old underground water and sewer infrastructure, and to undertake sewer separation during that process.
In December 2016 it was announced there were opportunities to rehabilitate the majority of the water and sewer infrastructure on Water Street using trenchless technologies as a way to reduce the impact on the downtown business community during the project.
Since then the City has been working with a downtown stakeholder committee to discuss the scope of the work required, the schedule for the project and seek their input.
While much of the work can be completed using trenchless technology, traditional open excavation will also be required in places particularly at intersections.
This 100 year-old brick sewer that runs underneath Water Street, will be rehabilitated using trenchless technology.
Project Timeline The infrastructure upgrade work began in April 2018 for phase one of the project, with a total of five phases to be completed over five years.
Year
Section of Water Street
2018
Waldegrave Street to Bishop’s Cove
2019
Bishop’s Cove to Ayre’s Cove
2020
Ayre’s Cove to Clift’s-Baird’s Cove
2021
Clift’s-Baird’s Cove to Job’s Cove
2022
Intersection of Waldegrave Street and Water Street
During the final phase in 2022, the entire brick sewer infrastructure will be lined using Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) technology.
What is trenchless technology? Trenchless technology is a type of construction work that requires few or no continuous trenches. Materials and equipment are used to rehabilitate existing underground infrastructure with minimal disruption to road traffic, business, and other activities. Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) is the trenchless rehabilitation method that will be used along Water Street.
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To find your schedule visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Streets, Traffic and Parking >Street Cleaning
Downtown Street Cleaning 2018
Find out when your street will be cleaned: map.stjohns.ca/StreetClean A new way to learn what streets are scheduled for cleaning each night. All streets are listed and shown on a map, with a different colour to indicate if it’s for both sides of the street, or just one (odd or even house numbers).
Street cleaning removes dirt and debris from streets, reduces the amount of debris going into storm sewers, and prevents damage to infrastructure.
Scheduled street cleaning occurs from Monday, April 16 to Friday, Sept. 21. Street cleaning takes place in the early morning between midnight and 7 a.m. and vehicles must be removed from streets scheduled for cleaning. Vehicles not removed will be ticketed. To check if your street is included, use the street cleaning lookup on our website. Outside the downtown street cleaning is not scheduled and occurs during the daytime and evenings. Unlike snow removal, the downtown street cleaning schedule is determined well in advance for the entire season. This means you can look up the cleaning dates for your downtown street now, and mark these dates in your calendar. Streets may not be cleaned on the scheduled dates due to parked cars, extreme weather or mechanical breakdowns. If this occurs, the next scheduled cleaning date is the next opportunity to clean the street.
Searchable street listing
Search by address to learn all the dates your street is scheduled for cleaning, or search by date to learn all streets scheduled so you know where not to park.
Find it at stjohns.ca >Quick Links >Street Cleaning
Subscribe to our e-update
Receive a daily email, including a map, of the streets scheduled for cleaning that night. Subscribe at stjohns.ca >Quick Links >e-Updates
Not online?
Call Access St. John’s at 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489) to learn your street cleaning dates or request a paper copy.
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With the warm summer months upon us, residents will be taking advantage of the great outdoors with their family and friends. The City’s parks, green spaces, sports fields and neighborhoods are playgrounds for kids and adults, and often for our pets as well. Dogs are not permitted to run on sports fields, playgrounds or in swimming areas in order to protect children and others from potentially harmful bacteria and parasites in dog feces that can cause serious illness. If you have a dog, consider bringing them to one of the City’s seven off leash dog parks for fun and play.
Pet owners who allow their dogs to roam free are not only breaking City bylaws but are also putting their pet’s safety at risk. As much as your dog may enjoy the freedom of running loose, you may be unknowingly causing problems in your community. Pets who run free are at risk of being struck by moving vehicles, being stolen or getting lost. Other outdoor hazards include parasitic infection, pesticide ingestion, the spread of infectious disease and aggressive incidents with other animals and people.
Unexpected injuries also occur if a pet strays off an owner’s property into construction areas that may be riddled with broken glass, nails, other sharp objects, and heavy equipment. Children and pets go hand in hand but problems can arise when dogs are permitted to run free. Regardless of how friendly your dog is, they may be frightening to others, especially young children. Parents and guardians should familiarize themselves with dog safety tips and dog bite prevention in order to prepare children for unexpected dog encounters.
Before taking your dog for a walk make sure they are fitted with a secure collar and short lead so you can better control their movement. Register your dog with the City and attach the identification tag to their collar so we can more quickly return them to you if they escape. Microchipping your pet is also an additional means of identification.
Be Safe Around Dogs Inspired by files from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
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When dogs are left in parked cars in summer they are at risk of suffering from heat stroke or even death. The temperature outside doesn’t have to be high for this to happen. Even on a cool summer day, the sun can turn your car into an oven in a very short time period. If you see a pet in a parked car: • Record the car’s make, model and license plate number. • If there is a business nearby, ask staff to make an announcement in an attempt to find the owner. Most people are unaware of the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, even for a brief moment. • If the owner can’t be found within a sufficient period of time or if the animal is in distress, report it to the RNC by calling 729-8000.
Be ‘a Tree’ STAY SAFE
1 2 3
Never go near a dog that is not with an adult. Respect dogs. Dogs communicate differently than you and I. They may not always understand our actions and can become angry or scared by them. Remember, always use good “doggie manners.”
Always ask!
