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PSA: Repairs to Karwood Drive Raised Crosswalk

The Town of Paradise advises that deficiency repairs to the raised crosswalk on Karwood Drive are scheduled for Friday, November 1 to Monday, November 4. Due to the nature of the work, there will be a lane closure for a section of Karwood Drive in the southbound lane near Paradise Elementary School. Please note Paradise Elementary is closed on November 1 for a scheduled Professional Development Day and this work is not expected to impact school operations or transportation. Crews will work to...

PSA: Trenton Drive Trail Construction October 28, 2024

The Town of Paradise advises that construction will begin on the new accessible trail on Trenton Drive which will connect to Octagon Pond Elementary. Construction is scheduled to take place over the next four to five weeks, with work occurring daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents are advised to exercise caution when near the construction site, to follow all posted signage and to please ensure children are not left unsupervised in the area. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this work...

PSA: Partial Lane Closure for Section of St. Thomas Line Extended

The Town of Paradise advises that the partial lane closure for a section of St. Thomas Line near the Lift Station 10 work site, from Topsail Road to Carlingford Street, will continue until November 1, 2024. Crews have prepared the site for the anticipated weather conditions this weekend. Traffic control will maintain one lane of traffic in each direction and school buses will continue to receive priority. We ask all drivers to exercise caution in the area and to follow posted signage and...

Jocelyn Perry appointed as Chair of Board of Directors at Advantage St. John’s.

Posted on behalf of Advantage St. John's:

Advantage St. John’s Inc. is thrilled to announce that Jocelyn H. Perry has been appointed Chair of its Board of Directors. Ms. Perry is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Fortis Inc. She has an extensive career in the utility business, having worked at Newfoundland Power for 13 years in a variety of capacities, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer,  President, and Chief Executive Officer. She is a prior Director of...

Special Council Meeting - October 22, 2024

The Town of Paradise is advising of a special public meeting of council on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to ratify the recently negotiated  collective agreement for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers (Town Hall) and will also be available online for public viewing at www.paradise.ca/councilmeetings