Carleton Road Industries Association
11 Prince St. B0S 1M0 Lawrencetown, NS, Canada

All of our enterprises will be closed for the holiday. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. We hope you’re able to enjoy the long weekend! . Carleton Road Industries Association Thursday, April 1st 8:30AM - 4PM Friday, April 2nd CLOSED... Monday, April 5th CLOSED Tuesday, April 6th 8:30AM - 4PM . CRIA’s Bottle Exchange Thursday, April 1st 9AM - 3PM Friday, April 2nd CLOSED Monday, April 5th CLOSED Tuesday, April 6th 9AM - 3PM . Post Office Thursday, April 1st 9AM - 4PM Friday, April 2nd CLOSED Monday, April 5th CLOSED Tuesday, April 6th 9AM - 4PM . CRIA Gas & Go Thursday, April 1st 9AM - 4PM Friday, April 2nd CLOSED Monday, April 5th CLOSED Tuesday, April 6th 9Am - 4PM . Shakes on Main Diner Thursday, April 1st 8AM - 2PM Friday, April 2nd CLOSED Monday, April 5th CLOSED Tuesday, April 6th 8AM - 2PM . CRIA’s In Your Back Pocket Thrift Store Thursday, April 1st 10AM - 4PM Friday, April 2nd CLOSED Monday, April 5th CLOSED Tuesday, April 6th 10AM - 4PM . . . #carletonroadindustries #cria #bottleexchange #criagasandgo #shakesonmaindiner #inyourbackpocketthriftstore #workingtogetherbuildingskills #holidayclosures See more

On this ‘Public Transport Operator and Worker Appreciation Day’ we’d like to recognize Kings Transit Authority as a valued and essential service for our participants! We are so appreciative and grateful of your support and for all that you’ve done and continue to do, especially during these challenging times. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your hard work and dedication! Your commitment has enabled us to fulfill our mandate and provide meaningful work for our participants. This would not be possible without you! Thank you! #publictransitoperatorandworkerappreciationday #kingstransitauthority #weappreciateyou #thankyouthankyouthankyou

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Due to unexpected circumstances CRIA’s In Your Back Pocket Thrift Store will be closed today, February 26th, 2021. . We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause and look forward to seeing you next week!

It’s been almost a year since Carleton Road Industries attended the Province House for the first Social Enterprise Week in Nova Scotia. Though this past year has had its fair share of challenges, we are so grateful to all of those who continue to support and help us in making a lasting difference in our community. As we take the time this week to recognize the difference all of those involved in social enterprises have made, we’d like to hear from you to see how Carleton Road Industries Association and/or other similar organizations have benefited you and your community. Leave a comment below or send us a private message! We’d love to hear your thoughts, stories, and experiences! #carletonroadindustries #cria #workingtogetherbuildingskills #socialenterpriseweek

Due to the current weather conditions the Workshop, Bottle Depot, Thrift Store and Diner will be closed for today. The Gas & Go as well as the Post Office are currently open but we will continue to monitor the conditions throughout the day and re-evaluate if needed. If you have to go out please drive safe as it’s quite slippery out there.

As you may have noticed, the ATM machine at our Laundromat has been turned off. The machine was vandalized again and we have decided not to repair or replace it at this time. Though this decision saddens us, we do not feel that we can continue to maintain this service when people carry on with damaging and vandalizing the machine. We apologize for the inconvenience this causes.

This week is a time we always enjoy tree picking with our participants, however we regretfully will NOT be selling Christmas Trees this season. This has been a tough decision however we are not able to obtain them from our regular supplier this season and with the up-rise in cases and the new restrictions, we have decided not to source out a new supplier. We remain hopeful that we will be able to provide this service again next year. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in the past and continue to do so in the present.

(#throwbackthursday to summer days in 2019 going out with the Property Maintenance crew) . With Dr. Strang’s newest announcement and restrictions regarding Halifax and surrounding areas and taking into consideration the compromised immune systems of our participants, we are asking for anyone travelling from the Central zone to refrain from entering our facilities. If you have visited any of the potential exposure sites in the province or have travelled from outside of Nova Sc...otia please refrain from visiting our facilities for fourteen (14) days. If you are expecting important mail or a parcel or if you need items from our convenience store we will be glad to drop these items off on your doorstep with contactless delivery. We have electronic transfer available or you can pay over the phone. Please contact [email protected].ça or 902-584-7059 to place an order and pay for your items. We want to continue providing a safe environment for our participants and customers and ask that you follow the protocols set in place. Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe! See more

Carleton Road Industries Association, its Post Office, CRIA Gas & Go, Carleton Road Bottle Exchange, and In Your Back Pocket Thrift Store will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, for the holiday. We will reopen the following day for our current hours of operation. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

We are happy to announce that CRIA Gas & Go and our Post Office will be open five days a week starting November 9th, 2020! Our days and hours of operation will be Mondays through Fridays from 9AM until 4PM. We would like to thank you for the patience and understanding you have shown as we slowly progress to our regular hours. We know it’s been difficult and has meant some adjustments and so we would really like express our appreciation for your continued support during these challenging times.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! Thank you to everyone who came to enjoy our little celebration . #halloween #carletonroadindustries

Our Halloween Party looks a little different this year but is still just as much fun when you get to enjoy it with these happy faces!