Ask the dog’s owner for permission before trying to pet the dog.
Give a “Doggie hello.” If you get permission to pet the dog, offer the dog your closed hand and allow the dog to sniff it.
Stand still like ‘a tree’ fold in your branches. The dog may sniff you, bark and walk around.
Be Gentle and slow. After the dog has sniffed your hand , slowly pet the dog on the side of the neck, not on the top of the head.
Remember, be safe around unfamiliar dogs, so never...
DO NOT
If you see a dog that is near and that frightens you here is what to do. Stop.
Hug a dog
Stare at a dog
Run from a dog
Tease a dog
Bow you head and ‘watch your roots grow’ and count in your head.
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Recreation Program Registration Summer Programs
St. John’s residents
Residents of other municipalities
7 a.m. Thursday, May 3
7 a.m. Thursday, May 10
Registration Options Online:
Please note
Visit www.stjohns.ca, under Quick Links choose ‘RECconnect’
We are no longer taking registration by phone.
In person: H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road
Program ages
Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive
Set up an account or make sure your account is up-to-date
Whether you register online or in person, you MUST ensure your account is activated and up-to-date at least 72 hours before the registration time. Contact us by calling 576-8631 or 8499, dropping by or going to stjohns.ca > Quick Links > RECconnect.
Registration for most of our programs is based on a minimum and sometimes a maximum age. Children must be the age listed on Dec. 31, 2018.
Make a wish list
We strongly recommend you add the courses you intend to register for in your Wish List, BEFORE registration day. When registration opens just go to your wish list, add them to your cart and proceed to checkout. It’s that easy!
Course codes
This issue, we have included select course codes for courses that require registration. When you log in to your RECconnect account, you can enter the course code in the search function for the activity you wish to register for and it will bring you directly to that course. If you come to one of our facilities to register, you can give the staff the course code so they can find the course you want.
Waitlists
If the course you want is full there may be the option given to join the waitlist. Our waitlist is not prioritized. If a spot becomes available in that course, ALL those on the waitlist are contacted by email to notify of the opening. The spot or spots are then filled on a first come, first served basis.
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Rent a Facility
Outdoor Sports Facilities
City facilities can be booked for a variety of functions including baby or bridal showers, family gatherings, community/corporate events or sports activities.
The City of St. John’s has seven baseball fields, 17 softball fields, and 18 soccer pitches available for rental. Our outdoor sports facilities are usually open from June to mid-October, but it is weather dependent.
Facility
Details
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre 40 Mundy Pond Road 576-8499
Gym Kitchen Multi-Purpose room
Paul Reynolds Community Centre 35 Carrick Drive 576-8631
Gym Kitchen Multi-Purpose room
Southlands Community Centre 40 Teakwood Drive 364-5129
Multi-Purpose room Kitchen Meeting room
Shea Heights Community Centre 130 Linegar Avenue 576-1023
Multi-Purpose room Kitchen
Kilbride Lions Community Centre 34 Fahey Street 368-0250
Multi-Purpose room Kitchen
Cabot 500 Theatre Bowring Park recreation@stjohns.ca
Outdoor theatre accommodates 750
Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Chalet Thorburn Road recreation@stjohns.ca
24 bunk beds Kitchen with dishwasher Outdoor barbeque
Foran/Greene Room City Hall civicfunctions@stjohns.ca
Up to 450 people, depending on seating arrangement, Kitchen
Birthday Parties
We offer both gym and swimming parties at the Mews and Paul Reynolds Community Centres. Costs range from $115 to $235.
For details on programs and services at our Community Centres www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Community Programs
You can also book space to hold a party at the Shea Heights, Southlands and Kilbride Community Centres. Contact the Centres for fees and availability or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
Racquetball Courts
Courts at the Mews Centre are available for 40 minute sessions each day of the week, and can be reserved two days in advance by calling 576-8499. Equipment rentals are available for $3, with a deposit of $20 or photo ID.
Cost per person Drop-in
5 game pass
10 game pass
$4
$17.50
$30
For details or to inquire about rentals or an application form: •
Drop in to the Paul Reynolds or Mews Community Centres or Access St. John’s (first floor City Hall)
•
stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation & Parks > Recreation Facilities > Rental Information
Special Event Applications for tournaments or similar must be submitted separately from league requests. Find the application form and supporting documents at: www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Forms and Applications >Events To ensure prompt processing, please ensure you complete all sections of the forms in full.
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Volunteer Today! Give back to your community and build relationships with others all while having fun. volunteer@stjohns.ca
Learn more www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Your City >Volunteers
576-8630
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Giving Back to REAL Learn more, please visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >REAL Program
A graduate of the College of the North Atlantic Community Recreation Program, Steve Healey recalls his work term experience with the REAL Program as one that “always stuck with me because of its goal and purpose. Not all youth get a chance to take part in recreation but the REAL Program gives them an opportunity to do so.” Steve is the owner of CardBreak NL, a local business specializing in sports cards and hockey memorabilia. Through his business Steve has been able to tap into a large online following and raise funds for the community through hockey memorabilia auctions to NHL hockey pools. All proceeds from these events go to local charities. Steve recalled his experience with REAL and wanted to give back. “I couldn’t think of a better spot to donate and when I filled our members in, they couldn’t agree more.”
