City Council has approved a request by Marco Construction to close a section of Water Street on Sunday, March 26 from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. The section of Water Street from Ayre's Cove to Baird's Cove will be closed to vehicular traffic.

The closure is necessary to allow for the installation of a steel structure entrance screen on the front of the Atlantic Place. An eighty-five ton crane will be used to erect the frame as well as a boom truck with a man bucket. If work goes as planned the section of road could open as soon as 5:00 pm.

Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are in effect tonight. Beginning at 12:30 am and continuing until 7:30 am, Wednesday, March 15, 2006, snow will be removed or plowed on the following 5 streets.

1. Patrick Street
2. Pleasant Street
3. Bradbury Place
4. Waldegrave Street
5. George Street (from Waldegrave Street to Springdale Street)

All vehicles must be removed from the streets noted during this time period. Any vehicles impeding the operation will be removed and impounded at the owner's expense. The impounding fee is $109.25 plus $3.00 for each day the vehicle is held in storage.

Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are in effect tonight. Beginning at 12:30 am and continuing until 7:30 am, Tuesday, March 14, 2006, snow will be removed or plowed on the following 9 streets.

1. Mullock Street
2. William Street
3. Maxse Street
4. McDougall Street
5. Howley Avenue
6. Circular Road (from Rennies Mill Road to Fleming Street)
7. Harbour Drive
8. Cathedral Street
9. Cavendish Square

All vehicles must be removed from the streets noted during this time period. Any vehicles impeding the operation will be removed and impounded at the owner's expense. The impounding fee is $109.25 plus $3.00 for each day the vehicle is held in storage

Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are in effect tonight. Beginning at 12:30 am and continuing until 7:30 am, Monday, March 13, 2006 snow will be removed or plowed on the following 7 streets.

1. Casey Street
2. George Street
3. Adelaide Street
4. Queen Street
5. Water Street north side (from Waldegrave Street to Topsail Road)
6. Waterford Bridge Road (from Water Street to Syme's Bridge)
7. Churchill Square

All vehicles must be removed from the streets noted during this time period. Any vehicles impeding the operation will be removed and impounded at the owner's expense. The impounding fee is $109.25 plus $3.00 for each day the vehicle is held in storage.

In 2002 the Government of Canada announced the creation of a new program called "Cultural Capitals of Canada" to recognize and support Canadian municipalities for special activities that harness the arts and culture activities in the community. It provides municipalities with a financial contribution for eligible programs and expenditures.

The City of St. John's competed for and won the 2006 award and with it a financial contribution of over $500,000 towards an array of events and celebrations totaling $800,000.

A marketing strategy for some of our summer festivals

New Cultural Tourism products and services

Doubling of Art Procurement budget for one year and a catalogue of selected pieces of the collection

A mural depicting the history of our harbour

A Poet Laureate for the City of St. John's

A celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Benevolent Irish Society

A celebration of our Diverse Cultures through:
- An Aboriginal Youth Cultural Gathering,
- A Multi- cultural program for the City's summer concert series,
- Local programming developed around the Canadian Museum of
- Civilization's exhibit "Siqiniq: Under the Same Sun",
- Enhanced programming for francophone Festival of Wind,
- An exhibit of Labrador art and craft at Devon House
- Enhanced programming for Festival of the Wind

"The City of St. John's is known for its arts, culture, and heritage. This award acknowledges and celebrates our City's culture and heritage on a national stage," says Mayor Andy Wells.

For more information contact Economic Development, Tourism and Culture 709-576-8394

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Cultural Capital of Canada program, a program of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

The Downtown Development Commission is a partner in the Cultural Capitals of Canada program.

Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are in effect tonight. Beginning at 12:30 am and continuing until 7:30 am, Tuesday, March 7, 2006, snow will be removed or plowed on the following 4 streets.

1. Queen's Road
2. New Gower Street
3. Harvey Road
4. Military Road

All vehicles must be removed from the streets noted during this time period. Any vehicles impeding the operation will be removed and impounded at the owner's expense. The impounding fee is $109.25 plus $3.00 for each day the vehicle is held in storage.

Motorists are advised that snow removal and/or street widening operations are in effect tonight. Beginning at 12:30 am and continuing until 7:30 am, Monday, March 6, 2006 snow will be removed or plowed on the following 10 streets.

1. Gear Street
2. Franklyn Avenue
3. Fitzpatrick Avenue
4. Boncloddy Street
5. Harbour Drive
6. Baird's Cove
7. Ayre's Cove
8. Steer's Cove
9. Bishop's Cove
10. Beck's Cove

All vehicles must be removed from the streets noted during this time period. Any vehicles impeding the operation will be removed and impounded at the owner's expense. The impounding fee is $109.25 plus $3.00 for each day the vehicle is held in storage.