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Put Waste In Its Place Curbside Recycling Wondering if something is Recycle in three simple steps… recyclable? Use ‘Put Waste In Its Place’, on 1 Sort It our app or website. • Sort recyclables into containers and papers. Just type the name of an item • Rinse food containers and milk cartons. and it will tell you how to recycle or properly dispose of • Remove lids, caps and straws from containers, and wrap, plastic or Styrofoam from boxes it - it’s that easy. from boxes and place in the garbage.

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Learn your recycling & 2 Bag It garbage days:

• Place paper and cardboard in one separate see-through • Visit curbitstjohns.ca blue bag and containers in another. • Call 311 or 754-CITY • Place recyclables loosely in the bag. – • App St. John’s Waste & 2 Recycling 3 Curb It Put your blue bags at the curb on recycling day, every second week.

3 6 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Properly Place Automated Garbage Carts In June 2018 the City of St John’s began collecting garbage from automated garbage carts. Overall, this has been a success with carts lined up looking neat and tidy on garbage day.

There has been a learning curve for some on how to properly place the cart so it can be emptied by the City truck.

When carts are not placed properly we put stickers on the carts, and in some cases follow up with a visit by staff, to help educate how to properly place carts. Our staff have also visited residents to ensure they know what can be recycled at the curb which leaves more space in the cart for garbage. The feedback we’ve received about these staff visits are that residents appreciate them as it helps them understand the system much better and they learn that more items can be recycled. Carts • Hold four regular sized garbage bags approximately 60 cms x 90 cms (24 inches x 36 inches). • Each cart has a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag and individual serial numbers to identify the house to which the cart belongs. Residents who move must leave the cart behind as each cart is assigned to a property – not a person. • The carts are supplied at no additional charge. • If lost or stolen, residents will be charged the full recovery cost of $65 for the cart and $25 for delivery if needed. • Recycling and yard waste bags do not go in the cart and must be placed at minimum one metre from the cart.

Residents Must: • Use the City-issued cart for garbage collection • Write their address in the white space provided on both sides of the cart • Keep the cart clean • Keep the cart secure

• Place the cart properly for collection 10 New Gower St. • Leave the cart at the assigned property – if you move, leave the cart behind Keep Recycling Out The City’s curbside recycling program accepts lots of items and recycling them in blue bags provides more room in the cart for your garbage.

Bulky items that can be recycled at the curb are: • Milk and juice cartons • Cereal and cracker boxes • Egg cartons • Cardboard • Tin cans • Plastic containers for food and cleaning supplies such as laundry detergent, bleach bottles and clamshell containers that salads, sandwiches and fruit come in

Recycling all that you can will reduce your garbage. Remember that blue bags go outside of the cart with one metre (approximately three feet) clearance from the cart.

Compost Option If food scraps are adding to your garbage and you don’t or can’t backyard compost, Island Compost will collect your food scraps weekly from a container they supply. They can compost all your food scraps including meat, chicken, fish bones, cheese, vegetable peelings, sauces, etc. Just scrape your plates into their container and set it out on the collection day. Easy! Island Compost charges a fee for this service.

You can reach Island Compost at: email [email protected] call 765-0496 Facebook @islandcompost www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 7 Placing Your Cart for Collection The type of street you live on will dictate where you should place your Automated Garbage Cart. Carts must not be placed on any part of the sidewalk as they obstruct pedestrians including those with strollers, wheelchairs, scooters etc., and in the winter may also obstruct snow clearing equipment.

Where On-street parking is permitted If on-street parking is permitted in front of your house, your cart must be put on the street in front of your driveway with the wheels backed into the curb so that the arrows on the cart lid are pointing toward the street. Some residents find it useful to place their cart at the end of their driveway somewhere closer to the middle to avoid cars that park too close to your driveway.

Where On-street parking is not permitted If there isn’t on-street parking permitted in front of your house, you must place your cart at the end of your driveway with the arrows on the top of the lid pointing toward the street.

No curb If you do not have a curb in front of your house, place your cart off the road on the shoulder so the arrows on the top of the lid pointing toward the street.

In winter, for all street types:

• Do not place carts behind or on top of a snow bank. The cart must be 1 metre (3 feet) from snow banks. Residents must make sure the cart is clearly visible and accessible.

• Do not place carts out the night before collection as snow clearing equipment may damage the cart or cover it with snow, making collection impossible.

Sign up for reminders of your recycling and garbage days so you know if collection has been postponed or cancelled. Visit curbitstjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489).

Important To Note: Leave at least one metre (approximately three feet) of clearance between the cart or carts and any The arrows on the lid of the cart must obstacles such as parked cars, poles, trees, retaining Recycling bags and point toward the street and the lid walls, snow banks, recycling and yard waste bags, paper yard waste must be closed. etc. Improperly placed carts will not be collected. bags must be placed separately at least one metre (3 feet) from the Give the cart a buffer zone of one metre wheeled cart. (3 feet) on all sides from objects such as parked vehicles or poles, etc.

One Metre (3 feet) One Metre (3 feet) 8 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Curbside Waste Collection Rules and Tips Sign up for reminders or download the St. John’s Waste app at curbitstjohns.ca.

Place garbage, recycling, and yard waste (May to November) at the curb on the scheduled day, no earlier than 6 a.m. and no later than 8 a.m.

Garbage is collected weekly; recycling is collected every second week. From May to November yard waste is collected on recycling days.

10 New Gower St. NEW Automated Garbage Collection

• Automated Garbage Collection areas must use City-issued garbage carts. Do not place garbage outside the cart; only garbage in the cart will be collected.

• Keep your garbage cart clean.

• Garbage must be bagged. Use any bag except blue recycling bags or yard waste bags.

• Properly place the cart at the curb; for more detailed information see pages 6-7.

• Blue recycling bags and paper yard waste bags must be at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from the garbage cart.

Garbage Collection (non-automated)

• Garbage must be in regular sized garbage bags approximately 60 cms x 90 cms (24 inches x 36 inches). Garbage cannot be in grocery store bags, kitchen catchers, blue recycling bags, large industrial bags, or paper yard waste bags.

• Place a maximum of 10 garbage bags each week.

• Cover garbage from April to November.

• Place garbage at the curb, just off the road at the shoulder, or at the end of the driveway.

Recycling Collection • Recycling must be in see-through blue bags only. • There is no limit to the number of recycling bags you can put at the curb. • Rinse food containers before recycling them. • Cardboard can be in a bag or broken down and bundled with overall dimensions not exceeding 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 1ft. • Recycling does not need to be covered but you can cover it, especially on windy days.

A way to keep using your old bin RECYCLING

If you have an old garbage container that isn’t being used, you can repurpose it by placing your recycling in it. Request a recycling decal for this container so our collectors know it is not garbage: email [email protected] or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489).

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NEW Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste is collected biweekly on you recycling day from May to November.

• Yard waste must be in paper yard waste bags only.

• There is no limit to the number of paper yard waste bags you can put at the curb.

• Yard waste does not need to be covered but you can cover it, especially on windy days.

Other Rules and Tips to Remember for Automated Carts and Garbage Bags

• Each bag must weigh less than 23 kilograms (50 pounds).

• Hypodermic needles must not be put in the garbage.

• Broken glass must be clearly marked and placed to prevent the glass from sticking out of the container.

• Do not place carts or bags behind or on snow banks; ensure they are clearly visible and accessible.

• Containers of liquid will not be collected.

• Bundle materials such as branches, carpets, etc. with overall dimensions not exceeding 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 1ft.

• Garbage carts, bins or other covers must be removed from the curb by 8 p.m. on the day of collection.

More Steel Cans for Recycling Please

The metal industry wants more of our bales of steel cans to recycle because our product is very clean.

Steel cans can be recycled infinitely with no loss of quality. With metal being in limited supply the industry wants more from us! Therefore, recycling these cans is very important for the environment and the economy.

Steel has been used as a packaging material since the 14th century and we want to continue using it and other metal items as packaging for years to come.

Two-thirds of all new steel comes from recycled steel which is used to make new cans or other steel materials like beams, automotive parts or appliances. This is a sustainable practice for the resource management of steel.

You may not have realized it but all those tomato and pineapple juice cans, soup and bean tins, tuna fish and potted meat tins, canned tomatoes and sauces, pet food cans and more are all recyclable in your containers blue bag - just give them a quick rinse first. Plus if you recycle all these containers you’ll be saving space in your garbage cart for garbage only. 10 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca

2019 Holidays, Waste Collection Schedules No Collection The City of St. John’s collects garbage from residential curbsides once a week, while recycling in blue bags is picked up every second week. From May to November we collect yard waste in • New Year’s Day paper yard waste bags on recycling days. • Good Friday Pages 12 and 13 are the 2019 collection schedules for all areas. All waste collection areas ending • Victoria Day in A are on page 12 while those ending in B are on page 13. • Memorial/Canada Day • Labour Day Collection Changes after Holidays and Storms • Thanksgiving Day Garbage and recycling is not collected on nine holidays. • Remembrance Day • Christmas Day After these holidays, or if garbage and recycling collection is cancelled due to a storm, all collection days are moved to the next day for the remainder of that week. • Boxing Day 2018-19 Holiday Season Areas that have garbage/recycling days after Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day will have a change in the pick up day for those weeks only. The day after Boxing Day our collectors have a ‘double day’ which means they are picking up waste in two areas. As collecting on a double day takes twice as long, expect your garbage to be picked up later than is typical.

