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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.

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.

Please be advised that water main flushing will take place tomorrow, July 16th from 6pm - 10pm affecting the following addresses:

• 101-143 Ogilvie Street

• 200 & 300 TCH

During this time residents can expect discoloured water and low water pressure.

Water Shut-Off - July 16th, 2026

Please be advised that there will be a water shut-off tomorrow July 16, from 9:45am - 3:00pm for water main repairs affecting the following addresses:

• 3-24 Peterson Pl

• 1 Edinburgh Ave

• 8 & 10 Blackwood Cres

Additionally, there will be a traffic advisory at 19 Peterson Pl during this time.

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

Waste Transfer Station - July 11th, 2026

Reminder that the Waste Transfer Station will be open tomorrow, Saturday, July 11th. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 128 Byrd Avenue, Gander, NL

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a fence at the above noted address to a total height of 2.2 metres.

It is noted that this property is zoned Residential Medium Density and the maximum permitted fence height in this zone is 2.0 metres. Council may vary their development standards by 10%.

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 noon, Monday, July 13, 2026.

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

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

Waste Transfer Station - July 11th, 2026

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 84 Bennett Drive 

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application from Becca’s Day Home to operate a home-based registered childcare service from 84 Bennett Drive.

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 July 13, 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 

Food and Alcohol Sales Services and Skate Sharpening Concession.

Closing: Friday, July 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (local time)