Mount Pearl is one of the largest cities in Newfoundland & Labrador. It has everything you need to enjoy the comforts of urban living amidst a natural setting.
Thank you John Riche!👏
John has been a true asset to our community! He's helped food banks, coached soccer, and even helped dig out many residents during this year’s Snowmaggedon! He's currently the Chair for the
@AdmiraltyMuseum
Board of Directors.
#CheersToVolunteers
#NVW2020
The City of Mount Pearl has declared a state of emergency. All businesses are ordered to close immediately, and all vehicles are prohibited from using City streets, with the exception of emergency vehicles and City snow clearing vehicles until it has been lifted. Stay safe.
Power’s Pond is Lit (up)!
With so many people out enjoying our trails, day and night, we thought we would make the experience a little better!
When you visit, be sure to take a photo and head to our Facebook page for a chance to win snowshoes!
#GetWalking
#EnjoyOurTrails
The City of
#MountPearl
will be LIFTING the state of emergency effective Friday, January 24, at 6:00 a.m.
All City of Mount Pearl recreation facilities will resume operations tomorrow as well, and open for regular business hours.
#nlwx
#nltraffic
#WeSurvived
Reminder that fireworks are only permitted in
#MountPearl
on New Years Eve. Non compliance may result in a visit (and ticket) from our Municipal Enforcement division. Thank you for your cooperation.
🐾 Paws up to welcome Maggie back home, Mount Pearl! 🐶 Like so many in NL, we watched Maggie's story unfold with the greatest hope for a fortunate outcome. Our staff was thrilled with the news of Maggie being found & reunited with her loving people! 🎉
#dogs
#pets
#community
Introducing Molly Powers, a 14-year-old Youth Ambassador with
@LitDigitally
. We were so happy to install her first Get Lit Lending Library in
#MountPearl
. Full of Atlantic Canadian Books - if you need a book, take a book, or if you have a book, give a book!
#GetLitLibrariesNL
Exciting news, Mount Pearl!
The outdoor rink at the Upper Soccer Field at the Team Gushue Sports Complex is now ready to go! Come on down for some winter fun! ⛸️
More rinks will be ready soon at the Murley Drive Tennis Court and Montclair Street Playground. 😍
#MountPearl
When you have a creative partner that really gets you…so much so, they make a video.
Presenting the
#MountPearl
Anthem.
#WelcomeToMountPearl
For all of those times when you tried to explain why growing up here was so amazing.
Jack the cat was missing for two years. Last Thursday, we found a cat and posted his photo on our website. The very next day, Jack's owners saw the photo. They were reunited on Friday and Jack was very excited to see them!
It's what we call a purrfect ending! 🐱
#TheCatCameBack
The State of Emergency remains in effect today (Jan. 19), but is temporarily lifted for residents requiring medication. The City of Mount Pearl is allowing pharmacies to open between the hours of 12pm-7pm. Please proceed with caution, watching for people and plows.
#nlwx
Thank you
@MaryBrowns
- Commonweatlh Avenue for helping our healthcare workers get through this wet and windy
#HumpDay
!
A big shout out to owner, Larry Maher, their Store Manager, Jason, and staff for donating and preparing 135 snack packs! (Yum! 😋)
#holdfastnl
#CommunityLove
The City of Mount Pearl is pleased to offer residents free Metrobus and GoBus rides from now until February 7. We encourage you to use these services to decrease traffic, as we continue to clean our streets.
#PublicTransit
#FreeRides
The City of Mount Pearl State of Emergency will remain in effect until tomorrow (Sunday, January 19) with an update provided by noon. We appreciate your patience as we work very hard to make our streets safe.
#nlwx
Tonight, council unveiled new LED lights at the Ruth Ave basketball courts, which will extend the hours of use for our residents.
Basketball is a popular sport in Mount Pearl, and we hope that these lights will be a slam dunk for both the climate and our sporting community.🏀
We stand with Ukraine.
The City of
#MountPearl
is thinking of the more than 40 million people living in the Ukraine.
We're also thinking of Ukrainians living abroad, including those within our community.
We support you, and we are with you.
We heard of an extremely disappointing discovery in our city & want to emphasize that everyone has the right to feel comfortable, safe & supported - no matter what. We're proud to show
#Pride
all year & support the
#LGBTQ2SIA
+ community.
#LoveIsLove
#Diversity
#Equity
#Inclusion
Thank you to Tim Horton's in
#MountPearl
for the hot coffee for our crew! It's been a long few days, and your kind gesture fills our hearts with joy ❤️ (and gives us the caffeine to keep going).
World Junior Ball Hockey is coming to Mount Pearl! Help us welcome the world this July as we host almost 400 players from around the globe for the 2018 U18 and U20 World Junior Ball Hockey Championships! Check out the schedule at .