Monday, Dec. 24 Tuesday, Dec. 25 Wednesday, Dec. 26 Thursday, Dec. 27 Friday, Dec. 28 Saturday, Dec. 29 Garbage 1A/B No collection No Collection Garbage: 2A/B & 3A/B Garbage: 4A/B Garbage: 5A/B Recycling 1B Christmas Day Boxing Day Recycling: 2B & 3B Recycling: 4B Recycling: 5B

Monday, Dec 31 Tuesday, Jan. 1 Wednesday, Jan. 2 Thursday, Jan. 3 Friday, Jan. 4 Saturday, Jan. 5 Garbage 1A/B No Collection Garbage: 2A/B Garbage: 3A/B Garbage: 4A/B Garbage: 5A/B Recycling 1A New Years Day Recycling: 2A Recycling: 3A Recycling: 4A Recycling: 5A

Monday, Jan. 7 Tuesday, Jan. 8 Wednesday, Jan. 9 Thursday, Jan. 10 Friday, Jan. 11 Garbage: 1A/B Garbage: 2A/B Garbage: 3A/B Garbage: 4A/B Garbage: 5A/B Recycling: 1B Recycling: 2B Recycling: 3B Recycling: 4B Recycling: 5B

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• 311 or 754-CITY (2489) www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 11 Recycle this holiday and you could win with #DeboxingDays! #DeboxingDays Sponsored in part by Again this year we are encouraging you to recycle cardboard during the holidays.

Cardboard is easily recyclable and makes a huge difference to the environment and the economy when properly disposed.

Recycling cardboard reduces the weight of garbage, which means lower fees charged for landfilling. Cardboard is also a high-value commodity for resale which offsets the cost of operations at the recycling facility.

Of course the most important point is that recycling cardboard saves natural resources by using less trees. Put cardboard – bundled or in blue bags – at the curb on Households collect many boxes – from toy and technology boxes your recycling days between Dec. 10 and Jan. 5, take a picture to clothes and shoe boxes. Take a few minutes to separate ties, and post it to social media using the hashtag #deboxingdays tags, plastic wrap and Styrofoam from cardboard and either to be entered in to win a gift card from North Atlantic, plus a bundle or bag it for curbside recycling. years supply of blue bags. Holiday Waste Reduction There’s lots of things that are around most households during the holidays that can be recycled in blue bags – and a few that can’t. Holiday items to put in your recycling blue bags Items that cannot be recycled at the curb • Eggnog containers • Christmas wrapping paper • Whipping cream containers • Christmas gift bags • Orange juice containers (Plan to reuse them next year) • Cranberry sauce and Fussell’s cream tins • Christmas cards • Purity Syrup bottles (plastic only) • Ribbon • Cookie and chocolate tins • Styrofoam • Liquor bottles (plastic only) • Glass • Gift boxes, cardboard boxes • G Christmas Tree Drop Off Give your real tree new life. We mulch old Christmas trees and use them for landscaping projects in open spaces. Only natural, undecorated trees are acceptable – no artificial trees, decorations, tinsel or other man-made objects. Do not bundle or tie the tree. Quidi Vidi Lake Parking Lot

Large gravel lot off The Boulevard from Friday, Dec. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 13 Except closed Dec. 31 and Jan.1 due to New Year’s fireworks display.

(If fireworks postponed to 8 p.m. Jan. 1 the tree drop off is also closed Jan. 2.) Residential Drop Off

340 East White Hills Road Friday, Dec. 28 to Saturday, Jan. 12 Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Area 1A to 5A, 2019

Learn your area at curbitstjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). Normal Garbage/ Garbage/Yard Area After a holiday, remaining garbage and recycling days change for Garbage Day Recycling Waste/Recycling that week only. 1A Monday

Waste must be at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your 2A Tuesday collection day only. Garbage must be completely covered 3A Wednesday from April 1 to November 30. A 4A Thursday From May 1 to November 30 yard waste must in paper yard 5A Friday waste bags and put at the curb on your recycling day. Holiday H H Garbage carts must be placed properly to ensure collection. January February March S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 H 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April May June S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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October November December S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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Area 1B to 5B, 2019

Learn your area at curbitstjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489). Normal Garbage/ Garbage/Yard Area After a holiday, remaining garbage and recycling days change for Garbage Day Recycling Waste/Recycling that week only. 1B Monday

Waste must be at the curb between 6 and 8 a.m. on your 2B Tuesday collection day only. Garbage must be completely covered 3B Wednesday from April 1 to November 30. 4B Thursday B From May 1 to November 30 yard waste must in paper yard 5B Friday waste bags and put at the curb on your recycling day. Holiday H H Garbage carts must be placed properly to ensure collection. January February March S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 H 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April May June S M T W T F S S M T W F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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October November December S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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14 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca WinterWinter EventsEvents Festival of Music & Lights Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration of bright lights, festive music and free hot chocolate! Sponsored in part by Enjoy performances by choirs and musical entertainers as we officially switch on the beautiful light display Don’t forget to bundle up and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank.

Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at 5 p.m. Bowring Park Duck Pond FREE

This event is weather dependent and will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 in the case of inclement weather. New Year’s Eve Festivities Join us for these free family friendly events happening New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31.

Skating Party at The Loop New Year’s Eve Fireworks Back by popular demand we’re hosting a skating party When the clock strikes midnight on December 31, St. John’s is on New Year’s Eve. We’ll provide party favours, free hot ready to ring in the New Year! chocolate and festive music – you bring the skates! Join our outdoor party with a live DJ and hosts from NTV and 4 to 6 p.m. OZFM as they count us down to midnight. We provide the party The Loop, Bannerman Park favours and fireworks - you just have to show up! Be sure to FREE bundle up in case of cold weather.

11:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Quidi Vidi Lake FREE

St. John’s Celebrates… We’ve planned four days of action-packed FREE winter events for a variety of ages and interests from February 15 to 18, 2019. Come on out and join in the fun!

ChillFest 2019 will include our annual Kitchen Party, MegaPlay, outdoor skating CHILLFEST parties at The Loop and much more. Events will posted on the City of St. John’s website calendar of events as details become available. www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 15 The Loop at Bannerman Park

The Loop opens for the season when temperatures are consistently low enough to make and maintain the ice surface. The Loop first opened to skaters on Christmas Eve December 24, 2013. Loop Safety Since then the opening date has ranged from Dec. 18 to 31. • You must wear skates on the ice, Please do not skate on The Loop until we’ve announced it’s open – skating on it before then and CSA approved helmets are damages the ice and delays the opening. recommended

Once opened for the season: • Skating aids are permitted, but other equipment is not (ie. Daily hours 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. #SkaterSelfie hockey sticks, pucks, strollers, sleds, chairs) Ice maintenance (no skating) • Skate forward at a leisurely pace; • Daily: 8-10 a.m. Take a seat and take a selfie! no racing or speed skating, • Monday to Thursday: 2:30-3:15 p.m. Post it on social media using #SkaterSelfie by Feb. 28 and we’ll backwards or figure skating • Friday to Sunday: 1:15-2 and 4-4:45 p.m. choose a winner by random draw permitted for gift certificates to BeaverTails. • Dangerous behavior is not permitted

• No more than 2 people join hands while skating (no chain skating)

• Food & drink is not permitted on the ice; smoking & alcohol are not permitted anywhere in Bannerman Park

• Do not carry children, including babies in wraps or toddlers in carriers, while on the ice

Parking • Do not stop on the ice; if you must stop move off the ice first Public parking is available in the lot off Bannerman Road, on both sides of Bannerman Road, the east side of Rennie’s • Dogs and other pets are not Mill Road, and the south side of Military Road. allowed on the ice

Call the Loop line at 733-LOOP (5667) to check if it’s open 16 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca

Healthy Families Healthy communities start with healthy families. Join us for these FREE, active, family events this winter. Snow Play and Sliding 13180 12:30-2pm Sa Feb 16 Bowring Park Bunny Hop Parade 13181 2-3:30pm Su Apr 14 Bowring Park

Family Activities Some of these require registration, see page 32. For drop-in playgroups see page 42. Course Age Day Dates Time Location Cost Learn to Knit 13688 10+ Tu Jan 22-Mar 12 7-9pm PRCC $64 Sit & Knit 13207 10+ W Feb 13 7-9pm PRCC $2 per person Sit & Knit 13208 10+ W Mar 13 7-9pm PRCC $2 per person Sit & Knit 13209 10+ W Apr 10 7-9pm PRCC $2 per person Paint Night 13689 5+ Tu Feb 12 6:30-8pm Kilbride $14

School Age Programs When school’s out – these programs for ages 5 to 12 are in! Registration for most begins Thursday, Dec. 6 see page 32 for details. After School Programs

Space remains in some of our 2018-19 after school programs. Visit our website for details.

