Town of Gander

05/13/2026

Doing some spring cleaning? If you have gently used items you no longer need, consider donating them to the Gigantic Yard Sale at the Steele Community Centre.

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.

Item Drop-Off Times:
• May 23–24: 12pm–5pm
• May 25–26: 9am–5pm
• May 29: 9am–12pm

05/13/2026

Happening tonight at 7pm!!🧑‍🚒

As part of Municipal Awareness Week, Gander Fire/Rescue is hosting an Open House and Safety Demo tomorrow, May 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Come and learn about the work our firefighters do to keep our community safe. 👩‍🚒

05/12/2026

As part of Municipal Awareness Week, Gander Fire/Rescue is hosting an Open House and Safety Demo tomorrow, May 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Come and learn about the work our firefighters do to keep our community safe. 👩‍🚒

05/12/2026

Did you know nurses make up the largest group of healthcare professionals in Canada? 🩺

They play a vital role in many care settings, supporting patients, families, and communities every single day. Their compassion, dedication, and expertise are at the heart of quality healthcare.

Gander is also proud to support the future of healthcare through local nursing education programs that help strengthen care in our communities.

Thank you for everything you do, during Nursing Week and every single day.

Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University Gander Campus - College of the North Atlantic Keyin College - Central

05/12/2026

Garbage Collection Schedule Change – Victoria Day

Due to Victoria Day, garbage collection scheduled for Monday, May 18th will instead take place on Wednesday, May 20th.

For more details, visit: www.gandercanada.com/garbage

05/11/2026

⏰ Reminder: Census 2026 forms are due tomorrow, May 12!

Taking a few minutes to complete your census helps ensure Gander receives accurate population data that supports funding, planning, and community services. Information collected through the census helps guide decisions on things like infrastructure, recreation, housing, and programs that benefit residents.

If you haven’t completed yours yet, please do so before the deadline. Every response matters.

05/11/2026

A Special Meeting of Council will take place tomorrow, May 12 at 4:00pm.

View the agenda here: https://events.gandercanada.com/council/Detail/2026-05-12-1600-Special-Meeting-of-Council/632f725c-e971-4dc8-a2d2-b4470121a455

05/11/2026

Municipal Awareness Week is a chance to recognize the important role local government plays in our everyday lives and the people who help keep our community running.

Every day, Town of Gander staff work behind the scenes and on the front lines to support our community. From maintaining roads and parks to recreation, public safety, water services, events, and community development, their work helps shape the services and spaces people rely on every day.

Thank you to our staff for the work you do to serve our community. 💙

05/11/2026

Last day to submit your idea!!

We need your help naming our new electric vehicle 🚗⚡

As part of Municipal Awareness Week, we’re inviting kids ages 12 and under from Gander to submit name ideas—with help from a parent or guardian.

Once we have a shortlist, we’ll open it up for a public vote, and the winning name will be placed on the vehicle.

Submit your idea here: https://forms.office.com/r/qRzAfhwEYz See less

05/11/2026

Clean Up Week continues this week!

To help keep things running smoothly, please follow the refuse collection guidelines.

Full details are available at https://ow.ly/2YAb50YGJ3i

05/08/2026

That’s a wrap on the Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador Symposium in Gander!

It was great to welcome municipal leaders from across the province and share some of the work happening in our community, including our recent rebranding work and new brand video.

Thanks to MNL, all of the presenters, and everyone who attended! Safe travels home.