Fire Prevention Officer Cara Pardy of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department joined Mount Pearl council in chambers this fall as council declared the week of October 5th thru to the 11th as Fire Prevention Week. “We urge all the people of Mount Pearl to heed the important safety messages of Fire Prevention Week 2025,” said Mayor Dave Aker. From left are councillors Chelsea Lane, Isabelle Fry, Jim Locke, Mayor Dave Aker, Fire Prevention Officer Cara Pardy, and councillors Mark Rice and Bill Antle. Joining by video was Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley. The proclamation was made in September, prior to the October 2 municipal election. Mark Squibb photo