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Baccalieu Trail Thriving Regions Workshop

The Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development Baccalieu Trail Thriving Regions Workshop

Do you have ideas for how to make the Baccalieu region even better?  Come and share your thoughts, and explore potential research projects by Memorial University researchers that can support community and economic development.

Friday, September 27, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Princess Sheila Seniors Building
163 Water Street, Carbonear

Registration is free and lunch will be provided.
The deadline for registration is September 23rd.
Please register at :
http://www.mun.ca/harriscentre

or by calling Chris Paterson at (709) 864-6179

 

16th Annual Sam Jeffers Memorial Ride – Saturday, September 21, 2019

NOTICE
On Saturday September 21st, 2019 it will be the 16th running of the annual Constable Sam Jeffers Memorial Ride from St. John’s to Carbonear/Freshwater via Whitbourne (Monty’s North Atlantic) and the New Harbour-Tilton barrens. Once again, this special Motorcycle Ride will be escorted by both the RNC and RCMP (please refer to Media Release below).
We have always had great support for this event especially from the local motorcycle community and the various branches of the uniformed services, and many people in eastern Newfoundland still remember that fateful day in September 1957 when Constable Sam Jeffers was knocked off of his motorcycle while on duty at Rawlin’s Cross in St. John’s.
For further information, please contact:
Chris Palmer, President, Newfound Riders, E-mail: [email protected]
Darryl Lundrigan, Public Relations, Newfound Riders, E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.newfoundriders.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewfoundRiders

Crews working on the roads in Carbonear. Please Slow Down!

Workers and construction crews are on the roads in Carbonear this morning, please keep an eye out for them and reduce your speed.

Town crew are working at the intersection of Powell Drive and Columbus Drive.

Construction crews are working on Water Street between O’Donovan’s Lane and Bannerman Street.

Thank you for your assistance and patience!

Job Ad for Fire Department Garage Renovations (Job Creation Partnership project)

The Town of Carbonear is seeking a Foreperson, one Carpenter and three Labourers for the fire department garage renovations.
Applicants for these positions MUST be:
• receiving E.I. benefits,
• have received regular E.I. benefits in the last five years or
• paid EI premiums in at least 5 of the last 10 calendar years (conditions may apply).
All Participants will be required to wear steel-nosed safety footwear on site and these must be provided by the participants.
This project is a ten week project funded through the Job Creation Partnership program under Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. These positions are not insurable hours.
Deadline for applications to be submitted: Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your resume to the Town of Carbonear in person or via email.
Town of Carbonear Office
256 Water Street, Carbonear, NL
Email: [email protected]

PDF:  Fire Department Garage Renovations JCP Job Ad

 

CBN Terry Fox Run/Walk

This Sunday, September 15th is the annual Terry Fox Walk/Run for Cancer Research. See poster below for all the details.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate 94 years young Will Dwyer, originally from Carbonear, who reached his lifetime goal of raising $1 Million dollars for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research. For 39 years Will has fundraised each year for the Terry Fox Foundation, and finally reached his goal this month!

At the beginning of the Blue Jays versus Boston game tonight, they will honor for his commitment to raise 1 Million Dollars.

Please congratulate Will by leaving a comment on this page: https://www.terryfox.org/recent-posts/meet_will/

This weekend! August 9 – 11th U16 BOY’S FastPitch PROVINCIAL

For full schedule:

http://www.softballnl.ca/u16-boys-fp-provincial-2/

 

2019 U16 Boy’s Fastpitch Provincial

Dates: August 09-11
Location: Carbonear

Participating Teams
Bay Roberts
Carbonear
CBC #1
CBC #2
Goulds
Placentia
Southern Shore

Day 1 Schedule: Friday, August 09, 2019

Field 1
6:00pm CBC #1 vs. Goulds
8:00pm Carbonear vs. CBC #2

Field 2
6:00pm Southern Shore vs. Placentia

Day 2 Schedule: Saturday, August 10, 2019

Field 1
9:00am Southern Shore vs. CBC #2
11:00am CBC #2 vs. Goulds
1:00pm Southern Shore vs. Goulds
3:00pm CBC #2 vs. Bay Roberts
5:00pm CBC #1 vs. Placentia
7:00pm Carbonear vs. Bay Roberts

