August 10, 2022:
Earhart 55+ Club Happy Feet Walk
Earhart 55+ Club will be meeting and parking at the end of the pavement on Lady Lake Road (heading towards Lady Lake), but walking up to the airport for a stroll around. The path leading up to Crow Hill is trimmed for anyone that would like to take in the breath taking views from there!
See you there!
Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. start
Location: Meet at the end of pavement on Lady Lake Rd, Harbour Grace, NL
August 9, 2022:
Notice RE: Road Closure
Due to ongoing construction and heavy rain forecasted, Harvey Street will be closed from Line Rd to Riverhead Irving and open to local traffic only.
The Town and Kelco Construction apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
August 9, 2022:
Notice RE: Cancellation of Public Hearing for Municipal Plan Amendment No. 4, 2022, and Development Regulations Amendment No. 5, 2022
A Public Hearing to consider objections and representations on the above noted Amendment to be held at 7 p.m. on August 9, 2022, at the HGVFB Social Building, Bannerman Street, Harbour Grace, has been cancelled.
More information may be obtained by contacting:
Town of Harbour Grace
PO Box 310
Harbour Grace, NL
A0A 2M0
Tel: 596-3631
Fax: 596-1991
Email: amyparsons@www.hrgrace.ca
August 9, 2022:
RE: Yoga in the Park with Jen
Today’s Yoga with Jen will be held in the HGVFB Social Building on Bannerman Street due to inclement weather. 10:30 a.m. start, free admission, bring your own mat!
August 8, 2022:
Public Advisory Related to Province-Wide Open Fire Ban
From the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture:
The fire ban put in place under the authority of Section 99 of the Forestry Act by the Honourable Derrick Bragg, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, is now being expanded to apply to the entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Effective immediately, the outdoor fire ban prohibits the setting of fires on forestland or within 300 meters of forestland. Unauthorized burning, including campfires and brush burning, cannot take place in and around forested areas.
Recent dry weather, wind, and hot temperatures have worsened the forest fires in the Central region of the island. The forest fire index is at extreme levels in many other regions of the province. Under such conditions, the department is taking appropriate measures to address and prevent forest fires.
For more information, please contact your local District Forestry and Wildlife Office.
August 5, 2022:
Best of Luck to Harbour Grace’s Dylan Whelan at the Canada Games
The Town of Harbour Grace wishes the best of luck to hometown athlete Dylan Whelan, who is off the Canada Games for baseball this weekend!
August 3, 2022:
Congratulations to NL Selects Female U19 Ball Hockey Team
The NL Selects Under 19 Female Ball Hockey team won the national championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Sunday, July 31, beating Ontario in the final 2-1, after an undefeated tournament. They became the first female NL team to win this tournament.
Congratulations to Harbour Grace’s Maggie Shute on winning this prize along with her teammates! Way to go!
August 3, 2022:
Quinn Memorial Wall and Little Free Library
If you would like to purchase a butterfly in memory of a loved one, please contact Kelly Peddle or Sonia Williams. Butterflies are $15 each.
There is a Little Free Library – ‘Take a Book, Leave a Book’ – near the entrance to the Pirate’s Path Trail and Quinn Loop. All donations accepted.
July 30, 2022:
Weather and Scheduling Update for the 2nd Annual Harbour Grace Kite Festival
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather and conditions, we’ve decided to postpone the 2nd Annual Come Fly With Us: Harbour Grace Kite Festival until tomorrow, Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 1 – 4 p.m.
Now the good news: Sunday looks like a fantastic day with ideal conditions for flying a kite and having a family picnic! Bring your own creations or a store-purchased plane and fly with us at the historic Harbour Grace airstrip from 1 – 4 p.m. Terry Reilly, the Teddy Bear Man, will be playing two sets at 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
You won’t want to miss this fun family event!
Free admission.
Be on the lookout for our “Home Is Harbour Grace” stickers at our #ComeHome2022 events next week. These stickers are heat-sealed and won’t fade, even in this beautiful weather. Perfect for your laptop, skateboard, coffee thermos, or even your car’s bumper!
Show your community pride and Let Yourself In to Harbour Grace!
July 13, 2022:
Notice RE: Public Hearing: Municipal Plan Amendment No. 4 & Development Regulations Amendment No. 5, 2022
The Town Council of Harbour Grace has adopted Municipal Plan Amendment No. 4, 2022, and Development Regulations Amendment No. 5, 2022.
