NEWS & EVENTS

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Nomination of Candidates : Public Notice

Date:
September 8, 2025

πŸ“’ NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Town Municipal Elections – October 2, 2025

Nomination Day for the upcoming municipal elections will be held on:

πŸ—“ Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
πŸ•— Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Town Office

Nomination Process

  • All nominations must be submitted in person during the stated hours.
  • A non-refundable nomination fee of $10 must be deposited with the Returning Officer at the time of nomination.
  • Nominations must be in writing, stating the name and address of the candidate.
  • Each nomination must be:
    • Signed by a proposer and a seconder, both of whom must be present in person at the time of submission.
    • Signed by the candidate, who must also be present to signify acceptance of the nomination.

Candidate Qualifications

Please refer to the attached notice for detailed information regarding candidate eligibility and qualification requirements.

For further information, contact the Town Office or the Returning Officer.

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Garbage & Recycling Collection

Date:

The office has been notified by Central Waste that we are not compliant with the rules for garbage collection. We will put information in the mail for sorting instructions.

The staff have been advised that they are no longer able to pick up any garbage that isn't compliant. They will place a sticker on the bag to advise the issue.

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Please see the Central Waste website for information on how to sort your garbage & recyclables.

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Thanks in advance for your cooperation

Town of Buchans

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N.L. government looking to sell idle Buchans energy plant

Date:

Growler Energy CEO Robert Woolgar says they could double plant’s power capabilities

Full story in link

Nomination of Candidates : Public Notice

Date:
September 8, 2025

πŸ“’ NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY
Town Municipal Elections – October 2, 2025

Nomination Day for the upcoming municipal elections will be held on:

πŸ—“ Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
πŸ•— Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Town Office

Nomination Process

  • All nominations must be submitted in person during the stated hours.
  • A non-refundable nomination fee of $10 must be deposited with the Returning Officer at the time of nomination.
  • Nominations must be in writing, stating the name and address of the candidate.
  • Each nomination must be:
    • Signed by a proposer and a seconder, both of whom must be present in person at the time of submission.
    • Signed by the candidate, who must also be present to signify acceptance of the nomination.

Candidate Qualifications

Please refer to the attached notice for detailed information regarding candidate eligibility and qualification requirements.

For further information, contact the Town Office or the Returning Officer.

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Lucky Strike Festival 2025

Date:
July 31, 2025

Join us in celebrating the great community of Buchans, with a long weekend of activities and fun for the whole family!

July 31-August 4, 2025

More information to come!

Memorial Day July 1st

Date:
July 1, 2025

There will be a wreath-laying ceremony on July 1st, Memorial Day, at the cenotaph, to recall the losses of approximately 700 soldiers of the 1st Newfoundland Regiment from the Dominion of Newfoundland at Beaumont-Hamel.

If you wish to lay a wreath or place flowers, please contact the office at 709-672-3972 by June 27 at 3:00 p.m. This is a public ceremony, and all are welcome.

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Thanks

Town of Buchans

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