Platinum Supporters
CardBreakNL’s donation of $1,040 to the REAL Program is greatly appreciated and will support access to recreation for children and youth from low income families living in St. John’s. Through REAL, children have the opportunity to participate in recreation, music and art programs of their choice, with all costs associated with registration, equipment and transportation covered.
Use RECconnect to register your child for our recreation progra ms or summer camps? Yo u can make a donation to REAL during check out.
Steve notes that CardBreakNL would not have been able to make this donation without “the support of each and every one of [their] members” and both Steve and the REAL Program send out a huge thank you! If you or your organization are interested in donating to the REAL program please call 576-8684 or 4556 or email real@stjohns.ca
Gold Supporters
Silver Supporters
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Inclusive Services Interested in recreation but don’t know where to start? Need a little extra support to attend a program? Learn more by contacting our Inclusive Services Team for a consultation. 576-4450 or inclusion@stjohns.ca Application deadline for next season (fall) is July 17, 2018.
Attendant Pass
People with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to events may apply for an attendant pass.
Adaptive Equipment Loan Program
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For more detail and descriptions of these services please visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Inclusive Services
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Accessible Playground Equipment
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An accessible playground is located in Bowring Park. Accessible swings are located in some playgrounds.
Financial Support
Financial support is available for those facing financial barriers to participate in City of St. John’s Recreation Division activities. Requests for financial assistance to participate in programs for children and youth are referred to the REAL Program (see page opposite).
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Public Swimming Four pools are open this summer! Indoor pools: Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road Outdoor pools, open Monday, July 2 to Sunday, Aug. 26: Bowring Park Bannerman Park As pool schedules often change for drop-in swims, we are no longer printing them in this Guide. Learn the swim & fitness schedues: • Mews Community Centre, 576-8408
• Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 576-8155
Swim Costs
• www.stjohns.ca > Quick Links > Swim Schedules • Visit our recreation facilities • recreation@stjohns.ca
Age
Indoor Pool Swim
2 and under
Free Drop-in 10 pass 20 pass $3 $27.50 $50 $4 $37.50 $70 $3 adults, $2 children $3
Youth & Senior Ages 3-18 and 65+ Adult 19+ Family Rate Steam/Sauna
30 pass $67.50 $97.50
Swim Descriptions Family
Lane
Everyone Welcome
Adult
Leisure
A time for families of all ages to enjoy fun and fitness in the pool together!
Choose the appropriate lane – slow, medium, or fast - based on ability.
Enjoy a fun-filled aquatic environment!
Swim for adults 19+ years-old.
Only at PRCC.
All children must be supervised by a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor.
Children under 13 must be supervised by a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor.
Open to all ages. Children under 8 must be supervised by a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor.
Choose the appropriate lane – slow, medium, or fast - based on ability.
Toys and diving board available. Splash pad and slides available at PRCC. At PRCC, birthday parties may also be taking place.
Toys and diving board available. Splash pad and slides available at PRCC.
At PRCC, the leisure pool and other fun features may or may not be available as aquatic fitness classes may be taking place.
An ideal time for all ages to play or relax in the leisure pool! Open to all ages. Children under 13 must be supervised by a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor. Toys available. Splash pad and slides available.
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Swimming Lessons
Children and youth, daily lessons
Our swim lessons follow the Canadian Red Cross Swim Program model. Visit our website for details on classes and age requirements.
Session A: July 3 to 13 - $48 for 8 lessons
Red Cross Swim Adapted
Mondays, July 2 to August 20 (except July 10), $84 Paul Reynolds and H.G.R. Mews Community Centres 4 to 4:45 p.m. or 5 to 5:45 p.m. A parent or aide may be required to support the swimmer in the water. For more information or to volunteer for this program call 576-4450.
Children’s, once a week
Paul Reynolds Community Centre Saturdays, July 7 to August 25 (8 lessons),
During the summer we offer daily swimming lessons in two week blocks from Tuesday through Friday. Session B: July 17 to 27 - $48 for 8 lessons Session C: July 31 to August 10 (except Regatta Day) $42 for 7 lessons Session D: August 14 to 24 - $48 for 8 lessons
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Level Session A & C Sea Otter 10 to 10:45 a.m. Salamander
4 to 4:45 p.m.
•
$32 for Parent & Tot
Sunfish Crocodile/Whale
5 to 5:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m.
•
$48 for all other levels
Level 1
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Time
Level
9 to 9:45 a.m.
Starfish/Duck/Sea Turtle (Parent & Tot) Level 3, Level 6
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Salamander, Level 1, Level 7/8
11 to 11:45 a.m.
Crocodile/Whale, Level 5, Level 9/10
Level 2 Level 3
11 to 11:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Level 4
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Level 5
5 to 5:45 p.m.
Level 6 4 to 4:45 p.m. Level 7/8 5 to 5:45 p.m. Level 9/10 4 to 4:45 p.m. Paul Reynolds Community Centre Level Session A & C Sea Otter 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Private lessons
Private or semi-private (two participants) 25 minute lessons are available for all ages. If you choose a semi-private lesson, participants must be within two levels of each other. Lessons take place at Paul Reynolds or Mews Community Centres. Once a week Mondays, 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. Session A: July 2, 16, 23 - $48 Session B: July 30, August 6, 13, 20 - $64 Daily, Tuesday to Friday for two weeks Session A: July 3 to 13 - $128 for 8 lessons Session B: July 17 to 27 - $128 for 8 lessons Session C: July 31 to August 10 (except Regatta Day - $112 for 7 lessons Session D: August 14 to 24 - $128 for 8 lessons
Salamander
11 to 11:45 a.m.