Field 2
9:00am Bay Roberts vs. CBC #1
11:00am Carbonear vs. Placentia
1:00pm Bay Roberts vs. Placentia
3:00pm CBC #1 vs. Southern Shore
5:00pm Carbonear vs. Goulds

Day 3 Schedule: Sunday, August 11, 2019

Field 1
Playoff Game #1: 9:00am 4th vs. 1st
Playoff Game #2: 11:00am 3rd vs. 2nd
Playoff Game #3: 1:00pm Loser P1 vs. Loser P2
Playoff Game #4: Championship Game (Winner P1 vs. Winner P2)

Carbonear Days 2019

The Carbonear Days 2019 Schedule is available here:

Carbonear Days 2019

 

 

 

Carbonear Triathlon and Carbonear Try-A-Tri Sunday, July 21st

July 21 @ 10:00 am
Carbonear Triathlon
Beautiful Carbonear NL in July is the setting for one of the best Sprint Triathlons you’ll ever race. This point to point event starts with a 500m dip in the cool fresh water of Freshwater Pond followed by a scenic 18k bike ride back through Carbonear, up the hill, back into Freshwater and through town again finishing by the pool in Carbonear. Then a 5k run out and back through the town and 1 lap on the track brings you across the finish line. Cap off the day with a tasty steak and salad dinner at the awards reception.

Carbonear Try-a-Tri
Carbonear Try-a-Tri consists of a 300m swim, 6K bike, and 3K run. Hey Youth, let’s get involved. Put your athleticism to the test! Must be 12 years of age. For those adults who have always wanted to try!! Here’s your opportunity, Triathlon experience at a shorter distance! Register individually or as a Team (2 or 3 members). Join us for the awards banquet and enjoy a wonderful Steak BBQ.

Registration Link: https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2019-carbonear-sprint-triathlon

Discretionary Use Ad

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

Discretionary Development Proposal

                                                                             

The Town of Carbonear is in receipt of an application to construct a shed measuring 7.38m2 at 147 Valley Road. This will result in a total floor area of all accessory buildings on the lot measuring 151.57m2. The maximum floor area is 81m2 for a single storey accessory building. Council has the discretion to approve a total floor area of greater than the maximum

provided the lot size is greater than 1400m2 and the total lot coverage does not exceed 7% of the lot size.  For further information on the application, please contact the Town Office at 709-596-3831 or by emailing [email protected].

 

Anyone with objections or representations must provide a signed written statement,

 including your name and street address to the Town of Carbonear no later than

4:00 pm on Friday, July 26, 2019 to: Ms. Cynthia Davis, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Carbonear, P. O. Box 999, Carbonear, NL      A1Y 1C5; Fax: 596-5021, or

E-mail: [email protected].

 

U10 Timbits Jamboree July 6 & 7!

2019 U10 Timbits Jamboree #1
Host: Carbonear
Dates: July 06-07

Participating Teams

Co-Ed Division
Bay Roberts Rovers, Butlerville, Cape St. Francis, Carbonear, CBC, Clarenville Caribous #1, Clarenville Caribous #2,
Goulds, Outer Cove, Placentia Lions #1, Placentia Lions #2, Southern Shore Crush, Whiteway Shagrockers #1, Whiteway Shagrockers #2.

Girl’s Division
Bay Roberts Rovers, Clarenville Caribous, Outer Cove, Southern Shore Crush.

REVISED TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Day 1 Schedule: Saturday, July 06, 2019

Field #1
8:30am Bay Roberts Rovers vs. Carbonear
9:45am Placentia Lions #1 vs. CBC
11:00am Clarenville Caribous #2 vs. Goulds
12:15pm Placentia Lions #2 vs. Whiteway Shagrockers #2
1:30pm Outer Cove vs. CBC
2:45pm Placentia Lions #1 vs. Whiteway Shagrockers #1
4:00pm Bay Roberts Rovers vs. Placentia Lions #2
5:15pm Clarenville Caribous #1 vs. Southern Shore Crush
6:30pm Carbonear vs. Butlerville

Field #2
8:30am Bay Roberts Rovers Girls vs. Southern Shore Crush Girls
9:45am Clarenville Caribous #1 vs. Outer Cove
11:00am Southern Shore Crush vs. Cape St. Francis
12:15pm Butlerville vs. Whiteway Shagrockers #1
1:30pm Bay Roberts Rovers Girls vs. Clarenville Caribous Girls
2:45pm Goulds vs. Cape St. Francis
4:00pm Outer Cove Girls vs. Southern Shore Crush Girls
5:15pm Clarenville Caribous #2 vs. Whiteway Shagrockers #2
6:30pm Clarenville Caribous Girls vs. Outer Cove Girls

