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Honda Celebration of Light

The 2025 Honda Celebration of light kicks off this weekend.

Prepare for road closures and parking restrictions in the West End and Kits Point on July 19, 23, and 26.

Put waste in its place

Some of things you can do to help:

  • Place your waste in a bin
  • Fully extinguish your cigarette butt and place it in a garbage bin, ashtray, or pocket ashtray
  • Bring waste home
  • Adopt-A-Block

Fire safety in parks

To keep our parks safe, do not:

  • Smoke in a park
  • Have a campfire in a park
  • Have a barbecue on or above sandy beach area

Barbecues are allowed 75 cm (29.5 in) off the ground.

Awards of Excellence taking nominations

The Awards of Excellence recognizes outstanding achievements made by individuals and organizations. 

Deadline for nominations is August 10, 2025.

Watering restrictions

Watering restrictions limit lawn watering for homes and businesses to 1 day per week. These restrictions are in effect until October 15 and watering outside these times may result in fines.