NEW Save the Date New Year’s Camp Easter Camp Kick off the new year by playing games and sports, going Registration begins March 7, 2019 for Easter Camps (Apr 22-26) at swimming, doing arts and crafts and having lots of fun while several of our Community Centres. waiting for school to start. Jan 2-4, 8am-5pm, $75

PRCC: 13170 Kilbride: 13171 Southlands: 13234

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Winter Break Schools are out for a break but you can come to play all day.

Mon, Feb 18, 8am-5:30pm, $22

PRCC: 13128 Southlands: 13129 www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 17

Winter Activity Centre Winter equipment rental shops are now located in both Bowring Park and Pippy Park.

Snowshoes for all ages are available for rent at Bowring Park, while at

Pippy Park snowshoes and classic cross country skis are available for rent. Pippy Park Equipment rental passes are also available for purchase at H.G.R. Mews In the North Bank Lodge, opening Jan. 4 Community Centre and Paul Reynolds Community Centre. A cross country ski sledge or snow coach are available upon request by emailing Equipment (for all ages): classic cross country [email protected]. skis & boots, snowshoes, poles. Payment by: credit, debit or cash. At Pippy Park trails are groomed twice daily and lit for evening use. Identification required for rental. Tuesday 6-9pm Days of operation are weather dependent and based on snow cover. Thursday 6-9pm Call the Info Line at 737-3651 to check updated facility operations. Friday 6-10pm Equipment rental: Saturday 9:30am-10pm • Single, $5 Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm • Family of three, $10 Family of four or more, $15 Bowring Park • In the Pool House opening Jan. 12

Group Programs Equipment (for all ages): snowshoes. Payment by: credit or debit. Outdoor programs occur at Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Identification required for rental. or C.A. Pippy Park and are available to community, youth and school groups. Programs are customized Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm for the age and ability of the participants. Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm Programs offered in winter: • cross country skiing • snowshoeing For more detail • outdoor cooking www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s Contact Outdoor Programs • orienteering 576-8522 • fire building >Recreation and Parks >Outdoor Recreation [email protected] • map & compass 18 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Tree Care During Winter Trees, plants and shrubs enter a period of dormancy during winter, often referred to as winter rest or winter sleep. Although a tree’s metabolism is slowed during winter months, there are things you can do in the winter to help your trees stay healthy and strong all year long.

Remove snow and ice Keep an eye on your trees and shrubs over the winter and remove excessive buildup of snow or ice which can be quite heavy and cause limbs to break. This is most important for deciduous plants (those that lose their leaves in fall) as coniferous trees such as spruce and fir which are native to our area have evolved with a slim, conical shape that helps them shed winter snow naturally.

Protect from sun damage Believe it or not, the sun can damage trees during the winter! For deciduous trees, wrap the trunk of trees two to five years after planting. For coniferous trees, wrap the entire crown.

Deciduous On sunny winter days the sun can heat up bark, tricking the tree into thinking spring has arrived. When the sun goes down and the temperature suddenly drops, the tree can’t re-enter dormancy quick enough to protect itself and the affected part of the tree freezes causing bark damage known as sun scald.

Coniferous A similar process occurs in conifers when the tree needles are Sponsored in part by NTV and OZFM. stimulated by warm winter sun and die when the sunlight and heat are quickly removed.

To protect your trees against the winter sun, wrap with burlap or similar landscape fabrics that can be purchased at your local nursery or garden centre.

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‘No Parking-Snow Route’ Streets Dec. 1 to March 31

From December 1 to March 31 parking is prohibited 24 hours a day on streets designated as Snow Routes. These streets can be located anywhere in the city, not just downtown.

These restrictions are necessary so that ice control and snow clearing equipment can safely service the streets. Enforcement is continuous for 24 hours a day from Dec. 1 to March 31 regardless of snow or street conditions. The fine for a No Parking-Snow Route violation is $55.

Downtown Overnight Snow Removal As scheduled dependent on snow

On-street parking is permitted throughout the winter (unless prohibited by signage) except on streets which are scheduled for snow removal operations. For a complete list of streets included in the Overnight Snow Removal area, check our website.

Vehicles must not be parked on the streets scheduled for snow removal between 12:30 and 7:30 a.m. on the date indicated. Any vehicle impeding snow removal will be impounded at the owner’s expense.

Outside Downtown Streets Scheduled to begin Jan. 2 The on-street parking ban is set to begin at midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Please note, this ban may come into effect earlier if there are significant snowfalls that impede the safe flow of traffic.

The ban is lifted when conditions are favourable; this often occurs in early April but primarily depends on the amount of snow remaining and if it impedes the safe flow of traffic.

Downtown Early Morning Parking Ban Scheduled to begin Jan. 2

The downtown early morning parking ban was first introduced as a pilot project in winter 2018. Feedback and recommendations from the pilot have been considered and integrated into the 2019 ban, where possible.

The Downtown Early Morning Parking Ban is set to begin Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, however it may come into effect earlier if there are significant snowfalls that impede the safe flow of traffic. The ban is lifted when conditions are favourable; this often occurs in early April but primarily depends on the amount of snow remaining and if it impedes the safe flow of traffic.

While the ban is in place, vehicles are not permitted to park between 4 and 6 a.m. on: • Water Street, from Prescott to Waldegrave • Duckworth, from Cochrane to New Gower

BOND ST. VICTORIA ST. QUEEN’S RD. Any vehicle parked in violation of the ban will be ticketed

GOWER ST. GOWER ST.

PRESCOTT ST. PRESCOTT and if the street needs to be plowed will be ST. COCHRANE towed at the owner’s expense. NEW GOWER ST. DUCKWORTH STREET WALDEGRAVE ST. SPRINGDALE ST. GEORGE ST.

WATER STREET WATER STREET

HARBOUR DRIVE Late night parking restriction between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 21 Downtown Overnight Snow Removal We conduct snow removal operations in the downtown area overnight when there is the least amount of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

For a complete list of streets we include in the downtown snow removal area, check our website at stjohns.ca/snow. Is my street schedule for snow removal?

If you live or work overnight in the downtown snow removal area, by 3 p.m. each day you can find the streets we’ve scheduled for overnight snow removal.

To know if your downtown street is scheduled for overnight snow removal: • Sign up to receive an email by 3 p.m. each day, at stjohns.ca/st-johns-e-updates • Check map.stjohns.ca/snow • Call 576-SNOW (7669) or 311 • Check for signs placed in snowbanks and at the ends of the street where we’ll be removing snow Where to Park When your street is scheduled for snow removal, you need to move your vehicle(s) off the street for the night. But where do you park instead? If you don’t have a private driveway, we suggest you use a public parking lot. The City of St. John’s owns parking lots that are free to use from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night.

• City Hall parking garage (excluding the rooftop), 8 New Gower Street • Railway Coastal Museum, 495 Water Street • Bannerman Park parking lot, off Bannerman Road next to the pool house • Parking lot behind the basketball court at 89 Hayward Avenue • Parking lot off Hutchings Street, underneath the overpass • Gravel parking lot across from the H.G.R. Mews Community Center, 40 Mundy Pond Road If you choose to park in a downtown parking zone other than what your parking permit indicates, that is okay for that night only as long as that street is not scheduled for snow removal as well. The RNC and the City’s Parking Enforcement Officers are aware this will be happening on the nights that removals are being completed, and they will not be ticketing for parking outside your designated parking zone during snow removal operations. Vehicle Impound Fees and Payment Towing Charge*: $200 Payment Options: Impounded vehicles can be picked up, Administration Charge: $50 • In person at City Hall after payment is made, by the registered Impounding Fee: $25 per day 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday owner/renter from 8 a.m. to midnight, By cash, credit or debit card seven days a week at 25 Blackler Avenue. Vehicles are released to the registered We need to see proof of ownership, such owner/renter when all charges are paid. If • By calling 311 or 754-CITY (2489) as: proof of registration and insurance is not provided the vehicle can only be towed, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Driver’s license or other government By credit card only not driven, from the impound lot. identification with the same name and civic address as the vehicle *NOTE: Towing Charge may change as a Please note: Payments cannot be registration tender for towing services closes after the accepted on statutory holidays City Guide is sent to the printer. • For rental vehicles, the name and address on government identifications matches the name and address of the rental agreement 22 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca

Snowclearing Levels of Service Streets and sidewalks of St. John’s are maintained to performance and service objectives approved by City Council.

Ice control, streets Complete one application of ice control materials on all streets within three hours of ice conditions.

Snow plowing, streets For snowfalls of up to 25 centimeters, complete an initial cut on all streets within 12 hours following the end of the storm.

For snowfalls greater than 25 centimeters, and for extenuating circumstances (such as drifting conditions, extreme snow accumulations, etc), the time to complete the initial cut will increase.

Snow plowing, sidewalks Depending on the amount of snow on the ground and equipment availability the majority of streets in the sidewalk program will be plowed within four to seven days. The time to complete this will increase if a new storm occurs during this time frame. Sidewalk Priority

Downtown The St. John’s Snow Removal Regulations require properties adjacent to designated downtown streets to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow. Some sidewalks in the downtown core are salted and/or plowed following snow events.

