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Situation on Brisbane Court

UPDATE - 4:15 p.m.: The Town of Paradise advises that the situation on Brisbane Court is resolved. Brisbane Court and Starlight Drive are reopened to all traffic and residents can return to their homes. As a result, the Town’s warming centre is now closed. Crews isolated the incident, vacuumed and flushed the storm sewer system in the area, and that resolved the issue. Residents may still notice a fuel smell in the area or in their homes; this will dissipate naturally and does not present any...

Town Facilities Closed for Morning - December 3, 2025

Due to the weather, all Town facilities, including the Town Hall (1655 Topsail Road) and the Paradise Double Ice Complex, are closed for the morning today, Wednesday, December 3, 2025. A further update will be provided by 11 a.m.

The Town garbage and recycling collection are cancelled for today (December 3), and the revised schedule is as follows:

• Garbage for Area 2A&B and Recycling for Area 2A scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, have been moved to Thursday, December 4.
• Garbage for Area 3A&B and...

Delayed Opening Recreational Facilities - Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Due to the forecast, all Town recreational facilities, including the Paradise Double Ice Complex, the Fitness Centre, and the Rotary Paradise Youth and Community Centre, will have a delayed opening on, Wednesday, December 3, 2025. A further update will be provided by 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

PSA: Temporary Parking Closure at Octagon Pond - October 27, 2025

The Town of Paradise advises that due to the ongoing construction by Octagon Pond, next to 1655 Topsail Road, the designated public parking area is temporarily closed as of October 27, 2025 until further notice. The Octagon Pond Trail remains open, and trail users can park at the Paradise Double Ice Complex to access the trail or the gravel area in the vicinity of 1717 Topsail Road (future site of the Boat House) to access the trail. The Town will provide an update when the parking area is...

PSA: Road Assessments – Jane Heights, Ridgewood Drive, and Picco Drive

October 24, 2025 – Paradise, NL: The Town of Paradise advises that crews will be completing site assessment work on Jane Heights, Ridgewood Drive, and Picco Drive on October 27 and 28, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The work involves drilling along the sides of the roads to assess road conditions. During this time, intermittent traffic slowdowns can be expected.

Drivers are asked to use caution and follow all traffic control measures in place. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may...