Visitors GuideThe 89th. Memorial Day Services 2006 Saturday, July 1 Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel
Newfoundland & Labrador Command The Royal Canadian Legion
9:30 a.m.
Warrant Officers, Sergeants, Petty Officers will assemble at the Sergeants Memorial. Brief ceremony will take place with Last Post & Reveille.
The parade will move off for Harbour View Park and National War Memorial via Queen's Road, Church Hill, East Duckworth Street, Cochrane Street and West on Water Street.
At approximately 10:30 ( prior to the ceremony at the National War Memorial) Chief Justice Clyde Wells will participate in a ceremony at the Harbour View Park on Water Street - the unveiling of two Story Boards one recognizing and thanking the People of St. John's for the part they played in the Battle of the Atlantic and the other Story Board honouring the brave seamen of Newfoundland.
10:45 a.m.
The parade assembles at the National War Memorial.
The Royal Canadian Legion, Provincial Command Colour Party and Royal Newfoundland Regiment Firing Party march to their assigned positions on the Memorial Plateau.
A five star cruise ship is making a return visit to the capital city today. The Hanseatic is returning from a tour of the province that included L'Anse aux Meadows and Twillingate. The German liner will be in St. John's until 1pm and then continue it's voyage to Ireland and England.
Motorists are advised that Phase 1 of the Harbour Interceptor Sewer project will start on Monday, June 5. Construction will take place along Harbour Drive from Beck's Cove to Baird's Cove from June to August. Traffic will be restricted on portions of Harbour Drive to east bound traffic only. Access to all parking facilities off Harbour Drive will be maintained.
East bound traffic will be maintained on Harbour Drive while westbound traffic will be detoured.
Westbound traffic that previously used Harbour Drive to access parking/drop-off in the vicinity of the Bowring Building, Atlantic Place and Scotia Centre will be detoured via Water Street and Beck's Cove.
Eastbound and westbound traffic that previously used Harbour Drive as a bypass is encouraged to use an alternate route.
Traffic volumes along other routes will be facilitated by advance signage and improved traffic signals.
Access to all your favorite restaurants, stores and businesses will be uninterrupted during construction. Free parking is available in the City Hall Parking Garage evenings and weekends , except when there is an event at Mile One. Remember, parking meters are free after 6:00 pm weekdays and on weekends and holidays.
For additional information contact the City of St. John's, Department of Engineering at 754 CITY (2489) or visit www.stjohns.ca
Another cruise ship is visiting St. John's today. The German five star ship Hanseatic will be in port until 3 p.m. There are 300 German visitors and 125 crew on board. After leaving St. John's the vessel will make stops in Halifax, Charlottetown, St. Pierre and Miquelon before returning to the city Wednesday.