We thought we’d pass this message along for the residents of Lawrencetown.

Thank you to the thoughtful person(s) that surprised CRIA staff with beautiful flowers! We petaled it forward by giving them to the backbone of the company; CRIA’s hardworking women. #workingtogetherbuildingskills #petalitforward

We are saddened by the recent passing of Ronan ONeill. He was such a happy person and he will be sadly missed. We have enjoyed reflecting on memories and how he affected us all over the years! https://kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com//Rona/obituary.html

And a lil extra something special because Facebook wont let us add videos with pictures. #criacampweek

Under normal circumstances this week we would all have been at Camp. A week looked forward to by both staff and participants, it allowed us to relax and recover from the workload as well as draw closer together. Planned with lots of games and activities, delicious food, and a prank or two, the week would usually pass by in the blink of an eye. We are saddened it wont be happening this year and so weve gathered some pictures and videos from previous years to share with you and to take this opportunity and say that we miss each and every one of our participants very much!

We know youre eager to visit us at Shakes on Main Diner and In Your Back Pocket Thrift Store, however, at this time they will remain closed. The successful operation of these businesses is reliant on the assistance of our valued participants. Until such a time that the Department of Community Services approves their return, we eagerly anticipate seeing them and all of you.

We would like to inform everyone that we will be closed Wednesday, July 1st for the holiday. We will be open to the public Tuesday, June 30th and Thursday, July 2nd this week. Have a safe and Happy Canada Day!!

Update on our Bottle Exchange We know youve been hanging on to bags upon bags of refundables and we are so thankful for your patience as we prepare ourselves for opening. As we transition into the new phase, we will be operating at reduced hours and staff. Our Bottle Exchange will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9AM until 3PM.... Please take a moment to review the restrictions we have in place and what we will be doing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. - CRIA staff will be wearing masks to protect you, the customer, and ourselves. We ask, if possible, for our customers to wear one as well. - We will be sanitizing frequently touched surfaces between customers as well as in the morning before opening. - We will be limiting the number of customers to one (1) in the building at a time. This may cause others to have to wait in line while maintaining physical distancing (2M/6Ft.). We ask that you please be patient if this does occur; we are doing the best we can within our small space. - We will not be accepting truck loads of bottles at this time so preferably less than six bags at a time, please. - To speed up the process, please try to separate your aluminums from your plastics and have them pre-counted with the number clearly marked on the bag. Please follow the below instructions so that we can go from customer to customer as quickly and as efficiently as possible. - Sanitize your hands when you enter the building and before you leave. - Write your name, your phone number, the day of your visit, and the time in our tracking log. - If you feel sick, even only mild symptoms, please stay home. - If you have traveled within fourteen (14) days or have been around someone who has, please stay home. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 902-584-3332. We appreciate you all so much and thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

CRIA is very excited to see all our valued customers we have missed so much! We would like everyone to take a moment to review what we plan to do to minimize the spread of COVID-19. We will be wearing masks to protect our customers and ourselves; we ask if possible for our customers to wear one as well. We will be sanitizing frequently touched surfaces and machines between customers as well as in the morning before opening. We will be limiting the number of customers to only... ONE at a time in our Convenience Store and Post Office. We ask everyone to please be patient as we may have a line up at times; we are doing the best we can within our small confined space. As we transition into the new phase, we will be operating at reduced hours and staff. Our hours for the Convenience Store and Post Office will be Tuesday-Thursday 9am-4pm. Mail will be sorted into PO Boxes on Monday and Friday, however there will be no other services for those days. As well at this time we will not be offering any lottery services in the Convenience Store. Upon coming to our business please follow the below: - One person in the building (each store) at a time. - Hand sanitize when entering and exiting the building. - Please sign our tracking book with name, phone number and time of your visit upon entering. - When waiting please maintain the 2 meter social distance. - If you feel sick (even mild symptoms), please do not enter our buildings. - If you have traveled within the last 14 days, please do not enter our buildings. - Please try to pay by debit/credit if possible. If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 902-584-7059 or 902-584-3332. We appreciate you all so much and thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Its happening! Well keep you posted as our opening day approachesstay tuned! #carletonroadindustries #cria #workingtogetherbuildingskills #postoffice #bottleexchange #criagasandgo

