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Council to hold Coffee Break in support of the Alzheimer Society on Friday, September 29

Posted on Monday, September 18, 2017 12:15 PM

Town Council is inviting the public to join them for a "Coffee Break" in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Coffee Break is the Alzheimer Society's major nationwide annual fundraiser. Attendees make a small donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada in exchange for a friendly cup of coffee.

Town Council's Coffee Break will take place on Friday, September 29 between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers. Attendees are asked to enter through the Queen Street steps or the accessible,...

Reminder: Aquatics Centre closed for annual maintenance September 5 - 24

Posted on Monday, September 11, 2017 09:30 AM

NOTE: This is a re-post of a news item initially published August 21, 2017.

Town recreation staff will offer plenty of exercise alternatives

The Town is encouraging patrons affected by the Aquatics Centre annual maintenance closure to try some of its “land-based” fitness programs. The Aquatics Centre closure will take place from Tuesday, September 5 to Sunday, September 24.

Morning “aqua-fitters” may be interested in group fitness and falls prevention exercise classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays...

Frequently Asked Questions: Emissions concern at Pyramid Recreation Centre

Posted on Friday, September 08, 2017 01:00 PM

Background

On Thursday, September 7, 2017, arena staff received complaints of an air-quality issue in the Pyramid Recreation Centre.

Upon investigation Town staff detected higher than acceptable levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO) (over 25 parts per million) on the facility’s two ice pads (Rock Rink and Blue Rink). Testing revealed that Zamboni emissions were the source of the CO. The Zamboni has since been repaired and the facility is now safe for public use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of the...

Emission concern resolved at Pyramid Recreation Centre

Posted on Thursday, September 07, 2017 04:30 PM

UPDATE: For more details, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

On Thursday, September 7, 2017, arena staff received complaints of an air-quality issue in the Pyramid Recreation Centre.

Arena staff immediately investigated the area. It was determined that the Zamboni may have been emitting unusual levels of Carbon Monoxide. To resolve the issue both rinks were ventilated and the Zamboni was sent for repairs. The Ministry of Labour was also made aware of the situation.

The facility and...

Aquatics Centre to be closed for annual maintenance September 5 to 24

Posted on Monday, August 21, 2017 11:15 AM