#mountpearl
In
#MountPearl
, we take care of one another in our community. 💕 In partnership with Cindy Hall,
#LittleFreePantries
are popping up for anyone who needs a li'l something! The pantries incl. Cindy's kits, but we encourage everyone to help by adding to the pantries any way you can!
UPDATE: Recycling collection will resume next week!♻️
Thank you to everyone for your patience and for storing your recyclables. Please place no more than six (6) bags of recyclables to the curb. Torn bags will not be accepted.
#RecyclingReturns
#MountPearl
Due to the current State of Emergency, and ongoing snow clearing efforts, ALL City of Mount Pearl facilities will remain closed tomorrow, Sunday, January 19.
Our full team is working as hard as we can, we appreciate your continued cooperation.
#nlwx
From Snowmaggedon to COVID-19 and everything in between, our employees have worked extra hard to navigate the unique challenges of 2020, while still delivering the great service our City is known for. Thank you for your public service!
#npsw
Today, we were proud to deliver pre-packaged lunches from Sobeys to the front line workers at Eastern Health, operating at the Mount Pearl Senior High testing site. Thank you, Sobeys. We will get through this, together.
#holdfastnl
Look who joined our municipal enforcement team! They'll be driving all around
#MountPearl
on Saturday morning. Starting at 10am, listen for the sirens and keep an eye out for the flashing lights. Wave hello as they make their way down your street!🐰🚓
#HippityHoppin
#BunnyPatrol
The State of Emergency remains in effect. Businesses are required to remain closed and drivers are prohibited from using City streets, with the exception of emergency services and City snow clearing vehicles.
City snow clearing operations continued late last night.
#nlwx
Love is love. Period.
Today, and every day, the City of Mount Pearl supports the LGBTQ community.
We are proud to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
#MountPearl
#IDAHOT
#LoveIsLove
Thank you BettyAnn and Patrick Gaslard of Flowers With Special Touch on Commonwealth Avenue for a special act of
#kindness
. Roses were given to all the healthcare workers at the Reid Centre drive-through collection site!🌹
#ThanksABunch
#CommunitySpirit
It’s here, it’s bright, and it’s beautiful! 😍
Our first commercial kiosk (a recommendation from the Find Your Centre plan) will soon be complete! We're proud to announce that this space will be occupied by Eva's Chimneys NL for the summer! 🎉
Effective tomorrow, Monday, January 20, the City will be temporarily lifting the State of Emergency from the hours of 6am and 9pm, daily. Full details available at
#nlwx
Due to worsening weather conditions and limited visibility,
#MountPearl
has suspended snow clearing operations. Our operators have been asked to return to the Depot until weather conditions improve. The safety of our residents and operators remains our top priority.
#nlwx
Our businesses continue to show support at this difficult time. 💕
Today,
@Dominos
in
#MountPearl
donated lunch to the
@EasternHealthNL
frontline workers.
Thank you for your kindness and showing what it means to be a community!
#holdfastnl
The city is pleased to announce that a new collective agreement has been reached with its unionized members. To read our press release with further details, please visit
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Mount Pearl will be closing all recreation facilities for the remainder of the week. An update will be provided on Friday, February 12th.
More details can be found here:
#covid19nfld
#MountPearl
Get your snowshoes and cross country skis ready - our trails were freshly groomed today!
(See map below for exact routes)
#MountPearl
#getoutside
#winterfun
Awesome idea
@CityofStJohns
! We want to help make this event louder!
#MountPearl
, can you help?
Post a heart or rainbow in your window, share your thanks below, or make some noise from your doorstep or beep your car horn this Sunday at 7pm!
#LetsGetLoud
#covid19nfld
In these challenging times, we want to thank those who are working to keep essential services operating.
Join us for a virtual, city-wide celebration of essential workers on Sunday, March 29 at 7pm.
Take part WITHOUT leaving your home, see:
#covid19nfld
Thank you Karen Jones.
Karen loved to help others and was always an active member of the community. Her friendly face was a gift to everyone in her presence, and her compassionate and giving spirit was unmistakable.
You are sadly missed but never forgotten.
#NVW2020
Hey trailblazers & those pondering a stroll, jog, or cycle 🚲 on our city's 60+ km trail network! 👋🏼 You might have noticed the setup of some shiny new wayfinding signage 🪧 on your excursions! These info kiosks & directional signposts will help you find your way to nature & back
Who we love is our right to choose.
Today we stand with residents in over 120 countries around the world to support the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
And every day we stand with our LGBTQ community.
#MountPearl
#IDAHOT
#loveislove
No hockey? Don't worry we are still workin' hard.
The Growlers spent the morning cleaning up select roadways in
@Mount_Pearl
. 💪
*PRO TIP* Trees don't need a facemask(we think), plz throw your mask in the garbage. Not da' woods.
