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Well, you've gone and done it!
You've tagged us in TOO MANY incredible photos that we've decided to keep the Manuels River light display on even longer than planned! Lights will remain up until last day of our Winterfest celebration, which will be February 20, 2022. 😃
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Here’s our rainbow of hope, 🌈 and we encourage other fire departments to do the same. 🌈
We have been inspired by the children in our town. They have been placing rainbows in their windows as signs of hope, and now the Conception Bay South Fire Department has done the same.
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Wow!!
@CFSnowbirds
You can follow Snowbird 8 and watch more videos here: vm.tiktok.com/ZM2fM6vtA/
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We’re extending the dates for the Light Walk at @ManuelsRiver! The last day has been moved to Sunday, January 16, 2022.
Our light display is from 6:00 – 10:00pm on weekdays and 4:00 – 10:00pm on weekends.
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Newfoundland Growlers to play first 6 home games at Conception Bay South Arena! ow.ly/akBA50GBOz4
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Thank you @CFSnowbirds for the incredible performance!
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The Town would like to thank the @RNC_PoliceNL for their dedicated efforts in keeping our community safe.
As they've stated there is no further threat to our community, we will be opening our recreation facilities at 4PM today. The Town Hall is currently open to the public.
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Thank you to our residents William and Annabel Fagan, who have been going around Conception Bay South clearing around fire hydrants.
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Hey, curling fans 🥌 We have some exciting news 📢 The @grandslamcurl Boost National is heading back to Conception Bay South!!! The world-class curling tournament is set to take over our arena once again, from Dec 10-15. READ: ow.ly/PZb330nVFHi
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Thanks curling fans! Due to overwhelming excitement for the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling, Boost National all advanced full event packages have sold out! Limited weekend packages and single draw tickets (standing room only) will be available in the fall. Stay tuned for details!
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The CBS clean up team has been incredible! We cannot say THANK YOU loud enough to the dedicated & hard working first responders, police, firefighters, volunteers, snow clearing operators and ALL essential workers who have worked tirelessly this weekend.
#nlwx
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Conception Bay South is shining bright! Visit the Light Walk @ManuelsRiver, lit daily from 6:30-10:30pm. Please maintain social distancing and enjoy the festive light displays. For full details, visit conceptionbaysouth.ca/light-…
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Today, the CBS Fire Department wore their jerseys in memory and honour of Lincoln Walsh. 💙🏒
@HolyCrossElem
#jerseysforlincoln
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This is a very exciting day for Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries, for the provincial government, and for our town.
Welcome to our newest library! A truly beautiful and modern space.
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Minister Parsons, Mayor French and RNC Chief Boland announced today that @RNC_PoliceNL will establish permanent roots in our community. The former Town Hall, located at 106 Conception Bay Highway, will soon become the RNC’s newest detachment.
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Preparations for @grandslamcurl #BoostNational are underway at the CBS Arena. The 11-time title winners and defending Pinty’s Cup champions @TeamGushue headline the men’s field on Tuesday at 7pm.
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⚠️ WARMING CENTRE TO OPEN ⚠️
The Salvation Army warming center in Long Pond is opening to residents at 9:00 pm.
Please use caution if driving to the warming centre. Stay safe and stay warm.
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Mayor Darrin Bent, joined by Dean MacDonald, owner of the @NLGrowlers and Laurence Gilman, Assistant General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, dropped the puck to kick off the Newfoundland Growlers first of 6 games at the Conception Bay South Arena.
#RANTnROAR
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The Skyhawks made an amazing appearance today in Conception Bay South to help us kick off the 2019 Kelligrews Soiree!
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Council announces progression of community park in the downtown area, which will include a multipurpose, recreational surface that transfers from a splash pad in the summer to an ice-skating surface in the winter. #CBSBudget2020
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A state of emergency has been declared. Due to deteriorating weather conditions, the Town has now suspended snow clearing operations. Snow clearing operations will not resume until weather conditions improve to safely do so. Loaders have been positioned at Fire Departments.
