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VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 113 Memorial Drive

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a garage at the above noted address which will exceed the total permitted height for accessory buildings in a residential zone. The proposal is an accessory building with a total height of 6.05 metres.

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Medium Density zone which restricts the maximum accessory building height to 5.50 metres. The Town Council of Gander, at their discretion, may vary their regulations to a maximum of 10%.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Public Works Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon on Friday August 7, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Public Works Department at 651-5915.    

James Blackwood, P. Eng.
Director of Planning and Public Works
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL A1V 1G7

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 11 Lacey Place

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a garage at the above noted address which will exceed the total permitted height for accessory buildings in a residential zone. The proposal is an accessory building with a total height of 6.05 metres.

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Medium Density zone which restricts the maximum accessory building height to 5.50 metres. The Town Council of Gander, at their discretion, may vary their regulations to a maximum of 10%.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Public Works Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon on Friday August 7, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Public Works Department at 651-5915.    

James Blackwood, P. Eng.
Director of Planning and Public Works
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL A1V 1G7

Due to Gander Day, garbage collection scheduled for Monday, August 3rd will instead take place on Wednesday, August 5th.

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 82 Rowsell Boulevard

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from M G Electrical to operate a home office for an electrical contracting service from 82 Rowsell Boulevard.

It is noted that home occupation is permitted as a “discretionary use” for the zone in which this property is located.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing prior to 4:00pm on August 9, 2026. Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5910.

Development Officer
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL   A1V 1G7
Email: dquinton@gandercanada.com 

Closing: Friday, August 14th, 2026 at 2:00pm local time.

The Newfoundland Regiment will host the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League at the Steele Community Centre on Friday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m.

The matchup is part of a three-game preseason series and marks the first-ever visit by an OHL club to Newfoundland and Labrador for preseason competition.

Please be advised that the Cobb's Pond Rotary Park parking lot will be closed from 8am - 4pm tomorrow, July 21 for crosswalk painting. Residents are asked to use the ATV drop off area for parking during this time.

July 30 – August 3, get ready for five days of family fun, live entertainment, exciting events, and community celebrations.

Water Shut-Off - July 17th, 2026

Please be advised that there will be a water shut-off tomorrow July 17, from 10am - 2pm for water main repairs affecting the following addresses:

- 3-24 Peterson Pl
- 1 Edinburgh Ave
- 8 & 10 Blackwood Cres

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.