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📢 NOTICE OF CANDIDATES — TOWN OF PORT BLANDFORD 📢 The following individuals have been nominated for election to council as councillors:Sherry HarrisThomas HollowayJanice PloughmanClarence White🗳 Election Day: Tuesday, November 17, 2026🕗 Polling hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.📍 Polling location: 170 Main Street, Port BlandfordPlease see the attached Notice of Candidates for details.Good luck to all nominees, and thank you for putting your names forward to serve our community!
📢 REMINDER: TODAY IS NOMINATION DAY IN PORT BLANDFORD! 🗳️Thinking about stepping up to make a difference in our community? Today, Thursday, October 22 is official Nomination Day for the upcoming Municipal By-Election! If you are passionate about local governance, community projects, and shaping the future of Port Blandford, council encourages you to put your name forward. Nomination Details:📅 Date: Today – Thursday, October 22, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Town Hall (170 Main Street)💵 Nomination Fee: $10.00 deposit General Candidate Requirements:Must be 18 years of age or older. Canadian citizen. Resident of Port Blandford for at least 30 days prior to nomination. Not in tax arrears with the municipality. 🗳️ By-Election Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 For official candidate nomination forms or full eligibility criteria, please drop by the Town Office or contact the Returning Officer. Let’s shape the future of our town together!
Getting Here
Port Blandford is located directly on the Trans Canada Highway in Eastern Newfoundland, Canada, approximately a 2.5 hour (221 km) drive west of the capital city of St. John’s.
By Sea
By car from the Ferry at Port aux Basques:
From the ferry, take the Trans Canada Highway, Route 1, east for approximately 7 hours (685 km), passing Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Grand Falls-Windsor and Gander and through Terra Nova National Park. Port Blandford is located on the eastern border of the Park. There are three entrances to Port Blandford off of the Trans Canada Highway.
By car from the Ferry in Argentia:
From the ferry, take Route 100 to Whitbourne for approximately 40 minutes (51 km). At Whitbourne, turn left onto the Trans Canada Highway, Route 1, travelling west for approximately 1.5 hours (137 km). There are three entrances to Port Blandford off of the Trans Canada Highway.
By Air:
Into Deer Lake Airport:
Take the Trans Canada Highway, Route 1, east for approximately 4.5 hours (420 km) passing Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander, and Glovertown and through Terra Nova National Park. Port Blandford is located on the eastern border of the Park. There are three entrances to Port Blandford off of the Trans Canada Highway.
Into Gander Airport:
Take the Trans Canada Highway, Route 1, east for approximately 1.5 hours (117 km) passing Glovertown and traveling through Terra Nova National Park. Port Blandford is located on the eastern border of the Park. There are three entrances to Port Blandford off of the Trans Canada Highway.
Into St. John’s Airport:
Take the Trans Canada Highway, Route 1, west for approximately 2.5 hours (221 km). There are three entrances to Port Blandford off of the Trans Canada Highway.