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Congratulations to Special Olympics figure skater, Melanie Taylor, from Conception Bay South who has just won a gold medal at Canada Winter Games in Red Deer! ow.ly/hKFG30nRgxX
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A local couple who lost both of their children to the same rare form of brain cancer continue to pour love for their kids back into our town. Annually, the incredibly strong & kind Louise & Bernie Mercer host a Riley Mercer Memorial Toy Drive. Thank you to everyone who donated!
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A Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event is heading to Conception Bay South from December 11-16! Please visit bit.ly/2tShbfg for more details!
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The @RNC_PoliceNL’s new detachment has already made a huge difference to the safety of our community, and it greatly compliments the work we do on a daily basis to keep our people safe. Today’s ribbon cutting ceremony was a great event. Thank you to all who attended!
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Not to brag, but our residents are pretty AMAZING 💙 A shout out to these safety ambassadors who are clearing out fire hydrants.
Every second counts in an emergency. There’s nearly 1300 fire hydrants in CBS. We hope our residents inspire & motivate more action like this!
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Frank Roberts takes home the 2020 Akita Equipment Shield tonight with a 4-3 win over Villanova. Congrats to both teams!
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🏆CONGRATULATIONS to the Villanova Vipers for winning this year’s Akita Equipment Shield. Final score was 4-3! What a great game by both teams.
🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to the players of the game:
Villanova Vipers - Drew Sheppard
Frank Roberts Ravens - Michael Weir
#WinterfestCBS
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Topsail Beach now has an accessible trail that leads from the parking lot down to the playground, picnic tables, and beach.
Inclusive communities are better communities. Thank you to our provincial government partners for funding this project.
#ExploreCBS #CBS50 @CSSD_GovNL
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Today, the Town of Conception Bay South stood with many others across Canada to show support for @HumboldtBroncos. We keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers. #HumboldtStrong #JerseysForHumboldt
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👩🎓To the graduating classes of 2020,👨🎓
The Town of Conception Bay South would like to send a special congratulations to this years high school graduates of Holy Spirit High School and Queen Elizabeth Regional High School.
🎓Please share with any graduates you know😊
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1-0 for the QE Pioneers! Nathan Tucker with the first goal of the 20th Anniversary Fred Squires Shield.
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The Frank Roberts Ravens are the winners of the Akita Equipment Shield with a final score of 4-3! Congrats to the Players of the Game, Daniel Priddle of Villanova and Evan Peach of Frank Roberts! A special thanks to our sponsor, Akita Equipment & Auto Transport!
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- LIGHT WALK AT MANUELS RIVER -
The Light Walk will be extended for one extra week! The last day will be Friday, January 13.
The lights are on display from 4-10pm daily.
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Holy Spirit Falcons won the 2019 Fred Squires Shield over the Queen Elizabeth Pioneers 4-1. Awesome school spirit and excellent hockey. Players of the Game were Spencer Finlay and Ethan Kelly.
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There’s some great news for softball players in CBS! The All Saints School property, which is an old school and field site in Foxtrap, is expecting new ownership and a new makeover.
Read the full release: conceptionbaysouth.ca/allsai…
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✨After a very successful first year, the Light Walk @ManuelsRiver has officially closed for the season. We would like to thank all our residents and guests who took time to enjoy the displays, and for sharing your beautiful pictures and comments with us.
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CBS will soon be home to NL’s first-ever Community Lifestyle Centre! This 100,000 sq. ft. air-supported facility will provide accessible, year-round opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to engage in sports and recreation, supporting physical & mental well-being.
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Yesterday, Mayor Darrin Bent had the pleasure of presenting Ben Stringer with the 2022 Senior Male Athlete of the Year Award. Congratulations, Ben! 🎉
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We’re taking extra precautions to protect residents and First Responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. If a Firefighter is called to your house for a medical emergency, they may look a little different these days. Don’t be alarmed - they are there to help keep you safe.
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The CBS Fire Department has proudly reached a significant milestone - 50 years of dedicated service! This achievement reflects a solid commitment to the safety & well-being of our community.
We extend our gratitude for your service. Thank you.
#CBS50
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Today is #InternationalFirefightersDay - an important day to say #thankyou for your dedication, service and bravery. On this day we also remember firefighters who lost their lives working to protect others.
