Opening in early April, Model Citizens will offer vintage and contemporary clothing hand-picked in Canada, the US and beyond with a special focus on pieces that will be "refashioned" by local designers. Model Citizens will offer an eco-friendly, affordable way to buy mens and women's clothing that is currently not available in St. John's.

Model Citizens will be located at 183B Duckworth Street next to the War Memorial. It will be accessible via both Water Street and Duckworth Street!

For additional information, please contact Chelsey MacNeil by email at chelseymacneil@gmail.com or call 753-2597

On March 29, 2008, cities around the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour, a World Wildlife Fund event to raise awareness about climate change and symbolize that, working together the people of the world can make a difference in the fight against climate change.

Earth Hour has grown from a single event in Sydney, Australia in 2007 to a global phenomenon that will occur across six continents in 2008.

Participants my register at www.earthhour.org

This is a symbolic action on a global scale. It is also an opportunity to spend a quiet hour with family or friends around a fireplace or in the glow of candlelight, to star-gaze in the city, or to take some other meaningful personal action.

It costs nothing. It could be fun. And it might inspire us to make little changes in how we live that will make a big difference on the earth for all of us.

The DDC extends the invitation to its members to participate and remember.....
Lights off at 8!

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 25, 2008 snow will be removed or plowed on the following 5 streets.
1. Gower Street
2. King's Road
3. Queen's Road
4. Adelaide Street
5. George 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 $107.35 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, Friday, March 21, 2008 snow will be removed or plowed on the following 4 streets.

1. Duckworth Street
2. New Gower Street
3. Church Hill
4. Cathedral 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 $107.35 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, Thursday, March 20, 2008 snow will be removed or plowed on the following street.

1. Water Street (From Temperance Street to Waldegrave 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 $107.35 plus $3.00 for each day the vehicle is held in storage.

The emerit® HR Tool Kit, developed by human resource specialists, is a searchable, resource and practice based on-line training kit that informs clients on basic HR best practices.

Intended for tourism Managers and Business Owners who have a variety of responsibilities, the tool kit provides templates, checklists, strategies, guides and samples that help you perform essential human resource and training functions in your organization. The 24 functional, ready-to-use templates can be customized to meet your needs and include job descriptions, wellness surveys, etc. The tool kit is divided into the following: Performance Management, Recruitment, Selection, Hiring, Training and Coaching.

The HR Tool Kit provides you with useable tools and learning resources that focus on what you need to know and do as a manager in your organization. From creating the job description to training and evaluating the employee you hire, the HR Tool Kit will help you get the job done! For more information, visit www.emerit.ca or www.hnl.ca.

BOMA Newfoundland and Labrador is delighted to announce the local launch of BOMA Canada*s Go Green Program, a national environmental recognition and certification program for commercial buildings.

BOMA Go Green is a national program developed by BOMA Canada, in partnership with local BOMA associations, demonstrating in a tangible way that BOMA Canada and building owners across the country have the environment on the forefront of their agenda.

The overall objective of BOMA Go Green is to encourage as many
buildings as possible across Canada to become Go Green certified, and
for Go Green to become known as a desirable, reliable standard. It is a
unique, comprehensive program that has been developed by our industry,
for our industry. Importantly for all participants, the certification
process is rigorous, but not onerous.

The Go Green program will provide the tools to enable building owners
to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as improving
waste management. Other benefits include attracting new tenants,
improving buildings' public image as environmentally conscious, and
providing tangible assessments as to how well a building is performing.

Designed for buildings of all sizes, BOMA Go Green touches on all
aspects of building management and operation, including:

· Resource Consumption
· Waste Reduction & Recycling
· Building Materials
· Interior Environment
· Tenant Awareness

The Go Green program comprises two elements in which buildings and
firms can choose to participate. While Go Green is a *best
practices* model, Go Green Plus adds a more in-depth benchmarking
tool, for firms and buildings requiring or desiring this type of
program. Certification is valid for three years and Go Green recognition
materials are provided for display at the building.

We hope that you will take the time to review the material provided on
our website www.bomanl.com and apply soon to receive your certification
as one of Canada's environmental leaders.

More information is available at www.bomagogreen.ca or by contact BOMA Newfoundland and Labrador at 709-722-8765.

The City of St. John's is calling for nominations for its 17th annual Tourism Awards. The annual awards celebration heightens the awareness of tourism and its economic impact on the City of St. John's.

To highlight the importance of the tourism industry to St. John's, the City presents five awards to recognize the contributions of local people to the growth and development of the industry. The five annual awards are:

1. Legend Award
2. Event of the Year Award
3. Signal Award (cruise)
4. Admiral Award (convention)
5. Victoria Wagon (taxi driver)

To nominate an individual or group, please return the nomination form before 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2008.

To get a copy of the nomination form please contact the DDC office at 579 4139 or City Tourism at 576 8548 or visit www.stjohns.ca

Harbour Drive will be closed to through traffic between 10am & 4pm tomorrow - Thursday, March 6, 2008 to facilitate the installation of underground infrastructure @ Beck's Cove. There is a short window of opportunity to perform the required work and the road closure was unforeseen, but is necessary. Signs and flagpeople will be in place.

For further informaiton please contact Mark Stuckless, P. Eng., Traffic Operations Engineer, City of St. John's Engineering Department at 576-6182 or via e-mail at mstuckless@stjohns.ca