Day 2 Schedule: Sunday, July 07, 2019

Field #1
8:30am Carbonear vs. Placentia Lions #1
9:45am Bay Roberts Rovers vs. Southern Shore Crush
11:00am Clarenville Caribous #1 vs. Whiteway Shagrockers #1
12:15pm CBC vs. Clarenville Caribous #2
1:30pm Cape St. Francis vs. Placentia Lions #2
2:45pm Whiteway Shagrockers #2 vs. Outer Cove
4:00pm Bay Roberts Rovers vs. Clarenville Caribous #1
5:15pm Whiteway Shagrockers #1 vs. Outer Cove
6:30pm Carbonear vs. CBC

Field #2
8:30am Southern Shore Crush Girls vs. Outer Cove Girls
9:45am Goulds vs. Whiteway Shagrockers #2
11:00am Bay Roberts Rovers Girls vs. Outer Cove Girls
12:15pm Goulds vs. Placentia Lions #1
1:30pm Clarenville Caribous Girls vs. Southern Shore Crush Girls
2:45pm Southern Shore Crush vs. Butlerville
4:00pm Cape St. Francis vs. Clarenville Caribous #2
5:15pm Bay Roberts Rovers Girls vs. Clarenville Caribous Girls
6:30pm Placentia Lions #2 vs. Butlerville

Atlantic Girls Choir

Tonight!

Atlantic Girls Choir will be performing at St. Patrick’s Church at 7:30 p.m.

For more info contact organizer, Anne Whelen 709-589-6224

Saturday, July 13th! Lots happening in Carbonear!

Saturday, July 13th! Lots happening in Carbonear!

Ocean Quest Adventures will be in Carbonear offering kayak tours starting at 10 a.m. – The “Carbonear Shed Party Kayak!”

Check out this link for all the info and to book your kayak tour:
https://www.oceanquestadventures.com/…/carbonear-shed-party…

Also,
Don’t forget to pick up your tickets for “Da Shed Party” happening that evening in Paddy’s Garden. Carbonear Special Events Committee have a great line-up with The Navigators and opening act The Aldermen!

Water Shut Off – Harbour Rock Hill to Burnt Head Road (west access)

On Wednesday, June 26, 2019 starting at 9 a.m.

There will be a water shut off from Harbour Rock Hill to Burnt Head Road (west access) to repair a leak in the main water line.

Water service will be reinstated as soon as possible.
Those in the area should expect the water to be off for most of the day.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Downtown Revitalization Project Detour Update- Thursday, June 13, 2019

Here is your update for tomorrow, Thursday, June 13th.

Bannerman Street will be open.

At the beginning of the day, the detour will be located at Pike’s Lane. As they finish up work and move along Water Street they will open up Adelaide Street.

O’Donovan’s Lane will be closed all day tomorrow.

Clients of Medical and Physical Therapy Supplies Ltd., can notify the flagperson who will help them reach the business.

Thank you for your continued patience,

Downtown Revitalization Project Detour Update – Wednesday, June 12, 2019

The Construction crew will be working at the intersection of Bannerman Street and Water Street. Therefore, Wednesday, June 12th, Bannerman Street will be closed to traffic.

The detour will be located at Musgrave Street. A flagperson will be at the detour and local traffic will be allowed thru.

Also the construction crew will begin removing curb and sidewalk starting around the Railway Station and moving forward to Bannerman Street along Water Street. Due to this, in the morning, there will be a detour at Pike’s Lane until the crew have moved past Adelaide Street. As they move along Water Street to Bannerman Street detours will change.

Downtown Revitalization Project Detour Update- Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Tuesday, June 11th
For Tuesday, June 11th, there will be a detour at Pike’s Lane as Adelaide Street will be closed during parts of the day. A flagperson will be set up at Pike’s Lane. Access to Princess Sheila Theatre, Town Office, and Busy Hands Arts & Crafts will be available via Water Street. Flagperson will allow local traffic thru at Pike’s Lane detour.

Additionally, there will be a flagperson stationed just past Bannerman Street heading west. Detour at Bannerman Street.

