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Media Statement: Town of Paradise Provides Update on Union Negotiations

The Town of Paradise has been involved in active negotiations for the past number of months with its bargaining unit (NAPE) for a new collective agreement. The Town has conducted good faith negotiations and made what it believes is a fair and equitable offer. Despite the Town’s efforts to negotiate a settlement, including working with a conciliator, the bargaining unit has rejected all offers to date. This means the bargaining unit was in a position to conduct a strike vote with its membership...

Town Closures and Garbage Collection Changes in Observance of Thanksgiving

Town Hall is closed Monday, October 9 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Paradise Double Ice Complex, including the Body Quest Fitness Centre, is open for regular hours on Monday, October 9. The Paradise Rotary Youth and Community Centre is also open for regular operations.

Residents are advised that the garbage and recycling collection schedule for the week of October 9 will move ahead by one day. The schedule for the week of October 9 is as follows:

Regular Collection...

Media Advisory: Swearing-in Ceremony for Mayor and Councillors

The Town of Paradise will host the official swearing-in of the Mayor and Councillors for the 2017 Municipal Election. Members of the media are invited to attend. Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2017Time: 7:00 p.m.Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Resource Room A), 1 Sarah Davis Way The following individuals are declared elected for Paradise Town Council: Mayor:

• BOBBETT, Dan

Councillors: 

• ENGLISH, Allan
• LAURIE, Elizabeth
• DINN, Paul
• QUILTY, Deborah
• MARTIN, Patrick
• WILLIS, Sterling

Media ContactDiane Keough,...

PSA: Road Work and Street Upgrades (Paradise Road, Topsail Road)

The Town of Paradise is advising residents of upcoming road work and street upgrades to begin the week of September 25 for the following areas:

• Paradise Road: repair various sections
• Paradise Road: resurfacing between Milton Road and Stormont Street
• Topsail Road: replacement of gabion wall (between Trails End Drive and Sunvalley Drive)

The work is expected to last approximately two months. It will be completed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and every second Saturday. In the...

PSA: Grind and Patch Work on Topsail Road

The Town of Paradise is advising residents that grind and patch work is scheduled for various sections of Topsail Road between civic #1316 to Sunvalley Drive. The work will begin on Wednesday, September 20 and will be completed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and every second Saturday.  During all road work, efforts will be made to minimize impact on traffic flow, however residents can expect traffic delays in the area. The public is reminded to use caution in area....