A Public Hearing to consider objections and representations on the above noted Amendment will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th day of August 2022, at the HGVFB Social Building, Bannerman St, Harbour Grace. Municipal Plan Amendment No. 4, 2022,will add a new Land Use Policy 15, Open Space Recreation Park, to the Municipal Plan, and re-designate land on the north side of Bannerman Lake Rd and Lady Lake Rd from Environmental Protection to Open Space Recreation Park. Development Regulations Amendment No. 5, 2022, will add a new Open Space Recreation Park Land Use Zone Table to Schedule C and rezone the same area of land from Environmental Protection to Open Space Recreation Park (OSRP). The amendments are required to allow for recreational camping park of Bannerman Lake Rd and Lady Lake Rd.
Anyone wishing to make an objection or representation at the Public Hearing shall deposit with the Town Clerk of Harbour Grace two copies of a signed written statement outlining the objection or representation by 4:00 p.m. on the 5th day of August, 2022. If no written objection or representation with respect to the Harbour Grace Municipal Plan Amendment No. 4, 2022, and Development Regulations Amendment No. 5, 2022, are received within the time indicated, the Public Hearing may be cancelled.
Council encourages residents to view the Harbour Grace Municipal Plan Amendment No. 4, 2022, and Development Regulations Amendment No. 5, 2022.
More information may be obtained by contacting:
Town of Harbour Grace
PO Box 310
112 Water St
Harbour Grace, NL
Tel: 709-596-3631
Fax: 709-596-1991
Email: amyparsons@www.hrgrace.ca
June 3, 2022:
Yoga in the S.W. Moores Memorial Park with Jen Ellsworth
Join Jen Ellsworth for some yoga sessions in the S.W. Moores Memorial Park this summer. Sessions will be held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., starting July 12. In case of inclement weather, class will be held in the HGVFB Social Building. Free admission!
Dates: Tuesdays, July 12 – August 23, 2022
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: S.W. Moores Memorial Park, Water Street, Harbour Grace, NL (across from the Town Hall)
Free admission.
June 1, 2022:
Home is Harbour Grace Promo Video
Thanks to resident Larry O’Brien for producing this Come Home 2022 promo for the Town.
May 31, 2022:
RE: Conception Bay Museum Calendar Fundraiser
Celebrate Come Home 2022 with the Conception Bay Museum! The Museum is selling custom 2022-23 calendars featuring beautiful historic pictures from their archives. Each month also has a unique embedded QR code, which, when scanned on your phone, reveals a list of historic dates from Harbour Grace’s past.
Calendars are now available for purchase at the Town Hall for $10 each. Cash only for the time being.
The Museum Calendar Subcommittee wishes to thank our local sponsors for their generous support on this fundraising project.
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May 27, 2022:
Business of the Week Profile No. 7: Rothesay House Heritage Inn
To celebrate Come Home 2022, we thought we’d recognize some hospitality businesses in Harbour Grace. So, our seventh Business of the Week profile features Rothesay House Heritage Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Read the full Business of the Week profile on our website here: http://www.hrgrace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pdf-print-business-of-the-week-profile-no-7-rothesay-house.pdf
Want your business featured? You could be next! Contact Matthew at (709) 596-3631 ext. 4 or email matthewmccarthy[at]www.hrgrace.ca.
Stay tuned for more profiles!
May 26, 2022:
RE: Join Our Community Notice Email List
We’re once again updating the Town’s email notice list. Get notices on water shutoffs, road closures, council meeting registration info, community event details, and more – right to your inbox!
Residents who wish to join this list and receive notices in their inbox can email thg@nf.sympatico.ca. Please include “Request to join email notice list” in the subject header when sending this email.
Note: As always, these notices are also posted on our regular channels, that is, the “Community Notices” page on our website, our social media accounts (Facebook & Twitter), and our community bulletin board outside the Town Hall.
May 18, 2022:
RE: Engraved Memorial Stones for Sale at the S.W. Moores Memorial Park, Harbour Grace
Engraved memorial Stones are available for purchase at the S.W. Moores Memorial Park for $130 each. The printing shall be no more than 25 letters, including punctuation. (Note: Prices may be subject to change slightly.)
You can view a sample by visiting the Town Council office Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you require further information, you can contact Maureen Robinson at 596-6390 or Karen Babb at 596-6050.
Committee members: Maureen Robinson (Chair), Karen Babb (Vice-Chair), Kathy Bishop (Secretary), Jane Lynch, and Clr Lee Rogers (Council Liaison).
May 2, 2022:
Town of Harbour Grace Strategic Plan: Let Yourself In 2032
The Town of Harbour Grace’s first ten-year strategic plan is now available for viewing on our website at the following link: http://www.hrgrace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/let-yourself-in-2032-town-of-harbour-grace-cv-2022.pdf
We wish to thank all residents, businesses, volunteers, and staff who helped contribute to this document.
January 19, 2022:
Notice RE: Tax Structure (2022)
The Town of Harbour Grace’s 2022 tax structure can now be viewed on our website at the following link.
Any questions can be directed to the main office at (709) 596-3631.