Sunfish Crocodile/Whale
5 to 5:45 p.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Level 4
10 to 10:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Level 5
11 to 11:45 a.m.
Level 6 Level 7/8 Level 9/10 Teen Basic (A only) Teen Stroke
11 to 11:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Session B & D 4 to 4:45 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m.
11 to 11:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m.
Session B & D 4 to 4:45 p.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 11 to 11:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m. 10 to 10:45 a.m. 4 to 4:45 p.m. 5 to 5:45 p.m.
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Clean Water
Healthy Swimming
Please follow these easy steps for a clean and healthy pool:
1
Don’t feed your children 2 hours before swimming.
2
If your child has diarrhea, please don’t send them swimming.
3
Take your child to the bathroom before swimming.
4
Make sure your infant/toddler wears a properly fitted swim diaper and please check diapers every 30-60 minutes.
5
Shower before entering the pool and avoid swallowing pool water.
Let’s keep it clean, we’re all in this together.
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Aquatic Leadership All aquatics leadership courses take place at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre.
Water Safety Instructor Become certified to instruct swimming lessons during this month-long course that includes classroom, pool and online components. For ages 15+, $425.
For more detail www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Swimming
Skills development and assessment: Monday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online study & co-teaching in pool: Must be completed by August 5 Pool (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and classroom (2-5 p.m.) sessions: Monday, Aug. 6 to Wednesday, Aug. 8.
Book a swim for your day camp! Bookings begin Wednesday, June 6 for St. John’s groups, and Thursday, June 14 for groups outside St. John’s; call 576-8154 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Monday
Thursday
Friday
Bowring Park
Bowring Park
Bannerman Park
Bannerman Park
Bannerman Park
Bowring Park
Bowring Park
Bowring Park
Bowring Park
Bannerman Park
Bannerman Park
1:45 to 2:30 p.m. 2 to 2:50 p.m.
Wednesday
Bowring Park
12:30 to 1:15 p.m. 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday
Bannerman Park
Bowring Park Bannerman Park Bannerman Park
Paul Reynolds
Paul Reynolds
Paul Reynolds
Paul Reynolds
Paul Reynolds
Mews Centre
Mews Centre
Mews Centre
Mews Centre
Mews Centre
7631240
July 2 to Aug. 24
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Make a Splash this Summer!
Splash pads at Bowring & Bannerman Parks are open daily 9 a.m. to dusk, from July 2 to September 3. We practice water conservation at our splash pads and they both use recirculated and retreated water. To ensure wise water use and that we aren’t unnecessarily treating water that no one has been playing in, the water features at both splash pads are set on a four-minute timer. This means they run for four minutes and then the water shuts off until you push the button to reactivate it.
Bowring Park Swimming Pool Turns 50! Outdoor pools at Bowring & Bannerman Parks are open daily from July 2 to August 26. Have you enjoyed a dip in the Bowring Park swimming pool on a hot summers day? Perhaps you have swam here with your parents or grandparents and are now bringing your own children or grandchildren. The pool at Bowring Park was built in 1968, which means children and families have been enjoying swimming in this pool for 50 years! However, we’ve been swimming in Bowring Park much longer than that! In the 1920’s a natural pool was built into South Brook by damming the river at the stone bridge, and was popular with locals and visitors alike for many years.
Mayor William G. Adams and several children cut the ribbon that officially opened the outdoor swimming pool at Bowring Park on August 5, 1968. This photograph originally appeared in the August 6, 1968 edition of the Evening Telegram.
Aquatics, Fitness & Recreation for the whole family!
www.theworksnl.ca
7607309
Swimming Lessons Recreational Swims Aquarena Fitness Centre Indoor Track Fitness Classes And More!
Get back to feeling like Yourself • Rejuvenation • Anti-Aging Treatments • Cosmetic Aesthetics
181 Mundy Pond Road St. John’s, NL A1E 1V4 Phone: 709-738-8420, opt 2 www.skincarestudio.ca info@skincarestudio.ca
7631786
• Collagen Induction Therapy • Diabetic Foot Care • Laser Leg Vein Treatments • Laser Hair Removal
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Children’s Programs Active Start Pop Ups
Get outside and MOVE IT with the whole family. FREE family fun for all ages and abilities. Location Day Date Time Registration is NOT required for these Bowring Park Saturday July 14 1:30-3pm weather permitting Bowring Park Saturday August 11 1:30-3pm events. City staff will be on site to get you Bannerman Park Saturday July 28 1:30-3pm moving with these Bannerman Park Saturday August 25 1:30-3pm FUN activities.
Preschool requires registration. For children beginning kindergarten Sept. 2019. Course & Code Preschool 10851 Preschool 10852 Preschool 10854
Ages 4-5 4-5 4-5
Day MWF Tu Th Tu Th
Dates Sep 17-Dec 7 Sep 18-Dec 6 Sep 18-Dec 6
Time 9am-noon 9am-noon 9am-noon
Location PRCC PRCC Southlands
Cost $408 $288 $288
After School requires registration Course & Code
Days
Dates
Time
Students from schools
Cost per month
PRCC 10850
M to F
Sept.5/18 to June 27/19
2:30-5:45pm
Mary Queen of Peace Roncalli Macdonald Drive
$330
Southlands 10849
M to F
Sept.5/18 to June 27/19
2:45-5:45pm
St. Peter’s Newtown
$330
Kilbride 10842
M to F
3-5:30pm
Hazelwood
$205
Shea 10848
M to F
3-5:30pm
St. John Bosco
$205
Sept.5/18 to June 27/19 Sept.5/18 to June 27/19
To learn if spaces are available click the links to RECconnect on our website, or call 576-8499.
