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Waste Transfer Station - August 9, 2025

Reminder that the Waste Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, August 9th. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information please visit: www.gandercanada.com/garbage

A province-wide fire ban is now in effect across Newfoundland and Labrador, including here in Gander, due to wildfire risk. The ban will remain in place until at least September 7, at which time it will be reassessed by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Not permitted:

• Open fires and campfires (including backyard fire pits)
• Fireworks and sparklers
• Charcoal BBQs
• All burning permits (e.g., grass or brush burning)

Permitted (with restrictions):

• Propane BBQs and propane fire pits if the units are not used within 3.5 metres of any trees, brush or other flammable material. 

Local questions? Contact Gander Fire Rescue at 709-256-8887
To report a wildfire, call: 1-866-709-FIRE (3473)
Daily fire hazard ratings and wildfire updates: gov.nl.ca

The Town of Gander advises residents and visitors that, due to the very high fire weather index and heightened wildfire risk across the province, the fireworks display scheduled for Gander Day has been cancelled.

While we recognize this may be disappointing, fireworks represent a small portion - approximately 15 minutes - of what is otherwise a full day of community celebration. Gander Day festivities will continue as planned, with a wide variety of family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon and evening.

Attendees can also look forward to an evening of live music, featuring performances by Neon Dreams, Carolina East, Kellie Loder, and more.

This decision has been made in the interest of public safety, environmental responsibility, and out of respect for the fire crews, forestry personnel, and first responders currently working across the province in challenging conditions.

We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation, and we encourage everyone to come out, bring their lawn chairs, and enjoy a safe and memorable Gander Day.

The full schedule of events is available at:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2c6d423f81.html

Reminder: Due to the Gander Day holiday, Monday's garbage collection will take place on Wednesday, August 6th.

More information here: www.gandercanada.com/garbage

The Town of Gander’s August 2025 Newsletter is now available! 

Read it here.

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Opportunity for Public Consultation:

Proposed Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Amendment

Pursuant to Section 14 of the Urban & Rural Planning Act, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Gander is considering a Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Amendment.

It is Council’s intention to amend the Gander Municipal Plan and the Gander Development Regulations to enable implementation of the Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives. In general terms, these amendments include the following measures:

• Provide definitions for ‘multi-unit housing’ and ‘Accessory Dwelling Units-including subsidiary apartments’; and refining definitions of apartment building, double dwelling and dwelling unit for clarity; and removed definitions of Accessory Dwelling and Secondary Suite;
• Enable more flexibility for new development by reducing development standards by 10% in the Residential Medium Density (RMD), Residential High Density-1 (RHD-1) and Residential High Density-2 (RHD-2) zones, subject to National Building Code;
• Allow multi-unit housing as a permitted use in residential zones provided with a clear definition and development standards;
• Allow “Accessory Dwelling Units” as a permitted use in Residential Medium Density (RMD), Residential High Density-1 (RHD-1), Residential High Density-2 (RHD-2) and Residential Rural (RR) zones and provide a clear definition and development standards;
• Remove Secondary Suite and Accessory Dwelling and provide new definition for Accessory Dwelling Unit, including subsidiary apartment and Garden Suite with development standards and conditions.
• Limit the number of Dwelling Units per lot in the RLD zone to 4 dwelling units;
• Eliminate restriction which states apartment buildings and row dwellings shall not comprise more than 50% of total dwelling units on an individual street in the RMD zone;
• Reduce minimum required parking for all dwelling units from 1.5 spaces/unit to 1 space per unit.
• Changes will also be initiated to the gander Municipal Plan in support of these additions.

Opportunity for Public Consultation

Opportunity for public comment will be open from July 29, 2025, to August 12, 2025. Should members of the public wish to ask questions or provide input on these amendments, they are welcome to submit correspondence to either:

Copies of the amendment documents are available at Town Hall, or by emailing John or Anika.