Outside Downtown The City clears and salts sidewalks on at least one side of the majority of all arterial and collector streets. A few streets classified as residential that provide connections between these streets have also been included.

There are separate routes for sidewalk clearing, sidewalks have the same priority as the adjacent street with the exception of the immediate area in front of schools, which are Priority 1. Street Priority

Streets are salted and plowed in a priority basis that is primarily based on traffic volumes. Learn more about This ensures emergency vehicle access is maintained to the greatest number of residents. snow clearing: Priority 1 = major and minor arterials www.stjohns.ca/snow Priority 2 = collector streets Priority 3 = minor streets and cul-de-sacs Priority 4 = private lanes maintained by the City Everything You Winter Need For The is coming HOLIDAY SEASON! book YOUR SNOWCLEARING now &SAVE YOUR BACK AND YOUR WALLET!

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www.sjta.ca 7707156 24 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Every second counts

St. John’s Regional Fire Department Chief Sherry Colford

There are approximately 3,200 fire hydrants in the City of St. John’s. Each one requires regular inspection and maintenance. Keep me clean, not unseen! During the winter, this includes keeping the hydrants free of snow so they are readily available in case of an emergency. • ‘Adopt a hydrant’ close to your property. Take

the time to clear a path from the street to the City crews continually work to keep the hydrants free of snow but it can hydrant. Clear the snow away from the top and take more than a week to clear all of the hydrants after a heavy snowfall. sides of the hydrant. Hydrants are cleared on a priority basis; high priority areas include schools and hospitals. • Do not bury or place snow on top of a hydrant. “If your home or business is on fire, every second counts,” says Sherry • Report damaged hydrants by contacting Colford, Fire Chief of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department. Access St. John’s: “Firefighters lose precious time if they have to remove snow from a hydrant, Call 311 and I urge you to take the time to help protect your property, and your neighbhours too,” adds Chief Colford. Online www.stjohns.ca/access-311

“Everyone will appreciate it if you keep the hydrants closest to you cleared.” iPhone or Android app, search: 311 St. John’s

Safe Play Children love to have fun in the snow! Make sure they are safe by reminding them to be careful around snow banks – snow pushed by snow plows is full of road gravel and potentially other hazards. Remember that banks are typically unstable and not safe for tunneling. www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 25

Double the distance

Don’t Winter road Pass the Salt conditions Save your paint and stay safe demand more Give snow equipment space space for stopping The Snowhawk some fashion statements are a ticketable offence

Beware of The Blade

Plows extend beyond the Clear the snow width of vehicle, look for before you go! warning beacons 26 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca New to St. John’s? Check out MyNewStJohns.ca!

Wondering where to find food that is familiar, to get involved in arts or sports groups or to volunteer in the community?This new online tool can help you find the things you need to get settled in the city!

My New St. John’s is an online and mobile-friendly services map to help newcomers easily find and access existing programs and services.

Search for settlement services, language training, employment supports, community services, multicultural organizations and other services in the city and see what’s applicable to you by filtering by age and immigration category. You can even find out where you need to go by using the directions and transportation option functions.

All this at your fingertips and more, at MyNewStJohns.ca.

This initiative was made possible through financial support for the City of St. John’s, the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Be sure footed this winter No matter how well the snow is removed from parking lots or sidewalks, there will still be places that are slippery. Wearing the right shoes is the single most important thing you can do to stay safe when walking outside. Boots with rubber soles and non-slip treads are best, and shoe grippers or traction cleats add another layer of safety. Walk like a penguin • Bend slightly and walk flat footed • Point your feet out slightly • Keep your centre of gravity over your feet as much as possible • Watch where you are stepping • Take shorter, shuffle-like steps • Keep your arms at your sides (not in your pockets!) • Concentrate on keeping your balance www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 27

Get Engaged With Us In a time when information is coming at us fast and furious it can Calendar of events be difficult to keep up with everything that might impact us and how we can be involved in the conversation. Whenever the City hosts an engagement event, it is posted on the City website calendar of events. Find the calendar of events under As a large organization the City has many ways of getting ‘Quick Links’ at www.stjohns.ca. information out, however engaging people in matters that are important to them requires different approaches and tools. e-updates Getting public feedback on various projects and initiatives is an important component of the City’s decision-making Whenever a new project that includes engagement opportunities process. Often, residents tell us they are not always aware of the begins, a news item is posted to the City website. opportunities available to them. Anyone can sign up to receive e-updates of all City news items by choosing ‘News’ under ‘Quick Links’ at www.stjohns.ca. Stay in the loop at engagestjohns.ca We also share many engagement opportunities through social If you want to learn about engagement opportunities tied to City media; search for @CityofStJohns on Facebook, Twitter, and projects and initiatives, check out engagestjohns.ca. Instagram. The City is also interested in hearing This site was launched in May 2015 and since then, there have been more than 75,000 visits to the page where you can read from you on how we can make our about various projects and provide your feedback. engagement processes better. Feel free to email your ideas to [email protected]. Currently, more than 1,600 residents are active registered users on the page which means they receive direct communication via email when new projects are added or when updates are available.

By registering as a user on engagestjohns.ca, you will be better Learn more and contribute to the connected to learn about and follow along as projects proceed. If you haven’t already done so, sign up today. discussion at www.engagestjohns.ca 7707754 7707754 30 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Heritage Awards

114 Quidi Vidi Road is a recent Heritage Award winner. You can see the improvements made in these before and after photos.

Downtown Heritage Areas are the heart and soul of St. John’s. The City’s annual Heritage Awards recognize commercial and residential property owners for their work in rehabilitating, restoring and celebrating our rich built heritage.

Citizens are encouraged to nominate a property they feel is deserving of this recognition. Property owners can also nominate their own property.

Nominations are now being accepted for categories: • Preserving or restoring the original character of a heritage building or any building in a Heritage Area; • Rehabilitating an older building, including successfully integrating modern elements; • Respecting the character of a modern building in a Heritage Area; • Infill developments that blend into a neighborhood in a Heritage Area; • Stewardship and long-term preservation of a heritage building or any building in a Nomination deadline Heritage Area. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019

Heritage Day Awards Nominations can include a photo of the property and a brief description outlining why the property should receive the award. Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

To submit a nomination, or for more information: For more detail Call 709-570-2041 www.stjohns.ca email [email protected] >Living in St. John’s application form: at stjohns.ca/forms-permits look under >Building, Renovation and Repairs ‘Development Applications and Building Permits’ >Heritage www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 31 Heritage Financial Incentives Program The Heritage Financial Incentives Program is intended to defray some costs associated with maintaining and conserving designated Heritage Buildings and buildings located in the City’s designated Heritage Areas.

The program is open March 1 to May 1 each year.

Applications must include:

• A completed application form; at stjohns.ca/forms-permits look under ‘Development Applications and Building Permits’

• Photos of the property

• A description of the work to be completed, including two quotations.

• Applications may include work done in the past if the grant application is received within two years of the date the Building Permit was issued.

There are two types of grants in the Heritage Financial Incentives Program: Heritage Maintenance Grant For the maintenance and repair to façade elements abutting a public street. A grant of up to 25 per cent of the material and labour costs will be available to a maximum of $1,000 per building, per calendar year.

This may include but is not limited to:

• Work to conserve the exterior such as: dormers, windows, doors and decorative features;

• Work to reconstruct missing exterior elements;

• Repainting of exterior elements;

• Replacement or repair of roofing shingles, rain gutters, downspouts, flashing, exterior caulking and chimneys to prevent further deterioration.

Heritage Conservation Grant For the preservation, restoration and/or replacement of façade elements abutting a public street. A grant of up to 25 per cent of the material and labour costs will be available to a maximum of $5,000 per building, per calendar year.

This may include but is not limited to:

• Preservation of existing exterior architectural elements such as windows and doors, cladding, architectural trim and other significant features;

• Restoration of exterior architectural elements which have been lost;

• Replacement of existing exterior architectural elements that still exist but which are beyond preservation or repair. 32 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Recreation Registration

Winter Recreation Programs Open for Registration St. John’s residents Thursday, December 6 beginning at 7 a.m. Please note Residents from other municipalities Thursday, December 13 beginning at 7 a.m. We are no longer taking registration by phone on registration day. Registration Options Program ages Online: Visit www.stjohns.ca, under Quick Links choose ‘RECconnect’ Registration for most of our programs is based In person: on a minimum and H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road sometimes a maximum age. Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive

Children must be the age listed on Set up an account or make sure your account is up-to-date December 31, 2019. 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.

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!

Listings Key Due to the large number of programs and classes, you will see that we are using tables and a shorthand key to list everything in the Guide.

Guide Day Guide Month Guide Location M Monday Jan January PRCC Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive Tu Tuesday Feb February Mews H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road W Wednesday Mar March CEWP Charles E. Warr Pavillion, off Prince of Wales Street Th Thursday Apr April Southlands Southlands Community Centre, 40 Teakwood Drive Animal Su Sunday Animal Care and Adoption Centre, 81 Higgin’s Line Centre Kilbride Kilbride Lion’s Community Centre, 34 Fahey Street Gonzaga Gonzaga High School, 20 Smithville Crescent North Bank North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park Shea Shea Heights Community Centre, 130 Linegar Avenue The Hub The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Road www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 33 Rent a Facility City facilities can be booked for a variety of functions including baby or bridal showers, family gatherings, community/corporate events or sports activities.

