Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. To honour victims and raise awareness, the Town of Conception Bay South is flying the Purple Ribbon Flag on Peacekeepers Way. This morning, Mayor Darrin Bent and Councillor Rex Hiller joined CBS residents Philip and Debbie Hibbs at Peacekeepers Way for a flag-raising... View Article
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Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024. This year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” Get Involved Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! Our goal this year is to stress the importance of working smoke alarms in your home. You could have as little as two minutes to get out safely... View Article
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Town Grateful for Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Dedication to Community Safety The Town of Conception Bay South is extending its gratitude the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) for its dedicated efforts in ensuring the safety of the municipality, particularly in school zones. The RNC issued 32 speeding tickets during a single school zone traffic initiative in Conception... View Article
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Savour CBS is a nine-day celebration in Conception Bay South that celebrates our nine communities: Topsail, Chamberlains, Manuels, Long Pond, Foxtrap, Kelligrews, Lawrence Pond, Upper Gullies, and Seal Cove. From October 1-9, 2024, we will be savouring everything that makes Conception Bay South special – our unique communities, beautiful trails, and local businesses. We are currently... View Article
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Town of Conception Bay South Celebrates Success of 50th Anniversary Grant Program As 2023 comes to a close, a milestone year that proudly commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Town of Conception Bay South, so too does the 50th Anniversary Grant Program. Throughout the year, the Town celebrated in grand style by hosting a series... View Article
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Did You Know? Food waste is actually a significant cause of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Reducing your food waste is one of the simplest things you can do to decrease your environmental impact! That is why the Town of Conception Bay South is participating in a Food Recycling Pilot Program in partnership with Food Cycle... View Article
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Today, the Town of Conception Bay South, along with members of the federal and provincial governments, announced three funding projects aimed at enhancing tourism initiatives and boosting Conception Bay South’s economy. The first project, receiving nearly $1.4 million in funding, will see the development of one of the Town’s most cherished tourism assets, the Conception... View Article
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For the second year in a row, the Town of Conception Bay South is hosting a Celebration of Stories to honour International Women’s Day (IWD), acknowledging the achievements of local women and bringing awareness to the 2023 IWD theme: Embrace Equity. The event will take place on March 8, 2023, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the... View Article
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Conception Bay South’s top tourism attraction saw 300,000 visitors in 2022. Now, the Town of Conception Bay South is inviting more people to explore its most popular asset and renowned trail system, the T’Railway. As many outdoor enthusiasts know, the old Newfoundland Railway through Conception Bay South, called the T’Railway, is a cherished 14-kilometer asset... View Article
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Celebrating fifty years of community! Welcome to the Town of Conception Bay South as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. Our beautiful coastline, trail system and modern amenities make us a prime destination for families, businesses, and visitors from near and far. Our town is made up of nine wonderful communities along scenic Conception Bay, and we... View Article
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Town of Conception Bay South Formally Dedicates LAV III Monument that Commemorates Canada’s Afghanistan Mission On October 2, 2022, the Town of Conception Bay South hosted a dedication ceremony for the LAV III Monument, which recognizes the 40,000 Canadians Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan from 2001-2014 and commemorates the 162 Canadians who lost their... View Article
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The Town of Conception Bay South is participating in the Newfoundland-Labrador Provincial Edition of the Communities in Bloom evaluation and is asking the community to tidy their properties and pretty their gardens before August 5, 2022. “We’ve taken on this challenge to help foster pride in our community. By motivating residents and businesses to keep... View Article
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Conception Bay South is celebrating the Year of the Garden in a big way and you’re invited to join the fun and Live the Garden Life as we celebrate everything garden. Passion for gardening has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians sheltered at home and turned their yards into practical and... View Article
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The theme for Volunteer Week this year is “Volunteering Weaves us Together. Last night, the Town of Conception Bay South held its Annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Night to recognize National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, and celebrate the many contributions of its local volunteers. Town Council and members of the CBS Lions Club presented the... View Article
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To honour International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2022, the Town of Conception Bay South is hosting a Celebration of Stories to acknowledge the achievements of local women and bring awareness to the 2022 IWD theme: Break the Bias. The virtual event will take place on March 8 from 7-8 p.m., and will share... View Article
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It’s a time of year when donations to local food banks are ever so important. That’s why the Town of Conception Bay South and Newfoundland Growers are taking action to help those in need. Ticket holders to the Newfoundland Growers game at the Conception Bay South Arena on Saturday, November 13 are being asked to... View Article
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Town Embraces Sustainability Following receipt of the TD Green Spaces Grant in the amount of $25,000, the Town of Conception Bay South has initiated the Urban Forest Expansion & Green Infrastructure Initiative, embracing and promoting sustainability for the Town and its residents. This initiative included two rounds of a community tree planting program to help... View Article
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Today, the Town of Conception Bay South announced that it has received a $25,000 TD Green Space Grant from TD Bank Group (TD) and the Arbor Day Foundation, to support innovative urban greening and tree planting projects. The Town plans to use the grant to launch a community urban forest expansion program, and to install... View Article
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Conception Bay South now has a second community garden, thanks to dedicated efforts by the Town of Conception Bay South, the CBS Garden Committee, Manuels River, and the Rotary Avalon Northeast. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Monday, October 5, 2020 to celebrate the new garden, located at Manuels River. “Community gardens, like the... View Article
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Manuels River announces initiative to support the Community Food Bank in Conception Bay South/Paradise. Manuels River hopes to provide more than 1000 meals over the coming weeks in support of the local food bank. May 6, 2020 – Conception Bay South, NL – Manuels River Natural Heritage Society, Inc. Community food programs play an important... View Article
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