 

Thank you! Annual Carbonear Clean Up Day

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annual Carbonear Clean Up Day this Saturday.

There was a fantastic turnout as we cleaned up our community.

We’d also like to thank the Carbonear Volunteer Fire Department, the 589 Air Cadets and the Carbonear Special Events Committee.

It took many hands to help clean up during the Annual Carbonear Clean Up Day but every day we should strive to keep our community clean!

Thank you!

It’s Environment Week this week!

It’s Environment Week this week!

Everyone can take action to help preserve, protect and restore our environment.

Carbonear Annual Clean Up Day is coming up this Saturday, June 8th!

Please keep in mind when cleaning up to not disrupt animals in their natural habitat. Our trails crew started this week. Check out the photos of some of the nests that they have come across while working on the trails.

Every action, no matter how small, can make a big difference in helping our environment!

If you, your family, your community group, or your business can spare some time on Saturday – please stop by the Conception Bay Regional Community Centre on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to pick up gloves and garbage bags and help us clean up Carbonear!

REMINDER! Annual Carbonear Clean Up Day! Saturday, June 8th 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

REMINDER!

This Saturday, June 8th, we encourage all businesses, residents, schools, and community groups to participate in the Annual Carbonear Clean Up Day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For kids 13 years and younger, there will 2 gift certificates valued up to $250 towards a new bike and helmet to be won! Thank you to the Town of Carbonear Special Events Committee for donating the certificates!

To register your name or group and area – please stop by the Town office.

See you on Saturday!

DA SHED PARTY: The Town of Carbonear Special Events Committee proudly presents, for the the FIRST time, Da Shed Party in Paddy’s Garden!

DA SHED PARTY: The Town of Carbonear Special Events Committee proudly presents, for the the FIRST time, Da Shed Party in Paddy’s Garden!

Chance to WIN YOUR OWN SHED from Hindy’s Carbonear Home Hardware with the purchase of an advanced ticket (limited number sold)

Featuring The Navigators with opening act The Aldermen

Tickets $20 until July 10th, $25 at the gate – Tickets on sale soon!

Be sure to LIKE Carbonear Special Events Facebook page and SHARE!

Downtown Revitalization Project Update: Thursday, May 23, 2019

Good morning!

Construction crew are continuing work at the intersection of Bannerman Street & Water Street.

Access to Water Street via Bannerman Street is closed.

Traffic travelling west on Water Street will continue to be detoured via Musgrave Street.

Please note: if you would like to access businesses on Water Street from Musgrave Street to Bannerman Street – local traffic can.

Notice: Temporary Interruption of Water Services – Thursday, May 22nd, 2019

Notice:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019, there will be an interruption in water services from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the following areas on Water Street:
From Bannerman Street west to Busy Hands Arts and Crafts – (Southside of the street or ocean side of Water Street)
Both sides of Water Street from Bannerman Street to Bond Street.

 

Invitation to Tender: Columbus Drive Infrastructure Improvements, Part A- Road Segment 1

Invitation to Tender: Columbus Drive Infrastructure Improvements, Part A- Road Segment 1

Closing Date: June 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. NDT

To be addressed to Brad Reinhard at Harbourside Transportation Consultants Office on behalf of Brian O’Grady, Town of Carbonear.

Tender documents may be obtained electronically from Harbourside by contacting Brad Reinhard by phone 709-579-6435 or email:  [email protected]

 

Tender listing can be found here:

Tenders

Downtown Revitalization Project Update: Victoria Day Weekend

As of noon on Friday, May 17th, 2019 Water Street is open.

Construction crews will return to the site on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 7 a.m. to continue work.

Expect detours on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019. Access to Water Street via Bannerman Street will be closed as crews work in that intersection.

Downtown Revitalization Update – Friday, May 17th, 2019

Tomorrow construction crews will be continuing work between Adelaide Street and O’Donovan’s. Reminder on Friday’s the construction schedule is 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

As it is a holiday weekend, and we expect more traffic on Water Street, construction crews will spend some time levelling out the road to open at noon.
Construction crews will finish up at noon on Friday, May 16th and will be back on site on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 (Monday is a holiday).

Downtown Revitalization Project Phase One Update: Detour Thursday, May 16th, 2019

Good Afternoon!

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 16th, 2019 crews will be continuing work on the section of road from O’Donovan’s Lane to Bannerman Street.

They will need to close off Bannerman Street access to Water Street.