@CBSFireChief
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Thank you to the @RNC_PoliceNL for choosing the Town of Conception Bay South to be your new home. WELCOME!
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Our Town Hall is shining in green and gold lights in support of Kaiden Little. Kaiden is a local 6 year old boy who is bravely battling neuroblastoma for the second time. Our Town is proud to support such a courageous warrior in his fight against cancer!
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We are applauding the @RNC_PoliceNL for its dedicated efforts in ensuring the safety of our town! 👏The RNC issued 32 speeding tickets during a single school zone traffic initiative in CBS yesterday.
Details - ow.ly/sIV650RHs37
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Today we honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed in support of peace. We will remember them. #LestWeForget
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This rainbow stands for more than hope. It’s a reminder that we must stay home unless absolutely necessary. It’s encouragement that there are brighter days to come. It’s a commitment from our first responders and government that we are here to help keep you safe.”
Mayor French
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🏆 Holy Spirit Falcons take home the Shield this year in the #WinterfestCBS Annie Parsons Shield, winning 5-3 over Queen E Pioneers. Congrats!
For the men’s - Holy Spirit Falcons won 2-1 last night, tying up the series. Game 3 will take place on Thursday.
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Council awarded certificates of achievement to three dedicated local curlers.
🥌 From Team Young: Ben Stringer (lead) & Nathan Locke (second)
🥌 From Team Locke: Cailey Locke (skip)
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments thus far! 🎉
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and members of the Town's Fire Department are wearing pink to show support, and help raise awareness about breast cancer.
For information on how to make a difference, visit the Canadian Cancer Society at cancer.ca.
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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY there is a fire ban in place in the Town of CBS.
NO burning of any kind including backyard fires, fire pits, charcoal barbecues and fireworks. Propane fire pits and propane barbecues are allowed.
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Duane Warren, father of Hilary Warren (a Conception Bay South resident and the 2018 Janeway Champion Child), is currently completing a 52 km fundraising run from Salmonier Line to the Janeway. Sparky the Fire Dog (and cheering supporters) welcomed him at his stop at Station 1.
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The Town of Conception Bay South is pleased to introduce it’s newly elected Town Council.
Mayor Darrin Bent, and Councillors Andrea Gosse, Rex Hillier, Joshua Barrett, Gerard Tilley, Shelley Moores, Christine Butler, Paul Connors, and Melissa Hardy.
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RESIDENTS - Let’s join in ❤️ Cheer from your doorsteps and beep horns tonight to show our essential workers how much we value their hard work. ❤️
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Falcons win 5-4 in overtime of the Annie Parsons Shield game 1. PoG were Jenna Connors (Pioneers) and Gracie Brothers (Falcons). Game 2 Wednesday 6:00 pm. #WinterfestCBS
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Huge thank you to all the essential service workers who have been working endlessly to help!
A big thank you to all the Provincial and Municipal snow clearing crews who have been doing an amazing job with a daunting task. We ask all residents who are under a State of Emergency to stay at home as driving around hinders the snow clearing process. #nltraffic
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We are extremely proud and honoured to welcome the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary to their new West District Office in Conception Bay South. We will continue to work together to make our Town a safer community for all.
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🎉 Yesterday, we marked 35 incredible years of Dragon 88 in our town, and their grand re-opening! Their weekend buffet is back, and they cant wait to have you over. 🍜🥠
📍 Location: 187 Conception Bay Highway
Don't miss out on the delicious celebrations! 🍨
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We would like to extend a friendly reminder to our residents about trail etiquette. Please keep your dog on a leash while walking on our trails, and please pick up after your pet. This makes our trails more enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation 😊 🐶
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Thank you to all the amazing @NLGrowlers Fans for helping fill the shelves at our local food bank! The bins are overflowing with so many generous donations!
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Tonight, Mayor Terry French thanked siblings, Anabel & William Fagan, for their dedicated efforts in clearing fire hydrants around town.
Conception Bay South has nearly 1,300 fire hydrants. Getting support and help like this from residents is very important and appreciated!