Hello summer weather! But, of course, with the warmer temperatures the grass has started to grow. As you may have seen, our Property Maintenance crew has begun tackling its yearly contracts. On a good day, however, we are only seven staff maintaining these properties and so, if you are on our list we ask that you please be patient. We have not forgotten about you. We cannot work in the rain (or snow!) and we are working with a fraction of the crew we would usually send out. We appreciate your continued support during these difficult times and look forward to making your lawns look good! #carletonroadindustries #cria #propertymaintenance #workingtogetherbuildingskills

The Chapter has been in contact with our local Department of Community Services (DCS) office. DCS is encouraging families who currently receive respite funding... for their child/adult to contact their Care Coordinator to discuss possible flexible options for using respite funding. This may provide families with the opportunity to still use their respite dollars to benefit their family member with autism, even if they are not able to access a respite care provider during this time of social isolation. See more

***UPDATE: Thanks everyone, we have a name and address!*** Anyone recognize this scruffy lookin fella? At 12:54am Friday morning he ruined our change machine at the laundromat and got away with $600. This was the one part of our business we had left open to residents of Lawrencetown during this pandemic to enable them to get their laundry done and grab some snacks at any hour of the day. Please share...RCMP have been to the scene....any tips as to whom this is please private message us....cash reward leading to arrest.

As a reminder.. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!

Service Bulletin: Temporary Suspension of Transit Service

Good afternoon - we are temporarily reducing our service hours on all routes and suspending fare collection effective March 19th and until further notice. Please see our Service Bulletin.

***NOW CLOSED*** Due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and some customers who did not abide the 14-day self-monitoring/quarantine after traveling abroad, CRIA Gas & Go and our Post Office are closed effective immediately until March 31st, 2020. For those who have a PO Box here: letter mail that has already been sorted has been left in your box. Starting tomorrow, all incoming mail will be available for pickup at the Bridgetown Post Office provided you show a piece of photo ID. For those with parcel cards stating your item is being held here: all items have been redirected to the Bridgetown Post Office and will be available for pickup provided you show a piece of photo ID.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: Due to the ever increasing concern over the COVID-19 virus, CRIA Gas & Go will be closed at 6PM on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 until further notice. We view the safety of our customers and our team as a top priority and since we cannot maintain the social distancing that has been ordered by the province, we feel this is a necessary step to take. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause and we hope that the early announcement of the closure gives you the time to acquire what you need. . Our Post Office will continue to remain open but we will reassess as each day progresses. We will be enforcing safe distancing as well as frequent cleanings of high-touch surfaces and objects. We hope that you can cooperate with us and exercise patience as we try to work safely. Thank you for understanding!

PLEASE BE ADVISED! . Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions!

In light of the growing concerns and stress related to the spread of COVID19, CRIA has decided to implement a one week break for all client services from March 16-20. This includes: All On- Site Activities (Woodworking, Landscaping) All Community Employment Support... This break is to help reduce the risk faced from travelling to and from CRIA as well as attending programs with others. Social Distancing is one of the best things we can do to prevent the spread of this virus, which is why we have made this decision. Please take this break as a time to relax at home and take care of yourself to ensure you are as strong as you can be in the event COVID19 is more present in Nova Scotia. CRIA staff will be available by phone to help you. We are all preparing for the potential impacts of COVID19, if you need help while you prepare, please let us know. We will continue to talk to you about our plans for keeping everyone in the CRIA family safe physically and mentally. In particular - Our Diner, Post office, Gas bar, Bottle Depot, and Thrift Store we will remain open however we will monitor this situation daily. We hold the safety of our customers and our team as a top priority. As the situation with Covid-19 develops we are following the lead of public health authorities and recommendations of national restaurant associations. In response to the developing situation with Covid-19 we are taking enhanced measures to protect customers and employees. This includes: * Increasing the frequency that we sanitize surfaces throughout. * Installing additional Sanitizer Dispenser stations for your convenience * Removing display items where not necessary We also ask our customers to take the advice of the public health officials and to refrain from visiting our stores if they feel unwell. You might notice that these and additional precautions could slightly reduce our usually speedy service, but we hope that when your server says, Hello, I will be right back to serve you, I need to wash my hands you will appreciate that we want to provide you good quality and safe service. Please remember the most important ways you can help prevent the spread of any respiratory illness, including COVID-19: 1. SOCIAL DISTANCING 2. PRACTICE GOOD HAND HYGIENE 3. USE COUGH AND SNEEZE ETIQUETTE 4. CLEAN HIGH-TOUCH SURFACES AND OBJECTS OFTEN

CRIA has an exhibit at The Atlantic Outdoor Sports and RV Show this weekend. If youre in the area, stop by and check us out!!! @ Atlantic Outdoor Sports and RV Show

Happy Wednesday yall and what a drop in fuel prices! As a full-serve station our regular fuel price is now at $0.989 per litre and our diesel fuel price is now at $0.958 per litre.