The following detour will be in place tomorrow:

Traffic will continue to be detoured at O’Donovan’s Lane.

Traffic heading west on Water Street will have to detour at Musgrave Street.

Local traffic only from Musgrave Street to Bannerman Street.

We appreciate your patience.

Downtown Revitalization Project Update: Detour Map for Thursday, May 9th, 2019

Water Street will be closed between O’Donovan’s Lane & Kim’s Lane. Therefore access to Water Street from both O’Donovan’s Lane and Kim’s Lane will be closed.

Local traffic to businesses on the west side of construction (from Bannerman Street direction) can do so thru the Bannerman Street barricade. The Flagpersons will be allowing local traffic thru to businesses.

Please see detour map below for updated detour map.

Thank you for your continued patience & support.

Proclamation: CMHA Mental Health Week May 6-12th

Proclamation declaring the week of May 6-12th as the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Health Week.

The CMHA Health Week promotes mental health awareness across Newfoundland and Labrador through activities and events.

Construction crews are working in a couple of areas this morning in Carbonear Monday, May 6th, 2019

Construction crews are working in a couple of areas this morning.

Crews are digging at the intersection of Bannerman Street and Water Street. Therefore, traffic is detoured up Bannerman Street.

More digging is happening between Adelaide Street and O’Donovan’s Lane. Therefore, for a portion of the day, traffic travelling east on Water Street will be detoured thru Adelaide Street. We will update once this portion of the street is open.

Welcon Construction is continuing work on Crossroads Bridge. Crossroads Bridge is closed to traffic.

Thank you for your patience during these projects!

Detour Notice for Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

The construction is moving along on Water Street. Crews are finished up removing asphalt from the road to begin underground work on sections of the street.

Digging will begin on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 in front of the Carbonear Railway Station. The first section will be from the area in front of the Carbonear Railway Station to Adelaide Street.

Therefore, there will be detours on Wednesday.

Traffic will be detoured to Pike’s Lane and be able to access Water Street through side streets ie. O’Donovan’s.

The map illustrates the detour and the portion of the road closure.

Green fencing has also been posted to provide pedestrians with walking access as the work continues.

Apply to the Town of Carbonear Green Team!

Students!

Apply to join the Town of Carbonear Green Team this summer!

Applications can be found at www.ccnl.ca

Submit completed applications and resumes to:

Email: [email protected]
Mail/In person: Suite 103, 10 Austin St., St. John’s, NL A1B 4C2
or
Fax: 709-729-7270

Deadline to apply is May 14th!

Cheque Presentation Heart & Stroke Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador

Cheque presentation from the 13th Annual Claude Garland Memorial Mayor’s March to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador today.

Thank you to all the volunteers who continue to make this annual event a success!

(Picture from left to fight: Deputy Mayor Chris O’Grady, Judy Howlett & Charlotte Steeves Heart & Stroke Foundation, Cairine Garland, Betty Powell, Mayor Frank Butt)

 

Winners of the Town of Carbonear “Snow and Cheer” Winter Carnival Photo Contests:

Winner of the Town of Carbonear Winter Carnival Slogan Contest:  “Snow and Cheer”  Benjamin Soper

Winners of the Town of Carbonear Winter Carnival Photo Contests:

Photo Contest Winners:
Ben Shortt, Best Dressed Snowman
Ben and Noah Preston, Family Fun Photo
Lori Reynolds, Best Wintry Scene
Min Su running in the snow – Best Winter Pet Photo
submitted by Melissa Harrison

 

Winter Carnival 2019 Photo Contest

Get those cameras clicking and send us your best winter photo taken during 2019. There are three categories: Best Winter Scenery, Best Winter Pet Photo and Best Family Fun Photo. Pictures can be dropped off at the Town Council Office or emailed to [email protected]. Winning Photos will be posted on the Town’s website. No professional photos please. Judging will take place February 20. Photos must be pertaining to Carbonear and may be used for promotional purposes throughout the year.

Annual Youth to Teen Art Contest

Annual Youth to Teen Art Contest

Hosted by Ocean View Art Gallery & Michelle’s Fine Art & School
195 Water Street

You can bring your Art to enter the Art Contest.
Prizes Awarded.
** Clearly LABEL ART and include Phone number**
Deadline to enter is February 20.
All winning entries will be displayed at Ocean View Gallery during Winter Carnival Week until March 2

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