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The 20th Annual Annie Parsons Memorial Shield is presented to the Holy Spirit Falcons!
Congratulations to the Players of the Game, Queen Elizabeth Pioneer Tori Cable and Holy Spirit Falcon Abby Hounsell!
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Today, the East Coast Trail Association signs a MOU with the Town of Paradise, signalizing the establishment of a major partnership with our Town, Paradise & Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s to commence trail enhancement on the historic path between Topsail Beach & Portugal Cove.
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It was such an honour to host the Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling #BoostNational in our home town for two years in a row! Thank you to Sportsnet for the video and for choosing #ConceptionBaySouth for your tournament ☺
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This is so wonderful!!!
@HolySpiritHS Gr. 9 Basketball Falcons Josh Villanueva, Sam Stringer and Dylan Edwards accepted the @CBSvolleyball Fire Hydrant Challenge and cleared hydrants in their towns of @TownofCBS
& @townofparadise
WTG guys!!!! 🏀
@HSH_PE_Dept
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Thank you @NLGrowlers for your generous support of the community!
Prior to puck drop, Trevor Murphy, Cody MacDonald, and Ken O'Leary of the Newfoundland Growlers made a $15,000 donation to Mayor Darrin Bent on behalf of #GrowlersGive as a thank you to community groups in the @TownofCBS for being wonderful partners and hosts.
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State of emergency remains in effect until at least tomorrow morning. When this has been lifted, we will announce on social media, website and through our Resident Alert Notification System. Until that time, NO vehicles shall drive on roads, except emergency vehicles. #nlwx
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The Light Walk along @ManuelsRiver is shining bright! Drop by to check out this beautifully lit path from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm nightly. Visit conceptionbaysouth.ca/light-… for more. Please observe all COVID-19 guidelines.
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Advisory: State of Emergency in Conception Bay South will remain in effect until at least tomorrow evening (January 19, 2020). #nlwx #nltraffic #nlblizzard
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Congratulations to Emma Jacobs, the Town of Conception Bay South’s 2017 Youth Volunteer of the Year.
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As Councillor Elizabeth Laurie with @townofparadise begins her latest cancer battle and begins her journey of health and healing, she has adopted a mantra of “believe”.
Councillor Laurie — The Town of Conception Bay South BELIEVES and we send our love and support.
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CONGRATULATIONS to our 2018 Citizens of the Year, Louise and Bernard Mercer, and to our 2018 Youth Volunteer of the Year, Emma Jacobs (award accepted by Stephanie Jacobs). As well, a huge congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees. Read: conceptionbaysouth.ca/town-h…
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Council was pleased to present the proceeds of the 2022 Shield Hockey Tournament to the winners:
🏆@VillanovaSchool
🏆@FRJHschool
🏆@HolySpiritHS
🏆@QEPioneers
All proceeds go back to local schools. Thanks to all who came out to watch the games!
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The flags at the Conception Bay South Monument of Honour will be flown at half-mast out of respect for Mr. Gus Taylor of Kelligrews who passed away at the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion at the age of 85. Mr. Taylor was a Veteran of the Korean War and a long time resident.
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Advisory: Effective 5:30 p.m. on January 17, 2020, the Town of Conception Bay South has declared a state of emergency. Non-essential vehicles are ordered to stay off roads and all non-essential services/businesses must remain closed until the state of emergency has been lifted.
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Congrats to Mayor Elect Terry French and Ward 1 Councillor Darrin Bent who have been acclaimed in #election2017.
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OUT in the PARK 🌈 Join us as we leave from the Town Hall and proudly march to the Community Park, for an afternoon of fun activities, celebrations, and snacks! 🌈
Sat, June 17
2-4 PM
All-ages welcome!
Shuttle bus service to bring guests back to Town Hall
#HappyPrideMonth
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Tonight, Council members expressed their sincerest condolences to the Little family and friends on the passing of Kaiden Little, 6, of Conception Bay South. Kaiden lost his strong and brave battle to neuroblastoma cancer on Monday. Our hearts go out to the family.
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Flags at CBS Monument of Honour to be flown half-mast out of respect for @RCMPNL Corporal Trevor O'Keefe
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