Facility Details H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Gym 40 Mundy Pond Road Kitchen 576-8499 Multi-Purpose room

Paul Reynolds Community Centre Gym 35 Carrick Drive Kitchen 576-8631 Multi-Purpose room Southlands Community Centre Multi-Purpose room 40 Teakwood Drive Kitchen 364-5129 Meeting room Shea Heights Community Centre Multi-Purpose room 130 Linegar Avenue Kitchen 576-1023 Kilbride Lions Community Centre Multi-Purpose room 34 Fahey Street Kitchen 368-0250 Cabot 500 Theatre Outdoor theatre Bowring Park accommodates 750 [email protected] Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park Chalet 24 bunk beds Thorburn Road Kitchen with dishwasher 7707218 [email protected] Outdoor barbeque

Birthday Parties For details on programs Neighbourhood and services at our We offer both gym and Community Centres Watch swimming parties at the www.stjohns.ca H.G.R. Mews and Paul Reynolds > Living in St. John’s Community Centres. Depending > Recreation and Parks on the type of party, number of > Community Programs Are you concerned about guests, and the facility, costs crime in your neighbourhood? range from $140 to $260. You can also book space to hold a party at the Shea Heights, Let’s Connect and Protect! Southlands and Kilbride Community Centres. Contact the Centres for fees and availability or email [email protected]. Racquetball Courts Courts at the Mews Centre are available for 40 minute sessions Call 726-0180 each day of the week, and can be reserved two days in advance [email protected] by calling 576-8499. Equipment rentals are available for $3, with a deposit of $20 or photo ID.

Cost per person Supported by

Drop-in 5 game pass 10 game pass $4 $17.50 $30 34 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Drop-in swim H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive • 25 metre pool • 1 metre diving board • co-ed steam room and dry sauna (Mews) • 2 water slides, leisure pool & play area (PRCC) • wheelchair accessibility and pool lift • viewing area

Wristbands must be worn by everyone in the pool and can be purchased from the front desk staff. Swim Costs Age Indoor Pool Swim As pool schedules often change for drop-in swims, 2 and under Free we are no longer printing them in this Guide. Youth & Senior Drop In 10 pass 20 pass 30 pass For up-to-date swim schedules and descriptions: Ages 3-18 and 65+ $3 $27.50 $50 $67.50 • Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8408 (Mews) Adult 19+ $4 $37.50 $70 $97.50 or 576-8155 (PRCC) Family Rate $3 adults, $2 children • www.stjohns.ca > Quick Links > Swim Schedules Steam/Sauna $3 • Visit our recreation facilities • [email protected] Swim Descriptions

Family Lane Everyone Adult Leisure Welcome

A time for families of Choose the Enjoy a fun-filled Swim for adults 19+ Only at PRCC. all ages to enjoy fun appropriate lane – aquatic environment! years-old. and fitness in the pool slow, medium, or fast An ideal time for all together! - based on ability. Open to all ages. Choose the ages to play or relax in Children under 8 must appropriate lane – the leisure pool! All children must Children under 13 be supervised by a slow, medium, or fast be supervised by a must be supervised by 16+ year-old, who - based on ability. Open to all ages. 16+ year-old, who a 16+ year-old, who must remain in the Children under 13 must remain in the must remain in the water at arms-length. At PRCC, the leisure must be supervised by water at arms-length. water at arms-length. Maximum 3 children pool and other fun a 16+ year-old, who Maximum 3 children Maximum 3 children to 1 supervisor. features may or may must remain in the to 1 supervisor. to 1 supervisor. not be available as water at arms-length. Toys and diving board aquatic fitness classes Maximum 3 children Toys and diving board available. Splash pad may be taking place. to 1 supervisor. available. Splash pad and slides available at and slides available at PRCC. Toys available. Splash PRCC. pad and slides At PRCC, birthday available. parties may also be taking place. www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 35

Fitness For fitness session descriptions go to: Dryland & aquatic fitness is for ages 16+. For fitness descriptions visit our website. www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s Drop-in Fitness >Recreation and Parks >Fitness Wristbands must be worn by everyone in drop-in fitness sessions; receive your wristband from the front desk staff.

As drop-in fitness schedules often change, we are no longer printing them in this Guide.

For up-to-date schedules: • Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8408 (Mews) or 576-8155 (PRCC) • www.stjohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Fitness • Visit our Recreation Facilities • [email protected]

Age Drop In 10 pass 20 pass 30 pass Youth 3-18 & Senior 65+ $4 $35 $60 $75 Adult 19+ $5 $45 $80 $105

Fitness Courses for Registration These courses require pre-registration, see page XX for details. Course Day Dates Time Location Cost Beginner Yoga 13079 M Jan 7-Feb 25 6:45-8pm PRCC $80 Beginner Yoga 13080 M Mar 4-Apr 15 6:45-8pm PRCC $60 No class Mar 18 Beginner Yoga 13081 Th Jan 10-Feb 28 10:45am-noon PRCC $80 Beginner Yoga 13082 Th Mar 7-Apr 18 10:45am-noon PRCC $70 Intermediate Yoga 13083 M Jan 7-Feb 25 8:15-9:30pm PRCC $80 Intermediate Yoga 13084 M Mar 4-Apr 15 8:15-9:30pm PRCC $60 No class Mar 18 Intermediate Yoga 13085 W Jan 9-Feb 27 6:45-8pm PRCC $80 Intermediate Yoga 13086 W Mar 6-Apr 17 6:45-8pm PRCC $70 Intermediate Yoga 13087 Th Jan 10-Feb 28 9:15-10:30am PRCC $80 Intermediate Yoga 13088 Th Mar 7-Apri 18 9:15-10:30am PRCC $70 Mixed Yoga 13089 Tu Jan 8-Feb 26 9:15-10:30am PRCC $80 Mixed Yoga 13090 Tu Mar 5-Apr 16 9:15-10:30am PRCC $70 Mixed Yoga 13091 Tu Jan 8-Feb 26 6:45-8pm PRCC $80 Mixed Yoga 13092 Tu Mar 5-Apr 16 6:45-8pm PRCC $70 Power Yoga 13093 W Jan 9-Feb27 8:15-9:30pm PRCC $80 Power Yoga 13094 W Mar 6-Apr 17 8:15-9:30pm PRCC $70 Relaxation Yoga 13098 W Feb 20-Apr 3 9:30-10:45am Mews $70 Relaxation Yoga 13097 W Feb 20-Apr 3 noon-1:15pm PRCC $70 Yin Yoga 13095 Tu Jan 8-Feb 26 8:15-9:30pm PRCC $80 Yin Yoga 13096 Tu Mar 5-Apr 16 8:15-9:30pm PRCC $70 36 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca

For details on lesson days and Swimming lessons times go to www.stjohns.ca Our swim levels and lessons follow the Canadian Red Cross Swim program model and run at > Living in St. John’s both Paul Reynolds Community Centre and H.G.R. Mews Community Centre from > Recreation and Parks January 6 to March 30. > Swimming Starfish / Duck / Sea Turtle > Swimming Lessons

Parent & Tot lessons for 6 to 36 months of age children Maximum of 1 child to 1 adult Private swimming lessons 1 lesson per week of 30 minutes instruction & 20 minutes stay & play Mews and PRCC: $54 for 12 lessons; $49.50 for 11 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. At PRCC Swim Preschool / Kids / Teens lessons are booked based on participants swimming level. Cost is $80 for four lessons, $60 for three lessons. 1 lesson per week, 45 minute class Mews and PRCC: $78 for 12 lessons; $71.50 for 11 lessons This winter we’re offering three sets of lessons:

Set 1: Jan 6 – Feb 2 Adult Lessons Set 2: Feb 3 – Mar 2 Set 3: Mar 3 – Mar 30 Suitable for basics to stroke development levels. 1 lesson/practice per week, 50 minute session Mews and PRCC: $90 for 12 lessons; $82.50 for 11

Red Cross Swim – Adapted

A parent or aide may be required to support the swimmer in the water. 1 lesson per week, 45 minute class Mews and PRCC: $156 for 12 lessons; $143 for 11 lessons

A Red Cross swimmer intake form, due two weeks prior to program start, is required to participate. Contact Inclusive Services staff at 576-4450 or [email protected]. www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 37 Aquatic Leadership Course and Code Age Day Date Time Location Cost Junior Lifeguard Club 12636 10-13 M Jan 7–Mar 25 5-6:50pm PRCC $99 Junior Lifeguard Club 12637 10-13 Tu Jan 8-Mar 26 5-6:50pm Mews $108 Junior Lifeguard Club 12638 14-16 W Jan 9-Mar 27 5-6:50pm PRCC $108 Junior Lifeguard Club 12639 14-16 Th Jan 10-Mar 28 5-6:50pm Mews $108 Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard 12640 12+ Su Jan 6-Feb 10 9am-5pm PRCC $175 Red Cross Lifeguard 12641 15+ Su Jan 20-Feb 24 9am-5pm PRCC $225 Red Cross Water Safety Instructor 12642 15+ Su Jan 6-Feb 17 9am-5pm PRCC $425 Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPRC 13687 15+ Su Jan 6-13 9am-5 pm PRCC $125