#StandOnGuard
Big
#ShoutOut
to
@OldDutch
and past
#MountPearl
Citizen of the Year, Robert Hayes, for donating snacks to the healthcare workers at the Reid Centre testing site. Thanks for “chipping” in and showing our essential workers how much we all appreciate them!💙
#WeHaveTheBestCommunity
Mount Pearl is proud to raise the Pride flag today for the first time in our city. Occasions like this are a reminder that even in difficult times, people can come together to support our community. Everyone has the right to feel safe, no matter who they are or who they love.
TEAM GUSHUE FOR THE WIN (AGAIN) 🏆
Congratulations on winning the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier and becoming the first team in history to win shorthanded! Four titles in the last six years for this group – what an accomplishment!
We’re so proud!
#Brier2022
@TeamGushue
#MountPearl
is still working hard to clear this unprecedented snow. And, we appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as we work to make our roads safe.
Please continue to drive slowly and respect our State of Emergency restrictions.
#SafetyFirst
#SnowMeansSlow
We've got a great new way for you to get outside and enjoy the beautiful trails around Power's Pond with friends and family...
Every Sunday, from February 9th to March 28th,
#MountPearl
will be providing free cross country ski rentals!
Learn more:
All
#MountPearl
recreation facilities will remain closed on Thursday, January 23rd.
Opening would require us to deploy resources to keep lots clear, and could generate increased traffic, thus impeding our ability to clear snow on city roads.
Thank you for your patience!
#nlwx
We are asking residents to please avoid shovelling or blowing snow from your driveway into the street, it is impacting the City's ability to efficiency clear the roads. We understand your frustration with all the snow and thank you for your cooperation.
Tonight, we were absolutely honoured to have Team A&W join us at our
#MountPearl
public Council meeting. You have each made such an unbelievable contribution to our community, and your good deeds have touched the hearts of many. We are so proud of you.
Continuing tomorrow, the City of
#MountPearl
will be temporarily lifting the State of Emergency between the hours of 6am to 9pm, daily. This will continue until further notice.
We’re proud to be an ally for the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and there is room for everyone in our city. Diversity is important, and we always aim to foster safe and inclusive spaces for all. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#PearlPride
#Pride
A very big thank you to Robert Hayes and
@olddutch
, your "friend-chip" to our community is so appreciated! Thank you (again!) for donating snacks to healthcare workers at the Reid Centre testing site. 💙
#NachoAverageCommunity
St. David's Park in
#MountPearl
is feeling more festive than ever! The photos below were taken by our very own Manager of Facilities Maintenance last night (thanks Matthew)!
The park will shine bright all month long. Please tag us in your photos, we'd love to them!
#allisbright
A huge shoutout to Sun Sushi for donating meals to
@EasternHealthNL
lab workers and frontline workers at the Reid Centre yesterday. Thank you to Ming for the generosity - we are soy happy for your help! Let’s keep the
#CommunityKindness
rollin' in!🍣
It's the most wonderful time of year! Thank you to everyone for coming out tonight to our annual tree lighting in
#MountPearl
! The countdown to Christmas has officially begun!
#HappyHolidays
#23SleepsAndCounting
💡Things just got a little brighter in Mount Pearl! 💡
We have finished installing solar lights in three of our bus shelters. Check them out on Smallwood Drive, Ruth Avenue, and Old Placentia Road.
This supports safety and climate change - talk about a win-win 🎉
Spring has sprung! 🌼
The water fountain around Power’s Pond is up and running after all winter! We hope you enjoy it as much as the ducks do.
Shoutout to one of our residents for sending in these beautiful pictures!
#QuackQuack
#FountainFun
Thank you to Mr. Jim’s Pizza, a major part of our business community and City culture for over 42 years!
Andy and Lois Mavroyannis, we wish you all the best as you start this new chapter! While we'll miss you, you’ll always have a pizza (piece of) our heart! 🍕
#MountPearl
In
#MountPearl
, hockey has always been about community. This week, the
@MtPearlBlades
Minor Hockey Association donated lunch to our very own essential workers. Thank you for your generous gesture! Special thank you to Kim Pelley, Shannon Smith, and Trevor Murphy for your help!
🐶ATTENTION FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS 🐶
We need your help! When using the trails, please make sure your human:
🦮 Is attached to you at all times via leash.
💩 Picks up after you. Always.
We don’t want them to get in trouble for breaking these rules. Thank you fur your help!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Nova Scotia today. Our community stands with yours as you work to get through this unimaginable loss.
#NovaScotiaStrong
❤️
We groom parts of our trail system for walking, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing throughout the winter. Groomed trails are highlighted in red here -
#MountPearl
Everyone should be able to come out and play! ❄️
That's why the FREE cross-country ski and snowshoeing program operating at the Powers Pond Boat House has been enhanced for accessibility with an adaptive snow sled - two, actually!
#WinterWorkout
#WinterWonderland
#MountPearl