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Fire Ban Advisory - June 27, 2024

The St. John's Regional Fire Department has issued the following fire ban advisory:

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens that due to the provincial fire ban that remains in place across Newfoundland and Labrador, until further notice a fire ban continues to be enforced within the Region which includes the City of St. John's City of Mount Pearl and Town of Paradise This includes backyard firepits, chimineas, charcoal BBQs, and open fires. Propane firepits and BBQs...

Fire Ban Advisory - June 20, 2024

The St. John's Regional Fire Department has issued the following fire ban advisory:

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens that due to the number and severity of wildfires in Labrador and the provincial fire ban that has been put in place across Newfoundland and Labrador, a fire ban is being implemented within the Region which includes the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise. This is to reduce the risk of forest fires and to support the...

96th Annual Tely Ten Road Closures

It’s around that time of year again, when thousands of runners get ready for the 96th annual Tely 10 Mile Road Race!

In preparation for this road race on Sunday, June 23, we will have several road closures from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to accommodate the start of the race.

Topsail Road: from Stanhope Drive, Eastbound to Round-a-bout, McNamara Drive will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. (Tely 10 Starting area)

Topsail Road: from Stanhope Drive to Clearview Road will be opened to all traffic via...

PSA: Forcemain Twinning Installation for new Lift Station 10

The Town of Paradise advises that the installation of the twinned forcemain for the new Lift Station 10 is scheduled to begin June 17 and take approximately six weeks to complete. The installation will involve work in the rivers adjacent to the site. The Town has acquired all necessary government approvals and permits, and the work will be completed in accordance with provincial and federal regulations. To do the installation, the rivers will be temporarily dammed and diverted around the work...

PSA: 2024 Street Maintenance Program Starts; Road Repairs for Kenmount Road

The Town of Paradise advises that the 2024 Street Maintenance program begins tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12. This year, road repairs are scheduled for Kenmount Road, Topsail Road, St. Anne’s Cresent, Topsail Pond Road, Three Island Pond Road, Stokes Road, Elizabeth Drive, and Camrose Drive. The work will be completed throughout the coming weeks with crews on designated sites from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Some weekend work will occur. Additional notice will be issued before work commences on Topsail Road...