What a week weve been able to enjoy! The warmer temperatures and sunny days were a beautiful taste of spring! Heres hoping it really is upon us..! . To end the work week on another high note, fuel prices went down this week bringing our regular fuel price to $1.136 per litre and our diesel fuel price to $1.075 per litre. Have a lovely weekend, yall! #carletonroadindustries #cria #criagasandgo #fuelprices

Today Mackenzie and two of our participants, Andrew and Amanda, were able to join many other guests from social enterprises in our province at the Province House, to mark the first Social Enterprise Week in Nova Scotia. Truly an amazing day for all!

What a great day visiting the Legislature today! There were many great organizations there and such positive things said for them all. Here is a brief clip about our wonderful organization that keeps growing!

Today our longest employee Larry Beals retired. He has been with CRIA for over 40 years, since the very beginning. He has helped us grow over the years, working in both the workshop and property maintenance. You will continue to see his happy face at Heathers Independent in Middleton, where he plans to continue his two days a week. We will miss you Larry and wish you the best of luck in your next adventure!!!

We would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day!! We would also like to thank the Middleton Rotary Club for the delicious Valentines treat, it very much appreciated!

Due to the road conditions CRIA will be closed to participants today however all Social Enterprises will be operating as per usual - Bottle Depot, Thrift store, Diner, Post Office, Gas Bar. Please drive safe if you are traveling today.

Due to the weather forecast CRIA will be closed to participants today however all Social Enterprises will be operating as per usual - Bottle Depot, Thrift store, Diner, Post Office, Gas Bar

Due to Kings Transit having a delay start tomorrow morning and the predicted weather, we will be closing our workshop to our participants. All of our social enterprises (Gas Bar, Post Office, Diner, Depot and Thrift Store) will remain open their regular hours.

Due to road conditions and the safety of our staff, we have decided to close the Bottle Depot, Diner and Thrift Store for today. The Gas Bar and Post Office will open at 10:00 am as we have staff that can walk. Stay safe if you go out on the roads.

Due to the storm, the predicted freezing rain and the delay of the Kings Transit, all of our social enterprises (Gas Bar, Post Office, Diner, Depot and Thrift Store) will have a delayed opening of 10:00 am tomorrow February 7th. We will reassess in the morning if the weather worsens as the safety of our staff and customers is most important. Our gas bar will be open until 6:00 pm tonight should you need fuel or last minute snacks!

We would like to congratulate Terri-Ann on this exciting achievement and would like to wish her good luck! She, along with others across Nova Scotia will be attending the Special Olympic Canada Winter Games in Thunder Bay February 25-29, 2020. Terri-Ann works hard with everything she does and we know she will give her best! Terri-Ann Townsend Age: 61 Sport: Bowling... This is Terri-Anns first National Games. She has been with Special Olympics for 3 years, enjoying her time making friends and competing alongside teammates. Terri-Ann is looking forward to making new friends and seeing the city.

Voting ends in an hour so if you havent voted for Carleton Road Industries Association as the Best Nonprofit Organization, this is the time to do so! And if you have, thank you so much!

Were expecting some warmer temperatures for the next few days, isnt that exciting!? Or are you a snow-lover and are sad to see it go..? . Fuel prices have dropped a little this week leaving our regular fuel price at $1.134 per litre and our diesel fuel price at $1.178 per litre. If the warmer weather doesnt bring a smile to your face then hopefully lower fuel prices will! Have a nice weekend everyone! #carletonroadindustries #cria #criagasandgo #fuelprices

We are a little late posting, but here are some pictures from our Christmas Party!! Thank you to all that came out to enjoy the food, music, games and dancing. We would like to thank Middleton Foodland, Heathers Independent and Sobeys in Greenwood for donating food as well as the Lawrencetown Legion for the use of their establishment and Kraye Zea Karaoke for their entertainment!

We are halfway through January already, can you believe it!? This also means that the voting period for the Annapolis Valleys Chamber of Commerce 2020 Valleys Best Awards is almost over. Have you voted for Carleton Road Industries Association as the Best Nonprofit Organization? If you have, we appreciate it very much! . Fuel prices are going down today; bringing our regular fuel price to $1.147 per litre and our diesel fuel price to $1.213 per litre. Its supposed to be a nasty one on Sunday, so dont forget to stock up on all of the essentials before then! #carletonroadindustries #cria #criagasandgo #fuelprices

CRIA will be closed to participants today. All Social Enterprises will be open as per usual and assessed as the day goes on. Have a great day and try to stay warm!