Junior Lifeguard Club Red Cross Lifeguard Red Cross Water Safety A new initiative of the City of St. John’s Note: Prerequisite for Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor to help young swimmers, ages 10 to 16, is Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR Level Focusing on how to effectively plan bridge the gap between our Canadian Red C Certification and teach the Red Cross Swim program Cross Swimming Lesson Program and our continuum is a key aspect of swim Lifeguard certification program. Junior This course prepares Assistant Lifeguards instructor development. Topics covered Lifeguard Club focuses on improving to be trained and ready to supervise include emergency response skills and participants’ physical strength, endurance, aquatic programs. Participants train to be stroke development, drills and corrective strokes, rescue skills, first aid and CPR skills. pool deck ready by learning emergency strategies. Candidates apply their teaching A main focus of this program is to ensure preparedness, accident prevention, skills and knowledge through online, participants have fun while building team and leadership development and work teaching experience and classroom work, self-confidence and leadership skills. to develop excellent judgement skills participation. Upon successful completion during mock scenarios while focusing on of the course, candidates are certified as Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard improving their physical conditioning. Water Safety Instructors and can teach This course is designed to introduce Candidates must be at least 15 years-old the Red Cross Swim program anywhere participants to basic lifeguarding and must possess an Assistant Red Cross in Canada. Candidates must be at least 15 techniques used by swimming pool Lifeguard certificate. The development of years-old and have the ability to swim at lifeguards. Expect a fun and action- the professional Lifeguard is a key element the Red Cross Level 10. packed experience with exposure to the of this program. knowledge and skills used by lifeguard Red Cross Standard First Aid & teams. Candidates must be at least 12 For more details on years-old and possess strong swimming CPR Level C courses visit This is a comprehensive two-day course skills. Please ask our Aquatics staff for a www.stjohns.ca offering first aid and cardiopulmonary swim test if you are unsure if this level is > Living in St. John’s resuscitation (CPR) skills that meet the right for you. > Recreation and Parks guidelines from the Canadian Red Cross. > Swimming This is a prerequisite for the Red Cross Lifeguard Course. 38 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Donate to REAL and make a difference Give a child the gift of play with one easy click through your RecConnect account!

100% of all donations go directly to supporting children and youth in Give a child the gift recreation and leisure. of play with one easy click through your Don’t have a RecConnect account? No problem! Give us a call or send us an email. RECconnect Account! Learn more, please visit www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks With your help a child can… >REAL Program Lace up skates this winter for $200 Receive the gift of music for $150 Become a martial arts master for $100 Dance and perform for $75 Explore their artistic side for $25 Get transportation to any of these for $50

g in teer olun V@ Volunteer Today! Give back to your community and build relationships with others all while having fun. Email: [email protected] Phone: 576-8628 We will provide you with an application (also available on our website www.stjohns.ca, look under ‘Living in St. John’s’, choose ‘Your City’ then ‘Volunteer’) and a waiver to apply for a RNC Code of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check. When all documents have been submitted we will meet with you and match you with a rewarding and fulfilling placement. www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 39

Inclusive Services Contact us Do you require support to participate in City of St. John’s recreation and leisure For more information about any programs? To learn more about how we can help, or any of the programs and of these programs or services: services listed here, contact Inclusive Services staff. 576-4450 Application deadlines [email protected]. Easter Camps: Feb. 17, 2019 After School Programs: March 17, 2019 Summer NEW: March 17, 2019

For more detail and Pursuing Active Lifestyles descriptions of these services please visit For individuals with mild to moderate developmental disabilities to learn about the www.stjohns.ca basic skills needed for active living. Participants take part in recreation and leisure activities >Living in St. John’s in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with caring leaders. >Recreation and Parks >Inclusive Services Tuesdays, January 22 to May 7 (no program April 23)

Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive

$90

Youth: ages 15 to 21, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Adults: age 22 and above, 8 to 9:15 p.m.

Safety for Independent Living A course aimed to equip youth and adults, with mild to moderate developmental disabilities, with life skills to help them make confident choices, prevent potentially dangerous situations and live a safe life.

Are you or someone you know interested in taking this course? Contact us to let us know! If there is enough interest we’ll offer the course; date and time to be determined.

Adaptive Equipment Loan Program We have equipment that can assist people with disabilities to participate in recreation and leisure activities.

Fit Finders Offered winter, spring, and fall to groups who encounter ability related barriers. Participants are given the opportunity to experience recreation and leisure activities within a safe, supportive environment, with dedicated and experienced recreation staff.

Attendant Pass Persons with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to events, may apply for an attendant pass.

Financial Support Financial support is available for children and youth facing financial barriers to participate in City of St. John’s Recreation Division activities. These requests are referred to the REAL Program, see page 38. 40 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca

Do you know Joe? We do! A young Joseph Coffin, now one half of the National award winning duo Nick Earle and ink You’ve u Th Go Joe Coffin is a former So You think you’ve got Talent performer. Joe played our Youth Yo t .. stage for three years honing his musical skills and showcasing his talent all to prepare o. him for what was to come over the next few years. S With three recordings under their belts that have brought the duo 2016 Canadian Folk Music Award for Young Performers, 2017 MusicNL Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year as well as host of ECMA and MusicNL nominations. They won the 2017 Maritimes to Memphis ! International Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category. Soon after, they proudly ent represented Atlantic Canada at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, al making it to the Semi-Finalist Round.

All these awards all while constantly playing gigs at home and throughout Canada. T Congratulations Joe. Not your So you think average Joe you’ve got Talent Do you dance? Sing? Act? Do magic tricks? Perform feats of daring and wonder? Whatever your talent here’s your chance to show it off in a supportive and non-judgemental environment!

Sunday, March 24 2-5 p.m. D.F. Recital Hall, School of Music Memorial University

Anyone can attend for free – support these stars of tomorrow!

Performers are ages 10-14, the application deadline is Wednesday, March 13. For more information or an application form:

Learn more at [email protected] www.stjohns.ca 576-8630 >Living in St. John’s >Recreation and Parks >Youth

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Playgroups Course Ages Day Dates Time Location Cost $2, FREE for Playgroup 13134 0-5 M Jan 14-Jun 10 10-11:30am Southlands under 6 months $2, FREE for Playgroup 13134 0-5 Sa Jan 19-Jun 15 10-11:30am Southlands under 6 months $2, FREE for Playgroup 13135 0-5 M Jan 7-May27 9:30-11:30am Kilbride under 6 months Playgroup 13133 0-5 Tu Th Jan 8-Jun 20 9:30-11:30am Kilbride FREE $2, FREE for Active Start 13136 0-5 M Jan 14-May 13 11am-12:30pm PRCC under 6 months $2, FREE for Active Start 13136 0-5 W Jan 16-May 15 11am-12:30pm PRCC under 6 months Mother Goose 13138 Up to age 2.5 Tu Jan 15-Mar 19 10-11am Shea FREE $2, FREE for Sunday Fun-day 13137 All ages Su Jan 13-May 12 1-2:30pm PRCC under 6 months

Preschool – requires registration (must be attending Kindergarten in September 2019) Course Ages Day Dates Time Location Cost Preschool 13130 4-5 M W F Jan 14-May 17 9am-noon PRCC $658 Preschool 13131 4-5 Tu Th Jan 15-May 16 9am-noon PRCC $448 Preschool 13132 4-5 Tu Th Jan 15-May 16 9am-noon Southlands $448

Art – requires registration Course Ages Day Dates Time Location Cost Valentine Art 13143 5-12 Th Feb 7 6:30-8pm PRCC $14 Spring Art 13144 5-12 Th Apr 4 6:30-8pm PRCC $14 Paint Night 13141 10-12 Tu Mar 5 6:30-8pm PRCC $14 5+ (must be accompanied Family Paint Night 13145 Tu Apr 9 6:30-8pm PRCC $14 by a registered adult)

Sport – requires registration, unless noted Course Ages Day Dates Time Location Cost Ball Hockey 13146 12-16 Su Jan 13-Apr 14 6-7:00pm Mews $52

Basketball 13147 12-16 Su Jan 13-Apr 14 6-7:00pm PRCC $52

Beginner Handball Demo 13148 10-12 Tu Jan 15 3:30-4:30pm PRCC FREE

Beginner Handball Demo 13149 12-16 Th Jan 17 3:30-4:30pm PRCC FREE

Beginner Handball 13151 10-12 Tu Jan 22-Mar 26 3:30-4:30pm PRCC $40

Beginner Handball 13152 12-16 Th Jan 24-Mar 28 3:30-4:30pm PRCC $40 www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 43 Children & Youth