Art Camps requires registration Course & Code
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Explore Art 11577
10-12
M-F
July 9-13
9am-4:30pm
PRCC
$112.50
Explore Art 11578
10-12
M-F
Aug 13-17
9am-4:30pm
PRCC
$112.50
Leadership requires registration Course & Code
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Explore Leadership Camp 11495
10-12
M-F
July 16-20
9am-4:30pm
PRCC
$112.50
Babysitters Course 11497
11-14
Tu
July 24
9am-4pm
PRCC
$50
Babysitters Course 11496
11-14
Tu
Aug 14
9am-4pm
PRCC
$50
Home Alone Safety 11498
10-12
Tu
July 17
9am-4pm
PRCC
$50
Home Alone Safety 11499
10-12
Tu
Aug 7
9am-4pm
PRCC
$50
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Day Camps requires registration. For children who have completed kindergarten. Course
Ages
Location
Cost
Details
Camp Discovery
6-8
PRCC
$112.50 per week
Camp Discovery
6-8
Southlands
$112.50 per week
Camp Discovery
6-8
Kilbride
$112.50 per week
Day camps take place Monday to Fridays each week beginning July 3 to August 27 with supervision provided from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp Explore
9-12
Southlands
$112.50 per week
Camp Explore
9-12
Rotary*
$112.50 per week
Camp Explore
9-12
Kilbride
$112.50 per week
Camp Adventure
6-12
Shea Heights
$112.50 per week
Camp Adventure
6-12
Bowring Park
$112.50 per week
* Transportation is provided for Rotary Camps. Buses depart PRCC at 8:15 a.m. & Mews at 8:30 a.m., returning at 4:30 p.m. & 4:45 p.m. respectively.
Activity Centres requires registration. Full or half days available each week. Course
Ages
Location
Cost
Details
Larch Park
6-12
Larch Park: drop-off & pick-up at Rennie’s River Elementary
Full days $52.50 Half days $26.25
Spruce Meadows Park
6-12
Spruce Meadows: Park drop-off & pickup at Macdonald Drive Elementary
Full days $52.50 Half days $26.25
Activity Centres take place Monday to Friday each week beginning July 4 to August 20.
Cowan Park
6-12
Cowan Park: drop-off & pick-up at St. Matthews Elementary
Full days $52.50 Half days $26.25
Parkside
6-12
Parkside Community Centre
Full days $52.50 Half days $26.25
Newfoundland Styro Inc.
Bishop’s Falls Industrial Park 12 Dominic Street, Bishop’s Falls NL A0H 1C0 Ph: (709)258-5890 | Fax: (709)258-6015 www.nfstyro.com
Supervision is provided 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. There is no supervision from noon to 1 p.m.
Roofing/Commerical Projects Insulation Products / Dealers & Contractors Insulated Concrete Forms Packaging Products 7611990
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nlpetexpo.com
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THE GLACIER
MOUNT PEARL
$7 GENERAL ADMISSION | $12 WEEKEND PASS | KIDS 5 YEARS AND UNDER FREE
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Youth Programs Bus Tour requires registration Course
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Around the Bay for the Day 11501
12-16
T
Aug. 7
9am-5pm
Salmonier + golfing *drop-off and pick-up at Mews Centre
$38
Workshops requires registration; for ages 12-16. Course
Day
Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Animal Care 11502
W
July 18
6-8pm
Animal Adoption Centre
$14
Animal Care 11503
W
Aug 15
6-8pm
Animal Adoption Centre
$14
Fixed & Slide Seat Rowing 11504
Tu
July 3
9am-noon
QV Boathouse
$21
Fixed & Slide Seat Rowing 11505
Tu
July 24
9am-noon
QV Boathouse
$21
Art of Photography 11506
W
July 4
1-4pm
Bowring
$21
Archery 11507
Tu
July 3
2-4pm
Rotary
$14
Archery 11508
W
July 25
2-4pm
Rotary
$14
Archery 11509
F
Aug 17
2-4pm
Rotary
$14
Stand Up Paddle Board 11510
F
July 13
10am-noon
Rotary
$14
Stand Up Paddle Board 11511
Th
Aug 9
2-4pm
Rotary
$14
Stand Up Paddle Board 11512
Th
Aug 30
10am-noon
Rotary
$14
Kayaking 11513
Tu
Aug 7
2-4pm
Rotary
$14
Slackline 11514
Fr
July 27
2-4pm
Rotary
$14
Neighbourhood Watch Are you concerned about crime in your neighbourhood?
Let’s Connect and Protect! Supported by
Call 726-0180
neighbourhoodwatch@stjohns.ca
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Youth Programs at Paul Reynolds Community Centre
requires registration.
