BUDGET 2010: BUILDING OUR FUTURE Gander's 2010 Municipal Budget was passed December 16. Click here for the budget speech and complete tax rates and fees for the coming year.

RECENT PRESS RELEASES

Gander residents will see only a modest increase in municipal taxes in 2010, despite a substantial hike in property assessments. Click for more...

A Department of National Defence (DND) study quoted in recent media reports as supporting St. John’s as the best location for a search and rescue (SAR) base to serve the offshore oil industry, in fact overwhelmingly endorses Gander as the best site for military SAR operations in every respect. Click for more...

First-time candidate Nicole Lanning has earned a seat on Gander's Town Council, edging out incumbent Councillor Wilson Hoffe and third-time candidate Stephanie Winsor in the September 29 Municipal General Election. Click for more...

The Town of Gander has been approved for more than $2 million in low cost loans for a number of infrastructure projects under Canada's Economic Action Plan. Click for more...

The Commissioner tasked with reviewing the proposed Gander Municipal Plan and Development Regulations 2009-2019 and hearing objections raised by concerned Citizens has presented his report and recommendations. Click for more...

Placing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre will greatly improve the quality of health care available to residents throughout the Central region, according to Gander Mayor Claude Elliott. Click for more...

Any new investment in Canadian Forces search and rescue (SAR) capabilities for Newfoundland and Labrador would better serve the region by upgrading existing infrastructure and staffing at 9 Wing CFB Gander, rather than attempting to place a helicopter, crews and support staff in St. John’s, according to Gander Mayor Claude Elliott. Click for more...