Leadership – requires registration Course Ages Day Dates Time Location Cost Babysitters Course 13156 11-14 Sa Feb 2 9am-4pm Kilbride $55 Babysitters Course 13155 11-14 Sa Mar 2 9am-4pm PRCC $55 Babysitters Course 13158 11-14 Th Apr 25 9am-4pm PRCC $55 Home Alone Safety 13254 10-12 M Feb 18 9am-4pm PRCC $55 Home Alone Safety 13154 10-12 Sa Mar 30 9am-4pm Southlands $55 Home Alone Safety 13157 10-12 Tu Apr 23 9am-4pm PRCC $55 Youth Inclusion Leader 13159 14-18 W Feb 13-Apr 3 3:30-5:30pm Gonzaga $60

Workshops – requires registration (to be determined) Course Ages Day Dates Time Location Cost

Animal Care 13231 12-16 W Feb 13 6-8pm Animal Centre $14

Animal Care 13232 12-16 W Mar 20 6-8pm Animal Centre $14

Emergency Pet First Aid 13233 12-16 W Feb 20 5-8pm TBD $20

Skiing & Snowshoeing 13229 12-16 Tu Feb 5 6-8pm North Bank $14

Skiing & Snowshoeing 13230 12-16 Tu Mar 5 6-8pm North Bank $14

Youth Drop Ins Course Ages Day Dates Time Location Cost Drop In - Girls 13165 10-14 M Jan 14-May 20 6:30-8pm Southlands FREE Drop In 13164 10-14 Tu Th Jan 15-May 23 6:15-8:15pm Southlands FREE Drop In 13161 10-14 W Jan 9-Jun 12 6:30-8pm Shea FREE Drop In - Girls 13162 10-14 Th Jan 10-Jun 13 6:30-8pm Shea FREE Drop In 13160 10-14 Tu Jan 8-Jun 11 6:30-8pm Shea FREE Drop In 13167 10-14 M W Jan 14-Jun 12 6-7:30pm Kilbride FREE Drop In 13169 12-16 Th Jan 17-Jun 20 6-7:30pm Kilbride FREE Drop In 13163 11-16 Su Jan 13-Apr 14 3-5pm PRCC $2

Be a Helmet Head

When sledding and skating, protect your head by wearing a CSA approved helmet. Accidents can happen, especially when everyone is having fun and paying less attention to the risks. 44 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Adult Handicraft & Art Adult courses are for ages 18+ and requires registration, see page 32. Crafting – requires registration. Basic knowledge an asset. Course Day Dates Time Location Cost Knitting Circle 13193 M Jan 21-April 1 10:30am-noon Mews $3 drop in Knitting Circle 13194 T Jan 22-April 2 9-10:30am PRCC $3 drop in Rug Hooking Floor Mat 13195 M Jan 14-Feb 18 9am-noon Mews $137 Frame and hook provided $100 Quilting Double Irish Chain 13196 W Jan 23-Mar 27 6:30-9pm Southlands Must bring a sewing machine Valentines Day - Door Décor M Feb 4 1 – 3 pm Mews $15 13210 St. Patrick’s Door Décor 13211 M Mar 4 1 – 3 pm Mews $15 Spring String Art 13212 M April 1 1 – 3 pm Mews $15

Art – requires registration Course Day Dates Time Location Cost Acrylic Painting – Florals 13242 F Jan 18 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $12 Acrylic Painting – Hot Air Balloon 13243 F Feb 22 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $12 Acrylic Painting – Beach & Wine Glass 13244 F Mar 8 6:30 – 9:30 pm CEWP $12 Acrylic Painting – Jar of Pansies 13245 F Mar 29 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $12 Acrylic Painting – Lilacs 13246 F April 5 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $12 Acrylic Painting – 13197 W Jan 16 6:30 – 9:30pm Southlands $12 Acrylic Painting – 13198 W Feb 13 6:30 – 9:30pm Southlands $12 Acrylic Painting – 13199 W March 13 6:30 – 9:30pm Southlands $12 Acrylic Painting – 13200 W April 17 6:30 – 9:30pm Southlands $12 Acrylic Painting - Valentine’s Day - 13685 M Jan 28 1 - 3 pm Mews $12 Acrylic Painting – 13201 Tu Jan 29 6:30 – 9:30pm Kilbride $12 Acrylic Painting - St. Patrick’s Day - 13686 M Feb 25 1 - 3 pm Mews $12 Acrylic Painting – 13202 Tu March 19 6:30 – 9:30pm Kilbride $12 Oil Painting 13247 Th Jan 17–Jan 31 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $36 Oil Painting 13248 Th Feb 21–Mar 7 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $36 Oil Painting 13249 Th Mar 21–Apr 4 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $36 Water Colour 13203 M Jan 21–Feb 11 6:30 – 9pm PRCC $40 Water Colour 13204 Th Jan 24–Feb 14 2 – 4:30pm PRCC $40 Water Colour 13205 M Feb 28–Mar 11 6:30 – 9pm PRCC $40 Water Colour 13206 Th Feb 28-Mar 21 2 – 4:30pm PRCC $40 Drawing – Basic Drawing Shapes 13250 F Jan 25 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $12 Drawing- Pastels 13251 F Feb 1 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $12 Drawing – With Colored Pencils 13252 F Mar 1 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $12 Drawing – Glass Objects 13253 F Mar 15 6:30 – 9:30pm CEWP $12 www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 45 Adult Music & Dance Adult courses are for ages 18+ and requires registration (unless otherwise noted), see page 32.

Music Course Day Dates Time Location Cost Accordion Level 1 13219 Tu Jan 22 – Mar 12 10 – 11:30am CEWP $48 Accordion Level 2 13220 W Jan 23 – Mar 13 10 – 11:30am CEWP $48 Intermediate Guitar 13222 M Jan 21 – Mar 11 7:30 – 9pm Mews $48 Beginner Guitar 13224 Th Jan 24 – Mar 14 11am – 12:30pm Mews $48 Advanced Guitar 13225 Th Jan 24 – Mar 14 1:30 – 3pm Mews $48 Keyboarding Beginner* 13226 Tu Jan 22 – Mar 12 9:30 – 10:45am Mews $40 Keyboarding Beginner 13227 Th Jan 24 – Mar 14 9:45 – 11am PRCC $40 Keyboarding Intermediate* 13228 Tu Jan 22 – Mar 12 11am – 12:15pm Mews $40 Keyboarding Intermediate 13235 Th Jan 24 – Mar 14 11:15am – 12:30pm PRCC $40 Keyboarding Intermediate* 13236 Tu Jan 22 – Mar 12 12:30 – 1:45pm Mews $40 Ukuele 13238 Tu Jan 22 – Mar 12 1 – 2:30pm CEWP $48 Ukuele 13239 F Jan 25 – Mar 15 10 – 11:30am CEWP $48 *pending instructor availability

Dance Course Day Dates Time Location Cost Line Dance (all levels) Drop in 13053 M Jan 14 – April 15 1 – 2pm PRCC $4 per drop-in class Beginner Line Dance 13054 Tu Jan 15 – Feb 26 11am – noon Mews $28 Beginner Line Dance 13055 Tu Mar 5 – April 16 11am – noon Mews $28 Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance 13056 Tu Jan 15 – Feb 26 12:15 – 1:15pm Mews $28 Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance 13057 Tu Mar 5 – April 16 12:15 –1:15pm Mews $28 Intermediate Line Dance 13058 Th Jan 17 – Feb 28 12:15 – 1:15pm Mews $28 Intermediate Line Dance 13059 Th March 7 – April 18 12:15 – 1:15pm Mews $28 Advanced Line Dance 13060 Th Jan 17 – Feb 28 11am – noon Mews $28 Advanced Line Dance 13061 Th March 7 – April 18 11am – noon Mews $28 Advanced Line Dance 13062 F Jan 18 – Mar 1 1 – 2pm Mews $28 Advanced Line Dance 13063 F Mar 8 – April 12 1 – 2pm Mews $24 Beginner Line Dance 13064 W Jan 16 – Feb 27 9:45-10:45am PRCC $28 Beginner Line Dance 13690 W Mar 6 - April 17 9:45-10:45am PRCC $28 Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance 13065 W Jan 16 – Feb 27 11am–noon PRCC $28 Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance 13691 W Mar 6 - April 17 11am-noon PRCC $28 Ballroom for beginners 13182 Su Jan 13 – Mar 31 7:45 – 8:45pm Mews $48 partner required Ballroom Intermediate 13183 Su Jan 13-Mar 31 9 – 10pm Mews $48 partner required Newfoundland Traditional Dance with W Jan 16-April 10 7:30 – 9pm Mews $6 per drop-in class Live Music 13184 Time to Dance 13186 M Jan 28–April 1 1:30–2:45pm PRCC $50 Jan 21-April 15 Scottish-Country Dance Drop in 13185 M 7-8:30pm PRCC $6 per drop-in class No class on Mar 18 46 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Adult Leisure & Learning Adult course are for ages 18+ and requires registration (see p.32) unless otherwise noted.