Course
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Cost
X-Cellent Leader 11500
12-14
W-F
July 25-27
9am-4pm
$63
Youth and the Arts 11515
12-15
M-F
July 30-Aug 3
9am-4pm
$90
Cook it up! 11516
12-15
W-F
Aug 8-10
9am-4pm
$67.50
WILD for Animals 11517
12-15
M-W
Aug 27-29
9am-4pm
$67.50
Move it! 11518
12-15
M-F
Aug 20-24
9am-4pm
$112.50
Youth Camps at Rotary Park requires registration. Course
Ages
Day
Dates
Time
Cost
Fun on the Water 11520
12-15
M-F
Jul 9-13
9am-4pm
$112.50
Fun on the Water 11522
12-15
M-F No session Regatta Day
Jul 30-Aug 3
9am-4pm
$90
Fun on the Water 11521
12-15
M-F
Aug 27-31
9am-4pm
$112.50
Outdoor Pursuits 11580
12-15
Tu-F
Jul 3-6
9am-4pm
$90
Outdoor Pursuits 11581
12-15
M-F
Aug 13-17
9am-4pm
$112.50
Camping Frontier 11582
12-15
M-Th Overnight W
July 23-26
9am-4pm
$127.50
The following courses are Duke of Edinburgh Award eligible Backcountry Ventures 11583
12-15
M-Th Overnight W
July 16-19
9am-4pm
$127.50
Backcountry Ventures 11584
12-15
M-Th Overnight W
Aug 20-23
9am-4pm
$127.50
Duke of Edinburgh’s Adventurous Journey 11585
14-16
M-Th Overnight W
Aug 6-9
9am-4pm
$127.50
Transportation is provided for Rotary Camps. Buses depart PRCC at 8:15 a.m. & Mews at 8:30 a.m., returning at 4:30 p.m. & 4:45 p.m. respectively.
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Outdoor Programs All outdoor programs are for ages 16+, unless noted otherwise, and take place at Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park off Thorburn Road. These sessions are cancelled only in extreme weather conditions; come prepared for the elements.
Canoe and Kayak Paddle Night
Come and try out canoeing or kayaking as instructors provide basic skills development followed by a leisurely paddle around the pond. All equipment is provided. Tuesday, July 10 $16 11488
6-8 p.m.
Stand Up Paddle Board Night
Stand Up Paddle Board is the fastest growing water sport in North America. Learn the basics of navigating your paddle board, followed by a group paddle. All equipment is provided. Tuesday, July 24 $16 11489
6-8 p.m.
Bring family members ages 6 and above for a night of canoeing. Instructors will provide basic skill development followed by a group paddle. All equipment is provided. Tuesday, Aug. 14 6-8 p.m. $20 per family, up to four people 11490
Introduction to Stand Up Paddle Board
Learn how to properly and safely get on, off and navigate your paddle board. Come prepared to be in the water. Equipment is provided. Sunday, Aug. 26 $24 11487
Basic Kayaking, Paddle Canada Certification
An introductory kayaking course with emphasis on boat control, skills and how to be safe and have fun on the water. Complete course description is on RECconncect. Equipment is provided. Come prepared to be in the water. Sunday, Aug. 12 $80 11486
Family Canoe Paddle Night
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
9 a.m. to noon
For more detail www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Outdoor Recreation
Group Programs
Book an outdoor program for your community, youth or school groups NOW for the fall, winter or spring. Act fast, our slots fill up quickly! Programs occur at Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park or C.A. Pippy Park. Some programs can be offered at your school or meeting location. Programs are customized for the age and ability of the participants. Depending on the season, types of programs offered: • hiking • fire building • outdoor cooking • map & compass • canoeing • skiing/snowshoeing For more details or to book an outdoor program, call 576-8522 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
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Fitness Programs Dryland and aquatic fitness is for ages 16+. Wristbands must be worn by everyone in drop-in fitness sessions and can be purchased from our front desk staff. As drop-in fitness schedules often change, we are no longer printing them in this Guide. Learn the swim & fitness schedules: • Mews Community Centre, 576-8408
• Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 576-8155
• www.stjohns.ca > Quick Links > Swim Schedules • Visit our recreation facilities • recreation@stjohns.ca
Fitness Costs Age
Drop-in
10 pass
20 pass
30 pass
Youth 3-18 and Seniors 65+
$4
$35
$60
$75
Adult 19+
$5
$45
$80
$105
Fitness course for Registration Mixed Yoga, 11453 Wednesdays, July 4 to August 29 7 to 8:15 p.m. PRCC $80
Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch is a community-based crime prevention program – run by neighbours, for neighbours. Neighbourhood Watch doesn’t mean: • you live in a high crime area – it means you live in a community that cares • you have to do foot patrols or take on the role of police – just be alert for anything that looks out of the ordinary and report it to the police • you have to be nosey or spy on your neighbours – instead you will end up connecting with your neighbours and together build a stronger community Neighbourhood Watch staff and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary can host an information session if you and your neighbours want to start a group. Email: neighbourhoodwatch@stjohns.ca Call: 726-0180
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Adult Programs 50+
For more detail www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Seniors Programs
We’ll be visiting lots of interesting places and attractions in St. John’s and throughout the Avalon Peninsula this summer – join us! You must pre-register at least three days before the outing – see page 28 to learn how to register. Price includes transportation to and from the outing, admission price and taxes and lunch or light refreshments depending on the length of the outing.
June 6
Seniors Day, City Hall This event includes information sessions, exhibitors, guest speakers, refreshments and entertainment. Transportation is available, call us to reserve your space. Noon to 4 p.m. FREE
June 26
Opening Party & Bingo The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Road Summer is here! Beat the heat and cool off with friends and enjoy a barbecue and bingo with $0.25 cards. noon to 3:30 p.m. $19, $14 if using GoBus 11454
June 28
Day in the Goulds Bidgood’s Plaza and Petty Harbour Spend the day exploring Goulds, Petty Harbour and eat lunch in Bidgood’s Plaza. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $25 11457
Act fast, as these events will sell out!
