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Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our water & wastewater treatment facilities during Municipal Awareness Week 2026!

Tours will take place on Monday May 11.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/eMvWuDKF42

This September, we will come together in Gander to mark a quarter century of connection, compassion, and remembrance.

A commemorative service will take place September 11, 2026 at 2 pm at the Steele Community Centre. Additional details will be shared as they are confirmed.

Those interested in attending can sign up for updates:
https://forms.office.com/r/UDF2iQiwyB

Capacity will be limited. Signing up will assist with planning but does not guarantee a ticket.

For those planning to travel to Gander, Come From Away will have performances around the anniversary.

Details and tickets: https://www.comefromawaygander.ca/

We will remember. Together.

The sale takes place May 30 from 9am–1pm. Admission is by donation to the Food Bank, and all proceeds from items sold go to local charities.

Spring Clean Up starts Monday, May 4 and will run for two weeks.
 
We’ve been hearing from residents about the amount of snow still on the ground in some areas and whether the program might be postponed.
 
This option was reviewed. However, the contractor for curbside collection is secured for these dates and, due to contractor availability and operational requirements, changes are not possible.
 
As we know, winter in Newfoundland and Labrador can vary quite a bit from year to year. With warmer temperatures in the forecast, we’re expecting conditions to improve over the two-week clean-up period, with snow melting in most areas as collection continues.
 
To help support residents, additional Waste Transfer Station dates will be scheduled as we continue work to introduce automated operations at the facility.
 
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the seasonal conditions.

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 7 Tully Place

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from AGAPE Holistic Acupuncture to operate a home-based therapy service from 7 Tully Place. The proposed service will offer onsite acupuncture, acupressure massage and related therapies (needling, cupping, Gua Sha, etc.).  

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 May 12, 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 

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 25 WARD STREET, GANDER, NL

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to operate a core processing and storage facility at the above noted address. The operation consists of a geological consulting and project management firm for mineral exploration companies.

See drawing here.

The location in question is currently zoned Commercial General and Light Industry uses are permitted as a Discretionary Use in this zone as per the Town of Gander Development Regulations.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Engineering Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon, on Friday, May 8, 2026.

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

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 28 WATERTON STREET

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a dwelling at the above noted address which will extend to within 2.70 metres of the side property line.    

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Medium Density zone and requires a minimum sideyard of 3.0 metres. Council may vary their regulations up to 10%.

See drawing here.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Development Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 pm, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5915 or by emailing info@gandercanada.com.

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7
jboland@gandercanada.com

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 30 WATERTON STREET

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a dwelling at the above noted address which will extend to within 2.70 metres of the side property line.    

It is noted that this property is situated in a Residential Medium Density zone and requires a minimum sideyard of 3.0 metres. Council may vary their regulations up to 10%.

See drawing here.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Development Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 pm, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5915 or by emailing info@gandercanada.com.

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7
jboland@gandercanada.com

Please be advised that there will be a water shut-off affecting 1-40 Earhart Street today from 9:30am - 3:00pm for water and sewer repairs.

Additionally, there will be a traffic advisory on Earhart Street during this time.

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 46 Cochran Street

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from J.O.L Lawn and Snow to operate a home office for a lawn care, landscaping and snow removal service from 46 Cochran Street. 

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 May 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