Technology Courses – requires registration. If you have a tablet, smartphone or laptop, bring them along! Course Day Dates Time Location Cost Technology for Beginners Course 1 13213 F Jan 18–Feb 8 10am-noon PRCC $32 Technology for Beginners Course 2 13214 F Feb 22–March 15 10am-noon PRCC $32 Technology: Social Media 13215 F Feb 15 10am-noon PRCC $8 Technology: Android Devices 13216 F March 22 10am-noon PRCC $8 Technology: Apple Products 13218 F March 29 10am-noon PRCC $8

Leisure – requires registration, unless otherwise noted

Course Day Dates Time Location Cost Bridge Level 1 13187 Tu Jan 22-March 12 9-11:30am Mews $80

Bridge Level 2 13188 W Jan 23-March 13 9-11:30am PRCC $80 Bridge Level 3 13189 M Jan 21-March 11 9-11:30am PRCC $80 Social Time and Drop in Cards $3 fee per drop-in Tu Jan 15 -April 9 10:30am-noon PRCC 13191 session Social Time and Drop in Cards $3 fee per drop-in F Jan 18-April 12 10:30am-noon Mews 13192 session Intermediate Photography Part 2 $30 Tu & Th Feb 26–Mar 14 10am-noon Southlands 13241 DSLR Camera Required

7702861 Your One Stop Shop for Family Keep Safe, and Friends in the East End! Steer Clear! Did you know the City has protected watersheds to ensure you have potable water?

Windsor Lake and Broad Cove River, Bay Bulls Big Pond and Petty Harbour Long Pond provide the water used by St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South and Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s. 576-4782 Crossing lakes and ponds can be hazardous at the Come in and try some of our home-style dishes. best of times. Crossing our source waters is even If you are not sure what to have, try our riskier due to changing water levels underneath the ice. ALL DAY Help us protect the safety and quality of your drinking BREAKFAST. water: if your snowmobile goes through the ice, not only are you at risk but the gas, oil and toxins from your machine pose a threat to all residents.

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Live bands every weekend Open jam sessions on Wednesday nights 753-2337 Check us out on FACEBOOK. Fall River Plaza • Torbay Road • St. John’s 48 City Guide / Winter 2019 www.stjohns.ca Older Adults

These programs for ages 50+ require registration, see page 32 for registration details and new course listing key. There are also many other adult programs that may be of interest to you, see listings on pages 44-46. Lifelong Learners These general interest courses give participants the opportunity to continue building skills and knowledge.

Singers and Singing

There’s more to singing than what you hear on radio. We’ve been singing many thousands of years. Why, how and what do we sing about?

Instructor: Frank Holden Lifelong Learners Title Days Dates Time Location Cost Singers & Singing 13237 Tu & Th Feb 5–21 10am-noon PRCC $30

For more detail Contact Us www.stjohns.ca >Living in St. John’s Call 576-8490 or 576-8411 >Recreation and Parks email [email protected] >Seniors Programs

Aquatics, Fitness & Recreation for the whole family!

The Works o ers swimming lessons for tots, children & adults. At the largest pool in the province, multiple classes & levels are o ered at the same time, making it easier to bring the whole family.

Swimming Lessons Recreational Swims Aquarena Fitness Centre Indoor Track Fitness Classes And More! www.theworksnl.ca

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Events and Outings Our events are a great way to become active and socialize, whether on the dance floor or around the dinner table.

Registration for events must be completed at least three days prior to the event, for registration options see page 32. Meal, refreshments and transportation is included in the registration fee.

All our outings are scent free. Individuals who wear scented products may be refused admission, at the discretion of City staff.

Events and Outings – requires registration (50+) Title Day Date Time Location Cost Afternoon at North Bank Lodge $15 includes City busing or Th Jan 24 13038 own transportation 1-4pm North Bank Afternoon at North Bank Lodge Th Mar 21 $10 if using GoBus 13041 $19 includes City busing or Valentine’s Party 13044 Th Feb 14 6:30-10:30pm City Hall own transportation $14 if using GoBus $19 includes City busing or Pancake Brunch and Bingo Tu March 5 11:30am-3:30pm The Hub own transportation 13050 $14 if using GoBus $19 includes City busing or St. Patrick’s Party Th Mar 14 6:30-10:30pm City Hall own transportation 13047 $14 if using GoBus

Transportation - events and outings THEY NEED A BETTER Transportation for special events is included in the price. Please call 576-8594 the evening before the outing to FUTURE... determine the bus schedule. Pick-ups occur from the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and the following adult and seniors’ apartment complexes: Please note: If the bus cannot fit into the parking lot it will park at the entrance of the lot. Building # 10 Pasadena Crescent The Bristol Building # 25 Tiffany Lane Thomas Estates Riverhead Towers Morgan Hollow St. George’s Court Apartments Mt. Pleasant Manor Keane Place Apartments Victoria Manor Kelly’s Brook Apartments Wigmore Manor Kenny’s Park Apartments Maplewood Apartments

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Property Assessments

Assessment Notices for St. John’s property owners are in the mail the last week of November. Learn more at www.stjohns.ca The Assessment Division is responsible for the market valuation of all properties within the boundary of the City of St. John’s. The assessed value of your property is multiplied by a mill >Living in St. John’s rate, set annually by Council, and then water tax is added to applicable properties. This will >City Services determine your property tax bill. >Assessment and Taxation

In this province, municipalities can only set one mill rate for residential properties and one mill rate for commercial properties, so everyone is taxed at an equal rate. www.stjohns.ca City Guide / Winter 2019 51 How are assessments conducted? What does the City of St. John’s use to don’t reflect the current value of your determine your assessed property value? property and are only used as a way for the City to determine a mill rate. In St. John’s, assessments are done by our team of professional assessors, using Property taxes from 2016 to 2018 were nationally recognized processes and based on assessed values as of January 1, the latest in assessment technology 2014. At that time, our economy was on an and systems. Assessors are trained upswing and property values reflected that and accredited to provide an accurate, by being up over the previous assessments. independent and thorough valuation of In 2017, the market was declining slightly, your property. and some properties will likely see a drop in assessed value. We have a team of 18 assessors who work on a three-year cycle to assess the city’s This does not mean that all assessments 40,000 residential and 2,600 commercial will drop in value – in fact, if you have made properties. They use data from a variety of significant improvements to your property, sources to prepare property files, including if your neighbourhood has become a more neighbourhood market data, sale history, desirable real estate area, or assessment permits for renovations and additions, related data has been updated, your site visits, neighbourhood scans and even without a permit – this makes the system property value may increase. Assessed construction information dating back to more fair and equitable. values are unique, which means that it is when your property was first built. difficult to speak generally about market Properties are assessed at market value trends and predict accurately the impact on Historical data is important to as of the base date of assessment. In your specific property. our assessment team, but so is this province, all properties are assessed current information, gathered from based on a pre-determined date, set once Once you receive your assessment notice, neighbourhood visits on foot, using our every three years. The assessments for you should consider if this assessment Google car technology and also scans from 2019-2021 are based on market values seems correct as of the base date. If the the air, using software called Assessment on January 1, 2017. Although this might value on the notice seems to differ with Analyst. A plane, flying 1.68 kilometres seem like a long time ago, this is the where you thought your assessment (5500 feet) above St. John’s, provides date that every municipality is using for should be then you should contact the images that help us to accurately measure property assessments for 2019 as directed Assessment Division. You can look up property dimensions and analyze the by provincial legislation. It is important to the assessed value of any property in exterior of properties for changes that may remember that because the base market St. John’s on our website (see box in top impact a property’s value. It also allows us date is always about two years behind, right), choose ‘Property Assessment Search to capture work that was undertaken assessments prepared for municipalities Application’. CG

Have a question or concern about your assessment? Do you have a question or concern about your assessment?

• Step one is to contact the Assessment Division to communicate your concern and have our team verify that there is no error in your assessment. To contact us, call 709-576-8929 • If your assessment is accurate, according to our staff, but you do not agree with the assessed value, Assessment Review Court allows property owners an opportunity for an independent review of their property.

How do I appeal my assessment? Generally speaking the recipient of an assessment notice has 30 days from the date of issue to file an appeal with the City Clerk, however, this year Council has extended the appeal period to 60 days. The final date for acceptance of an appeal is stated on your notice.

A fee of $60 for residential and $200 for commercial appeals is required and will be returned should the appeal be successful.

Council will appoint an independent person to act as the Commissioner of the Assessment Review Court. The Commissioner hears appeals filed by property owners and has the power to determine if the assessment determined by the City’s Assessment Division is to increase, decrease or remain the same.

For information on filing an appeal, see the front section of the Notice of Assessment. “Ensure every pet has a safe return home with the help of a 24PetWatch microchip.” By Cindy R. McGrath identification number linking the pet Manager, Animal Care & Adoption Centre to the owner’s contact information, increasing the likelihood of a quick and Losing a pet can be a stressful situation. The staff safe return. at the City’s Animal Care & Adoption Centre, 81 Higgins Line, holds microchip clinics monthly. If you are a City resident with a pet cat or dog and would like them to be For a fee of $40.25 the City Veterinarian implants a microchipped at one of our clinics, you microchip into your pet that will provide can book an appointment online through national registration with 24PetWatch Lost RECconnect, or call576-8499. Pet Recovery Service. To qualify for the program all dogs must be registered with the City of St. John’s.

A microchip is permanently implanted in the pet and stored with a unique

To book a microchip appointment visit www.stjohns.ca >Quick Links >RECconnect >Activities >Pets

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