June 6
July 4
Party in the Park Bowring Park Bungalow Join us for local entertainment at this annual concert and party on the grounds of the Bowring Park Bungalow. The concert is free and the cost is for transportation to and from the party. 1 to 4 p.m. $5 (includes transportation only) 11459
July 11
Seniors Day 2018 This FREE event includes information sessions, exhibitors, keynote speaker, refreshme nts and entertainment. Noon to 4 p.m. Foran/Greene Room, City Hall Seniors ride Metrobus for FREE on June 6! Contact us for more information .
Swim and Pool Party Bannerman Park Pool House Join us for our first ever seniors pool party with food, refreshments and activities. Swimming is included but not mandatory.
July 17
Seniors Social Paul Reynolds Community Centre
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $12, $7 if using GoBus 11460
Socialize and participate in some extracurricular activities with other City programs. Light food and refreshments provided.
July 12
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $12, $7 if using GoBus 11464
Enjoy this Motorcoach tour exploring Water Street in Carbonear and Salmon Cove Sands (weather permitting). Lunch and admissions are included.
July 19
A Day in Carbonear
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $60 11463
Tea in the Crypt and Church Tour Have tea in the Anglican Cathedral Crypt and walk to some nearby sites and churches. 1 to 4 p.m. $15 11470
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Christmas in July Bingo Paul Reynolds Community Centre It’s Christmas in July so let’s play 12 Games of Bingo! Christmas games, prizes and bingo cards for $0.25 with themed food and refreshments. 1 to 4 p.m. $13, $8 if using GoBus 11471
July 25
Government House Garden Party We’ll bring you to and from this annual public event. 1 to 4 p.m. $5 11474
July 26
Outdoor Adventures Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Experience the outdoors and take part in outdoor expeditions such as canoeing and archery. This outing includes walking, and exposure to water. Noon to 3 p.m. $12, $7 if using GoBus 11475
July 26
July 31
August 15
Spend the afternoon in Quidi Vidi Village and take in the hype of the pre-Regatta.
Enjoy a matinee of this popular dinner theatre. Entertainment, transportation and a cold plate meal is included.
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $25 11478
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $52 11576
August 7
August 16
Quidi Vidi
Ferryland Dinner Theatre
Around the Bay for the Day Salmonier and Kelligrews
Closing Party, City Hall
Spend the morning on Salmonier Line and eat lunch at The Wilds. Finish the afternoon in Kelligrews at a local market for fresh local vegetables and fish. The tour includes walking and comfortable footwear is recommended. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $38 11479
4 to 7 p.m. $12, $7 if using GoBus 11483
6:30 to 10:30 p.m. $19, $14 if using GoBus 11480
Transportation
August 9
Transportation for bus outings is included in the price.
Socialize and participate in some extracurricular activities with other City programs. Light food and refreshments provided.
Please call 576-8594 the evening before the outing to determine the bus schedule. Pick-ups occur from the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and the following adult and seniors apartment complexes:
Seniors Social Paul Reynolds Community Centre
1 to 4 p.m. $12, $7 if using GoBus 11467
Outdoor Cooking Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Join us for an evening under the stars. Enjoy light snacks, music and a campfire! This is an outdoor event so please dress accordingly. In the event of inclement weather, activities will take place inside the Rotary Park Chalet.
Celebrate and reminisce a memorable summer with an evening of good friends, food and entertainment.
July 4
The Party in the
Park
The Bristol Building # 10 Pasadena Crescent 35 Tiffany Lane Keane Place Apartments Kelly’s Brook Apartments Maplewood Apartments Morgan Hollow Mt. Pleasant Manor Riverhead Towers St. George’s Court Apartments Thomas Estates Victoria Manor Wigmore Manor
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For more information call 576-8490 or 8411 or email recreation@stjohns.ca
7631298
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Welcome Newcomers! St. John’s offers a natural environment, quality educational and medical facilities, clean air, safe streets and the amenities of the greater Canadian community, all with a European flavour.
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Bienvenue aux nouveaux arrivants! St. John’s offre un environnement naturel, des institutions éducatives et médicales de qualité, de l’air pur, des rues sécuritaires et tous les aménagements d’une grande ville canadienne, le tout dans une certaine atmosphère européenne. Notre riche histoire et notre culture, alliées à une certaine affinité pour la qualité de vie d’une « petite ville », font de St. John’s un endroit très agréable où vivre, travailler et se divertir. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur votre nouveau « chez vous », visitez le site web suivant:
www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Newcomers
Are you receiving assessment notices and tax bills? If you own residential and/or commercial property in St. John’s and are not receiving correspondence from us, let us know. Call revenue accounting at 576-8251 to update your information.
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Hockey Returns to Mile One in 2018 On March 13, the City of St. John’s and St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Ltd. (SJSEL), in partnership with Atlantic Sports Enterprises Ltd. and Deacon Investments Ltd. finalized a Memorandum of Understanding to bring professional hockey to Mile One Centre this fall.
or not hockey would make a return this year, and contractual issues with the basketball owners made the news, too. Unfortunately, the City was not in a position to talk publicly about many of these discussions because doing so could jeopardize the important negotiations between the parties.
