Public Notices

Information for the Public

Release Date: December 12, 2025

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay wishes to inform residents about Town facility closures during the Christmas Holidays.

E. J. Broomfield Memorial Arena

• Closes at noon on Wednesday, December 24
• Closed Christmas Day, December 25
• Closed Boxing Day, December 26
• Closes at noon on Wednesday, December 31
• Closed on Thursday, January 1

Town Hall

• Closes at 4 pm on Tuesday, December 23
• Closed December 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31
• Closed January 1 and 2
• Opens January 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

Landfill

• Closes at noon on Wednesday, December 24
• Closed Christmas Day December 25
• Closed Boxing Day December 26
• Open December 27 8:00 to 4:30
• Closed December 29 (Monday)
• Open December 30 8:00 to 4:30
• Open December 31 8:00 to 4:30
• Closed January 1
• Open January 2, 2026 8:00 to 4:30

Public Transit Bus

• Closes at noon on Wednesday, December 24
• Closed December 25 and 26
• December 27 Resumes Normal Operations
• Closed January 1, 2026

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay apologizes for any inconvenience these closures may cause residents.

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is saddened to have learned of the passing of former resident, and Town Councillor, Reg Bowers.

Reg Bowers was elected as a Councillor in 2015 to the Eleventh Council of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. He was a voice for seniors in the community and an advocate for their well-being.

Reg was a respected member of the community through his associations with the Masons and the Royal Canadian Legion. He was a friend to many and will certainly be missed.

The Town Council, Management, and Staff of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay offer sincere condolences to his family and friends. The flags at the Town Office will fly Half-Mast in remembrance of Reg.

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Department of Community Services & Recreation is advising residents that the Kinsmen Park Splash Pad is closed for the season, effective today, Thursday, October 2nd, 2025.

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay would like to express our continued appreciation to everyone who has used the Splash Pad respectfully over the past summer, and look forward to reopening in the 2026 summer season.

The Kinsmen Park facility (Park & Playground) will remain open to the public daily from 9:00 AM until sunset.

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is saddened to have learned of the passing of former Town Councillor, Arthur G. Riche.

Arthur G. Riche was elected as a Councillor in 1974 to the First Council of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Arthur was a well-known member of the community.

The 13^th Council, Management, and Staff of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay offer sincere condolences to his family and friends.

URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE
TOWN OF HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY
MUNICIPAL PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, 2018-2028
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AMENDMENT No. 11, 2025

Town Council of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is considering a change to the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, 2018-2028. In general terms, the purpose of this change is to rezone properties that are facing Cherrywood Drive, Burnwood Drive and Aspen Road from Industrial Light to Industrial-Commercial.

The Town Council of Happy Valley-Goose Bay wishes to receive any comments or representation on these proposed changes. Anyone wishing to make a comment, objection, or representation should submit a signed statement outlining their concerns to the Town Hall at 212 Hamilton River Road or email: pr@townhvgb.com by October 16, 2025.

For more information about the proposed changes to the Town of Happy Valley-Goose
Bay Development Regulations, please contact the Town office at (709) 896-3321 or
email: pr@townhvgb.com

2025 Municipal Election Day TODAY!!

Make your Mark!

Information for the Public

Release Date: October 2, 2025

Election Day: Thursday, October 2, 2025.

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay advises residents that there are two Polling Divisions:

Royal Canadian Legion-172 Hamilton River Road

Masonic Lodge- 377 Hamilton River Road