The new East Coast Hockey League expansion team will play a minimum of 36 home games per season for three years, and this is in addition to the St. John’s Edge minimum of 20 home games per season.
“It’s was frustrating not to be able to talk about what was going on,” says Mayor Breen, who played an integral role in brokering this deal, “but I hope the public are pleased with the outcome of all our efforts. We certainly are ecstatic that our stadium will play host to two professional sports leagues in 2018-2019. We’re gaining a reputation in the sports tourism sector as a great place to host events, and this can only be good for the future.”
“Basketball has enjoyed enormous success during its inaugural year and, with the addition of hockey in the fall, things are looking up for Mile One and the downtown business community and hospitality industry,” says Bob Verge, chair of the Board of Directors of SJSEL. In a news release issued by the ECHL, Dean Macdonald, owner of Deacon investments and the new hockey team, said “We look forward to working with St. John’s Edge owners Irwin Simon and Rob Sabbagh, along with the City, to bring two amazing sports entities together. This strong partnership will elevate professional sports in Newfoundland and provide many nights of action-packed entertainment for the community.” During the winter months, there was much public speculation about whether
is a business, competing for events and negotiating deals. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the City for SJSEL to be operated at arms-length from municipal government. That being said, Council certainly has a vested interest in seeing Mile One and the Convention Centre thrive, and a number of exciting things are happening for SJSEL this year, which bodes well for the City and for residents. “Remember,” says Mayor Breen, “the more successful that operation is, the less we have to subsidize it. So I say, no matter the challenges and late-night negotiations, the effort is worth it to see a busy downtown next year.”
Mile One and the St. John’s Convention Centre are operated by SJSEL, an independent corporation whose Board of Directors are appointed by Council to operate these facilities. The staff who work in these facilities are employees of SJSEL. The relationship between Council and SJSEL may seem confusing at times, especially given the fact that City Hall provides a subsidy for their operations. So why not run Mile One and the Convention Centre as City facilities, like the Paul Reynolds Community Centre, for instance? The simple answer is that SJSEL
Photo Credits: St. John’s Edge (above) St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Ltd. (below)
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The Secret Life of Rats
Wow, that looks great, where did you get it?
I haven’t eaten in days. Can I have some of your food?
Dude, it’s everywhere here! It just drops from the sky!
Thanks this is delicious - much better than the garbage I’ve been tearing through. Well I’m stuffedtime to lie down for a nap.
Sure bud, take what you want, there’s tons of it here! I’ve got a spot under this wooden floor of this shed. The entrance is big enough for me but not any nasty cats or scary hawks. There’s some other places like this in the area where you could live.
Thanks, I’ll check them out! But how should I get there? I don’t want one of those pesky birds of prey to see me.
That’s easy! Just quickly get to that tall grass to take cover, then scurry along the fences. None of the people here cut the grass near the fence so it’s a great way for us to get around without being noticed.
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No problem friend, come back to visit anytime. And once you get settled in your new place I’ll invite the others in the neighbourhood and we can have a house warming party!
Wow, I can’t thank you enough. The places I’ve been checking out lately didn’t have any of this great stuff so I just couldn’t make a home there. But this sounds like heaven!
If you have rats it doesn’t mean your property is dirty, it means there is shelter and an open food source for them.
For more information stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > City Services > Pest Control
Prevent rats by making it inhospitable for them. Remove food sources including bird feeders, and do not store pet food or garbage outside or in a shelter they can access. Rats are attracted to small spaces because they feel protected in them. If a space is small enough for rodents to access, but not for their predators such as cats and dogs, rats will make a home there. Rats can make homes in anything that provides shelter including sheds and garages, wood or rock piles, in tall grass, under enclosed patios and stairwells, and in unwanted items such as old water tanks, appliances, building materials and old tires.
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E R U C E S d n a COVER ! D A O your L for a safer road Cleaning up? Bring your items to the Robin Hood Bay Residential Drop Off!
1 Carefully pack items and organize by general waste, metals and recyclables. Place lighter items below, with heavier items on top and secure them to vehicle.
2 Cover all items with a tarp then secure the tarp to the vehicle. This ensures that items won’t blow out, creating serious traffic hazards and littering the road.
3 Secure the load on the truck or trailer using a cargo net, ropes, bungee cords or chains. The Residential Drop Off is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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How to Safely Discard Needles Reporting and Disposal If you find a needle outdoors please DO NOT touch it or pick it up without taking proper safety precautions. Please keep children away from the area.
City Owned Public Spaces – Open Spaces, Sidewalks and Parks If found on City public property, please call Access St. John’s at 311 to report needle(s) immediately. You can also contact the city’s Access Centre through the app, search ‘St. John’s 311’ in your app store, or by calling 754-CITY (2489) or through a web submission online at www.stjohns.ca/access-stjohns. When reported to 311 it is assigned to staff in Public Works for action.
Private Property – Commercial Businesses, Offices and Schools If needles are found on private property please contact the property owner immediately. The City is not responsible for cleaning up needles on private property.
Residential Property If you find a needle on your residential property please contact the Safe Works Access Program at the AIDS Committee of Newfoundland & Labrador by calling 579-8656.
Experience Rewarded Nominate a special person for Senior of the Year For more information call Christine at 576-8490 or email recreation@stjohns.ca Nomination deadline is May 4, 2018
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